Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Our Team has the Experts you Need When Return to Play Matters
Physical Therapy - Sports and Orthopedic
Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a physical therapy program for children who have bone and/or muscle injuries.
The Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy team works closely with Nationwide Children's Sports Medicine and the department of Orthopedics to help children get back to their previous level of activity.
Schedule an Appointment
Online scheduling is available for new patients, ages 12 and older, who have not been seen in the clinic for this injury.
New Patients, Ages 12+, With a Sports/Orthopedic Injury:
- Choose “Physical Therapy” as the specialty.
- Pick a date and time. Physician referral is required.
Are you a physician? Make a referral.
Services We Offer
We offer various programs, evaluations and treatments to support athletes, including:
Programs
- Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Concussion and Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Hand Therapy
- Golf Medicine
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Performing Arts Medicine
- START Program
- Adolescent Neurologic and Adaptive Physical Therapy
Specialty Evaluations
- Running Evaluation and Gait Analysis
- Swimming Evaluation
- Throwing Evaluation
- Volleyball Evaluation
- Weightlifting Evaluation
Specialty Treatments
- Schroth Method for Treating Scoliosis
- Temporomandibular Disorder Treatment
Why Choose Nationwide Children’s?
At Nationwide Children’s, our sports and orthopedic physical therapists are one-of-a-kind because they:
- Have experience treating a lot of conditions unique to children and adolescents
- Work with athletes from all kinds of sports.
- Give your child one-on-one care alongside peers of similar ages with similar diagnoses.
- Address any of your child’s needs like aches and pains or returning to a sport environment.
Our Relationships
Nationwide Children’s Sports and Orthopedic team has a large group of providers around the Columbus area. We also have athletic trainers working in many local schools. Since our teams work together, your child can get the care they need: from their initial medical visit through therapy and return to the field.
Our Values
At Nationwide Children’s, our values shape everything we do, including therapy.
Convenient Clinics, Located in Your Community.
Our team provides care at locations throughout Columbus and Central Ohio. That way your child can get back in the game: close to home.
- New Patients: Please call Central Scheduling at (614) 722-2200 to schedule an evaluation.
- Existing Patients: Please call your clinic to schedule an appointment.
Meet Our Team of Physical and Occupational Therapy Experts
Our team is committed to using the most up-to-date treatments so your child gets the best results.
Many of our team members are leaders in their field and are involved in research at Nationwide Children’s, so we can stay at the forefront of physical and occupational therapy practice.
Resources for Your Family
Access resources from our Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy experts.
Inside Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Residency Programs
Did you know? We offer two 13-month clinical residency programs.