At Step Ahead Physical Therapy serving the Cambridge and Marblehead, MA, communities, our experienced and professional team offers an extensive list of sports rehabilitation services.
What Is Sports Rehabilitation Therapy?
Sports rehabilitation is a subsection of athletic medicine that is focused on restoring function and returning to optimal form. The term sports rehabilitation is often used interchangeably with physiotherapy, but the reality is that sports rehab is a multidisciplinary approach incorporating the appropriate aspects of
- Physical therapy
- Exercise prescription
- Game psychology
- Performance analysis
Successful sports rehab also requires clear and successful communication between all the concerned parties.
The Stages of Sports Rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal injuries can have an immediate and detrimental effect on athletes and time is of the essence when it comes to recognizing and treating these injuries so active individuals and athletes can return to their physical activities as soon as possible, and in peak form.
To minimize the injuries, and maximize return to form and function, there are 5 stages to sports rehabilitation.
- Stage 1 is rest and protect
- Stage 2 is mobility and movement.
- Stage 3 is strength and stamina.
- Stage 4 is reconnection to coordination.
- Stage 5 is rebuilding specific technical movements.
This guideline allows us to help restore an athlete, where possible, to athletic success quickly.
Choosing the Right Sports Rehabilitation Team for Success
As with any kind of medical and therapeutic intervention, you need a team or health professional that you can trust. The team at Step Ahead Physical Therapy serving Cambridge and Marblehead, MA, has been providing exceptional care since 2008, focusing on orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
Our unique philosophy of care is to offer a holistic and comprehensive approach to determining and addressing the source of your pain. At our healing center, we work with you one-on-one to reduce your pain and get you back to normal levels of activity as soon as possible.
Our appointments usually last between 45 and 60 minutes, so we can customize your treatment, deliver the treatment, and ensure overall effectiveness. Our sessions are focused primarily on manual therapy and corrective exercises.
We may also, where needed, incorporate one or more of the following treatments or therapies:
- Graston technique (IASTM) treatments
- Cold laser therapy
- Kinesio taping
- Cupping
- Iontophoresis
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Postural assessment
- Myofascial release
- Proprioception training
Our team is also well-versed in assisting patients needing post-surgical rehabilitation, work conditioning, and personal injury rehabilitation.
Contact Us!
The communities of Cambridge and Marblehead, MA, are lucky enough to have an experienced team at Step Ahead Physical Therapy on their doorstep when they need sports rehabilitation. To find out more or book a consultation, call us now at 781-797-0844.