Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation
Young children and adolescents are growing rapidly. Their active bodies are undergoing many changes, often leaving them more susceptible to injury or pain. This is especially true for young athletes, who are specializing in sports earlier than ever before and placing increased demands on their joints and muscles. Physical therapy is a great tool for both prevention and treatment of overuse injuries and pain syndromes in this population.
Common pediatric orthopedic conditions:
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Lateral Epicondylitis/Tennis Elbow
- Little-Leaguer’s Shoulder
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Hip and/or low back pain
- Spinal instability
- Tendonitis or bursitis
- Ankle instability or sprains
- Joint and/or muscle pain
- Ligament injuries or fractures
Our Services:
- Pain and inflammation management
- Restoration of passive and active range of motion
- Strengthening and conditioning
- Agility and plyometric training
- Injury prevention education
- Gait and running analysis
- Pre and post surgery rehabilitation
- Post fracture rehabilitation
- Sport-specific retraining
- Spinal stabilization and core strengthening
- Balance training
- Neuromuscular reeducation
Physical Therapy treatments may include:
- Joint and soft tissue mobilization
- Muscle energy techniques
- Myofascial release and decompression
- Therapeutic taping
- Individualized exercise plans
- Home program recommendations
