Recent Talk given to a Massage Therapy School. Powerpoint details the thoughts, science and applications surrounding Sports Physical Therapy.

1. What Is Sports Physical
Therapy?
DR. JOSH FUNK, DPT, PRC, CSCS
OWNER OF REHAB 2 PERFORM

2. Who Am I?
Maryland Resident
Multi-Sport Upbringing in a Competitive
Household
College and Professional Lacrosse
Lifelong Athlete and Lifelong Learner
Owner of Rehab 2 Perform
Performance Physical Therapist

3. Sports Physical Therapy
Sport- an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which
an individual or team competes against another or others for
entertainment.
Physical Therapy- the treatment of disease, injury, or
deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat
treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
To improve upon physical and psychological limitations that
will allow athletes to perform at their peak and decrease their
risk of future injury.

4. My Philosophy
Traditional PT vs. Sports PT
Pain Management vs. Optimal Function
Individualization vs. Protocols
Rehab vs. Performance
Linear vs. Fluid

5. Client X
34 year old female
Ex-College Athlete
Previous Right Shoulder surgery and Left ACL
surgery
Complaints of Left anterior hip pain, Right
achilles pain and Left knee pain
Limited with her ability to lift weights, run and
participate in recreational activity (soccer and
softball)
Recently divorced with young kids who are
beginning athletics

6. Performance Model
General to Specific
Best Athletes are the Best at the Basics
We Are A Lot Like a House
School Curriculum

7. Assessment
Big Picture
Fluid Process
Formal vs. Informal
What Helps Guide Our Thought Process
◦ PRI
◦ SFMA
◦ Y Balance
◦ Hop Testing
◦ Combine Variables
◦ Sports Specific Movements
Every Session, We Assess

8. Position
Mobility
◦ How Do Joints Move
Joint Position
◦ PRI
Relative Symmetry
◦ Anterior-Posterior
◦ Left-Right
◦ Rotation

9. Movement
How Well Do We Control Joints
◦ Stability- Control in the Presence of Change
Motor Skill
Fundamental Movement Patterns
General Physical Preparation Starts Here

10. Performance
“Athleticism”
◦ Strength
◦ Speed
◦ Agility
◦ Aerobic Fitness
Over Emphasis
Uncertain of our Accuracy

11. Skill
Task or Sports Specific
◦ Motor Skill
◦ Endurance/Work Capacity
◦ Movement
More Specific
More Specialized
Context

12. End Product
Return to Sport
Education and Empowerment
Appreciation for Tendency
Wolverine
◦ Confident
◦ Adaptable
◦ Resilient
◦ Ready for Any Situation

13. Connect With Me
DrJoshFunk@gmail.com
@Josh_Funk on IG and Twitter