Sports physical therapy & performance training in Algonquin, IL
Specialized Sports Physical Therapy for Athletes Looking to Recover, Perform, and Compete at Their Best
Baseball & Softball | Overhead Athletes | Sports Injury Rehabilitation | Performance Therapy | Return to Sport
Sports Physical Therapy & Performance
in Algonquin, IL
Sports Physical Therapy in Algonquin, IL for Athletes
At Athletic Edge & Wellness, we provide individualized sports physical therapy in Algonquin, IL for athletes and active individuals of all ages and experience levels, from youth athletes to professionals. We work with athletes across baseball, softball, overhead sports, dance and performing arts, golf, and a wide range of other sports and activities.
Our approach combines physical therapy, movement assessment, hands-on treatment, strength and mobility training, and sport-specific rehabilitation to help you recover from injury, return to sport, and perform at your best.
We don't simply treat the area that hurts. We look at how your entire body moves and how mobility, strength, stability, coordination, and the kinetic chain contribute to your symptoms and performance.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, preparing for a return to competition, managing an ongoing problem, or looking to improve your physical performance, your treatment plan is built around your sport, your position, your training demands, and your goals.
Baseball & Softball Physical Therapy
Athletic Edge & Wellness specializes in the treatment the overhead throwing athlete; with a focus on baseball and softball arm care, throwing-related injuries, shoulder and elbow rehabilitation, and return to throwing programs.
We understand that pitchers, catchers, infielders, outfielders, and hitters have different physical demands. Rehabilitation should reflect those demands.
Our baseball and softball programs may address shoulder pain, rotator cuff injuries, UCL injuries, Little League shoulder, Little League elbow, throwing-related pain, loss of mobility or strength, and the physical demands of returning to competition.
From injury rehabilitation to arm care, movement assessment, return-to-throwing, and performance development, our goal is to help athletes recover, rebuild, and return to the demands of baseball and softball.
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Our 360° Approach to Sports Physical Therapy
At Athletic Edge & Wellness, we look beyond the injured body part to understand the athlete as a whole. Our 360° approach considers your symptoms, mobility, strength, stability, movement patterns, training load, sport-specific demands, previous injuries, and performance goals.
Sports Physical Therapy for a Wide Range of Athletes
Baseball & Softball | Overhead Athletes | Dance & Performing Arts | Golf
Active Adults & Other Athletes
Sports Physical Therapy in Algonquin and the Northwest Suburbs
Athletic Edge & Wellness is located in Algonquin, Illinois and provides sports physical therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, performance therapy, and return-to-sport care for athletes and active individuals from Algonquin, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Cary, Barrington, Elgin, Dundee, Carpentersville, Hampshire, McHenry County, and surrounding communities.
When Should You See a Sports Physical Therapist?
You're experiencing pain that is affecting your sport or activity.
You're preparing for a new season, tournament, showcase, or competition.
You've been injured and aren't sure you're ready to return to sport.
You have limitations in strength, mobility, balance, or movement.
You want to improve your physical performance and reduce your risk of injury.
You're returning to activity after surgery or injury.
Your symptoms keep coming back.
You're looking to take your performance to the next level.
You've needed to ice, use a brace, or take medication to get through the season.
You need help transitioning from rehabilitation back into training.
You want sport-specific rehabilitation rather than a generic exercise program.
You're not sure if physical therapy can help you.
Return to Sport: More Than Being Pain-Free
Returning to sport requires more than simply getting out of pain. Athletes need to rebuild the strength, mobility, stability, coordination, endurance, and sport-specific capacity required for competition. Our rehabilitation progresses from foundational movement and strength to sport-specific activity and the demands of full participation.
How Our Sports Physical Therapists Treat Athletes
Sports Physical Therapy
After a comprehensive evaluation, your plan of care is designed around your goals, your sport, your position, and your individual needs.
Performance Therapy
Performance Therapy goes beyond injury rehabilitation. We identify mobility restrictions, strength deficits, movement inefficiencies, and other physical limitations that may affect how you move and perform. Training is individualized to your sport, goals, and current level of performance.
Baseball & Softball Therapy
We understand and specialize in the treatment of the overhead throwing athlete and arm care for your baseball and softball player.
SCORE
SCORE is a whole-body movement assessment designed to identify mobility restrictions, strength deficits, asymmetries, and movement inefficiencies that may affect athletic performance or contribute to injury risk.
Sports Recovery
Recovery strategies can help athletes manage training demands, soreness, fatigue, and mobility limitations while preparing for their next practice, competition, or workout.
Injury Assessments
Let our Physical Therapists determine what is going on, an appropriate course of action, and further follow up.
Normatec
Normatec’s patented precision pulse technology helps to increase circulation, revive muscles, reduce swelling, and creates a restorative massage.
Astym
Astym works by enhancing mobility and movement by decreasing pain, fibrosis, and abnormal soft tissue. Astym is non-invasive, safe, and cost effective.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques can increase range of motion, treat joint structures, reduce pain, relax tissue, reduce inflammation/swelling, and enhance healing.
Rock Tape
a rehabilitative and performance technique that supports muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints without impeding motion or activity.
Cupping
Cupping promotes healing to underlying tissues by improving blood flow, decreasing pain, improving tissue gliding, and breaking up scar tissue /adhesions.
3D Mobility
Adequate mobility is important to be able to have proper movement efficiency and perform at your peak ability.
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Normatec Recovery Sundays
Normatec Recovery Sunday’s. Recover like a PRO. Are you a travel, high school, or collegiate player looking to get some recovery in?
30 Minute Treatment Sessions
Single Session $35
6 Session Pack $180*
*Must be used within 1 year of initial visit
Call us today to set up an appointment!
(224) 505-3343
Meet Our Sports Physical Therapists
Experienced Physical Therapists Who Understand Athletes
Our Mission at Athletic Edge and Wellness is to provide specialized services of physical therapy and the rehabilitation science to enhance sports performance, prevent injury, and promote wellness through the continuum of ages, activities and competition levels. We seek to foster and grow relationships and partnerships within our community, for together we are stronger.
Move Better.
Perform Better.
Be Better.
Kathy Ceisel
PT MHS
Diane Newquist
PT
Ready to Get Back to Your Sport?
Whether you're recovering from an injury, preparing for your next season, returning to competition, or looking to improve your performance, Athletic Edge & Wellness can help you build a plan around your body, your sport, and your goals.