Sports medicine involves a comprehensive team of health care professionals including physicians, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, biomechanists, nutritionists, and physical therapists.
Sports Therapy at Serra Physical Therapy emphasizes the prevention, identification, assessment, minimization, and correction of pain and disability associated with athletic injures. The goal of treatment is to maximize participation and performance.
A variety of the following interventions may be used to prevent and treat sports related injuries. Treatments include but are not limited to:
- Pre-participation screening
- Cardiovascular, resistance, endurance, and neuromuscular re-education exercise programs
- Taping and bracing
- Sports Specific ergonomic and training regimens
- Manual Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
In addition to prevention and recovery, the road to maximum performance includes a focus on improving speed, agility, explosiveness, balance, and coordination.
Any athlete, amateur to professional can benefit tremendously from Sports Medicine no matter their sport. Our Sports Medicine clients range from football, soccer, pickle ball/tennis, and basketball players to golfers to performance artists and bow-hunters. The therapists at Serra Physical Therapy are committed to provide all their athletes with the best care possible to prevent and treat injuries, both on and off the court.