Sports Medicine Physical Therapy is specialized care for athletes ages 8 to 21. We help kids heal from injuries like ACL tears, broken bones and sprains. Our therapists create a personalized plan for each athlete. This ensures they can return to their sport safely, whether they play for fun or at the college level.

Our clinics have large open gyms, designed with athletes in mind, with half basketball courts, batting cages and areas for speed and weight training. Our programs help kids get back to their sport by working on:

• Balance and agility
• Strength and power
• Recovery from concussions
• Hands-on therapy to help patients move better

We offer sport specific programs for all athletes, including but not limited to runners, dancers, football, soccer, and baseball/softball players. Our clinics use advanced technology, like video motion analysis and strength testing tools, to see exactly how your body is performing.

Our therapists are experts in how young bodies move and grow. We work closely with your child’s doctors, surgeons, athletic trainers and psychologists to care for the whole athlete. Your child’s plan may include:

• Personalized Exercise Plans: Workouts to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
• Sport-Specific Training: Practicing the movements your child needs for their specific sport.
• Motion Analysis and Training: Using high-tech tools to see how your child moves and finding ways to improve performance and prevent future injuries.
• Pain Care: Teaching kids about how pain works and how sleep and food can help them feel better.
• Concussion Care: Helping the brain and body recover so kids can safely go back to school and sports.

Children’s Wisconsin also offers specialized pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy and hand therapy.

In our program, we focus on the whole athlete, not just the injury. Here is what you can expect during your visits:

• A personalized assessment: At your first visit, we will talk about your current concerns as well as your goals. Your physical therapist will check your strength, balance, and coordination to see how your whole body is moving.
• A recovery plan made just for you: We create a treatment plan that fits your specific needs. This includes exercises to help you get stronger and move more easily. We make sure the plan helps you get back to your specific sport safely.
• Expert ways to help you heal: We partner with you to help you perform your best. This includes teaching you the right way to move to prevent new injuries and checking your progress to make sure you are mentally and physically ready to play again.
• A team working together for you: Your therapist works closely with a big group of experts. This team can include sports doctors, athletic trainers, and experts in healthy eating and mental health to support your full recovery.