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Sports Injuries - Get Back to Peak Performance in Plantation

A sports injury doesn’t just affect your game—it impacts your movement, endurance, and confidence. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or an active weekend warrior, the right rehabilitation is key to a full and safe recovery. A sprained ankle, a strained hamstring, or a knee ligament tear shouldn’t hold you back longer than necessary. At PhysicalOne, we specialize in sports-specific rehabilitation to help you heal faster, regain strength, and prevent future injuries.

Expert Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Recovering from an injury isn’t just about rest—it’s about strategic, hands-on therapy and guided movement restoration. Our rehabilitation programs are built for athletes, focusing on:

  • Accelerated recovery to get you back to peak performance safely.
  • Sport-specific movement training to restore agility, strength, and endurance.
  • Injury prevention strategies to protect against reinjury and enhance resilience.

We don’t just treat the injury—we train your body to perform better than before.

Common Sports Injuries & How We Treat Them

Athletes push their bodies to the limit, making injury prevention and expert rehabilitation essential. We treat a wide range of sports-related conditions, including:

Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains often result from sudden direction changes or unstable landings, leading to pain and instability. Treatment focuses on joint mobilization, balance training, and progressive strengthening to restore stability and prevent future sprains.

Hamstring Strains

Explosive sprinting or overstretching can cause hamstring strains, leading to pain and reduced mobility. Therapy includes deep muscle release, tissue regeneration techniques, and progressive flexibility training to promote healing and prevent reinjury.

Shoulder Dislocations

High-impact collisions or forceful overhead movements can lead to shoulder dislocations, affecting joint stability. Rehabilitation involves controlled strengthening, neuromuscular retraining, and mobility restoration to stabilize the shoulder and improve function.

Knee Ligament Tears (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL)

Sudden pivots, high-impact landings, or direct trauma can cause ligament tears in the knee, compromising stability. Recovery focuses on movement pattern retraining, controlled resistance exercises, and agility drills to restore knee function and prevent future injury.

Why Sports Rehabilitation is Different

Athletes need more than basic physical therapy—they need a specialized approach that considers the demands of their sport. Our programs include:

  • Sport-specific Functional Training – Exercises designed to mirror game-time movements, improving coordination, reaction time, and strength.
  • Biomechanical Analysis & Movement Optimization – Identifies weaknesses and improper movement patterns that could contribute to re-injury.
  • Injury Prevention Strategies – Teaches proper mechanics and strengthening techniques to minimize the risk of recurring injuries.

We focus on more than recovery—we help you become stronger, faster, and more resilient in your sport.

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Treatment Benefits of Sports Injury Physical Therapy

Accelerated Healing

Sports injury physical therapy promotes faster healing by using targeted exercises and techniques that help restore function and mobility. This approach reduces downtime and helps athletes get back to their activities more quickly.

Pain Reduction

Through various manual therapy techniques, modalities, and exercises, physical therapy helps alleviate pain associated with sports injuries. This allows athletes to recover more comfortably and continue their rehabilitation with less discomfort.

Improved Range of Motion

Therapeutic exercises and stretching routines in physical therapy help improve flexibility and range of motion in the affected area. This ensures that athletes regain full movement and can perform their sports activities effectively.

Strengthening and Conditioning

Physical therapy focuses on strengthening the muscles around the injured area, which helps support the joint and prevent future injuries. By building strength and endurance, athletes can return to their activities with increased confidence and performance.

Prevention of Re-injury

Physical therapists educate athletes on proper techniques, exercises, and body mechanics to prevent re-injury. By addressing the underlying causes of the injury and promoting safe practices, athletes can reduce the risk of future problems.

Enhanced Performance

Rehabilitation programs not only focus on recovery but also on improving overall athletic performance. By optimizing strength, flexibility, and function, athletes can achieve better results in their sports activities.

Functional Training

Physical therapy includes functional training exercises that mimic the movements and demands of the athlete’s specific sport. This helps athletes transition smoothly back to their activities and ensures they are fully prepared for the physical challenges they will face.

Start Your Recovery Today

An injury doesn’t have to sideline you for long. With the right treatment, you can heal, rebuild, and return to your sport stronger than before. At PhysicalOne in Plantation, we provide personalized sports rehabilitation programs to help you recover faster, move better, and perform at your best.

Don’t let an injury hold you back. Take the first step toward recovery today.

You can talk about Sports Injuries with the following specialists in any of our offices:

• Dr. Colette Amit

Related FAQs

What should I expect during physical therapy sessions?

Physical therapy sessions typically involve an assessment of your condition, manual techniques toimprove mobility and flexibility, individualized exercises and activities to help you reach your goals,education on how to prevent further injury or pain, and instruction on proper posture, bodymechanics and other lifestyle changes.

Do I need a referral from my doctor before attending Physical Therapy?

In Florida, Direct Access to physical therapy allows patients to see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician’s referral for a limited time.

What do I need to wear or bring with me?

You should dress in comfortable, loose clothing that allows you to move easily and doesn’t restrict circulation. Depending on your condition, your physical therapist may also recommend special shoes or a brace. You should also bring any paperwork related to your medical history, including x-rays, ultrasounds, and doctor’s notes.

What conditions can physical therapy help with?

We treat everything from acute injuries and post-surgical recovery to chronic pain, neurological disorders, and balance impairments.

Which sports tend to have the most injuries?

Contact sports like football, rugby, and hockey result in more impact-related injuries, while endurance sports like running and swimming often lead to overuse injuries.

How long does sports rehabilitation take?

The recovery timeline varies by injury severity, but most athletes see significant improvement within weeks with structured therapy and training.

Do you offer training for sports injury prevention?

Yes! Our rehab programs include injury prevention techniques, mobility work, and strengthening drills to keep you in top condition long after recovery.

What They Say...

It really is a place of healing and restoration

PhysicalOne is truly the best place for physical therapy. I have been going since 2014 on and off. It really is a place of healing and restoration. I have recommended it to many people over the years suffering from all kinds of physical ailments. Collette and her team really know their stuff. I would give them 5 stars.

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PhysicalOne Tamarac Have excellent therapists. They understand their patient is in a lot pain. After their therapy the patient is in less pain and back to normal.

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