Why choose Ochsner for sports physical therapy and rehabilitation?
Sports physical therapy is a specialized branch of orthopedic rehab that focuses on exercise-based injury prevention and rehabilitation. Our goal is to help athletes and active people recover from injuries, improve performance and prevent future problems through targeted exercise and education.
Our sports physical therapists work in partnership with physicians, athletic trainers and performance coaches within the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute to provide complete care for the whole athlete. Our therapists specialize in:
- Injury management: Care for injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations.
- Rehabilitation: Customized exercise programs and techniques to help athletes regain strength, flexibility and function after an injury or surgery.
- Preventive care: Strategies to reduce the risk of injuries through proper training techniques and education on injury prevention.
- Performance enhancement: Optimize athletic performance through strength training, conditioning programs and movement analysis.
- Sports-specific rehabilitation: Tailored rehab programs designed for specific sports, considering the unique demands and movements required by each sport.
- Return to sport: Helping athletes prepare to return to their sport safely and effectively.
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness is also home to the only accredited residency program in Louisiana for sports physical therapy. We are committed to advancing care in field of orthopedic physical therapy and continuously growing the knowledge of our therapy team.
