What types of athletes does Community Physical Therapy work with?

We work with a wide range of athletes, from teen competitors in football and soccer to adult recreational players in pickleball, golf, and tennis. We also see patients dealing with vestibular injuries, shoulder conditions, carpal tunnel, and neck pain related to sport. Whether you are a high school athlete trying to stay healthy through a season or an adult looking to keep playing the sport you love, our team builds a program around your specific activity and goals.

How is sports performance therapy different from standard physical therapy?

Sports performance physical therapy goes beyond treating an injury in isolation. We look at how you move, how your sport places demands on your body, and where inefficiencies or imbalances might be setting you up for re-injury. Using advanced movement analysis, we build customized treatment plans that address the mechanics of your sport, not just the site of pain. This approach helps athletes return to play faster and with a lower risk of the same injury coming back.

Do I need a referral from a doctor to start sports performance physical therapy and occupational therapy?

In many cases, you do not need a physician referral to begin physical therapy and occupational therapy in Massachusetts. We recommend visiting our Contact page to reach our Hanover, MA clinic directly and confirm your specific situation and insurance requirements. Our team will walk you through the intake process and help you get started as quickly as possible.

Will I see the same therapist at every appointment?

Yes. One of the core commitments at Community Physical Therapy is that you work with the same highly experienced therapist at every visit. This continuity matters especially for athletes, because your therapist builds a detailed picture of how you move and respond to treatment over time. There are no hand-offs to assistants mid-program. The depth of that ongoing relationship is what allows us to make precise, informed adjustments to your plan as you progress.

What sport-related conditions do you treat?

We treat a broad range of sport-related conditions including shoulder injuries, neck pain, vestibular dysfunction, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow), and carpal tunnel syndrome. We also work with athletes recovering from fractures, soft tissue injuries, and sport-specific overuse conditions. Our integrated PT and OT approach means we address both the physical recovery and the functional demands of getting back to your sport safely.

Sports Performance | Hanover, MA

At Community Physical Therapy, you work with the same highly experienced therapist at every single visit. Consistency is what makes our athletic performance training different. We get to know how you move, where you compensate, and what your sport demands, so we can fine-tune your program visit by visit. From shoulder injuries and neck pain to vestibular conditions and carpal tunnel, our therapists build customized treatment plans grounded in clinical precision and a genuine understanding of athletic demands.

Our sports injury rehabilitation services cover a wide range of conditions that affect athletes of all ages and activity levels. We treat shoulder injuries, neck pain, vestibular dysfunction, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis), among others. We also work with golfers, pickleball players, soccer athletes, and teen competitors who need sport-specific conditioning and injury prevention programs. Our integrated PT and OT approach means we address not just the physical mechanics of your injury, but also how it affects your ability to train, compete, and function day to day.

We use advanced movement analysis to identify the root causes of pain, inefficiency, and injury risk. Rather than handing you a generic exercise sheet, our sports medicine therapy model builds a program around how your body actually moves. Therapeutic exercise, gait analysis, and manual therapy are combined into a cohesive plan that targets your specific sport and performance goals. This is athlete PT care designed to reduce recovery time, protect against re-injury, and help you come back stronger than before.

Community Physical Therapy is therapist-owned and founded by clinicians who understand what recovery and performance really require. We are not a high-volume facility rotating patients through a system. We are a patient-first practice where your goals drive every decision. Our collaborative PT and OT team treats the whole person, from physical strength and joint stability to the functional demands of your sport and daily life. If you are ready to take your recovery and performance seriously, visit our Contact page to schedule your sports performance evaluation.

What types of athletes does Community Physical Therapy work with?
We work with a wide range of athletes, from teen competitors in football and soccer to adult recreational players in pickleball, golf, and tennis. We also see patients dealing with vestibular injuries, shoulder conditions, carpal tunnel, and neck pain related to sport. Whether you are a high school athlete trying to stay healthy through a season or an adult looking to keep playing the sport you love, our team builds a program around your specific activity and goals.
How is sports performance therapy different from standard physical therapy?
Sports performance physical therapy goes beyond treating an injury in isolation. We look at how you move, how your sport places demands on your body, and where inefficiencies or imbalances might be setting you up for re-injury. Using advanced movement analysis, we build customized treatment plans that address the mechanics of your sport, not just the site of pain. This approach helps athletes return to play faster and with a lower risk of the same injury coming back.
Do I need a referral from a doctor to start sports performance physical therapy and occupational therapy?
In many cases, you do not need a physician referral to begin physical therapy and occupational therapy in Massachusetts. We recommend visiting our Contact page to reach our Hanover, MA clinic directly and confirm your specific situation and insurance requirements. Our team will walk you through the intake process and help you get started as quickly as possible.
Will I see the same therapist at every appointment?
Yes. One of the core commitments at Community Physical Therapy is that you work with the same highly experienced therapist at every visit. This continuity matters especially for athletes, because your therapist builds a detailed picture of how you move and respond to treatment over time. There are no hand-offs to assistants mid-program. The depth of that ongoing relationship is what allows us to make precise, informed adjustments to your plan as you progress.
What sport-related conditions do you treat?
We treat a broad range of sport-related conditions including shoulder injuries, neck pain, vestibular dysfunction, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow), and carpal tunnel syndrome. We also work with athletes recovering from fractures, soft tissue injuries, and sport-specific overuse conditions. Our integrated PT and OT approach means we address both the physical recovery and the functional demands of getting back to your sport safely.