Sports Physical Therapy
Sports physical therapy at Ascend is specialized care designed specifically for athletes and active individuals who demand peak performance from their bodies. Unlike general physical therapy, sports performance treatments address the unique demands of your sport—whether you're a long-distance runner, CrossFit athlete, or weekend warrior. Our approach combines injury treatment with performance optimization to ensure you don't just recover, but return stronger, faster, and more resilient than before. Sports physiotherapy bridges the gap between rehabilitation and athletic training, preparing your body for the specific movements and forces that your sport demands.
How Sports Injury Screening Works
Sports injury screenings are proactive assessments that identify risk factors before they become injuries. During your screening, we evaluate movement patterns, joint mobility, muscle strength, stability, and sport-specific mechanics relevant to your activities.
We examine common vulnerability areas such as ankle stability for basketball players, shoulder mechanics for swimmers, or hip mobility for runners. By identifying weaknesses or compensation patterns early, we can create targeted intervention plans that prevent injuries before they sideline you. This proactive approach is far more effective than reactive treatment after pain develops.
Sports Physiotherapy Techniques We Use
Our comprehensive sports physiotherapy integrates multiple evidence-based approaches:
Manual therapy to restore joint mobility and tissue quality
Sport-specific movement analysis to optimize technique and efficiency
Progressive strength and conditioning tailored to your sport's demands
Functional training that mimics game-day movements and intensities
Return-to-sport protocols that ensure safe progression back to full participation
Performance enhancement programs that take you beyond your previous baseline
Each technique is selected based on your injury, goals, and the specific requirements of your activity.
Get Back to What You Love
At Ascend Rehab & Performance, we understand athletes because we are athletes. Our Denver-based physical therapy specialists have firsthand experience with the mental and physical demands of competition. What distinguishes us is our commitment to keeping you in the game while simultaneously addressing underlying issues. Our individual sessions provide greater attention that group classes and traditional PT clinics simply cannot match. We combine hands-on treatment, corrective exercise, and sport-specific training into seamless progressions designed for lasting results.
Ready to elevate your performance and prevent future setbacks? Schedule your sports injury screening at Ascend today.