What is the Tactical Athlete Rehabilitation and Performance Program?
We understand the immense physical demands on fire and rescue personnel, first responders, law enforcement and military personnel. From the variety of movements to stress level to combat orientation, the toll on your body is considerable.
Our Tactical Athlete Rehabilitation and Performance Program is specifically designed to maximize your recovery from injury, help you meet the demands of your job, improve occupational performance and reduce the risk of future injury. The Sports Medicine experts and physical therapists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, have specialty training to help first responders do their jobs at peak performance.
This one-of-a-kind rehabilitation program focuses directly on the power, strength, speed, endurance, agility and flexibility you need for the line of duty.
What are the services offered?
- Recovery from injury
- Recovery from surgery
- Maximize your ability to return to full duty with job-related exercises and drills
- Improved body mechanics, strength and stability to avoid future injury
What are the benefits of the tactical performance program?
We utilize a comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation to determine your limitations and asymmetries. Then we design a therapeutic exercise program to correct your specific imbalances, address your needs and progress you into exercises and drills that are specific to your work and duty.
We integrate nontraditional equipment that will carry over into real-world performance, such as situations in which loads may not be equally balanced or those that require mental toughness and thinking under stress.
Whether we’re returning you to work after surgery or injury or optimizing your biomechanical and physiological functions for your specific work activities, we give you the tools to maintain an advanced level of fitness that will keep you ready to return to work at the highest level.
How do you make an appointment?
To make an appointment with a physical therapist who specializes in tactical rehab, call the central scheduling line for Ohio State Sports Medicine at 614-293-3600 and ask to be paired with a clinician in our Tactical Athlete Rehabilitation and Performance Program.
Ohio State Sports Medicine is a trusted partner by first responder organizations throughout central Ohio. If you’re looking for a partner to provide care and job-specific tactical training to keep you physically prepared for the demands of your job, we’re here to help.
Our comprehensive Outreach Program offers a variety of services and can be customized to meet your organization’s unique needs. Email sportsmedicine@osumc.edu to learn more about our outreach efforts and see if we’re a good fit for your organization.
Patient Testimonial
Columbus Police Sergeant Joseph Riddle is back on the job after two shoulder replacement surgeries. Riddle notes the importance of Ohio State’s Physical Therapy for the Tactical Athlete program for helping him return stronger than ever.
Why choose Ohio State Sports Medicine?
Our team understands both the physical demands of the tactical athlete and their driven and motivated mindset.
We have expertise in sports and orthopedic physical therapy and team members with certifications in strength and conditioning and combat sports. Plus, as a leading academic health center, we provide access to additional resources to enhance your experience, including nutritionists, sports psychologists, researchers and sports performance specialists.