Sport Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy

Get back in the game safely with targeted sports recovery programs.

Our Sport Rehabilitation services help athletes of all levels recover from injuries and return to full performance. We develop customized recovery plans based on a comprehensive evaluation of your injury, movement patterns, strength deficits, and performance goals. Using manual therapy, targeted exercises, neuromuscular re-education, and advanced modalities like dry needling or electrical stimulation, you can return to your sport stronger, safer, and more confident.

Supporting Your Recovery

From the initial evaluation to the final return-to-play progressions, you’ll receive customized care designed to:

Address sport-related injuries – We treat acute and chronic issues such as tendonitis, ligament sprains, muscle strains, joint instability, stress fractures, and post-operative recovery. SMC therapists also manage overuse injuries common in sports like tennis, golf, baseball, and distance running.

Restore strength, endurance, and joint mobility – You’ll work through strength programs that rebuild muscle power, joint range of motion, and overall stamina. We focus on core stability, limb symmetry, and dynamic control, important aspects of athletic performance and injury prevention.

Rebuild functional movement patterns and correct imbalances – Poor biomechanics and movement compensations can cause or prolong injuries. We analyze how your body moves and address asymmetries, weak links, and coordination issues to improve performance efficiency.

Facilitate progressive return-to-sport testing – As you heal, we incorporate agility drills, plyometrics, cutting and pivoting drills, and sport-specific tasks to mimic the physical demands of your sport. Balance testing and endurance assessments ensure you’re ready to return to play safely and confidently.

SMC therapists combine expertise, advanced techniques, and empathetic coaching to support safe, high-functioning recovery and help prevent future setbacks.

Rehabilitation Built For Athletes

What makes sport rehabilitation at SMC different is our performance-based philosophy. We understand that rehab is more than just alleviating pain; it’s about getting your body ready to perform at your sport’s highest demands again. That’s why we focus on bridging the gap between rehab and return to play by taking you through progressive stages of challenge that mimic your sport.

Our sports-focused physical therapists have seen athletes from nearly every sport, and we understand the physical and mental challenges you’re going through as you recover from an injury.

We will teach you how to properly warm up, give you the education you need to understand your movements and maintain strength, and provide you with tools to help prevent future injuries. At SMC, athletes are empowered to take an active role in their recovery.

Ready to get back in the game?

Schedule your evaluation with SMC Physical Therapy at our North Cape May or Egg Harbor Township locations and take the first step toward a full, confident recovery. Call 609‑770‑7804 or request an appointment online to get started.