Sports Injury Physical Therapy

Athletes don’t just need to heal — they need to come back stronger than before the injury. At Forward Physical Therapy, we combine 1-on-1 care with our proprietary Return+ testing platform to deliver sports rehabilitation that’s measured, progressive, and built for performance.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

  • ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus injuries
  • Rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability
  • Ankle sprains and chronic instability
  • Muscle strains (hamstring, quad, calf, hip flexor)
  • Stress fractures and overuse injuries
  • Concussions and head injuries
  • Throwing injuries (shoulder and elbow)
  • Running injuries (IT band, shin splints, plantar fasciitis)

Return+ Testing

Our proprietary Return+ platform tracks your recovery with objective data:

  • Limb symmetry index (quad, hamstring, hip strength)
  • Hop testing battery (single, triple, crossover, timed)
  • Validated outcome measures (IKDC, ACL-RSI, KOOS, HOOS, ASES)
  • Functional performance testing and aerobic capacity
  • Automated goal tracking bridged directly into your plan of care

You don’t get “cleared” here. You earn your return with data.

Youth to Professional

We treat athletes at every level — high school, club, college, recreational, and professional. The standard doesn’t change based on the level of play.

No Referral Needed

Wisconsin’s Direct Access law means you can start PT without a referral.

The Forward PT Standard

Every session at Forward Physical Therapy is 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No aides, no double-booking, no exceptions. We combine evidence-based rehabilitation with our proprietary Return+ testing platform to deliver measurable outcomes — not just subjective notes.

Our Locations

Fitchburg: 6250 Nesbitt Rd, Suite 500, Fitchburg, WI 53719
Edgerton: 102 W Fulton St, Edgerton, WI 53534
Phone: (608) 561-7733

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