Athletic Performance

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PERFORMANCE

INJURY

MOVE STRONG

ATHLETICS

Individual Sports

Evaluation

Comprehensive, full-body strength and flexibility assessment, plus a foot evaluation to determine if orthotics can improve alignment and performance

BIOMECHANICS FOR SPEED AND AGILITY

Strength training
Sports-specific biomechanics
Home exercise programs
Visual testing to enhance hand-eye coordination
Weightlifting for speed, agility, and force production

INJURY

PREVENTION

Improving strength, flexibility, and biomechanics through targeted exercises, stretching routines, and sport-specific movement training

ACUTE REHAB AND PAIN MANAGEMENT

Focuses on pain management and supports the healing process with mobility and activity restrictions, ensuring proper recovery during this critical stage.

Hover over each section to learn more!

ACTIVE

RECOVERY

Strengthen the injured area and surrounding muscles with sport-specific exercises, all while closely monitoring the athlete’s progress. Our therapists collaborate with coaches and conditioning specialists to ensure a safe, effective recovery plan tailored to the athlete’s needs.

SAFE RETURN TO PLAY

Once our physical therapist has completed the treatment plan and the athlete has consistently followed it, the therapist will assess the healing progress. If the injury has healed effectively and it's deemed safe, the athlete will be cleared to return to their sport.

IMMEDIATE

POST

ACUTE

EVALUATION

Assesses the injury and its severity, providing timely referrals to specialists or requesting an X-ray if necessary for further diagnosis and care

OUR GOAL:
IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE AND PREVENT INJURIES

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE SCREENING TODAY TO ASSESS:

FEET AND ANKLE ALIGNMENT

Assessment of the foot and ankle in athletes:

Foot Posture and Alignment:

Overpronation (excessive inward rolling of the foot)
Oversupination (excessive outward rolling of the foot)
Flat feet (lack of arch support)
High arches (rigid or overly curled foot, insufficient shock absorption)

Range of Motion:

Limited dorsiflexion (difficulty raising the foot upward)
Limited plantar flexion (difficulty pointing the toes downward)
Limited subtalar joint movement (difficulty inverting and everting the ankle)
Toe joint mobility (restricted motion of the toe, especially with misaligned toes such as hammertoes or bunions)

Position, Gait and Walking Patterns:

Position in weight bearing and non weight bearing
Uneven gait
Lack of symmetry in the body during movement

Strength testing:

Weakness in the foot and ankle muscles
Weak toe flexors and extensors

Joint Stability and Mobility:

Instability or difficulty with balancing exercises
Limited mobility during stretching
Signs of ankle instability such as frequent sprains

Foot and Ankle Flexibility:

Tightness in achilles tendon, calf muscles, and plantar fascia (bottom of foot)
Toe tightness

Pain and Pressure Points:

Tenderness in specific areas such as the arch, heel, back of foot
Pain in the toes or ankle

During the assessment, we are looking at:

How can MOVE STRONG help?

Custom orthotics
Feet and ankle strengthening exercises
Feet and ankle stretching and flexibility routines
Balance training
Manual therapy

FLEXIBILITY

Assessment of flexibility in athletes:

Calf flexibility:

Heel cord length
Tightness in the calf muscles, which can affect running form, jumping, and overall mobility. Tightness may also lead to overcompensation causing strain on the knees and hips.

Hamstring flexibility:

Hamstring length
Tightness in the hamstring muscles, which can affect sprinting, running, jumping, and overall mobility. There is an increased risk of strains and tears during explosive movements if the hamstrings are very tight.

Hip flexors flexibility:

Hip flexor length
Tight hip flexors limit hip extension, reducing the athlete's ability to fully extend the leg during running, sprinting, or jumping. This can lead to increased lower back strain, poor posture, and inefficient movement patterns.

During the assessment, we are looking at:

How MOVE STRONG can improve flexibility:

1. TARGETED STRETCHING ROUTINES:
- Individualized stretching routines that address specific tight areas
2. STRENGTHENING FOR FLEXIBILITY AND STABILITY:
- Lengthening the muscles through stretching, then strengthening the muscles that support and stabilize the joints
3. MYOFASCIAL RELEASE AND MASSAGE
- Manual therapy techniques like myofascial release and deep tissue massage help decrease muscle tension
4. JOINT MOBILIZATIONS:
- Improve the mobility of joints involved in flexibility, such as the ankle, hip, and knee
5. THE BALANCE BETWEEN FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH:
- Our physical therapists focus both on flexibility and strength in tandem as a flexible muscle is vulnerable to injury if not properly strengthened.

