Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center

The James M. Benson Sports Rehabilitation Center and Tisch Sports Performance Center specialize in the treatment and prevention of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, and offer the most advanced performance services available today.

HSS Sports Rehabilitation and Performance brings together clinical expertise, training, modern equipment and focused, results-driven methods. Our team is certified in a range of specialties, including Sports Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology, and Athletic Training. Features include AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill and Biodex Isokinetic System.

Physical Therapy

Aquatics Therapy

Performance, Nutrition, and Massage

Sports Specific Evaluation

Running Mechanics Analysis

How’s your form? Are you in the right shoes? Is your running form putting you at risk for injury? Our experts specializing in runners’ injuries and running form will assess your strength, flexibility, dynamic movement patterns, and perform gait analysis using video capture technology. A comprehensive report highlighting relevant findings and personalized recommendations are provided.

Golf Performance Analysis

A comprehensive analysis including:

Movement screen or musculoskeletal evaluation to identify any flexibility or strength limitations that may impact your swing
Video analysis of swing mechanics using video capture technology
Comprehensive report highlighting relevant findings and personalized recommendations to make swing improvements

Overhead Athlete Musculoskeletal Screen

The overhead musculoskeletal screen is for overhead athletes of all ages and abilities, including baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and volleyball players. The screen includes assessments of:

Range of motion, flexibility, and strength
Sports specific movement
Power and endurance

Pitching Analysis

The video analysis for baseball pitchers offers everything included in the overhead athlete screen, plus:

Video analysis of pitching off the mound
Snap shots of key positions with mechanics analysis
Feedback on mechanics as it relates to injury prevention
Individual corrective exercises and program to address impairments

Bike Fitting Program

Bike fitting is the science and art of adjusting the geometry of a bike to maximize both the power output and comfort of the cyclist. Individualized adjustments can be made for bikers with joint replacements, disabilities, or other special needs.

Tennis Performance Analysis

In-depth analysis to identify movement mechanics or fitness limitations that athletes can modify through training to minimize injury risk and improve their performance. Performed by a specially trained physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist, the analysis includes a comprehensive musculoskeletal exam and functional testing. A personal plan is provided to address any issues identified.

Sports Training and Nutrition

Fitness Assessment

A thorough evaluation of overall fitness including body composition, strength, flexibility, and static and dynamic postural alignment. This information can be used to create a personalized blueprint for training, taking into account your strengths, limitations, goals, age, medical and orthopedic history and current level of training.

Individual Training Sessions (30 or 60 minute)

One-on-one training sessions available based on standard assessments or sport-specific assessments to improve performance, reduce risk of injury, and develop an individualized training plan.

Performance Nutrition

Comprehensive assessments with nutrition action plan, and follow-ups for: weight management, sports nutrition, endurance fueling plans, anti-inflammatory/recovery, or GI symptoms or deficiencies related to training and competition. Follow up packages are available at a discount.

Sports Science Testing

Quality of Movement Assessment (QMA)

Lower body assessment designed to identify biomechanics, movement patterns, and imbalances that may predispose the athlete to injury and/ or compromise performance. Ideal for injury prevention or aiding in the return to sport decision making process. The QMA includes:

A comprehensive intake: mechanism of injury, current status, treatment to date and goals
Musculoskeletal assessment
Video analysis of selected movement patterns using video capture technology
Comprehensive report provided to guide the athlete’s training

Metabolic Testing (Using Gold-standard Parvo cart)

A metabolic profile can provide the key information needed for an individualized endurance training program. Metabolic testing options include: VO2 Max, Lactate Profile and Metabolic Efficiency Profile.

Wingate Power Testing

Scientific analysis of power output – useful information for athletes where power production or explosiveness counts.

Resting Metabolic Rate and Calorie Profile

For clients trying to lose or gain weight, or who want to design an individualized nutrition plan. RMR is measured in a rested, fasting state to obtain the most accurate representation of the minimum amount of calories your body requires to function.

The Caloric Expenditure Profile measures the number of calories burned at various intensities of exercise. The number of calories burned from fat versus carbohydrate stores is also measured. This information is useful for planning fueling for endurance events and for establishing training zones.

DEXA (DXA) Scan

The gold standard for body composition analysis, this scan accurately measures body fat, bone density and muscle mass.

Myofascial Targeted Services

Massage Therapy

Therapists experienced in treating chronic pain, perioperative conditions, sports or traumatic injuries, arthritis, scoliosis, and other pathological conditions, as well as enhancing sports performance.

M.E.L.T.

Self-myofascial release technique for the foot and hand using balls of different sizes and densities. Good for recurring soft tissue issues. Price includes kit and 30-minute instruction.