Sports Therapy

Sports Therapy services offered in Davie, FL

Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, your risk for sports injuries is something to take seriously. Sports Chiro & Rehab offers expert guidance for athletes at all levels to prevent sports-related trauma to the soft tissues and bone. Alan Testa, DC, and Bhakti Patel, DC, also provide personalized care plans to rehabilitate rotator cuff tears, ligament strains, overuse injuries, and other sports-related trauma. They focus on noninvasive, holistic therapies to restore your range of motion and relieve pain. Call the Davie, Florida, office today to schedule a sports therapy consultation or book an appointment online.

Sports Therapy Q&A

What is sports therapy?

Sports therapy focuses on preventing injuries that are common in athletes at all levels, from recreational to professional. This type of therapy also prioritizes the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, so individuals can safely return to their favorite sport.

Sports Chiro & Rehab offers comprehensive sports therapy for adults and children who have pain, mobility issues, or other complications related to a sports injury. Sports therapy can benefit people recovering from surgery for musculoskeletal injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures and rotator cuff tears.

The experienced chiropractic team uses advanced techniques and technologies to support your recovery from sports injuries. They also offer professional guidance to help athletes enhance their performance on the field without increasing their risk of injuries.

Which services are included in sports therapy?

Sports Chiro & Rehab provides customized sports therapy plans that focus on a person’s individual health needs and wellness goals. Sport therapy plans focus on:

Rehabilitation of sports injuries

Rehabilitative services focus on restoring the range of motion, movement, and strength of soft tissues and joints after a sports-related trauma. Athletes who undergo surgery to repair a bone or soft-tissue injury can also benefit from rehabilitation therapies.

Injury prevention

Injury prevention strategies include identifying risk factors for sports-related injuries based on a person’s health and the type of sports they play. The providers recommend strategies that athletes at all levels can use to avoid future injuries from overuse and overexertion.

Performance optimization

Athletes can benefit from the professional guidance the team offers to improve physical capabilities in their chosen sport. The team can offer guidance for warmup routines, strength-building exercises, and other strategies that enhance athletic performance.

What can I expect during my initial sports therapy session?

Depending on your needs and goals, the sports therapy experts at Sports Chiro & Rehab can recommend the appropriate therapeutic strategies. Your rehab or prevention plan might include:

Dry needling
Cupping
Sports massage
Corrective exercises
Chiropractic adjustments
Active Release Technique®
Epic T™ diode laser therapy
PiezoWave2 shockwave therapy
Pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy

Your provider may recommend a series of sports therapy sessions to support recovery from an injury or surgery. They can also discuss your options for ongoing preventive care before, during, and after a sports season.

Call Sports Chiro & Rehab today to schedule a sports therapy consultation or book an appointment online.