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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 800 pediatric clinicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Also known as: physical therapy, PT
Physical therapy is a form of therapy that helps people rehabilitate through exercises, stretching and orthopedics in order to regain the mobility and function of their bodies. Physical therapy is often needed after a severe injury or a debilitating illness.
Physical sports therapy is a branch of physical therapy that is focused on preventing injuries that commonly occur during sports competition, as well as specifically treating the injuries athletes develop in the course of their training and competition.
A licensed sports physical therapist will meet with the individual and determine the treatment that is needed in order for them to accomplish their goals. The specific nature of physical sports therapy can vary widely. Some patients will require a series of exercises in order to improve mobility or enhance function. Others may require orthopedics or assistive devices in order to regain their abilities.
No special preparation is needed for this treatment.
There is a risk of injury related to some of the exercises or stretches performed in physical sports therapy. Following the therapist’s instructions carefully is important.
Reviewed by: Craig Spurdle, MD
This page was last updated on: March 30, 2021 02:06 PM
The Sports Health Program at Nicklaus Children's is one of the premier sports health programs in the nation, combining state-of-the-art diagnostics and screening with a multidisciplinary team of pediatric sports medicine specialists for athletes.
A wide variety of accidents and injuries are common during athletic participation. These can include fractures, sprains and strains, muscle problems, joint injuries and many others.
SLAP tears frequently occur due to injuries to the shoulder, such as falls, car accidents or shoulder dislocation. They can also be the result of repetitive use injuries, such as throwing a ball. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*
Internal impingement is a shoulder injury in which the rotator cuff catches or rubs against other structures within the shoulder. It is an injury that is frequently seen in athletes such as swimmers or baseball pitchers. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*
Physical therapy is a form of therapy that helps people rehabilitate through exercises, stretching and orthopedics in order to regain the mobility and function of their bodies. Would you like to learn about more ways to get involved at Nicklaus Children's?*