Sports medicine and sports performance

What is sports medicine and sports performance?

The experts at Sentara design personalized sports performance training and therapy plans to help you perform your best. Whether you’re recovering after an injury or just trying to take your athletic skills to the next level- we’re here for you!

Who can benefit and how?

We work with athletes at all levels, including semi-pros, middle school, high school and college students. We also work with adults who play recreational sports. With our expertise, we can help a wide range of athletes boost performance and recover from sports injuries.

Why choose Sentara?

At Sentara, our physical therapists specialize in treating injured athletes and helping them thrive. Our team, including certified athletic trainers and certified strength and conditioning specialists, has advanced training in assessing sports injuries and designing personalized care plans. 

We provide comprehensive care with same-day and next-day appointments, free virtual consultations and walk-in availability. For serious sports injuries, our therapists ensure quick referrals to the appropriate specialists. Our program also includes Sentara athletic trainers for local school and athletic events.

Service and treatments

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Concussion management

Concussion management involves recognizing, assessing and treating head injuries to prevent further harm. It includes physical and cognitive rest, symptom monitoring and a gradual return-to-play protocol. Medical professionals assess recovery progress to ensure athletes are fully healed before resuming activities, reducing the risk of complications.

Injury consultations 

At Sentara, we understand that getting you back in the game quickly is important. If you have an injury, count on Sentara to provide you with:

Fast Access: Free virtual sports injury consultation within 24 hours and in-clinic therapy appointment within 72 hours
Clinical expertise: Acute injury management, sports performance and sports injury rehabilitation
Comprehensive services: primary care, rehabilitation, sports performance, massage, nutrition and concussion management

Schedule your free virtual consultation

Kinesio taping

Kinesio taping involves applying elastic tape to support muscles, reduce pain and swelling, and enhance movement.

Sports physical therapy

We design specific exercises to help you recover more quickly after injury or surgery. Your therapist customizes your care plan to help you:

Build strength
Improve range of motion
Increase endurance
Manage pain

Soft tissue mobilization

Our physical therapists use instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization/Graston Technique and other manual techniques to loosen tight muscles and connective tissue. We knead, push and pull soft tissue in specific ways to break up adhesions (scar tissue) after injury.

Learn more about soft tissue mobilization.

Sports performance 

If you want to improve athleticism and performance, our sports medicine team can help you reach the next level. Exercise physiologists and certified athletic trainers can help you prevent injuries and improve your technique. Our experts use leading-edge equipment and technology to help you improve performance. 

Here are some of the services we offer at select Sentara therapy centers:

ACL workshops to help minimize injuries
Dartfish video analysis to correct form and improve technique
Massage
Speed and agility training
Sports nutrition
Team conditioning packages

Our Sentara Therapy Center Orthopedics and Sports Performance offers turf for drills and a 40-yard dash track. 

Personal training

At Sentara, we are proud to offer one-on-one personal training to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Trainers create customized workout plans, provide guidance on exercise techniques and offer motivation. We can also teach you about nutrition and lifestyle changes to enhance your overall well-being. (This service is not covered by health insurance.)

Find a location

Schedule an appointment

Ready to start a therapy program? If you're a new patient, please call us at 855-852-9066 to schedule your first appointment. Existing patients who have seen a therapist within the last three years can call or schedule online with MyChart.

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