SPORTS MEDICINE
Get back in the game!
At THEORY Physical Therapy, we have a deep appreciation for athletes, active adults, and the drive that pushes people to compete, train, and perform at a high level.
That same drive, however, can sometimes lead to injury.
Sports medicine physical therapy focuses on helping athletes and active individuals recover from injury, reduce pain, restore movement, and return to sport safely and confidently.
Some injuries happen suddenly, such as a sprain, strain, or collision injury. Others develop gradually over time from repetitive stress, training volume, poor recovery, mobility restrictions, or muscle imbalances. These are often referred to as overuse injuries.
We commonly help patients recover from:
- overuse injuries
- tendon irritation
- runner’s knee
- rotator cuff pain
- IT band syndrome
- shin splints
- muscle strains
- ligament sprains
- post-workout pain that does not go away
- movement limitations affecting performance
These injuries can happen on the field, in the gym, on the golf course, in the pool, on the court, in the dance studio, or during everyday training.
At THEORY Physical Therapy, we do more than treat the painful area. We look at movement quality, strength, mobility, training demands, and recovery habits to identify why the injury developed in the first place.
By addressing the root cause, we help athletes and active adults recover fully and reduce the risk of the problem returning.
Check out this patient spotlight and see how our treatment got our patient, Mike, back in the game - winning his annual golf tournament.
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology taping, often referred to as KT tape or sports taping, is used to support injured or overworked muscles and joints without limiting normal movement.
The elastic tape helps improve movement awareness, reduce strain on irritated tissues, support posture, and assist with swelling management while allowing you to stay active.
This technique is commonly used for:
- ankle sprains
- runner’s knee
- shoulder support
- calf and Achilles tightness
- postural cueing
- swelling after activity
- return-to-sport support
Kinesiology taping is often combined with hands-on treatment, strength work, and movement retraining to help extend the benefits of therapy between visits.