Super Bowl Sunday may be behind us, but now it’s time to focus on you. With football season officially over and warmer weather on the horizon, Sundays are now wide open for something even more important—your health, recovery, and performance.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or just someone who loves to stay active, injuries happen. At Fit Club NY, our one-on-one physical therapy and sports training is designed to help you recover the right way—by keeping your sport in your training so you can return stronger than ever.
Here’s a look at three of the most common sports injuries, how we treat them, and why sports-specific rehab is the key to getting back in the game.
1. ACL Tears – The Athlete’s Nightmare. What Happens?
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears are one of the most feared injuries in sports, especially in basketball, soccer, and football, where sudden changes in direction and high-impact movements put stress on the knee. This injury can be devastating, requiring surgery and extensive rehab.
How We Treat It:
• Pre- & Post-Surgical Rehab – Strengthening the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes to support the knee.
• Neuromuscular Re-Education – Teaching your body how to land, cut, and pivot safely to avoid re-injury.
• Sport-Specific Training – Whether you’re a soccer player working on agility drills or a basketball player focusing on explosive movement, we incorporate sport-specific drills to help you return to play with confidence.
The Fit Club Approach:
We don’t just rehab your knee—we train you like an athlete. Our goal is to have you jumping, cutting, and sprinting just as you did pre-injury—if not better.
2. Rotator Cuff Injuries – The Shoulder Struggle What Happens?
Rotator cuff injuries are common in overhead sports like baseball, swimming, padel, and weightlifting. Weakness, pain, and loss of mobility in the shoulder can make everyday movements—or playing your sport—impossible.
How We Treat It:
• Strength & Stability Training – We focus on scapular stability and rotator cuff strengthening to restore function.
• Manual Therapy – Hands-on soft tissue work helps reduce pain, improve circulation, and increase mobility.
• Sport-Specific Rehab – If you’re a pitcher, we work on controlled throwing progressions. If you’re a tennis player, we refine your serve mechanics.
New for Padel Players in DUMBO:
Fit Club NY is now offering a pre-padel warm-up and recovery workshop to help athletes keep their shoulders strong and pain-free. Padel players can look to us for mobility drills, proper warm-ups, and recovery strategies to stay on the court longer and injury-free.
The Fit Club Approach:
We don’t just get rid of the pain—we get your shoulder game-ready again. Expect customized drills that mimic the demands of your sport so that when you return, you’re stronger, more resilient, and pain-free.
3. Ankle Sprains – The Silent Setback What Happens?
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries and can happen in almost any sport, from basketball to running to pickleball. Twisting the ankle can damage ligaments and lead to chronic instability if not treated correctly.
How We Treat It:
• Early Mobility Work – Regaining range of motion and reducing swelling as soon as possible.
• Strength & Proprioception Training – Targeting the calves, tibialis anterior, and hip stabilizers to prevent future sprains.
• Game-Specific Drills – If you play basketball, we work on landing mechanics. If you’re a runner, we focus on building leg strength and mobility to ensure proper mechanics.
The Fit Club Approach:
A sprained ankle shouldn’t keep you sidelined. Our goal is to make sure you don’t just heal—but that you come back stronger, faster, and more confident than before.
Why Sports-Specific Training Matters
At Fit Club NY, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all rehab plan. We know that to get back to doing what you love, your rehab needs to be as dynamic as your sport.
Basketball players need explosive jumping and cutting drills.
Soccer players need agility, footwork, and balance training.
Tennis players need rotational strength and serve mechanics.
Runners need leg strength and mobility work to prevent re-injury.
Every injury is unique—but your rehab should always match your sport.
Now That the Super Bowl Is Over… It’s Time to Focus on You
Football season is done, and Sundays are yours again. Warmer weather is coming, which means it’s the perfect time to prioritize your body.
If you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with nagging pain, or just want to train smarter—now’s the time to take action.
Visit us at one of our four locations:
Astoria | Chelsea | DUMBO | Williamsburg
