When it comes to rehabbing athletic injuries, there’s one approach that just doesn’t cut it: cookie-cutter care.
At Puckett Physical Therapy, we’ve seen it time and time again—athletes being handed generic rehab plans that ignore their sport, position, season, and goals. Whether you're a pitcher nursing a shoulder injury or a sprinter recovering from a hamstring strain, your recovery demands more than a basic plan.
Here’s why athlete rehab should always be personalized, and how the right approach can make all the difference in your comeback.
A volleyball player’s knees take a different beating than a long-distance runner’s. A football lineman needs explosive power, while a swimmer needs fluid shoulder mobility. Even within the same sport, position matters—just ask a quarterback and a kicker.
That’s why a one-size-fits-all rehab plan simply can’t work.
Your physical therapy program should be built around:
Rehab for athletes goes beyond getting pain-free—it’s about getting competition-ready. That means training strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance in ways that are specific to your sport.
At Puckett PT, we create custom return-to-play protocols that not only protect healing tissue, but prepare you for game-day intensity. Rehab isn’t just recovery—it’s training with a purpose.
A generic rehab plan might get you back to running—but will it keep you from re-injuring the same area next season?
True recovery requires digging deep into your movement patterns, strength imbalances, and training load. This is where personalized care shines—by identifying the “why” behind the injury and building resilience into your recovery.
Let’s not forget the mental game. An injured athlete is often battling more than physical pain—there’s frustration, fear, and the pressure to return quickly. We tailor each athlete’s plan not only to their body, but to their mindset—pacing recovery appropriately, building confidence, and helping them trust their body again.
At Puckett Physical Therapy, our facility is built for athletes:
Whether you’re a high school baseball player, a college soccer forward, or a weekend warrior training for your next marathon—we build the rehab plan that makes sense for you.
Ready for Recovery That’s Built Around You?
Don’t settle for generic PT. Work with a team that understands your sport, listens to your goals, and is committed to getting you back in the game stronger than before.
📍 Puckett Physical Therapy
14886 Tradesman Dr #110
San Antonio, TX 78249
📞 (210) 742-9423
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