Helping You Recover, Return to Play and Perform Better
Northwestern Medicine Sports Rehabilitation offers treatment options for a wide variety of sports- and activity-related conditions following an injury or surgery. We aim to help you improve your strength, endurance, balance, flexibility and performance. Our therapists will work with you to create a tailored care plan to help you heal and get back to the activities you enjoy.
Our licensed physical and occupational therapists offer one-on-one rehabilitation to help you reach the highest activity level possible.
In addition to treatment, we focus on:
- Identifying any underlying causes
- Managing your injury or condition
- Teaching you techniques and exercises to lower your risk of future injuries
We also work with your referring physician and other care team members to create a care plan for your needs and goals.
Conditions
Our therapists have experience in treating many sports and activity-related injuries including:
- Ankle and foot injuries
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) meniscal/cartilage tears
- Arm, elbow, wrist and hand injuries
- Back, neck and spine injuries
- Concussion management
- Hip injuries and conditions, including labral tears
- Joint replacement
- Knee arthroscopy, knee and injuries
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle, tendon and joint pain
- Shoulder issues, including rotator cuff and labral tears
- Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis
- Tightness and flexibility issues
Treatments
- Biodex isokinetic testing and training for knees, shoulders, ankles and elbows
- Blood flow restriction training
- Comprehensive home exercise program
- Concussion pathway
- Dartfish® Motion Analysis
- Dry needling
- Injury risk reduction program
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
- Kinesiotaping
- Return to play analysis
- Sports performance training
Northwestern Medicine is also proud to work with organizations in the communities we serve. That is why we offer athletic training to sports teams at high schools and community colleges.
Telehealth Rehabilitation Services
We offer a program that can give you early access to physical therapy evaluation and care through telehealth appointments. You may be eligible for this program if you have:
- Back, knee or hip pain
- Tight or weak muscles
- Joint aches and pain
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