Sports physical therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. It’s ideal for athletes of all ages and activity levels—whether you’re training for a marathon, playing in a league, or staying fit at the gym.

At Fortify Physical Therapy, our goal is to treat the root cause of your pain, restore full function, and help you move better, faster, and safer.

Sports Therapy Treatments We Offer

Injury-Specific Rehab Programs

Customized recovery plans based on your sport, injury type, and performance goals.

Benefits:

• Targeted treatment for sprains, strains, tendonitis, and overuse injuries
  
• Accelerated recovery timelines
  
• Return-to-sport testing and functional assessments
  

Manual Therapy for Athletes

Hands-on techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support tissue healing.

Benefits:

• Joint mobilization and soft tissue release
  
• Scar tissue and adhesion reduction
  
• Improved flexibility and muscle recovery
  
  

Sport-Specific Strength & Conditioning

Customized strength and mobility training tailored to your sport’s demands.

Benefits:

• Increased power, endurance, and agility
  
• Corrected muscle imbalances
  
• Optimized biomechanics for peak performance
  
  

Injury Prevention & Performance Optimization

Proactive strategies to help you stay injury-free and perform your best.

Benefits:

• Movement screens and biomechanical analysis
  
• Pre-season readiness programs
  
• Education on warm-ups, cooldowns, and body mechanics
  

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Our therapists are trained to manage a wide range of acute and chronic athletic injuries, including:

• Ankle sprains and instability
• ACL/MCL tears and post-surgical rehab
• Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder instability
• Tennis elbow / Golfer’s elbow
• Hamstring, quad, and calf strains
• Runner’s knee (patellofemoral syndrome)
• Shin splints and stress fractures
• Hip flexor strains and groin pulls
• Concussion rehab and return-to-play guidance
  

Why Athletes Choose Fortify Physical Therapy

• Sports-focused Physical Therapists with experience treating athletes from youth to pro level
  
  
• Evidence-based rehabilitation protocols tailored to each athlete’s goals
  
  
• Convenient location in St. George with flexible scheduling
  
  
• Proven track record helping athletes safely return to sport
  

Integrated Recovery and Performance Model

Our sports therapy approach blends treatment and performance training for long-term results. Your personalized plan may include:

• Progressive sport-specific rehab
  
• Manual therapy and soft tissue work
  
• Functional strength and stability exercises
  
• Return-to-play progression
  
• Mobility drills and neuromuscular training
  
• Recovery techniques (cupping, dry needling, IASTM, etc.)