Orthopedic and return to Sport Physical Therapy
Active individuals place unique demands on their bodies, and injuries or movement limitations can make it difficult to train, exercise, or compete at the level they want. Many people experience issues such as back, hip, or knee pain, overuse injuries, core weakness, or even pelvic floor symptoms.
Orthopedic and return-to-sport physical therapy focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and coordination so your body can move efficiently again. Treatment may include a comprehensive movement assessment, strength and mobility work, breathing and pressure management strategies, and progressive return-to-sport programming tailored to your goals.
At Built to Move Physical Therapy and Wellness, we help active individuals recover from injury, address pelvic floor concerns, and safely return to running, lifting, sports, and the activities they enjoy with confidence.
Conditions we Treat
Symptoms Athletes shouldn't ignore
- Urinary leakage during running, jumping, lifting, or exercise
- Pelvic pressure or a feeling of heaviness during workouts
- Core weakness or difficulty engaging your core
- Low back, hip, or pelvic pain with training
- Pain with intercourse
- Pain when sitting, running, or lifting
- Difficulty returning to running or high-impact exercise after pregnancy
- Feeling like your body “just isn’t working the same” during workouts
Are You an Athlete Experiencing Pelvic Floor Symptoms?
Pelvic health plays an important role in athletic performance, yet it’s often overlooked. Many athletes experience symptoms such as urinary leakage during running or jumping, pelvic pain, core weakness, or pressure in the pelvic floor—especially after pregnancy or with high-impact training.
Pelvic floor physical therapy for athletes focuses on improving the coordination and strength of the pelvic floor, core, and hips to support efficient movement and reduce symptoms. Treatment may include movement assessment, breathing and pressure management strategies, strength training, and sport-specific exercise progressions.
At Built to Move Physical Therapy and Wellness, we help athletes address pelvic floor concerns so they can return to training, lifting, running, and competing with confidence.
the Framework
Return to performance
The final phase prepares you to safely return to higher level training and competition. We gradually reintroduce impact, lifting, running, and sport-specific movements so you can return to activity feeling strong, confident, and supported.
Symptom control
The first goal is to reduce symptoms and calm irritation. This may include improving pelvic floor coordination, addressing muscle tension or weakness, optimizing breathing and pressure management, and modifying training temporarily so your body can begin to heal.
Performance Assessment
Every athlete starts with a comprehensive evaluation. We assess pelvic floor function, breathing mechanics, core strength, hip strength, mobility, and movement patterns during activities like squatting, jumping, and running. This helps identify the root cause of your symptoms and performance limitations.
Movement Retraining
Once symptoms improve, we begin retraining movement patterns to better support your pelvic floor and core. This stage focuses on strength, stability, and coordination through progressive exercises that mimic the demands of your sport.
