Pediatric Sports Injuries

Pediatric Sports Injury Rehab: Helping Young Athletes Recover Stronger and Safer

Is your child sidelined by a sports injury? With approximately 60 million youth athletes in the U.S. between ages 6-18, it’s no surprise that nearly half experience some form of sports-related injury. Whether it’s from overuse or a sudden incident, these injuries can be frustrating for young athletes eager to return to the game.

At PREP Performance Center in Chicago and Niles, IL, we specialize in pediatric sports injury rehabilitation, helping kids and teens recover safely, regain strength, and prevent future injuries. Our expert physical therapists create age-appropriate, personalized treatment plans designed to get your child back to doing what they love—stronger than before.

Common Types of Pediatric Sports Injuries

Sports injuries in kids typically fall into two categories:

Acute Injuries: Sudden injuries from a specific event, such as sprains, strains, fractures, or ligament tears.
Overuse Injuries: Caused by repetitive motion over time, leading to conditions like:
- Shin Splints
- Little Leaguer’s Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow
- Flexor Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Frozen Shoulder

Because children are still growing, their bodies respond differently to injury compared to adults, requiring specialized care tailored to their development.

Expert Pediatric Sports Injury Rehab in Chicago and Niles

At PREP Performance Center, our experienced physical therapists specialize in treating pediatric sports injuries. We create personalized, evidence-based plans to relieve pain, promote healing, and strengthen growing bodies. Whether your child has an acute injury or an overuse condition, our team helps young athletes recover safely, improve performance, and prevent future injuries—so they can get back to the sports they love.

How Physical Therapy Helps Kids Recover from Sports Injuries

At PREP Performance Center, our pediatric sports injury treatments are conservative, non-invasive, and personalized. We focus on pain relief, healing, and strengthening to support your child’s long-term health and athletic performance.

Our Pediatric Sports Injury Treatment May Include:

Manual Therapy: To improve mobility and reduce pain

Targeted Stretching & Strengthening Exercises: Designed for growing bodies

Ice & Heat Therapy: To reduce inflammation and promote healing

Ultrasound Therapy: To assist tissue repair

Sport-Specific Warm-Up & Cool-Down Routines: To prevent re-injury

We also educate young athletes on proper body mechanics and techniques to minimize risk when they return to sports.

The PREP Performance Center Difference

Pediatric physical therapy isn’t just scaled-down adult treatment—it’s tailored to the unique needs of growing kids. Our therapists account for:

By addressing the cause of injury and building a recovery plan that supports growth, we help your child recover fully and return to play with confidence.

Help Your Young Athlete Heal and Prevent Future Injuries

Don’t let an injury keep your child on the sidelines. Contact PREP Performance Center in Chicago or Niles today to schedule your evaluation. Let’s help your young athlete recover, rebuild, and return to the sports they love—better and safer than before.