How flexibility improves athletics:

INCREASED RANGE OF MOTION
INJURY PREVENTION
IMPROVED POSTURE AND ALIGNMENT
ENHANCED POWER AND SPEED
BETTER AND QUICKER RECOVERY

STRENGTH

Assessment of strength in athletes:

One-legged Strength:

Symmetry between legs and ensuring that there is equal strength between both legs, which is critical for maintaining balance and stability during sports movements
Weaknesses or imbalances in either of the legs, especially in the quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip stabilizers, can lead to compensation, poor movement patterns, and an increased injury risk

During the assessment, we are looking at:

Squat Form and strength:

Correct squat form involves proper alignment of the knees, hips, and ankles. Poor squat form can lead to low back, hip, and knee injuries.
Core and glute activation during squatting stabilize the spine and low back to prevent any injuries.

Shoulder strength:

The shoulder requires both strength to generate power and stability to prevent dislocation or strain. Weakness or instability in the rotator cuff or scapular stabilizers can significantly hinder athletic performance and increase the risk of shoulder injuries.
The muscles around the shoulder blade need to be working in tandem with the rotator cuff to stabilize the shoulder during athletic activities

How MOVE STRONG can improve strength:

One-legged Strength:

Single leg strengthening exercises: Lunges, step ups, single leg squats to build strength and symmetry
Balance and Proprioception Training: Single-leg balance exercises on unstable surfaces help improve neuromuscular control and strengthen stabilizing muscles in the lower leg and hip
Improving one-legged strength enhances agility, power, and speed that is useful in all sports. Balanced leg strength reduces the risk of knee injuries and helps improve overall movement efficiency.

Squat strength:

Core activation exercises: Strengthening the core in planks, dead bugs, brides, or other exercises.
Glue activation exercises: Strengthening the glues using hip thrusts, good mornings, or other exercises
Loaded squat variation: Back squat or doorway squat with proper form reinforces the muscles responsible for hip, knee, lower back, and ankle mobility.
Proper squat form and core stability translate to better jumping, running, and cutting. Squat strength is critical for improving lower body power and is essential in nearly every sport.

Shoulder strength:

Rotator cuff strengthening: External rotation, using resistance bands, and shoulder presses strengthen the rotator cuff muscles to prevent injury and improve overhead motion.
Scapular stabilization: Exercises to strengthen the muscles around the shoulder (rows, wall slides, push ups) to increase stabilization of the shoulder blade.
Strengthening the shoulder and stabilizing the scapula improve upper body power, endurance, and injury prevention, essential for throwing, swimming, or any overhead athletic movement.

With the right care and dedication, you don’t just recover—you become stronger, faster, and more resilient.

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Athletic Performance

PERFORMANCE

INJURY

MOVE STRONG ​

ATHLETICS​

Comprehensive, full-body strength and flexibility assessment, plus a foot evaluation to determine if orthotics can improve alignment and performance

BIOMECHANICS FOR SPEED AND AGILITY

Strength training Sports-specific biomechanics Home exercise programs Visual testing to enhance hand-eye coordination Weightlifting for speed, agility, and force production

Improving strength, flexibility, and biomechanics through targeted exercises, stretching routines, and sport-specific movement training

Focuses on pain management and supports the healing process with mobility and activity restrictions, ensuring proper recovery during this critical stage.

Hover over each section to learn more!

Strengthen the injured area and surrounding muscles with sport-specific exercises, all while closely monitoring the athlete’s progress. Our therapists collaborate with coaches and conditioning specialists to ensure a safe, effective recovery plan tailored to the athlete’s needs.

Once our physical therapist has completed the treatment plan and the athlete has consistently followed it, the therapist will assess the healing progress. If the injury has healed effectively and it's deemed safe, the athlete will be cleared to return to their sport.

