Specialties

Sports Specific Training

Sports-specific training is a type of physical therapy that is designed to help athletes improve their performance in their specific sport. It is a customized program that focuses on the specific movements and skills required for the sport. Sports-specific training typically involves a combination of exercises, manual therapy, and education. The specific exercises and treatments will vary depending on the individual’s needs and goals. Some of the most common exercises used in sports-specific training include:

• Strengthening: Strengthening exercises can help to improve the athlete’s strength and power.
• Speed: Speed training can help to improve the athlete’s speed and agility.
• Endurance: Endurance training can help to improve the athlete’s stamina and ability to perform for long periods of time.
• Flexibility: Flexibility training can help to improve the athlete’s range of motion and prevent injuries.

Manual therapy is a hands-on treatment that can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and restore normal movement patterns. Some of the most common manual therapy techniques used in sports-specific training include:

• Joint mobilization: This involves moving the joint through its range of motion in a controlled and gentle manner.
• Joint manipulation: This involves a more forceful and specific movement of the joint.
• Soft tissue mobilization: This involves applying pressure to the muscles and other soft tissues.
• Massage: This involves using the hands to knead and rub the muscles and other soft tissues.

Education is an important part of sports-specific training. The physical therapist will teach the athlete about their sport, how to prevent injuries, and how to optimize their performance. Sports-specific training can be an effective treatment for a variety of sports-related conditions, including:

• Overuse injuries: Overuse injuries are injuries that occur from repetitive use of a muscle or joint.
• Injuries from falls: Injuries from falls can occur in any sport, but they are more common in sports that involve jumping or landing.
• Concussions: Concussions are brain injuries that can occur from a blow to the head or neck.

Here are some of the benefits of sports-specific training in physical therapy:

• Reduced pain: Sports-specific training can help to reduce pain by improving range of motion, strength, and function.
• Improved performance: Sports-specific training can help to improve performance by reducing pain and improving range of motion.
• Prevention: Sports-specific training can help to prevent future injuries by teaching athletes how to move properly and how to prevent further injury.