Return-to-sport testing is a series of functional assessments that evaluate strength, balance, mobility, power, agility, and movement quality to determine whether you're ready to safely return to practice or competition. These objective tests help reduce the risk of reinjury by ensuring your body is prepared for the demands of your sport.

Yes. Physical therapy isn't just for recovery—it can also help prevent injuries by identifying movement limitations, muscle imbalances, strength deficits, and mobility restrictions before they lead to pain or injury. Injury prevention programs are especially valuable for athletes preparing for a new season or returning after time off.

Being pain-free is only one part of the recovery process. Before returning to sports, athletes should demonstrate adequate strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and sport-specific movement without compensation. A physical therapist can perform a comprehensive evaluation to help determine when it's safe to return to play.

Recurring injuries often happen when athletes return to activity before they've fully recovered or when the underlying cause of the injury hasn't been addressed. Weakness, poor movement mechanics, inadequate recovery, and training errors can all contribute to repeated injuries. Sports rehabilitation focuses on correcting these issues to help athletes stay healthy and perform at their best.