Sports Injuries

Helping Athletes Recover, Return to Play, and Stay Healthy

Whether you’re a student-athlete, collegiate athlete, recreational competitor, runner, skier, golfer, dancer, gymnast, or active adult, injuries can disrupt training, competition, and the activities you enjoy most.

At Granite State Physical Therapy, we provide specialized sports rehabilitation programs designed to help athletes recover from injury, return to play safely, and reduce the risk of future injuries. Our physical therapists and athletic trainers work with athletes of all ages and ability levels, providing individualized care that addresses both recovery and long-term athletic health.

With locations in Concord, Gilford, Hooksett, and Plymouth, we help athletes throughout New Hampshire stay active, healthy, and performing at their best.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Sports place unique demands on the body. Whether injuries occur during competition, training, or everyday activity, our team works to identify the root cause and develop a personalized treatment plan. We commonly treat:

• Sprains and strains
• ACL and other ligament injuries
• Meniscus and cartilage injuries
• Tendonitis and tendon injuries
• Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
• Running and overuse injuries
• Sports-related fractures
• Back and neck pain
• Joint instability and dislocations
• Post-surgical sports injuries

We work with athletes participating in a variety of sports, including soccer, football, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, hockey, skiing, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, golf, gymnastics, dance, track and field, cross country, and running.

Sports Rehabilitation

Every athlete’s injury, sport, position, and goals are different. That’s why every rehabilitation program is tailored to the individual athlete and the specific demands of their sport.

Treatment may include:

Manual Therapy
Hands-on treatment techniques may be used to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore movement, and support recovery.

Therapeutic Exercise
Progressive strengthening, flexibility, and mobility exercises help athletes restore function and safely return to activity.

Movement Retraining
Following an injury, athletes often develop compensatory movement patterns. We help restore efficient movement mechanics to improve performance and reduce injury risk.

Balance, Agility, and Coordination Training
Many sports require dynamic balance, body control, and rapid changes of direction. Rehabilitation often includes sport-specific drills that prepare athletes for the demands of competition.

Functional Rehabilitation
As recovery progresses, treatment becomes increasingly focused on the movements required for the athlete’s sport. Rehabilitation is designed to help athletes transition from the clinic back to practice, competition, and full participation.

Return-to-Sport Rehabilitation

Being pain-free is only one part of returning to play.

Athletes need the strength, mobility, endurance, balance, confidence, and movement quality necessary to safely meet the demands of their sport. Returning too soon can increase the risk of re-injury and delay long-term recovery. Our return-to-sport programs are designed to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and competition through progressive training and sport-specific testing.

Depending on the injury and sport, return-to-sport rehabilitation may include:

• Strength and power testing
• Agility and change-of-direction drills
• Jumping and landing assessments
• Running progression programs
• Functional movement testing
• Sport-specific movement drills

Our goal is to help athletes return to participation with confidence and reduce the likelihood of future injuries.

Many athletic injuries require surgery before an athlete can safely return to play.

We commonly provide rehabilitation following procedures such as:

• ACL reconstruction
• Meniscus repair
• Rotator cuff repair
• Labral repair
• Tendon repair
• Fracture fixation
• Cartilage restoration procedures

Our physical therapists work closely with surgeons and follow evidence-based rehabilitation protocols to help athletes progress safely through each phase of recovery.

Whether your goal is to return to varsity athletics, recreational competition, or an active lifestyle, we’ll help guide you through the recovery process.

Injury Prevention & Athletic Readiness

The best injury is the one that never happens.

Many sports injuries are influenced by movement limitations, strength deficits, poor mechanics, fatigue, and training errors. Identifying these factors before they lead to injury can help athletes stay healthy and continue participating in the sports they love. Our injury prevention services may include:

• Movement assessments
• Flexibility and mobility evaluations
• Strength testing
• Balance and stability assessments
• ACL injury prevention programs
• Running and movement analysis
• Preseason conditioning recommendations
• Return-to-season readiness assessments

These services help athletes prepare for the demands of training and competition while reducing injury risk.

Supporting Athletes Across New Hampshire

Granite State Physical Therapy is proud to support athletes both in the clinic and on the sidelines.

Our athletic trainers provide sports medicine services for schools and athletic programs throughout New Hampshire, working directly with student-athletes, coaches, parents, and healthcare providers to help prevent injuries, manage medical concerns, and facilitate a safe return to play. Because our team regularly works in athletic settings, we understand the unique demands athletes face throughout the year. From preseason preparation and injury prevention to rehabilitation and return-to-sport testing, we help athletes navigate every stage of participation and recovery.

Whether you’re a middle school athlete learning the fundamentals, a high school athlete competing for a championship, a collegiate athlete returning from injury, or an active adult pursuing your next goal, our team has the experience to help you succeed.

Why Choose Granite State Physical Therapy?

Athletic injuries require more than a standard rehabilitation program. Successful recovery means understanding the physical demands of sport and helping athletes return with the strength, confidence, and preparation necessary to perform at their best.

Athletes choose Granite State Physical Therapy because of our individualized care, one-on-one treatment approach, experienced physical therapists and athletic trainers, and commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation. From injury recovery and post-surgical rehabilitation to injury prevention and return-to-sport readiness, our goal is to help every athlete move better, recover fully, and continue participating in the activities they love.

Schedule an Appointment

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, preparing for a season, returning from surgery, or looking to reduce your risk of future injuries, our team is here to help. For sports-related injuries that occur as part of your job, we also accept workers’ compensation and can help you navigate the process of getting started with care.

Contact Granite State Physical Therapy today to schedule a sports rehabilitation evaluation at one of our locations in Concord, Gilford, Hooksett, or Plymouth.