Question 1

What is physical therapy and how can it help me?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy helps people improve movement, reduce pain, and recover from injuries or surgeries. At AVION, our team of Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPTs) uses evidence-based techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions, promote healing, and optimize performance. We specialize in guiding active adults to overcome pain and perform without limits, at the gym, track, or golf course without the limitations of the current healthcare systems.

Question 2

What conditions do you treat at AVION Physical Therapy?

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We treat a wide range of conditions including sports injuries, back and neck pain, post-surgical recovery, joint pain, tendonitis, mobility limitations, balance issues, and more. Learn more about our services.

Question 3

What should I expect at my first physical therapy appointment?

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Your first visit will include a detailed evaluation by a DPT, a review of your medical history, movement assessments, and a customized treatment plan. You may also begin treatment during this session. Each session is a full hour long, one on one with the Doctor.

Question 4

How many sessions will I need?

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The number of sessions varies depending on your condition, goals, and response to treatment. Your therapist will provide a personalized plan of care after your initial evaluation. Most of our patients see results as early as 1-3 sessions.

Question 5

What should I wear to my physical therapy appointment?

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Wear comfortable, athletic clothing that allows easy movement and access to the area being treated. For example, if you have a knee condition, we recommend wearing shorts so our clinicians can access the knee area.

Question 6

How does dedicated one-on-one attention with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for a full hour translate into faster results and a more complete return to your golf game, running, or lifting, compared to typical group therapy models?

Accepted Answer

At AVION Sports Rehab in Fort Lauderdale, our one-on-one physical therapy model ensures active adults achieve faster, lasting results. Our specialized golf, running, and barbell rehab expertise, delivered in full, dedicated hours, allows for precise, real-time corrections and advanced treatment. This personalized attention means fewer sessions are needed for a complete, pain-free return to peak performance, offering a significantly higher return on your investment than generic group therapy. This efficiency is proven to lead to superior outcomes and long-term savings.

Question 7

Is physical therapy only for people who are injured, or can it help active adults like me prevent injuries and improve my game/lift?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! While physical therapy is highly effective for injury rehabilitation, a significant and often overlooked aspect of our work at AVION Sports Rehab is proactive care for injury prevention and performance enhancement. For active adults like you – whether you're a golfer, runner, or lifter – physical therapy is a powerful tool to elevate your game and safeguard your body, even when you're not currently in pain.

Here's how our specialized approach helps you prevent injuries and improve your performance:

Identify Hidden Weaknesses and Imbalances: Many active individuals have subtle movement limitations or muscle imbalances they're unaware of, which can hinder performance or increase injury risk over time. Our comprehensive assessments (including advanced biomechanical testing, AI running analysis, and TPI golf assessments) pinpoint these issues before they lead to pain or injury.

Optimize Movement Mechanics: Whether it's your golf swing, running stride, or barbell lifting form, even minor inefficiencies can lead to overuse injuries or limit your power. We work with you to refine your technique, ensuring your body moves with optimal efficiency and mechanics, allowing you to generate more force with less strain.

Build Resiliency and Strength: We develop personalized programs that strategically strengthen vulnerable areas and enhance your overall physical capacity. This isn't just about bigger muscles; it's about building a body that is robust, flexible, and capable of withstanding the repetitive stresses and explosive demands of your sport, significantly reducing the likelihood of future setbacks.

Enhance Performance Metrics: By improving your strength, mobility, stability, and movement efficiency, physical therapy directly translates to better athletic outcomes. This could mean increased clubhead speed in golf, improved running economy and speed, or greater strength and confidence in your lifts without compromising your joints.

In essence, engaging in proactive physical therapy at AVION Sports Rehab is an investment in your athletic longevity and peak performance. We help you unlock your full potential, enjoy your sport for years to come, and truly perform without limits.

Question 8

What is the best place for chronic pain physical therapy in Fort Lauderdale?

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The best place for chronic pain PT in Fort Lauderdale is AVION Sports Rehab because our model is simple: Full hour long, one on one dedicated evaluation and treatment with expert clinicians with a combined experience that extends to decades.

AVION Sports rehab uses advanced technology such as diagnostic ultrasound to pinpoint the exact location and source of your pain. Chronic pain is a specialty of AVION Sports Rehab, they see a number of patients that have tried "traditional physical therapy" before and the group therapy model wasn't the answer.

AVION PT is a specialized sports rehab facility for active adults, dedicated to getting  back to their activity totally pain-free. Regular physical therapy is great for basic rehab, but AVION focus on getting you back to peak performance.

We use dry needling, redlight therapy, cupping therapy, sports massage, exercise programming, strength training, and more to get you better faster.

We have helped hundreds of others dealing with chronic pain. We can help you.

Question 9

Where can I do sport-specific rehab for golf in Fort Lauderdale?

Accepted Answer

AVION Sports Rehab specializes in Golf Performance and Golf Rehab right here in Fort Lauderdale. We have physical therapists that are TPI-certified (Titleist Performance Institute) for golf performance and rehab.

We combine golf specific exercises to address swing characteristics that is either causing you pain or affecting your performance during your swing.

Click below to read our our blog "Drive Further, Hurt Less: Your Physical Therapist's Guide to the Ultimate Golf Swing"

Question 10

Do I need a referral for physical therapy for sports injuries in Fort Lauderdale?

Accepted Answer

Nope! We can see anyone with Direct Access. At AVION Sports Rehab, we can evaluate and treat sports injuries as soon as same day for up to 30 days without a referral.

From our experience, the sooner we evaluate your injury the quicker the rehab and the quicker you get back to doing the things you love.

Question 11

Where can I find physical therapy for sports injuries in Fort Lauderdale?

Accepted Answer

Traditional physical therapy is great at getting you moving again, usually low level activity. Sports Rehab is designed for active adults looking to get back to peak performance. At AVION Sports Rehab, we are the best physical therapy clinic to handle any sports injuries in Fort Lauderdale. We work with adults from ACL repairs to chronic pain, getting them back to full health and peak performance. We use specialized equipment and technology such as AI running analysis and diagnostic ultrasound to pinpoint the exact problem. Our model is super simple: just you and the doctor, full hour uninterrupted everytime. Watch the video below to see what you should do when you do have a sports injury!

Question 12

Where can I get bodybuilding rehab in Fort Lauderdale?

Accepted Answer

AVION Sports Rehab works with IFBB pros and Olympia competitors looking to be the best in their class whether is physique, bikini, figure, or bodybuilding, here in Fort Lauderdale. We use a variety of advanced therapies that bodybuilders respond extremely well to such as blood flow restriction, ultrasound guided dry needling, recovery strategies, and performance training.

One of the biggest challenges for bodybuilders is overuse injuries. This is a result of the muscles recovering much faster than tendons and ligaments, resulting in tendinitis/tendinopathies. Our model allows us to address tendons and ligament issues resulting in overall greater joint stability and better performance during lifting sessions.

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