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Road and parking lot construction in Madison, Wis. may result in travel delays and route changes to UW Health clinic and hospital locations. Please plan accordingly.Read more
Overview
Whether you sustained a recent sports injury, are struggling with long-term effects of a prior injury or simply want to manage changes associated with aging, our sports rehabilitation specialists can help. Our team will create individualized, innovative and scientifically proven rehabilitation techniques to safely return you to the sports and activities you most enjoy.
Evaluation and treatment
Evaluation
Our Athlete Preservation Clinic team will initiate your care by performing a comprehensive evaluation of your strength, flexibility and movement capabilities. This may include:
Video analysis of your sport-specific movement
Use of force plates to assess appropriate biomechanics and impact activities
Computerized strength and motion testing equipment
Systematic movement screens
Various sport-specific performance assessments
Individualized treatment plan
Based on the results of your evaluation, our team works with you to construct an individualized treatment plan designed to deliver fast and effective results. We coach you through every stage of the process to get you back to your sport as swiftly and safely as possible. Treatments may include:
Assessment and modification of sport-specific techniques to limit or reduce stress on injured joints and tissues, improve movement efficiency and enhance sport skill
Strength and stability therapeutic exercise progressions
Mobility and flexibility exercises
Balance and proprioceptive training
Sport specific energy system development
Dynamic warm-up and cool down strategies
Anti-Gravity unloading treadmill
Aquatic therapy
Bracing, orthotics and taping technologies and techniques
Our team
Locations
We offer sports rehabilitation services at UW Health clinics on the east and west side of Madison.