Sports and Fitness Injury Treatment in Hershey & Lancaster
Get Back to Your Favorite Sport, Your Daily Workout Routine, and the Goals You’re Building Toward
An injury can interrupt your training and leave you wondering what comes next. Can you keep exercising? Will you be ready to participate in the upcoming season? How long will this injury leave you on the sidelines?
At Hershey Orthopedic & Spine Rehabilitation, our sports injury treatment in Hershey and Lancaster helps you work toward returning to practice, lifting without shoulder pain, or running the miles your training plan calls for.
Your Activity and Your Goals Still Matter
Maybe you’re preparing for tryouts, working toward a race, or making progress in the gym. When pain interrupts that routine, you miss time with your team, an outlet for stress, or the satisfaction of reaching a goal.
You don’t have to compete to take your recovery seriously. Whether you’re a teenage athlete, a recreational player, or an adult pursuing better fitness, we’ll help you understand what’s limiting you and develop a treatment plan around your needs.
Sports Physical Therapy Built Around Your Specific Need
Sports physical therapy, or sports PT, addresses injuries and movement problems that affect your ability to train, compete, and exercise. Your care begins with an individual evaluation, followed by treatment that considers your condition and the demands of your activity.
Understand What’s Limiting You
Your physical therapist will ask about your symptoms, examine your movement, and discuss your goals. Tell us about the lifts, drills, or activities that bother you, along with any upcoming events. Those details help us understand what recovery needs to accomplish for you.
Work on Pain, Mobility, and Strength
Your plan may combine hands-on manual therapy with exercises selected for your needs. We’ll address painful or restricted movement while helping you work on strength and control. Your therapist will explain your exercises so you understand how to perform them and why they’re part of your program.
Build Toward Your Return to Activity
Getting through your day and getting through a full practice can place different demands on your body. We’ll keep your activity goals part of the conversation as you progress. You’ll have someone to ask about workout changes and the next steps in your recovery.
“Their creative PT program was customized to my athletic ability and not just a generic plan. I have made huge progress under their close watch.”
— Ang W.
Keep Building Strength Beyond Your Recovery
You want to keep enjoying your sport after this injury. Physical therapy can help you understand your movement and develop exercise habits that support continued activity. Your exercises and guidance can also address factors that may contribute to another injury.
Talk with your therapist about how to carry that work into your routine. Building on what you learn during rehab can support your long-term goals, whether you’re returning to competition or keeping up with the workouts you enjoy.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit gives you time to explain the problem and what you want to accomplish. Your examination generally lasts about 45 minutes. Your physical therapist will assess your condition and develop a plan based on your findings and goals. In many cases, treatment begins during that appointment.
To prepare:
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that lets you move. Gym shorts may be helpful.
- Bring your insurance card, photo ID, and any relevant imaging or reports you already have.
- Complete your patient forms ahead of time, or fill them out when you arrive.
- Be ready to discuss your sport, training routine, and upcoming events.
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your first physical therapy visit.
Start Physical Therapy Without a Doctor’s Referral
You can often begin care with our physical therapists without seeing a physician first. Through direct access physical therapy, we can evaluate your concern and help determine your next step.
Insurance requirements vary. Before treatment begins, our front office will verify your physical therapy benefits and let you know whether your plan requires a referral. If you need further medical evaluation, your therapist can refer you to a physician or specialist.
Find Sports Injury Treatment Near You
Hershey
Visit our Hershey office for care close to home, school, or work. We also welcome patients from Hummelstown, Palmyra, Campbelltown, and Annville.
1128 Cocoa Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
717-533-7000
Lancaster
Prefer our Lancaster physical therapy clinic? Select Lancaster when requesting your appointment.
1905 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 101
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-945-6938
Sports Physical Therapy FAQs
Do I need to be a competitive athlete to benefit from sports PT?
No. Sports PT can help people whose injuries affect recreational sports, regular workouts, or fitness goals. You don’t need to play on a team or compete. We also work with teenage athletes who want to return to practice and competition.
Can I keep exercising during treatment?
That depends on your injury and the activity. Your physical therapist can discuss which activities may be appropriate, which need changes, and which you should pause. Bring your training questions to your evaluation so you can make informed decisions about exercising during recovery.
How long will sports injury rehabilitation take?
Your recovery timeline depends on your injury, its severity, your progress, and your sport's demands. After your evaluation, your therapist can discuss expectations and goals. Tell us about an upcoming season or event so it can be part of that discussion.
Will my insurance cover sports physical therapy?
Coverage depends on your insurance plan and benefits. Our front office will verify your physical therapy benefits before treatment begins and explain any referral requirements. Contact us with your insurance information so we can help you understand your coverage.
Start Working Toward Your Return
Get a clearer understanding of your injury and the steps toward resuming your sport or workouts. Hershey Orthopedic & Spine Rehabilitation offers sports injury treatment in Hershey with care that considers your activity and goals. Request an appointment to start planning your recovery.
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— Vickie H.