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The Johns Hopkins Sports Rehabilitation Program is designed to assess, treat and educate athletes of all ages and experience levels, from adolescent athletes to weekend warriors and seasoned professionals. Our team is trained to help you recover from an injury, recognize risk factors or improve your athletic performance so that you can participate in your favorite activities for years to come.

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Our Specialty Programs

Sports Rehabilitation: Why Choose Johns Hopkins

We treat adolescent, collegiate, recreational and professional athletes who participate in all kinds of sports and activities.
Our expert team consists of rehabilitation physicians and physical therapists who are current and former athletes with a deep understanding of how sports injuries happen. We are trained to perform sport- and injury-specific return-to-sport testing, using the most current research to ensure an optimal and safe return to activity.

We tailor treatment to your sport, including specialized programs for performing artists, runners and golfers.
We study the latest research on sports rehabilitation and train the next generation of therapists through our Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program.

Q&A - Sports Medicine Rehabilitation

Q&A for Coaches and Trainers - Sports Medicine Rehabilitation

Conditions We Treat

Overuse injuries of the foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, knee, hip and spine.
Traumatic injuries such as dislocations, fractures, broken bones and ligament tears.
Post-operative deconditioning from procedures such as joint replacement, ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair.

Sport-specific injuries such as tennis elbow, runner’s knee, golfer’s and baseball elbow and more.
Arthritis and general pain that cause an unwanted decrease in activity level.
Post-concussion syndrome (prolonged symptoms following a concussion) and return-to-sport conditioning after a concussion.

Our Sports Rehabilitation Team

Our team of sports rehabilitation physicians and physical therapists includes board-certified sports specialists with expertise in a variety of sports and sports injuries. We also work closely with orthopaedic sports medicine physicians to better coordinate your care.

Our Physicians

Meet Our Therapists

Jeffrey Adams | Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Benjamin Briffe | Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
Location: Lutherville
Nicole Clark | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Sports Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: Lutherville
Kathleen Criss | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Athletic Training Certified
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, performing arts
Location: Lutherville
Ryan Cummings | Physical Therapist, JHH Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program Director
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: Lutherville
Jimmy Hoyt | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Board-Certified Sports Physical Therapist, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Certified, Certified Exercising Expert for the Aging Adult, Exos Performance Specialist, Certified in Emergency Response for the Athlete
Expertise: orthopedics, orthopedics - neck and spine, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Ken Johnson | Physical Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services Outreach
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: Lutherville
Cameron Kapec | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: White Marsh
Michael Kolosvary | Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: White Marsh
Andrew Kunin | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Expertise: orthopedics, performing arts - musician, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Keelin Godsey | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Board-Certified Sports Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Expertise: amputee and prosthetics training, orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
Location: Lutherville
Kevin Levi-Goerlich | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Nate McClain | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Sports Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
Location: White Marsh
Kelly Micholson | Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, total joint rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Kevin McLaughlin | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
Location: Baltimore
Stacie Page | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics - upper/lower extremity, running analysis, sports rehabilitation, total joint rehabilitation
Location: White Marsh
John Shipley | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Sports Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Christina Steele | Physical Therapist
Certification: Athletic Training Certified
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
Location: Odenton
Jillian Stinson | Physical Therapist, Team Coordinator
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: Odenton
Ryerson Stinson | Occupational Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Hand Therapist; Titleist Performance Institute Medical 2 Certified
Expertise: hand therapy, orthopedics - upper extremity, orthotic fabrication, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Tim Strauch | Physical Therapist Assistant
Expertise: amputee and prosthetics training, orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
Location: Baltimore
Lora Stutzman | Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics - lower extremity, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: Odenton
Mike Vaughn | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, running analysis, sports rehabilitation
Location: Columbia
Matt Weber | Physical Therapist
Certifications: Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Expertise: orthopedics, sports rehabilitation
Location: Timonium

How We Help Athletes

Our sports rehabilitation experts are familiar with common injuries associated with each sport. Through a comprehensive examination, we can evaluate your body movements to screen you for movement patterns or muscular imbalances that may increase your risk for injury. From there, we will provide a tailored education and training program to help you adjust your technique to avoid injury and improve athletic performance.
As athletes, we understand the drive to return to sport after an injury. Many sports injuries with a proper recovery plan can heal without surgery. Whether you have a muscle strain or a stress fracture, we offer therapies to reduce inflammation and promote healing, while helping you increase activity gradually and safely.

