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Your performance is our priority.

Sports push you to the limit. They challenge your body, sharpen your mind, and fuel your passion. But when an injury strikes, the game doesn’t stop. You need the right physical therapy team to help you recover and regain peak performance. We understand what it takes to compete, and we’ve got the knowledge and skills to help you return to playing sports after an injury.

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Our Comprehensive Sports Rehabilitation Services Include:

A physical therapist assists a patient on a stationary bike at the Mary Free Bed YMCA. The patient, wearing a Michigan Mountain Mayhem cycling jersey, is engaging in low-impact cardiovascular exercise as part of their sports rehabilitation program.

Sports Injury Rehabilitation

From common injuries like ankle sprains and neck strains to more severe sports injuries, our rehabilitation programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of athletes at any level.

A physical therapist reviews a spine alignment chart with a patient during a sports rehabilitation consultation at the SpartanNash YMCA. The therapist points to different spinal positions, discussing posture and injury recovery strategies.

Selective Functional Movement Assessment

Pain isn’t always what it seems. We use advanced movement assessments to identify the real cause of your pain. It’s not just about healing—it's about making sure you move better, stronger and pain-free.

A patient performs a sprint along an indoor track at the SpartanNash YMCA while a physical therapist observes. The rehabilitation session emphasizes speed and endurance as part of sports injury recovery.

Sports Conditioning & Return-to-Play Programs

Beyond physical therapy, our sports-specific conditioning drills will help you rebuild confidence and strength, enabling you to return to your sport strong. We focus on injury recovery and enhancing performance, so you feel fully restored and ready to play.

A physical therapist smiles and supports an older adult patient during a rehabilitation session at the SpartanNash YMCA. The patient is walking with the therapist’s guidance, focusing on mobility and balance as part of his recovery process in a sports rehabilitation program.

Movement Screening for Injury Prevention

Using the Functional Movement Screen, we identify asymmetries and dysfunctions that may lead to injury, helping you stay healthy and perform at your best. Proactively addressing these issues reduces the risk of injury before it impacts your game.

A physical therapist explains Sensory Organization Test results to a patient during a baseline concussion evaluation. The therapist points to a monitor displaying equilibrium scores, discussing the patient

Sports Concussion

Our sports concussion team works with coaches, trainers, teachers and employers to treat the symptoms of concussion and train athletes in a customized return-to-play program.  

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Baseline Evaluations

As part of our sports concussion therapy program, Mary Free Bed offers baseline concussion evaluation services. This pre-therapy, preventative service is designed to assess baseline cognitive levels before any potential injury occurs.

Get back in action.

Our experts know athletes because we are athletes. Our sports rehabilitation therapy team is made up of certified specialists who not only understand athletic training but also have the clinical expertise to support your injury recovery journey. Whether it’s a tweak, a tear, or something bigger, we’ve got your back—so you can get back to doing what you love, as soon as possible.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

A physical therapist smiles while observing a patient holding a basketball during a rehabilitation session at the Mary Free Bed YMCA. The session focuses on reintroducing sports activities as part of the patient’s recovery plan.

Now it’s easier than ever to get an expert opinion.

No doctor referral? No problem! Your free virtual or in-person screening with a physical therapist will not involve treatment. If we determine physical therapy is right for you, we’ll talk to your physician before we get started.

 

Contact us today for a free 15-minute screening at 616.840.8000.

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