At ProTailored Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to helping athletes of all levels reach their optimum level of physical performance. Whether you have a high-schooler who’s a swimming star, a Little Leaguer who is quickly picking up batting techniques, or a weekend warrior, our Fort Wayne, IN physical therapists can help with improving technique, healing any current injuries, and preventing additional injuries from occurring in the future. To learn more about our sports performance programs, contact one of our physical therapy clinics in North Fort Wayne, Northwest Fort Wayne, Central Fort Wayne, Southwest Fort Wayne or East Fort Wayne, IN today!
Why are these programs important?
Each sports performance program is unique, taking into account your age, level of physical activity, and continuing physical and mental development.
Our sport-specific academy training programs prioritize important aspects of athletic training, such as:
- Athletic development
- Strength improvement
- Power improvement
- Speed and body awareness
The goal of these programs is to create a pre-season environment where athletes can enhance their skills and techniques, in order to ensure a safe and successful sports season. Our highly trained Fort Wayne, IN physical therapists, will assist you with improvements in strength, stability, and body awareness, in addition to working on jumping, landing, cutting techniques, and injury avoidance for golf and other sports. Perhaps most importantly, the techniques you learn will significantly reduce the injury risk of ACL injuries, non-contact injuries, and overuse injuries, such as shin splints or stress fractures.
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If you are interested in our sports performance program, contact ProTailored Physical Therapy today. After an initial evaluation, one of our physical therapists will design a unique plan for you, encompassing speed, agility, footwork, strength, and injury prevention. Request an appointment today and help you achieve your full athletic potential!
Visit one of our physical therapy clinics in North Fort Wayne, Northwest Fort Wayne, Central Fort Wayne, Southwest Fort Wayne or East Fort Wayne, IN today!
Helping Athletes Return Stronger
Helping Athletes Return Stronger
How does ProTailored accommodate busy school, practice, and competition schedules?
We understand that student-athletes often have demanding schedules. That’s why ProTailored offers flexible options designed to make treatment as convenient as possible.
With multiple Fort Wayne-area locations, online scheduling, and a variety of appointment times, families can choose options that fit around school, practices, games, and other commitments. Telehealth appointments may also be available when appropriate, providing additional flexibility for follow-up visits and continued guidance.
Our team can assist with insurance verification before your first appointment and help answer questions about coverage, scheduling, and the treatment process. Our goal is to make getting started with therapy simple so your athlete can focus on recovery and returning to their sport.
What advanced treatments are available for sports injuries at ProTailored?
ProTailored therapists receive advanced training in hands-on treatment techniques and offer a variety of specialized services to support recovery and performance.
Depending on the athlete’s condition, treatment may include manual therapy, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), cupping, kinesiology taping, H-Wave therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and other evidence-based treatment options.
Your therapist will determine which treatments are most appropriate based on the injury, symptoms, and goals of the athlete. Every treatment plan is customized to support healing, restore movement, and help athletes return to the activities they love.
What sports performance and injury-prevention services does ProTailored offer for young athletes?
ProTailored’s Sports Rehabilitation program is designed to help athletes recover from injury, improve performance, and reduce the risk of future injuries.
Treatment may include strength and conditioning exercises, speed and agility training, balance and coordination work, plyometric training, and sport-specific movement instruction. Therapists also focus on improving movement mechanics for activities such as jumping, landing, cutting, sprinting, and changing direction.
Because every athlete and every sport is different, programs are tailored to the individual’s needs, helping athletes safely return to practice and competition with greater confidence and improved performance.
How does ProTailored help athletes progress from injury recovery to return-to-sport?
ProTailored uses a proven 4-Phase Program to guide athletes from initial recovery through safe return to competition.
Phase 1: Pain Management focuses on reducing pain, improving mobility, and helping athletes begin moving comfortably again.
Phase 2: Corrective Treatment addresses strength deficits, mobility restrictions, movement limitations, and other factors that may contribute to injury or poor performance.
Phase 3: Functional Training introduces sport-specific exercises and movement patterns designed to prepare athletes for the physical demands of competition. This may include strength, agility, speed, balance, and movement training tailored to the athlete’s sport.
Phase 4: Injury Prevention focuses on maintaining progress, improving performance, and reducing the risk of future injuries through continued strengthening, movement education, and sport-specific conditioning strategies.
Throughout each phase, therapists monitor progress and adjust treatment based on the athlete’s goals, sport demands, and recovery timeline.
Will my teenager receive one-on-one care throughout their treatment?
Yes. One of the things that sets ProTailored apart is our commitment to one-on-one care. Every treatment session takes place in a private treatment room with a dedicated therapist who works exclusively with your teenager for the entire appointment.
This personalized approach allows the therapist to closely monitor progress, provide hands-on treatment, and adjust exercises and activities based on how your athlete is responding. It also creates an environment where questions can be answered, goals can be discussed, and progress can be clearly communicated throughout the recovery process.
By working with the same therapist throughout care whenever possible, your teenager benefits from consistent guidance, individualized treatment, and a plan designed specifically for their sport, injury, and goals.
Common Questions Regarding Sports Rehabilitation
How can sports rehabilitation help my athlete ?
We all have areas where we can improve our move. Here at ProTailored Physical therapy we will work with any athlete at any level to help them identify and work to improve areas specific to them and meet them at their level. We can also help identify where they may be at most risk for injuries and help them create a program to avoid those injuries.
Why is injury prevention important?
Injuries can slow progress and impede athletes from participating in what they love most. Some athletes have had to stop training, or quit their sport due to injuries that are so severe they can not perform at the same level. Some injuries can require surgery that keeps them away for 6 months or longer. Preventing this time away and costly surgery is important to keep an athlete on track and in their training program.
Are all training programs and rehabilitation the same?
No, every person is just as unique and different as the activities they participate in! Their rehabilitation program will be just as unique as they are. The physical therapists at ProTailored take the time to work with and evaluate each person as an individual to create a program and training plan that is specific to each individual in each situation.
How do I know someone at ProTailored can help?
Many of the therapists at ProTailored participated in and loved the sports and activities you do. To name a few:
Dr. Kirsten Allman– Retired Ballerina, ballroom dance, dance instructor
Dr. Mitchell Hall – college baseball, high school basketball
Dr. Zach Schmucker– high school football, and lacrosse
Dr. Matt Paul – high school tennis
Dr. Emily Ladd– High school basketball, volleyball, softball and track, college basketball
Dr. Katlin Couchman– High school Swim
While many of our therapists participated in and loved the sports and activities you do, ALL of us would love to help you fine tune your movement and get you back to what you love to do no matter what that is!
What will sports rehabilitation look like?
This will depend on what specifically would be best for you. Our Therapists can help with:
- Muscle imbalance
- Balance training
- Jumping
- Turning
- Cutting
- Strength
- Mobility
- Flexibility
- Power
- Speed
- pre-class/sport warm-up
- Preplanned and unplanned safe movements
- Progression of training and when/how to challenge different issues to include the above listed items
- And much more!
When should I seek therapy?
If you ever felt like you were at risk for or had a previous injury or had a coach/teacher tell you you need work in a specific area listed in the question above. Another time to consider is if you feel like you’re struggling to reach the next level of your sport/activity and feel like you can not figure out what is holding you back physically. You can always call in and speak to a therapist at ProTailored and find out if therapy is appropriate for you!