Return to Sport Therapy & Race Prep
Return to sport therapy is a comprehensive, research-based approach that ensures you're physically and mentally prepared to resume athletic activities after injury. Rather than clearing you based on arbitrary timelines, true return to sport protocols use objective testing to confirm you've regained the strength, mobility, and stability for safe competition. This systematic approach dramatically reduces re-injury risk while restoring confidence in your body's capabilities. Return to sport therapy bridges the critical gap between pain-free movement and game-ready performance.
Our Approach to Creating Weight Loss Programs
At Ascend Rehab & Performance we utilize sport-specific testing protocols tailored to your injury and activity demands. Each testing battery provides objective data that guides progression decisions and identifies remaining deficits requiring attention before full return. Below are a few test examples that we use:
Knee/ACL: quadriceps and hamstring strength symmetry, single-leg hop testing, cutting and deceleration mechanics, and psychological readiness scales.
Ankle: dorsiflexion range of motion, single-leg balance and stability, and plyometric capacity, agility performance.
Upper extremity: shoulder or elbow strength ratios, throwing velocity and mechanics for overhead athletes, and closed kinetic chain stability.
How Ascend Creates Race Training Programs
Our race prep approach combines injury prevention with performance optimization. Whether you're training for an ultra-marathon or a HIIT competition, we design race training programs that progressively build volume and intensity while closely monitoring for early warning signs of overuse injury.
We assess your current fitness, analyze sport-specific mechanics, identify movement limitations, and create phased training plans for peak race day performance. Our programs integrate strength training, mobility work, and recovery strategies that keep you healthy through demanding training cycles.
Your Best Performance Starts Here
At Ascend, we understand the psychological and physical demands of returning from injury or preparing for competition. Our Denver specialists have firsthand athletic experience and advanced training in sports rehabilitation. What distinguishes us is our refusal to rush your return. We use evidence-based criteria, not pressure or timelines, to determine readiness.
Ready to return stronger and race with confidence? Schedule your return to sport assessment or race prep consultation at Ascend today and get back to competition, better than before.