Whether you’re a weekend warrior, high school athlete, or seasoned competitor, injuries can happen—and when they do, you need a rehab plan that gets you back to peak performance.
At HARTZ Physical Therapy, our sports rehab specialists understand the unique demands athletes face. We use evidence-based techniques, personalized treatment plans, and one-on-one sport-specific training to help you recover faster, move better, and reduce the risk of reinjury.
From sprains and strains to post-surgical rehab, we’re here to support your comeback—every step, rep, and stride of the way.
Remember QUICK ACCESS to physical therapy following a sports injury results in faster return to practice and competition. We encourage athletes to utilize Direct Access which allows you to see a physical therapist without a physician’s referral. This immediate access to care has been proven to reduce recovery times and medical costs in the long term. At HARTZ PT, we can often get you in for an evaluation within 24-48 hours.
Common sports injuries that we treat include:
- Sprains
- ACL Tears
- Tendonitis
- Contusions
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Shin splints
- Concussions
- Ankle Injuries
- Runner’s Knee
- Meniscus Tears
- Shoulder Instability
- Muscle Strains & Pulls
- Tennis and Golf Elbow
Your therapist will help you with the following:
- Controlling pain and swelling
- Improving range of motion and flexibility
- Improving strength
- Proprioception/balance & sports specific training
- Gradual returning to full sport participation
Treatment may include:
- Specialized hands-on techniques facilitating movement and functional control
- Therapeutic exercise including range of motion, advanced resistance and training.
- Functional retraining to work on balance, movement patterns, flexibility, and stability.
- BlazePod training to sharpen agility, reaction time, and on‑field decision‑making so athletes return stronger and faster.
- ASTYM (Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization) to regenerate soft tissues and eliminate scar tissue that may be causing pain or limiting mobility.
- Aquatic therapy offers a low-impact, high-reward environment, helping athletes recover by reducing pain, improving mobility, and accelerating healing without added stress on the joints.
See why at HARTZ PT from injury to impact we’ve designed rehab by athletes for athletes.