Sports Injuries We Treat in Pittsburgh
Whether you're a competitive athlete or an active professional who trains on weekends, sports injuries are a common reason Pittsburgh residents seek chiropractic and physical therapy care. We treat:
- Running injuries — IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, shin splints
- Shoulder injuries — rotator cuff strains, shoulder impingement, labral tears
- Knee injuries — ACL/MCL sprains, patellar tendinopathy, runner's knee
- Ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability
- Hip flexor strains and hip impingement (FAI)
- Hamstring strains and proximal hamstring tendinopathy
- Low back pain from athletic loading and overuse
- Neck injuries from contact sports and cycling
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Post-surgical sports rehabilitation (ACL, rotator cuff, etc.)
What Makes Pittsburgh Physical Medicine Different for Athletes
Dr. Patrick O'Mara's background in competitive soccer and biomedical engineering gives him a deep understanding of athletic biomechanics. Dr. Foltz's expertise in Graston technique and soft tissue work accelerates recovery from muscle and tendon injuries. Combined with Dr. Crockatt's Orthopedic Manual Therapy specialization, our team understands how athletes move — and how to get them moving again.
Unlike generic physical therapy clinics, we don't just treat the injury site in isolation. We assess the full kinetic chain — identifying the biomechanical root causes that led to the injury — and address them so you come back stronger, not just recovered.
Sports Injury Recovery Timeline
Recovery timelines vary by injury type and severity. Acute muscle strains and mild sprains often recover in 2–4 weeks with proper treatment. Overuse injuries like tendinopathy typically require 6–10 weeks. Post-surgical rehabilitation (ACL, rotator cuff) may take 4–6 months. We will give you a realistic, sport-specific timeline at your first visit — and we work around your training schedule as much as possible.