Posts in Sports Physical Therapy
Why a Dedicated Mentorship Program Matters for New Graduate Physical Therapists

Your first PT job can shape the clinician you become. Learn what a true physical therapy mentorship program should include—and what new graduates should ask before accepting a position.

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Physical Therapy Without Aides or Techs: Why We Keep Your Care With a Physical Therapist

At Summit Physical Therapy, we believe your physical therapist should remain directly involved throughout your treatment. That’s why we don’t hand your care off to aides, technicians, interns, or assistants.

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Advanced Shoulder Labrum Repair Rehab: Return to Lifting and Sports

Advanced shoulder labrum repair rehab should do more than restore basic motion. Learn how criteria-based physical therapy progresses from protecting the repair to rebuilding strength, power, endurance, and sport-specific performance.

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Ankle Fracture Physical Therapy: Avoid This Common Recovery Mistake

The biggest mistake after an ankle fracture is treating weight-bearing clearance as permission to walk and stand without limits. Learn how excessive activity can increase swelling, interfere with strengthening, and ultimately slow rehabilitation—and why rebuilding soleus strength is essential for tolerating more time on your feet.

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Achilles Tendon Repair Rehab for Athletes: How to Return to Sport Stronger

Returning to sport after Achilles tendon repair requires more than waiting for the tendon to heal. Learn how a criteria-based rehabilitation program restores mobility, calf strength, power, plyometric ability, and sport-specific durability.

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Hip Labral Repair Physical Therapy for Women: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide

Recovery after hip labral repair should address more than the hip. A complete program rebuilds hip strength, core and pelvic control, balance, and endurance for everyday life.

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Hip Labrum Rehab for Athletes: What High-Level Rehabilitation Should Include

Getting out of pain is only the beginning. High-level hip labrum rehab should objectively rebuild the strength, power, control, and durability you need for your sport.

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