Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists (PTs) are doctorally educated movement experts who utilize specialized exercises, hands-on care, and patient education to improve the quality of life of patients. They assist in teaching patients how to prevent, eliminate, or minimize their condition in order to achieve long-term health.
Physical Therapists evaluate patients with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and develop plans to promote mobility, reduce pain, increase strength and mobility, restore function, and reduce disability. In the sports and orthopedic sector, Physical Therapists work with patients to rehabilitate after surgery, restore function after injury, increase activity levels in life and performance, and develop fitness and mobility programs for healthier lifestyles.
As conservative clinicians, Physical Therapists are often the first line of defense for the public. They see patients more frequently than most other clinicians and are trained to identify if conditions are emergent or not musculoskeletal. With growing evidence indicating that movement and lifestyle strategies are essential for reducing surgical needs and morbidity, Physical Therapists are excellent sources of help in anything musculoskeletal and refer to other specialties as needed. Physical Therapists at Avid Sports Medicine treat common conditions such as knee pain treatment, shoulder pain treatment, and neck pain treatment.
Conditions Treated:
- Acute and Chronic pain: neck, back, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles
- Sprains, strains, fractures: both new and old
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Headaches and Jaw Pain
- Sports injuries or pain with fitness activities
- Overuse injuries
- Traumatic injuries
Services Offered:
- Soft Tissue Mobilization/Manual Therapy (rehabilitative massage techniques)
- Myofascial Decompression (cup therapy)
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (utilization of tools to work on tissues)
- Joint Mobilizations
- Myofascial Release
- Special Condition Testing
- Mobility/Flexibility Testing
- Strength, Conditioning, and Fitness Guidance
- Preventive Exercise Prescription
How Physical Therapy Works at Avid
Initial Visit
The initial visit with Physical Therapy includes a detailed review of the patient’s injury history, lifestyle and fitness history, and personal goals. During this time, a formal evaluation of the injury is performed and guides the direction of treatment. While most injuries require 4-8 visits on average, patients typically leave the first session with actionable steps to begin their recovery. These visits are typically about 60 minutes long and occasionally include manual therapy (therapeutic massage).
Return Visit
Follow up visits vary based on what the physical therapist and patient decide works best for their injury. Typically once or every other week, visits are 30-60 minutes long. These sessions usually review how the patient is responding to the initial course of care and give the therapist time to update their rehab program — new exercises, modified exercises, return to fitness, etc. Visits with Avid Physical Therapy can also include manual therapy and training based sessions. For those requiring less hands-on care over time, 20-minute telehealth (video) check-ins are also an option. For chronic or acute injuries, such as knee sprain treatment in San Francisco, Avid Sports Medicine is a one-stop shop for recovery.
Avid Sports Medicine Physical Therapists
Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT, PNc1
Lifestyle Physical Therapy
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT, PNc1 is a Lifestyle Physical Therapist (PT) and Nutrition Coach. She received her undergraduate and Doctoral education at Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts in 2014, and her Precision Nutrition coaching certification in 2019. Throughout her education, she worked in Boston’s renowned medical hub, within various PT settings, ranging from Intensive Care Units (ICU), orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation settings, to outpatient sports and geriatric clinics. After graduating, she moved from Boston to San Francisco for a bit of adventure and began working in outpatient multidisciplinary settings until she found herself branching off and starting her own business.
Our other specialties
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physicians are medical doctors with special training in preventing, diagnosing and treating issues and injuries that keep you from being active.
Athletic Training
Athletic Trainers are certified healthcare professional who specialize in sports medicine.
Chiropractic
Chiropractors are healthcare practitioners with specific training in the musculoskeletal system, the combination of our bones, muscles and joints.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is targeted bodywork and manual manipulation with the specific goal of improving athletic function.