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Get Back in the Game Stronger Than Before

Sport-specific rehabilitation using the same performance-based approach that gets elite athletes back to competition—personalized for you.

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The Reality

Being Sidelined Is Not an Option

You didn’t work this hard to watch from the sidelines. Maybe you’re dealing with a nagging injury that won’t go away, or you tried PT before—generic exercises that never left you feeling ready to return to full intensity.
  • Facing fear of re-injury
  • Frustration with cookie-cutter rehab
  • Anxiety that you'll never reach your previous performance level

The stakes: Every week sidelined is lost progress. You need sports medicine expertise—not basic physical therapy.

The Solution

Sport-Specific Rehabilitation That Gets Results

At Salinas Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we don’t treat athletes like regular patients—because you’re not.

Sport-Specific Training Protocols

Your rehab isn’t generic. Pitchers get throwing assessments. Basketball players work on cutting and landing patterns. Every program is tailored to your sport’s demands.

Performance Rehab Approach

We combine physical therapy expertise with strength and conditioning science. Using periodization models from Olympic training, we progress you safely from injury to full performance.

Return-to-Sport Testing

Before clearance, we use objective testing to ensure you’re truly ready—not just pain-free, but strong, confident, and resilient.
Advanced Technology

Specialized Services That Accelerate Recovery

Return to Sport Testing

Comprehensive testing measures strength, power, agility, and movement quality using objective data.
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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

Build strength with lighter loads during early rehab—perfect when heavy loading would stress healing tissues.
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ACL Injury Prevention

Evidence-based screening reduces ACL injury risk by 50-70%. Essential after previous tears.
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Pitch Safe™ Arm Care

Year-round program teaching proper mechanics and recovery to prevent throwing injuries.
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Muscle Biofeedback Training

If muscles won’t “turn on” after injury, EMG biofeedback retrains your brain-muscle connection.
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Common Injuries We Treat

From acute sprains to chronic overuse issues, we cover the full spectrum of athletic injuries.
Consult about your injury
Consult about your injury

Running & Endurance

• Runner’s knee
• IT band syndrome
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Shin splints
• Plantar fasciitis

Court & Field Sports

• ACL/MCL/meniscus injuries
• Ankle sprains
• Shoulder instability
• Rotator cuff injuries

Overhead Athletes

• Thrower’s shoulder
• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Shoulder impingement
• UCL injuries

CrossFit & Functional

• Lower back pain
• Hip impingement
• Shoulder pain
• Muscle strains/tears

Common Athletic Injuries

• Muscle strains/tears
• Ligament sprains
• Overuse injuries
• Post-surgical rehab

Running & Endurance

• Runner’s knee
• IT band syndrome
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Shin splints
• Plantar fasciitis

Court & Field Sports

• ACL/MCL/meniscus injuries
• Ankle sprains
• Shoulder instability
• Rotator cuff injuries

Overhead Athletes

• Thrower’s shoulder
• Rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Shoulder impingement
• UCL injuries

CrossFit & Functional

• Lower back pain
• Hip impingement
• Shoulder pain
• Muscle strains/tears

Common Athletic Injuries

• Muscle strains/tears
• Ligament sprains
• Overuse injuries
• Post-surgical rehab

The Solution

Common Injuries We Treat

From acute sprains to chronic overuse issues, we cover the full spectrum of athletic injuries.

A person sitting on a treatment table is having their knee examined by another person, who is pressing on the knee.

Root Cause Assessment

We use advanced technology—dynamometers, goniometers, and biofeedback devices—to precisely identify what’s driving your pain. Evidence-based protocols customized to your goals, not generic treatments.

One-on-One Care

You work directly with your therapist every session. No distractions. We combine manual therapy with progressive training using periodization models from elite athletics.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Our 4,200 sq ft facility includes dedicated turf for functional training, advanced assessment tools, and everything needed to take you from rehab to peak performance.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Our 4,200 sq ft facility includes dedicated turf for functional training, advanced assessment tools, and everything needed to take you from rehab to peak performance.
The Roadmap

The Performance Rehab Process

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Phase 1: Comprehensive Sports Assessment

We evaluate your entire movement system using advanced technology to identify strength imbalances, movement compensations, and biomechanical issues that contributed to your injury.

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Phase 2: Pain Management & Strength Building

Hands-on manual therapy and targeted exercises reduce pain while progressively loading tissues with sport-specific strength training.
You’re actively recovering—not just resting.
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Phase 3: Sport-Specific Training

On our dedicated turf area, we incorporate sport-specific drills, plyometrics, agility work, and functional movements that mirror competition demands.
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Phase 4: Return-to-Play Protocol

Objective testing ensures you meet strength, power, and movement quality benchmarks before clearance. You return with confidence—not hope.

Why Athletes Choose Us

  • One-on-One Attention

    Work directly with your therapist every session. No distractions.

  • Sport-Specific Expertise

    We understand your sport's unique demands and train you accordingly.

  • Performance-Based Philosophy

    Same periodization and training principles elite strength coaches use.

  • 4,200 sq ft Facility with Turf

    Dedicated area for functional training and sport-specific drills.

Insurance & Accessibility

We accept all major PPO insurance plans, Medicare, and Workers’ Compensation. Elite-level sports injury care shouldn’t be reserved for professional athletes alone.
All Major PPO Plans
Medicare
Workers' Comp
* We do not accept HMO plans at this time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take for me to return to my sport?

It depends on the injury, but our goal is safe return at full performance—not just pain-free. We use objective testing to ensure true readiness.

What if I've already tried PT and it didn't work?

Many athletes come to us after unsuccessful PT elsewhere. Our performance-based, sport-specific approach is different and it gets results.

Can you help with injury prevention?

Absolutely. We perform movement screenings and provide customized training programs to reduce future injury risk.

Ready to Get Back to Your Sport?

Don’t let your injury keep you on the sidelines. Start with a complimentary 15-minute screening where we’ll discuss your injury, your sport, and whether we can help you return stronger than before.
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