At Pinnacle Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we are happy to say we have one of the most experienced physical therapists who can help you with sport-specific training. Our physical therapist, Shane, works closely with athletes like you to improve performance, achieve goals, and prevent injuries.
Shane knows what it’s like being an athlete, training to improve performance, and working to recover from injuries. In high school, he led his team to the state semi-finals. Soon after, Shane was selected All Ohio Honors in high school baseball and played collegiate Division 1 baseball as a pitcher.
While playing baseball in college, Shane suffered a torn ligament in his right elbow. As a pitcher, this injury could have easily ended his career. He had to receive physical therapy to continue his dream of playing baseball.
How a physical therapist help with my sport-specific training?
Athletes, by nature, generally desire to push themselves to accomplish new goals. Sometimes an athlete may master one sport, only to take on the challenge of mastering a new one. Olympic sprinters take on the slopes at the winter games and college athletes win national titles in multiple sports for this exact reason.
When participating in sports conditioning or pre-season training sessions, your goals never have to be definite. Our physical therapist can help you reach the peak of your performance in one area of your sport and then help you tackle the summit of another.
Additionally, Shane, our physical therapist, is a movement expert who can help you avoid injuries and enhance your technique. A few of the biggest benefits of working with a physical therapist for your sport include:
- Developing healthy habits. While a physical therapist can help you reach physical goals, they can also help you work on general wellness goals. For example, regular exercise, a healthy diet, and a strong focus on hydration are fundamental in improving your physical fitness level. Our physical therapist is a great resource to have when focusing on increasing strength and muscular functionality. This is due to their help in improving in all aspects of health and wellness.
- Refocusing strengths. Our physical therapist can help you focus on improving your strength in areas that you may not have considered. Many parts of the body influence each other, and strengthening one can help with the function of another. Rather than jumping directly into a new form of activity, it makes sense to train your body to react to the new form of stimulation by improving your muscular strength and range of motion.
- Overcoming injuries. Strength and conditioning programs are some of the best ways to overcome an injury and find relief for your pain. Each treatment is designed specifically to your needs and injury. Your treatments will consist of exercises and strength-building activities.
How can I start training for my specific sport?
Have you recently sustained a sports-related injury? Are you looking to reach new heights in your sport? Are you trying to condition for a specific event? Is your season about to start? If so, you are a prime candidate for our sport-specific training programs at Pinnacle Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine.
If you are interested in working with Shane, our licensed physical therapist, for sports conditioning or pre-season training, don’t hesitate to request an appointment today!