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The Sports Program at Baystate Franklin Medical Center incorporates a team-based approach with our sports physical therapists, sports physicians and athletic trainers to provide the most efficient and effective treatment possible so that our athletes can return to their sport or activity quickly and safely.
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| Sports Physical Therapy |
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Specialized practice that focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement of the athlete and physically-active individual.
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| Other areas of Sports Physical Therapy |
- Pre-participation screening
- Equipment recommendations
- Strength and cardiovascular fitness programs designed to assist in a safe and unremarkable return to activity
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| Highly Skilled Therapists |
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Trained in the evaluation and functional assessment of injuries of all kinds.
Individually tailored treatment program designed to match each individual's specific athletic activity and needs.
Our aim is to improve:
- Biomechanics
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Strength
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| Athlete Education |
- Specific strengthening
- Flexibility
- Plyometric exercises
This althete education is designed to be carried over to home-based programs so our athletes can continue to build and recover.
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