When sports injuries happen, peace of mind comes from knowing physical therapy can help your child return to what they love. At Riley Children’s Health, our rehabilitation specialists offer personalized sports physical therapy for young athletes, which focuses on using exercises and methods to treat sports-related injuries. They will first evaluate the condition, and then direct treatment to reduce pain, restore function and assist your child in going safely back to their sport or other activities.
About Pediatric Sports Physical Therapy
Pediatric sports physical therapy considers and assesses the growing athlete. It focuses on appropriate exercises to address your child’s maturing musculoskeletal system, or the system of the body that provides movement, stability and support. It incorporates a variety of elements to help your child return to their sport or other activities. Our sports physical therapists also offer injury prevention tips to aid in healing and avoid re-injury.
Conditions treated
Sports physical therapists treat common and complex conditions for injured athletes. Some of these conditions include:
- Multidirectional instability of the shoulder
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Concussion
- Foot, ankle, and toe conditions
- ACL Injuries
- Hip impingement
- Fractures and stress fractures
- Overuse injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Low back pain
Services offered
Sports physical therapists offer multiple services for your child’s needs:
- Motion analysis
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)
- Electrotherapy and TENS
- Postural analysis
- Return to sport testing
What to Expect
What to Expect
Our sports physical therapy team understands the sports your child plays and will create a variety of exercises that are tailored to their performance goals. Our highly skilled team will also progress your athlete to the next level of treatment based on individual readiness. Your pediatric sports physical therapy experience will include:
- An individualized evaluation and a customized rehabilitation program designed by a pediatric-focused physical therapist
- One-on-one patient-to-therapist ratio to ensure proper care and outcomes
- Ongoing collaboration with specialized physicians and athletic trainers to provide optimal treatment
- Sports performance training and injury prevention to keep your athlete healthy and avoid future re-injury
What to Bring
When your child visits a sports physical therapy office at Riley Children’s, please bring or wear loose clothing for a physical assessment, including tennis shoes, a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, if appropriate. If you have been given any equipment from your physician including crutches, walkers or braces, please bring those as well.
Key Points to Remember
Key Points to Remember
When your child has a sports injury, sports physical therapy serves as an integral part of your child’s athletic journey. Here are key takeaways to remember:
- Physical therapists at Riley Children’s are trained to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions that affect young athletes
- Pediatric sports physical therapists consider the unique developmental stage of a growing athlete and tailor your treatment plan to help meet your performance goals
- A variety of exercises and methods are used to promote strength and healing
- You will always receive one-on-one care provided directly by a highly skilled sports physical therapist
- Treatment will include injury prevention training to keep your athlete healthy and active
Locations
Locations
Locations
Riley Pediatric Rehabilitation Services - Eagle Creek
3660 Guion Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Riley Pediatric Rehabilitation Services - Carmel
14828 Greyhound Ct.
Carmel, IN 46032
Riley Children’s Rehabilitation Services provides outpatient care within the Indianapolis metro area. Services vary by location, and the Rehabilitation Services team will determine the best location for treatment based on a child’s specific needs and where those services are offered.