Summer Sports, Summer Strains: Here’s How PT Can Help

Whether you’re swinging a bat, running bases, playing beach volleyball, or hitting the pickleball court, summer sports can take a toll on your body—especially if you’re returning to activity after a long break. Physical therapy (PT) provides targeted recovery for common summer sports injuries and helps prevent them from happening again.

Common Injuries We Treat After Summer Sports

Physical therapists regularly work with patients dealing with:

• Sprains and strains
• Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow
• Shoulder or rotator cuff pain
• Knee injuries from running or jumping
• Shin splints
• Ankle injuries from quick pivots and sudden stops

If you're experiencing pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility after playing, PT can help identify the root cause and start your recovery on the right foot.

Recovery That Goes Beyond Rest

While rest has its place, recovery through PT is more active, intentional, and personalized. Your therapist will assess your range of motion, strength, and movement patterns to create a plan that includes:

• Manual therapy to reduce pain and restore mobility
• Strengthening exercises to stabilize joints
• Movement retraining to improve form and reduce risk of re-injury
• Sport-specific rehab so you can return to play safely and confidently

Prevention Is Just as Important

Even if you haven’t been injured, PT can help optimize your performance and avoid setbacks. Pre-season evaluations and conditioning programs tailored to your sport can keep you strong, balanced, and ready to go all summer long.

Let’s Get You Back in the Game

Physical therapy isn’t just for injury recovery—it’s part of a smarter, safer athletic season. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, our therapists are here to help you stay active and pain-free.

Ready to recover or prevent injury this season? Contact your local clinic to get started with physical therapy.