We know Sports Therapy. We provide injury prevention, management, and performance enhancement for our local and world-class community athletes. At Physical Therapy & Injury Specialists (PTIS), we offer one-on-one care emphasizing maximizing your potential and preventing re-injury through core stabilization and efficient movement strategies. Our therapists focus on improving athleticism and refining the specialized movement patterns required during sports.
What is sports therapy?
Sports therapy is one branch of our multimodal physical therapy services that focuses just on athletes. Like other forms of PT, it’s all about improving motion and muscle use. It can involve everything from massage to heat therapy. Overall, its main goal is to help people heal from injuries, recover from surgery, and improve their performance.
However, sports therapy is unusual because it’s just for athletes. Instead of helping people with things like getting up from chairs, this treatment helps people get back into sports. It tries to optimize athletic performance and help people get back into their favorite sports. To count as sports therapists, people need extra training in how athletes use their bodies.
What are the benefits?
When you decide to get this treatment, you’ll meet with a therapist to discuss your goals. Depending on your needs, it might provide the following perks:
- Faster healing from an injury
- Less pain in joints or muscles
- Better range of motion in joints
- Improved performance
- Faster rehab after surgery
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How well does it work?
Sports therapy can be useful for dealing with pain, injury, and other issues. The exact success rate for this type of care depends on why you’re getting it. For example, some people feel their treatment succeeds if they have less pain in everyday life. Others only feel it’s a success if they improve their records. However, no matter how you measure success, most agree that sports therapy boosts their well-being.
How many sessions are needed?
Sports therapy is often for intense injuries that need fast healing, so frequent sessions are a good idea. The typical schedule may be two to three weekly sessions for a few months. The average person might get around 12 to 20 sessions altogether. However, keep in mind that schedules are unique. Your therapist will help you find the right timetable for your needs.
Does insurance cover sports therapy?
Whether or not insurance covers sports therapy usually depends on the reason for your visit. Most plans will cover therapy after an injury or health problem. Some may not cover therapy if you only want to optimize your performance. Furthermore, your coverage might depend on whether a doctor diagnoses you with a problem and prescribes therapy. Since it varies so much, you’ll need to check with your provider for more details. Or contact our office, and we’ll help you navigate the insurance process.
How to get started
If you have recently sustained a sports injury, request an appointment with Physical Therapy & Injury Specialists (PTIS) in Englewood, CO at our physical therapy clinic on Pearl Street or South Maroon to find out more about how our team of physical therapists can help you return quickly and safely to the activities you love. Don’t let injury or dysfunction keep you from participating in the sports you enjoy. Stay active!