We use a specific battery of sport- and injury-specific testing to gauge an athlete’s readiness to return to a particular competition or activity. Our testing involves a comprehensive examination based on the most current research to determine physical and psychological recovery that needs to happen to safely transition back to sport. Whether the testing shows that you are ready or not, our team is trained to evaluate the results and tailor your rehabilitation program accordingly.
If surgical treatment is necessary, we partner with specialists in orthopaedics and other areas to provide comprehensive care. After your procedure, our board-certified therapists can help you regain your strength and function, as well as teach you strategies to prevent reinjury.

Now Offering Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections

Are you suffering from joint pain or reduced mobility? The Johns Hopkins Musculoskeletal Center offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections at three of our convenient locations. This minimally invasive procedure uses your body's resources to help boost the healing process.

Learn more about PRP injections

Our Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology (Slideshow)

Instrumented Treadmill

Therapist talking to a patient on a instrumented treadmill

With the help of the instrumented treadmill, we can adjust speed and incline to simulate a variety of running conditions. The running surface of this treadmill is one big sensor that can track many parameters. It allows us to measure the force of your steps, pressure points on your soles, your balance and timing and much more. This data can help us identify gait issues — an important step for treating injuries or preventing them.

Motion and Gait Analysis

Provider using gait analysis technology with patient.

Our motion analysis equipment consists of light-emitting diode (LED) markers, several high-speed video cameras and specialized analytics software. The LED markers are placed in several locations along the side of your body. As you walk or run, the video cameras capture the movement in real time. The LED markers help us see the exact position of your joints in relation to each other. With the help of this specialized software, we analyze your gait and identify problem areas.

Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy

Therapist using compression therapy on a patient's foot.

Myofascial acoustic compression therapy is one of the nonsurgical approaches to pain treatment. It uses soundwaves to reach unhealthy tissues in your body that respond to this type of energy. This treatment is similar to a deep tissue massage, but doesn’t take nearly as long. It works well for relieving acute and chronic pain in joints, muscles and tendons.

Negative Pressure Massage

Therapist using a negative pressure machine on a patient's back.

Negative pressure (vacuum) can be applied to certain areas of the body using a special device. One of its health benefits is the activation of the lymphatic system, which helps move metabolic waste that may slow down the healing process. Negative pressure can also be used to stretch the connective tissue underneath the skin. This, in turn, helps improve blood circulation and lymph flow, which leads to reduced pain and swelling.

Sports Simulator

Provider working with a patient using a golf simulator.

Sports simulation technology allows for lifelike gameplay of sports such as golf, baseball and lacrosse. As you use the simulator under the supervision of our therapists, we analyze your movements to help you refine your technique and make adjustments to prevent injury.

Athletic Taping

Therapist applying athletic tape to a patient's arm.

Athletic (sports) taping involves applying a special type of tape directly to the skin to help hold bones and muscles in a specific position. Athletic taping can be used to relieve pain, stabilize joints and muscles and promote healing. There are many different methods of taping, and our experienced therapists will determine which one is right for you.

Anti-Gravity Treadmill

Patient using an anti gravity treadmill.

An anti-gravity treadmill was originally designed to help astronauts exercise in space. But it was later adapted to do quite the opposite: help people on the ground feel weightless. This machine can reduce the gravitational force on your body by as much as 80%. It allows people with injuries or those recovering from surgery to start physical therapy earlier than many other therapies. The amount of weight you bear can be gradually increased to help you safely return to your favorite sport.

Dry Needling

Providing using dry needling therapy on a patient's face.

Dry needling is similar to acupuncture, but involves different methodology. This technique involves inserting fine needles — without any sort of medication — deep into a muscle or trigger point. Used as a complementary treatment to therapeutic exercise and other mobilization techniques, it can help relieve pain and tension and improve function.

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

A therapist using a soft tissue manipulation tool on a patient's back.

Soft tissue mobilization involves physically moving tissues such as skin, tendons and muscles. This is done with special metal instruments shaped to glide over the skin as a physical therapist applies pressure. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization can help reduce pain, strain and stress. It can be used to treat many conditions, including ligament, tendon and muscle pain, postural abnormalities and post-surgical scar adhesions.

Laser Therapy

Therapist using a laser therapy device on a patient's ankle.

Laser therapy uses light to reduce pain and help your body heal itself. As photons penetrate the skin, they interact with tissues down to the cellular level. The light from the laser can affect many processes, including cellular metabolism, enzyme activation, blood circulation and even tissue regeneration. It may take several sessions before you start feeling the effects of laser therapy.