{"id":5199,"date":"2023-11-03T12:57:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T19:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?post_type=location&p=5199"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T23:40:58","slug":"samaritan-athletic-medicine-physical-therapy","status":"publish","type":"location","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-athletic-medicine-physical-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Samaritan Athletic Medicine – Physical Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Welcome to Samaritan Athletic Medicine Sports Physical Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t

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Why Sports Physical Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sports physical therapy specifically focuses on rehabilitation to return to sports or recreational activities, while simultaneously prioritizing secondary injury prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our providers perform a full range of physical therapy treatments, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Biomechanical assessments are used in combination with a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation to address injury and performance issues. During the initial evaluation, patients receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n