Sports Medicine PT
From injury to return-to-sport — built around your sport, your goals, your timeline.
Sports medicine PT goes beyond traditional rehab. We build return-to-sport progressions matched to your specific sport — from weekend warriors recovering from a sprain to competitive athletes rebuilding after major surgery. With a CSCS on staff, our programming bridges rehab and performance training.
What We Treat
Conditions addressed by Sports Medicine
Treatment Approach
What we do in Sports Medicine
Injury Prevention Screening
Movement and asymmetry screens for active patients to identify and address injury risk before it manifests.
Return-to-Sport Programming
Sport-specific progressions through running, agility, plyometric, and full-contact return phases.
Performance Enhancement
Strength, power, and movement-quality programming for athletes returning from rehab into peak performance.
Concussion Management
Vestibular and graded-exertion protocols for post-concussion return-to-play.
Movement Assessment
FMS-style screens plus sport-specific movement analysis to inform programming.
What to Expect
Your visit, step by step
Sports Evaluation
Full history, exam, and movement screen — typically 60 minutes for a first visit.
Phased Rehab
Pain & inflammation → mobility → strength → power & sport-specific → return-to-sport. Each phase has clear benchmarks.
Return to Play / Performance
Final phase bridges rehab into actual sport with progressive contact, intensity, and complexity.
Typical Timeline
Minor soft-tissue injuries: 2–6 weeks. ACL reconstruction: 6–9 months return-to-sport. Rotator cuff repair: 4–6 months. Most overuse tendinopathies: 8–16 weeks.
Meet Your Team
Sports Medicine specialists
Daniel Kaminski, PT, DPT
Director of Physical Therapy · Founder
Director of Physical Therapy and founder of Axis Physical Therapy. 10+ years of outpatient experience across seven states, with deep expertise in post-operative care, acute orthopedic injuries, sports medicine, chronic pain, and complex neurological and vestibular disorders.
Tanvi Pandya, PT, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Performance-driven approach to help patients improve strength, movement, and confidence in their daily activities.
Available In
Sports Medicine across the DFW Metroplex
Sports Medicine FAQs
Do I need surgery for an ACL tear?
Not always. Highly active patients and athletes who want to return to cutting/pivoting sport typically benefit from ACL reconstruction. Less active patients can do well with structured rehab alone. We help you weigh the decision and coordinate with the orthopedic surgical team if needed.
When can I return to my sport?
Return-to-sport timelines depend on the injury, sport, and rehab progression. We use objective criteria — strength symmetry, hop tests, sport-specific drills — rather than purely time-based rules. Talk to us about your specific situation.
Do you treat youth athletes?
Yes — middle school through college level. We coordinate with athletic trainers and team physicians and prioritize long-term joint health alongside short-term return.
What's a CSCS and why does it matter?
Tanvi holds a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential — common for college and pro strength coaches, uncommon for outpatient PTs. It means our return-to-sport programming bridges rehab into actual performance training without losing the rehab principles.
Can I keep training during PT?
Almost always — we modify rather than eliminate. Maintaining cardio, training non-injured body parts, and staying connected to training is critical for athlete morale and faster comeback.
Do you do concussion management?
Yes — vestibular and gradual exertional protocols for post-concussion return-to-play. We coordinate with the team physician and athletic trainer.
Ready to Start Sports Medicine?
Schedule an evaluation today — same-week new patient slots typically available at both Plano offices.