Top 5 Sports Therapy Treatments Every Edmond Athlete Should Know About
Want to Perform Better, Recover Faster, and Stay in the Game?
Whether you’re a high school football player, a track star, or a club soccer athlete in Edmond, OK, your body is your most valuable tool. But intense practices, competition schedules, and even growth spurts can put stress on your muscles, joints, and nervous system.
That’s where sports therapy comes in.
At Next Level Sports Performance & Therapy, we work with Edmond athletes every day to prevent injuries, recover from setbacks, and unlock peak performance. In this post, we’ll share the top 5 sports therapy treatments every athlete should know about—and why they matter.
1. Manual Therapy (Hands-On Treatment)
Manual therapy is the foundation of most successful rehab programs. This treatment uses hands-on techniques like joint mobilization, soft tissue release, and stretching to restore movement and reduce pain.
Why it’s important:
Athletes often build tightness and restrictions in key areas like the hips, shoulders, and knees. Manual therapy helps break those down—so you move better and feel better.
Great for:
Sprains and strains
Post-surgical stiffness
Muscle tightness or joint pain
2. Dry Needling
Dry needling targets muscle trigger points using thin, sterile needles to release tension, improve circulation, and accelerate healing. Unlike acupuncture, it’s based on Western medicine and muscle physiology.
Why it’s important:
Athletes in Edmond love dry needling because it provides fast relief from deep muscle knots that stretching or massage can’t reach.
Great for:
Chronic tightness
Shin splints
Hamstring and quad strains
IT band syndrome
Neck/Back Pain
3. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
BFR uses specialized bands to restrict blood flow to a limb during low-load resistance training. This tricks the body into building strength and muscle like it’s lifting heavy—without putting stress on healing tissue.
Why it’s important:
It’s perfect for athletes recovering from injury or surgery who want to maintain muscle and return to strength faster.
Great for:
ACL rehab
Post-op recovery
Early-phase strength training
Return-to-sport phases
4. Sport-Specific Strength & Movement Training
A rehab program should mimic the way an athlete moves on the field or court. That’s why we use tailored strength and conditioning programs that match your sport—football, volleyball, track, you name it.
Why it’s important:
General fitness won’t cut it. You need training that works for your position, your demands, and your goals.
Great for:
Speed, agility, and power development
Injury prevention
Return-to-play confidence
5. Return-to-Sport Testing & Monitoring
Getting cleared to return to your sport isn’t about guessing—it’s about objective data. We test strength, mobility, movement control, and psychological readiness to make sure you’re 100% ready.
Why it’s important:
It reduces the chance of re-injury and gives athletes, parents, and coaches peace of mind.
Great for:
ACL recovery
Post-injury return to play
Rebuilding confidence in performance
What Edmond Athletes Are Saying
“Colton was very helpful and amazing to work with! Extremely knowledgeable about recovery or injury and how to best protect and help his client. When I first began working with him I was unable to run or jump, and by the end of 3 months I’m back to fully healthy and as confident as ever. Would definitely recommend going to him!”
We’re proud to help athletes across Edmond recover, perform, and level up in every season.
Why Athletes in Edmond Trust Next Level PT
At Next Level Sports Performance & Therapy, we combine the latest in sports science with a personalized approach that puts the athlete first. We work with middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes from all over Edmond, creating treatment and performance plans that fit their goals and schedules.
What you can expect:
One-on-one sessions with a licensed sports PT
Customized recovery and performance planning
A training environment that feels athletic—not clinical
Honest, direct communication with parents, coaches, and physicians
Whether you’re rehabbing an injury, training for a comeback, or trying to stay at the top of your game, we’re here to help.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Don’t wait for an injury to take you out of the game. The right sports therapy can keep you healthy, fast, and competitive all season long.
