Services Offered

Sports Physical Therapy

What is Sports Physical Therapy?

Sports physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. Unlike general physical therapy, which may cater to a broad range of conditions and patients, sports physical therapy is designed specifically for the demands of athletic performance. A sports physical therapist must understand the biomechanics of sports, the intense physical demands, and the mental resilience required to compete at any level.

Why Choose Sports Physical Therapy Over Typical Physical Therapy?

While general physical therapy can help with injury recovery, sports physical therapy takes it a step further by focusing on the specific movements, muscle groups, and techniques involved in your sport. Here's how I do it:

• Sport-Specific Rehabilitation: I design customized rehab programs that replicate the movements and stressors of your sport. This means your recovery not only focuses on healing but also on optimizing performance when you return to play.

• Integrated Strength and Power Training:

  As part of your rehabilitation process, I incorporate strength and power training to not only aid in your recovery but also to enhance your athletic performance. My programs are designed to build resilience and improve your ability to perform at your best.

• Advanced Biomechanical Analysis:

  I use cutting-edge techniques like motion capture and video analysis, to assess your biomechanics to identify and correct faulty movement patterns that could lead to injury or impede performance. This service is crucial for athletes looking to refine their technique and reduce injury risk.

• Return-to-Sport Testing:
  Before you return to your sport, I conduct thorough return-to-sport testing to ensure you’re fully prepared. I assess your strength, agility, and sport-specific skills to confirm that you can safely and effectively return to competition.

• Injury Prevention: I use technology to identifying and quantify both major and subtle imbalances and weaknesses that could lead to injury. I provide you with targeted exercises and training strategies to keep you strong, resilient, and in the game.

• Expert Care from an Athletic Background:

  With personal experience in professional sports, I bring a unique understanding of the physical and psychological demands of athletic competition. My services are informed by this background, ensuring you receive care that truly meets your needs as an athlete.

• Continuous Performance Monitoring and Adjustments:

  I don’t just stop once you’ve recovered. I provide ongoing performance monitoring and make adjustments to your training program as needed to help you maintain optimal performance levels throughout your athletic career.

Schedule your appointment today

Your athletic career is too important to leave to chance. At MHSPT, we're dedicated to helping you overcome injury and reach new heights. Whether you're coming back from a setback or looing to prevent one. Schedule your appointment today to experience the difference that expert, athlete-centered care can make. Let’s get you back to doing what you love—stronger, faster, and better than before

Strength Testing

What is a Dynamometer?

A dynamometer is a sophisticated device that measures the force and power output of your muscles with pinpoint accuracy. Unlike traditional methods that rely on subjective assessments, a dynamometer provides objective, quantifiable data on your muscle strength. This tool is essential for athletes who want to understand their current physical capabilities and track their progress with precision.

Quantify Your Strength

Using a dynamometer, I can precisely measure the strength of individual muscle groups. This allows me to identify any imbalances, weaknesses, or areas that require improvement. Whether you're recovering from an injury, or looking to optimize your athletic performance, this data-driven approach ensures that your training program is tailored to your specific needs.

Rehabilitation with a Dynamometer

In the rehabilitation process, dynamometer testing is invaluable. By regularly assessing your strength, I can monitor your recovery progress and make adjustments to your treatment plan as needed. This ensures that you're not only regaining strength but also building resilience in the right areas, reducing the risk of re-injury.

Injury Prevention and Performance Training

Beyond rehabilitation, dynamometer testing is a powerful tool for injury prevention and performance enhancement. By identifying potential weaknesses before they become injuries, I am able to create targeted prehabilitation programs that strengthen vulnerable areas. Additionally, the data gathered from dynamometer testing can inform your strength and conditioning program, ensuring that you're training effectively and efficiently to reach your peak performance.

Are You Ready to Have Your Strength Tested?

When it comes to your athletic career, precision matters. Our dynamometer testing services offer a level of detail and accuracy that can’t be matched by traditional strength assessments. Whether you're aiming to recover from an injury, prevent future injuries, or elevate your athletic performance, our dynamometer-based approach provides the insights you need to succeed.

Don't guess—measure your progress and train smarter. Discover how dynamometer strength testing can be the game-changer in your training and rehabilitation you've been looking for. Let's work together to unlock your full potential.

Cutting-Edge Biomechanical Assessments

I use BaselineAPS™ and their advanced motion capture biomechanical assessments which leverage state-of-the-art technology to analyze your movement patterns down to the finest detail. I use the joint angles and body movements captured by BaselineAPS™, combined with dynamometer strength testing, to pinpoint what types of movements are giving you the most trouble, and whether poor movement patterns stem from a strength deficit or a motor control issue. Based on these findings, I then design a targeted program to address and correct the underlying problem.

Why Choose a BaselineAPS™ Biomechanical Assessment?

• Precision Data: We use the latest motion capture technology to measure every aspect of your movement with unparalleled accuracy.

• Personalized Insights: Receive an in-depth analysis of your joint angles, movement efficiency, and key areas for improvement. While this data allows us to create a customized program tailored to your needs, it also culminates in a Baseline Score that tracks and highlights your progress throughout your recovery or strength training journey. This comprehensive approach ensures you can see tangible and measurable results as you work towards your goals.

• Injury Prevention: If you're a healthy athlete aiming to stay on top of your game, this testing helps you identify movement patterns that could potentially lead to injury. By catching these issues early, you can take proactive steps to ensure a safer and more effective approach to your training and activities.

• Performance Optimization: Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone aiming to improve everyday movement, our assessments help you identify inefficiencies and energy leaks, helping you correct them for more efficient and effective movement.

• Expert Guidance: I will personally guide you through your assessment results, identifying any weaknesses and movement deficits. Based on these findings, I'll design a customized training program tailored to address these areas. This approach provides clear recommendations and actionable steps to reduce your risk of injury and enhance your overall movement.

Who Can Benefit?

From professional athletes aiming to fine-tune their performance to everyday individuals looking to move better and feel healthier, our biomechanical assessments are designed for everyone.

Book Your Assessment Today

Unlock the full potential of your body. Schedule your motion capture biomechanical assessment now and take the first step towards a healthier, more efficient you.