Assesses the injury and its severity, providing timely referrals to specialists or requesting an X-ray if necessary for further diagnosis and care

OUR GOAL: IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE AND PREVENT INJURIES

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE SCREENING TODAY TO ASSESS:

FEET AND ANKLE ALIGNMENT

Foot Posture and Alignment:

Overpronation (excessive inward rolling of the foot)

Oversupination (excessive outward rolling of the foot)

Flat feet (lack of arch support)

High arches (rigid or overly curled foot, insufficient shock absorption)

Range of Motion:

Limited dorsiflexion (difficulty raising the foot upward)

Limited plantar flexion (difficulty pointing the toes downward)

Limited subtalar joint movement (difficulty inverting and everting the ankle)

Toe joint mobility (restricted motion of the toe, especially with misaligned toes such as hammertoes or bunions)

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Position, Gait and Walking Patterns:

Position in weight bearing and non weight bearing

Uneven gait

Lack of symmetry in the body during movement

Strength testing:

Weakness in the foot and ankle muscles

Weak toe flexors and extensors

Joint Stability and Mobility:

Instability or difficulty with balancing exercises

Limited mobility during stretching

Signs of ankle instability such as frequent sprains

Foot and Ankle Flexibility:

Tightness in achilles tendon, calf muscles, and plantar fascia (bottom of foot)

Toe tightness

Pain and Pressure Points:

Tenderness in specific areas such as the arch, heel, back of foot

Pain in the toes or ankle

During the assessment, we are looking at:

How can MOVE STRONG help?

Custom orthotics

Feet and ankle strengthening exercises

Feet and ankle stretching and flexibility routines

Balance training

Manual therapy

FLEXIBILITY

Calf flexibility:​​

Heel cord length

Tightness in the calf muscles, which can affect running form, jumping, and overall mobility​. Tightness may also lead to overcompensation causing strain on the knees and hips.

Hamstring flexibility:

Hamstring length

Tightness in the hamstring muscles, which can affect sprinting, running, jumping, and overall mobility. There is an increased risk of strains and tears during explosive movements if the hamstrings are very tight.

Hip flexors flexibility:

​Hip flexor length

Tight hip flexors limit hip extension, reducing the athlete's ability to fully extend the leg during running, sprinting, or jumping. This can lead to increased lower back strain, poor posture, and inefficient movement patterns.

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During the assessment, we are looking at:

How MOVE STRONG can improve flexibility:

How flexibility improves athletics:

INCREASED RANGE OF MOTION INJURY PREVENTION IMPROVED POSTURE AND ALIGNMENT ENHANCED POWER AND SPEED BETTER AND QUICKER RECOVERY

STRENGTH

One-legged Strength:​​

Symmetry between legs and ensuring that there is equal strength between both legs, which is critical for maintaining balance and stability during sports movements​

Weaknesses or imbalances in either of the legs, especially in the quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip stabilizers, can lead to compensation, poor movement patterns, and an increased injury risk

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During the assessment, we are looking at:

Squat Form and strength:

Correct squat form involves proper alignment of the knees, hips, and ankles. Poor squat form can lead to low back, hip, and knee injuries.

Core and glute activation during squatting stabilize the spine and low back to prevent any injuries.

Shoulder strength:

MOVE STRONG

ATHLETICS

Strength training
Sports-specific biomechanics
Home exercise programs
Visual testing to enhance hand-eye coordination
Weightlifting for speed, agility, and force production

OUR GOAL:
IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE AND PREVENT INJURIES

Calf flexibility:

Tightness in the calf muscles, which can affect running form, jumping, and overall mobility. Tightness may also lead to overcompensation causing strain on the knees and hips.

Hip flexor length

INCREASED RANGE OF MOTION
INJURY PREVENTION
IMPROVED POSTURE AND ALIGNMENT
ENHANCED POWER AND SPEED
BETTER AND QUICKER RECOVERY

One-legged Strength:

Symmetry between legs and ensuring that there is equal strength between both legs, which is critical for maintaining balance and stability during sports movements

Improving one-legged strength enhances agility, power, and speed that is useful in all sports. Balanced leg strength reduces the risk of knee injuries and helps improve overall movement efficiency.

Squat strength:

Shoulder strength: