Sports Physical Therapy at the SAM Welcome to Samaritan Athletic Medicine Sports Physical Therapy At Samaritan Athletic Medicine, our sports physical therapists work alongside surgeons and primary care doctors specialized in orthopedics and sports medicine. Our close interactions with your physician and care team allows collaboration in planning and providing the highest quality treatment. Our sports-certified physical therapists will evaluate any injury that affects a joint, tendon, muscle or ligament, and create an individualized treatment plan that gets you back to what you love, as quickly and safely as possible. Why Sports Physical Therapy? Sports physical therapy specifically focuses on rehabilitation to return to sports or recreational activities, while simultaneously prioritizing secondary injury prevention. Our sports-certified therapists have skills and knowledge to understand the spectrum of sports physical therapy needs. They are well-versed in various diagnoses from age-specific concerns that can arise in young athletes to joint replacements in older individuals. Our staff here at Samaritan Athletic Medicine are trained to treat various sports injuries across all populations. What to Expect One of our sport certified physical therapists will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine how your sports injury affects your motion, strength, and overall function, and we will utilize this information to create a treatment plan to achieve your goals. Our providers perform a full range of physical therapy treatments, including: Biomechanical Assessments A biomechanical assessment is a physical examination that evaluates how you move. This typically involves a 2-dimensional video analysis and force plate assessment to identify your self-selected movement strategies. Your provider will also perform a body-region specific physical examination to identify underlying deficits that may be contributing to pain or performance deficits. Our sports physical therapy team will compile your results to provide a personalized treatment program. Cycling Analysis — Cycling Injury Assessment Biomechanical assessments are used in combination with a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation to address injury and performance issues. During the initial evaluation, patients receive: History and training program review. Orthopedic examination (i.e., flexibility, strength, balance, skeletal alignment, postural assessment). Full head-to-toe bike fit (road bike, mountain bike, etc) and associated assessment of cycling mechanics. Treatment plan development, as appropriate. All tests and findings will be reviewed with you immediately following the examination. If necessary, a treatment program will be implemented, with follow-up options discussed. Your treatment program could consist of therapeutic exercises, manual interventions and guidelines for a progressive return to your prior cycling level. Modification to your running form also might be recommended to correct adverse cycling mechanics. Injury-related evaluations and services are billed to your insurance company. Please contact your insurance company to verify your coverage. — Cycling Performance Assessment For patients interested in improving performance, cycling mechanics also can be evaluated. Our staff uses video analysis, a head-to-toe bike fit, and follow-up discussion to improve your cycling efficiency, reduce energy cost and prevent future injuries. In addition, a brief physical exam also can be performed.If you are being seen for a performance assessment unrelated to injury, the following cost is payable at the time of service. This is a 60 to 90-minute appointment that includes a 45+ minute head-to-toe bike fit and video analysis, a brief musculoskeletal screen and professional recommendations related to bike set-up, cycling mechanics or exercise interventions. Running Analysis — Running Injury Assessment Biomechanical assessments are used in combination with a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation to address injury and performance issues. During the initial evaluation, patients receive: History and running program review. Orthopedic examination (i.e., flexibility, strength, balance, skeletal alignment, foot structure). Video analysis (below) of running mechanics. Treatment plan development, as appropriate. All tests and findings will be reviewed with you immediately following the examination. If necessary, a treatment program will be implemented, with follow-up options discussed. Your treatment program could consist of therapeutic exercises, manual interventions and guidelines for a progressive return to your prior running level. Modification to your running form also might be recommended to correct adverse running mechanics. Injury-related evaluations and services are billed to your insurance company. Please contact your insurance company to verify your coverage. — Running Performance Assessment For patients interested in improving performance, running mechanics also can be evaluated. Our staff uses video analysis and follow-up discussion to improve your efficiency, reduce energy cost and prevent injuries. In addition, a brief physical exam also can be performed.If you are being seen for a performance assessment unrelated to injury, the following cost is payable at the time of service. This is a 60-minute appointment that includes a 30-minute running video analysis, a brief musculoskeletal screen and professional recommendations related to footwear, running mechanics or exercise. — AlterG Anti-gravity Treadmill In their work with runners, our sports physical therapists and performance specialists can use the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill to “unweight” athletes and allow them to rehabilitate injuries while minimizing the impact of gravity on the athlete’s body. Throwing Analysis — Throwing Injury Assessment Biomechanical assessments are used in combination with a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation to address injury and performance issues. During the initial evaluation, patients receive: A throwing/pitching and injury history. A physical examination including strength, flexibility, coordination/balance, posture and throwing-specific movements. Shoulder, scapular, elbow, spine and lower extremity assessment and alignment. Slow-motion video analysis of your biomechanical patterns and strategies. Treatment plan and specialized exercises based on the results of the physical examination and video analysis. All tests and findings will be reviewed with you immediately following the examination. If necessary, a treatment program will be implemented, with follow-up options discussed. Your treatment program could consist of therapeutic exercises, manual interventions and guidelines for a progressive return to your prior throwing level. Modification to your throwing form also might be recommended to correct adverse running mechanics. Injury-related evaluations and services are billed to your insurance company. Please contact your insurance company to verify your coverage. Blood Flow Restriction Training Traditional, heavy strength training can be difficult immediately after injury or surgery. Blood flow restriction training uses a light and safe form of blood occlusion that allows similar strength and muscular benefits as traditional strength training. This allows you to strengthen your body safely without overstressing injured tissues as they heal. Concussion Rehabilitation The SAM’s concussion care team includes sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and sport physical therapists. All members have received specialized training in concussion evaluation and management. The concussion care team treats athletes of all ages who participate in sports across all skill levels, including professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes. Learn More About Concussion Care Manual Therapy Sports physical therapists who are certified in manual therapy use their hands to manipulate and mobilize joints. This enhances joint mobility, decreases pain associated with muscle spasm, and improves functional mobility. Sprains, strains, tendonitis, and other soft-tissue injuries may also benefit from soft tissue mobilization. Performance Testing & Return to Sport Performance Assessment Services Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to directly assess muscular strength, power, and biomechanics (movement strategies), to determine how and injury or surgery has affected each of these domains. This information helps our physical therapists determine your readiness to progress through various phases of your rehabilitation, and ultimately provide information to your healthcare team to help determine when you’re ready to return to sport/activity. Strength Testing Our team of sports certified physical therapists utilize isometric and isokinetic testing to isolate specific muscle groups and assess their function and tolerance. By doing this, our therapists and sports performance staff can identify vulnerable areas and/or movements that may be contributing to pain, dysfunction and soreness. This is used as part of a rehabilitation/return-to-sport program, and for general assessments of the athlete at different stages. Functional Testing Our team of sports certified physical therapists will lead you through a series of injury and sport-specific movements using camera and force-plate assisted technology in order to identify areas of poor movement strategy that may be contributing to pain, dysfunction and soreness, or limiting full athletic performance. Therapeutic Exercise Your sports physical therapist may have you perform exercises and movements that focus on restoring your range of motion, strength, and proper movement patterns based on any deficits identified in your initial assessment. Meet the Sports Physical Therapists at The SAM Our Team Sports Physical Therapists Travis Obermire, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS Kaitlyn Schlueter, PT, DPT, SCS Shawn Cole, PT, DPT, SCS Christina Gomez, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT Shanon Williams, PT, DPT, SCS Brie Herbst, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS Allyson Beck, PT, DPT Chase Cole, PT, DPT Danielle Villaruz, PT, DPT Credentialing Key – What Do Those Acronyms Mean? Our providers’ professional credentials include: PT – Physical Therapist DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy (clinical doctorate) SCS – Sports Certified Clinical Specialist OCS – Orthopedic Certified Clinical Specialist FAAOMPT – Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program Samaritan Athletic Medicine is home to our nationally recognized Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program. Learn More Advanced Rehabilitation Guideline Development Our team works together to create a treatment plan that is personalized to your recovery and long-term goals. We collaborate with Samaritan’s sports medicine orthopedic surgeons, to develop comprehensive guidelines to return you to activity / sport as quickly and as safely as possible, ensuring that the surgical intervention is protected and allows healing to occur. Along the way, you’ll benefit from exercises and pain-reduction techniques rooted in our expertise and knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics and rehabilitation. 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