Optimize Your Body for Athletic Return with Our Experts in Sports Physical Therapy
How We Improve Recovery Times:
Sports Physical Therapy Miami FL
Sports Physical Therapy focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, and performance enhancement of an athlete. We work with all types of athletes, from recreational weekend-warriors to high school, collegiate, and professional competitors.
We are happy to collaborate with athletic trainers, strength coaches, performance coaches, parents, administrators, orthopedic surgeons, and more. We can also perform a running analysis to identify any faults in your movement patterns which may lead to injury or inhibit your performance.
Physical Therapy for Athletes
Sports Physical Therapy Program:
Manual Therapy: Peak performance requires a healthy balance in joint mechanics and tissue tension. Manual therapy techniques include:
- Dry Needling
- Cupping
- IASTM
- ART
- Myofascial Release
- Massage
Neuromuscular Re-education: We train your muscles to react quickly and correctly to stabilize and support your movements. Improving body awareness and increasing efficient sports movement patterns!
Progressive Overload: We load tissues with progressive exercises to allow for adaptation. Exercises are focused on:
- Adaptation
- Hypertrophy
- Strength
- Power
Sport-specific training: Unique training programs and regimens tailored to your sport!
Athletic Return: Decrease pain and strengthen weak areas in your body!
We commonly treat athletes who compete in:
Prevention
We offer preventative screenings to help reduce the risk of injury. We take our athletes through a comprehensive movement assessment to determine the ‘weak links’ in the body. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy design an individualized program to improve these areas leaving our athletes stronger and more prepared.
How Our Physical Therapists Improve Recovery Times:
Train with 80% lighter weight and achieve the SAME strength gains
- Increase in metabolites such as growth hormone, insulin like growth factor, and myogenic stem cells post BFR training
- Increase in activation of the MTORC1 protein synthesis pathway post Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Increase in metabolites such as growth hormone, insulin like growth factor, and myogenic stem cells post BFR training
- Strength and hypertrophy gains with BFR training at 20-30% 1RM are the same as traditional 80% 1RM training.
Hands on treatment EVERY session. At Symmetry Physical Therapy, our manual therapy services are designed to promote healing, restore mobility, and optimize physical performance. Our expert physical therapists utilize:
- Cupping
- IASTM
- Massage
- Dry needling
- WinBack Therapy
- Joint mobilizations/manipulations.
Dry needling is a powerful way to help relieve pain and restore muscular function. Dry needling eliminates trigger points or areas of muscular tightness. By targeting these muscular restrictions, dry needling:
- Reduces muscular tension and muscle spasms
- Improves blood flow for faster recovery
- Relieves chronic pain and promotes tissue healing
Whether you’re dealing with sports injuries or persistent discomfort, dry needling can help you return to your activities feeling stronger and pain-free.
The WinBack TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) is a state-of-the-art treatment that accelerates healing by stimulating your body’s natural repair processes.
The WinBack uses radiofrequency energy to:
- Enhance circulation and oxygenation
- Reduce inflammation and swelling
- Improve flexibility and joint mobility
With the use of WinBack, managing acute and chronic injuries ensures you will recover faster and perform at your best. This equipment will be essential in helping you return to your sport activities pain free.
Joint mobilizations/manipulations are precise, hands-on techniques that restore proper alignment and function to your joints. In addition to your own complete individualized program, these techniques will:
- Relieve stiffness and improve range of motion
- Reduce joint pain caused by built-up joint pressure
- Enhance overall biomechanical performance
Here at Symmetry Physical Therapy, our therapists will assess your joint health and apply mobilizations or manipulations to address the root cause of your discomfort, ensuring long-term relief and improved mobility.
Our strength and conditioning programs are designed to improve your recovery journey and help you achieve peak athletic performance. By integrating principles of sports physical therapy, we create individualized programs that not only rehabilitate injuries but also build the strength, endurance, and flexibility needed to excel in your sport.
As a sports physical therapy clinic, our programs are grounded in evidence-based practices. This ensures that every exercise, progression, and technique is not only safe but also strategically designed to support your recovery and performance goals.
Whether you’re a Miami athlete returning from surgery or looking to hit a new personal best, our sports therapists carefully balance strength-building with injury prevention.
We believe in measurable progress and track key indicators such as:
- Increased muscular strength and endurance
- Improved mobility and flexibility
- Enhanced speed, agility, and reaction time
Here at Symmetry Physical Therapy, with our one-on-one approach, we consistently assess our athlete's progress each and every visit to ensure you stay on track toward your goals.
