Whether you compete at a high level or stay active recreationally, sports injuries can happen to anyone. At Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners, our sports physical therapy and sports medicine services are designed to help athletes recover safely, improve performance, and return to activity with confidence.
Our licensed physical therapists provide comprehensive evaluations to identify the source of your injury and develop a personalized treatment plan to restore strength, mobility, and function. From injury recovery to performance optimization and injury prevention, we help you get back to doing the sport you love.
Schedule your sports medicine evaluation today at a Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners location near you.
Key takeaways
- Expert care: Specialized sports physical therapy and medicine services available throughout Utah, Idaho, and Montana.
- Injury prevention: Custom treatment plans designed to prevent common injuries like hamstring tears and shin splints.
- Specialized programs: Professional running gait analysis and TPI-based golf performance screens.
- Student-athlete support: Long-standing partnerships with local high schools for conditioning and concussion management.
Sports injury and concussion
At Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners, our exceptional sports medicine physical therapists not only treat sports injuries but can also assist you in preventing common sports injuries before they happen.
We treat a wide variety of common sports injuries, including:
- Hamstring tears
- Groin pulls
- Shin splints
- Knee injuries
While working with Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners, you will be given a sports-specific treatment plan to help you improve in your sports performance as well as prevent common injuries.
Our expert team has been working closely with local high school athletic programs since 1971, helping address the 5.2 million annual injuries among high school athletes nationwide. Proper preparation is the key to success in school sports. Our services for high school athletes include:
- Conditioning support: Assisting athletes to reach top shape and prevent seasonal injuries.
- Injury examination: Providing expert advice to optimize the recovery process.
- Concussion management: Identifying warning signs and symptoms to ensure safe return-to-play, particularly important since 45% of sports-related TBIs in youth come from contact sports.
If you have suffered a sports injury or are looking to prevent future injuries, contact Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners to schedule an appointment to start sports medicine physical therapy.
Running analysis
Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners offers personalized running-specific and gait analysis to enhance running mechanics and efficiency and to prevent injury.
Running analysis can be performed as one prepares for races, returns to sport following injury, or for injury prevention.
Visiting Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners for a running analysis includes:
- Strength evaluation
- Range of motion and joint evaluation
- Footwear evaluation
- Individual discussion of your results
If you would like to get a head start on your training, or if you’ve been having a nagging running injury, give us a call to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists.
Golf rehabilitation and performance
Struggling with back, hip, or shoulder discomfort on the course, or want more distance and consistency in your swing? Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners can help. Golf demands strength, mobility, and control. With the right training, you’ll enjoy:
- Less pain
- Better scores
- More fun playing
Get back in the game with confidence
Don’t let an injury keep you on the sidelines. With the right sports rehabilitation plan, you can recover stronger, move more efficiently, and reduce your risk of future injury.
At Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners, our sports physical therapy team is committed to helping athletes of all levels return to their sport safely and confidently. Whether you’re recovering from an acute injury or working to improve performance, we’re here to support every step of your comeback.
Schedule your appointment today at a location near you and take the next step toward getting back to the activities you love.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is sports physical therapy?
Sports physical therapy focuses on preventing, evaluating, and treating sports-related injuries, helping active people safely return to activity, and improve performance, with 68-72% success rates for most patients.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to start sports physical therapy in Utah?
You can often start physical therapy through direct access in Utah, but referral requirements can vary by insurance plan. We can help you confirm what your plan needs.
What injuries do you commonly treat?
Common concerns include muscle strains (like hamstring or groin), shin splints, knee injuries, concussion symptoms, running-related overuse injuries, and golf-related back, hip, or shoulder pain.
How long will it take me to return to my sport?
It depends on your injury, your sport, and your goals. Your therapist will assess your progress and help you work through clear return-to-sport milestones.
What should I expect at my first visit?
Your first visit typically includes a conversation about your history and goals, a movement and strength assessment, and a plan of care with targeted exercises and guidance for training and recovery.