Sports Physical Therapy

Q: How will my sports injury symptoms resolve?

Resolving your sports injury begins with a thorough exam with your Physical Therapist to diagnose your condition and causal factors. With an accurate diagnosis, an individualized treatment plan is established based on your goals, your preferences for the treatment approach, and evidence-based interventions recommended by your PT.

Q: When should I seek Sports Therapy Treatment?

You should see your Physical Therapist if you have new or worsening pain. You should also see your PT if you are unsure about a certain ache or pain. It is best to treat an injury early as it typically leads to a faster recovery.

Q: Does SportsCare take my insurance?

Here is a list of the insurance plans accepted by SportsCare Physical Therapy. If you are unsure of your coverage or if your plan is accepted, contact one of our offices; we are happy to assist you in learning about your benefits.

Q: Where is SportsCare located?

SportsCare Physical Therapy has offices in Gresham, Sandy, NE Portland, Clackamas, Beaverton, and Salem. For location specific contact information click here.

What is it?

At SportsCare, our Physical Therapists work with athletes of all ages, abilities and competitive levels. Sports Physical Therapy describes the rehabilitation of acute, chronic or repetitive athletic injuries, as well as preventing future injuries and helping athletes achieve their sports performance goals. Taking into account the tasks and demands of your athletic activity, SportsCare Physical Therapists assess your mobility, strength, balance, and coordination. If needed, they may evaluate your ability to pass a sport-specific test indicating your safety and preparedness for return to play.

Common Sports Injuries:

Sports Physical Therapy helps athletes recover from acute, chronic, and repetitive injuries caused by numerous sports or athletic activities including but not limited to:

Ligament sprains or tears (commonly ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL, or MPFL)
Tendonitis (commonly achilles, patellar, bicipital, and rotator cuff)
Osteoarthritis
Muscle strains
Labrum tear of shoulder or hip
Meniscus tear
Chondromalacia (patellofemoral knee pain)
Shin splints
Fractures
Bone bruise
Sports Hernia
Pre/post surgical injury resulting from sports injuries

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Improved Sports Performance:

SportsCare Physical Therapists help athletes achieve their sports performance goals:

Training to increase speed, endurance and strength
Improvement of balance and agility
Improvement of range of motion and flexibility
Progressive, individualized performance training plan
Sports-specific conditioning
Sport reintegration
Education for injury prevention

Treatment

Sports Physical Therapy is not only needed for injured athletes, but also aids in achieving top performance and sports injury prevention:

Therapeutic Exercises
Manual Therapy
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
Unweighted/Balance Treadmill
Aquatic Pool Therapy
Treatment/instructions to reduce inflammation
Intermittent Compression with Cold (Game Ready and Normatec)
Modalities (Ultrasound, Ice/Heat, Electrical Stimulation)
Speed, Endurance, Strength Training
Kinesio Tape
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
Progressive, individualized training plan to meet short-term and long-term performance goals
Education for injury prevention

Basketball is the sport with the highest number of injuries each year with almost 500,000 injuries annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will my sports injury symptoms resolve?

When should I seek Sports Therapy Treatment?

How long will Sports Therapy typically last?

Duration of physical therapy care is dependent on your goals for your recovery, the type and severity of your condition, and your preferences for treatment approach. Our goal at SportsCare Physical Therapy is to help you fully recover, to empower you to independently maintain or improve your progress, and to prevent reinjury. Duration may range from as little as one visit with your PT to months of treatment with biweekly visits depending on your individual factors. Your condition is continually assessed by your PT keeping your treatment plan flexible – this ensures optimal progress and efficiency in your treatment.

When can I return to playing sports after a sports injury?

Return to sport is based on a number of individual factors including having the required mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and in some cases, your ability to pass sport-specific tests indicating your safety and preparedness for return to play. It is also based on physiological tissue healing timelines specific to your injury. There are many reasons that may have caused an athlete to be injured. It is important to learn from your PT which types of pain are safe to play with, and which types are harmful. Whether you have a surgical or non-surgical injury, your PT will help you physically and mentally prepare for a successful return to play.