Click Below to Read The Published Research
The challenge of the sporting shoulder: From injury prevention through sport-specific rehabilitation toward return to play
Exercise progressions and regressions in sports training and rehabilitation
Strength and Power Training in Rehabilitation: Underpinning Principles and Practical Strategies to Return Athletes to High Performance
Recovery
Proper recovery is essential for athletes to meet the demands of their sport and ensure optimal performance during competition. We routinely treat athletes for improved recovery to prepare them for their next event.
Frequently Asked Questions:
We take care of our Miami athletes! All of us here at Symmetry Physical Therapy are athletes ourselves and understand the need to care for our bodies.
- Advanced technology and treatments including dry needling, winback tecar therapy, blood flow restriction, manual therapy, cupping, IASTM, and much more!
- Individualized attention with the Doctor of Physical Therapy every session!
- No students, techs or aides in your care. One-on-one with the physical therapist for the full hour. Allows for constant re-assessment and appropriate progression.
As you shop around and call other Miami physical therapy clinics kindly take a look at our recommended questions to ask to make sure you find a reputable clinic. You will find them on our home page!
It’s generally recommended to begin Sports Physical Therapy as soon as possible, even if you’re still in the early stages of injury. Our physical therapists will tailor your program to your specific injury, and starting early can help minimize swelling, improve circulation, and prevent long-term mobility issues.
Absolutely. Chronic pain, especially after exercise, can be a sign of poor posture, imbalances, or overuse. A Sports Physical Therapist will assess your condition, pinpoint the cause, and design a personalized treatment plan that may include strengthening exercises, posture correction, and manual therapy to alleviate pain and improve your range of motion.
Prevention is key! Even if you don’t have an injury, seeing a Sports Physical Therapist for regular check-ups can help you identify weaknesses or imbalances before they lead to injury. A therapist can also help optimize your performance by enhancing mobility, strength, and biomechanics.
Miami offers SO many different activities. Regardless of if you are a athlete who plays padel, soccer, tennis, beach volleyball, or pickleball we can help with athletic performance and recovery! Sports Physical Therapy can treat a wide range of injuries and conditions, including sprains, strains, tendonitis, joint pain, fractures, muscle imbalances, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Our physical therapists therapists also address sports-specific injuries, including those related to running, cycling, swimming, and weightlifting.
Dry needling is a technique used by Physical Therapists to target muscle knots, trigger points, and areas of tightness that cause pain or restrict movement. Fine needles are inserted into specific points in the muscle to release guarding, reduce pain, and improve circulation. It can be highly effective for treating conditions like muscle strains, and tendonitis, speeding up recovery and enhancing overall mobility.
Winback Tecar Therapy is a treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate deep tissues, increase blood circulation, and promote healing. It’s particularly effective for treating soft tissue injuries, joint pain, and chronic inflammation. By accelerating tissue repair and reducing pain, Winback Tecar Therapy can enhance your recovery time and improve overall function, allowing you to return to your sport more quickly and safely.
Yes! Sports Physical Therapy can help you safely return to sports after a break by focusing on rebuilding strength, flexibility, and endurance. Your therapist will assess your current physical condition and develop a program tailored to help you regain the skills and confidence needed for your specific sport.
Yes, Sports Physical Therapy can significantly improve flexibility and athletic performance. By working on mobility, strength, and coordination, our therapists can help you increase your range of motion, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance your overall performance in your sport.
Sports Physical Therapy is specifically designed for athletes or active individuals, focusing on the unique demands of sports and physical performance. It includes injury prevention, sport-specific rehabilitation, and performance enhancement strategies, whereas general physical therapy is often geared toward treating a broader range of conditions without a focus on athletic performance.
Yes, we offer virtual Sports Physical Therapy sessions to clients wherever you may be. Even if you are not a Miami athlete, our licensed sports physical therapists can work with you remotely to evaluate your condition, provide exercises, and give guidance on proper techniques. Contact us to learn more about how virtual therapy can support your recovery and fitness goals.
About
Symmetry Physical Therapy is a privately owned one-on-one, patient-centered physical therapy clinic in Downtown Miami/Brickell. Every treatment is with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy for the entire hour. Symmetry’s specialized, dedicated, and passionate team of physical therapists is fully committed to each patient’s success.
10+ Years as a Therapist Owned Physical Therapy Practice