Common Injuries We Treat and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Outsider Physical Therapy | Dallas, TX

At Outsider Physical Therapy, we don’t believe in rushed care or generic protocols. Our cash-based model gives you longer, more focused one-on-one sessions with a movement specialist who takes the time to understand your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. Below are the most common injuries we treat—and how our approach to physical therapy helps you recover faster and stronger.

Sports Injuries

Helping Active Bodies Stay in the Game

Whether you’re training for a race, playing recreational sports, or trying to hit a new PR in the gym, injuries can happen—and they don’t just affect your performance, they disrupt your life. At Outsider PT, we specialize in treating athletic injuries through a biomechanical lens that identifies the why, not just the what.

Common Injuries We Treat:

ACL tears and post-surgical recovery
Runner's knee and Jumper's knee
Ankle sprains/instability and Achilles strains
"Plantar Fasciitis" and foot pain
Rotator cuff and shoulder strains
Overuse injuries like shin splints, tendonitis, bursitis, and IT band syndrome

How We Help:

Thorough movement assessments to find underlying dysfunction
Return-to-sport planning with graded loading and strength training
Manual therapy/dry needling and neuromuscular retraining for faster healing
Customized performance progressions to prevent future injury

We don’t just treat athletes—we build them back stronger.

Back and Neck Pain

Lasting Relief Through Posture, Mobility, and Strength

Back and neck pain can feel like a constant drag on your day. Whether it's a dull ache at the desk or sharp pain when you lift, these issues often stem from the same core problems: poor movement mechanics, muscular imbalances, and years of compensations.

What We See Often:

Chronic low back pain
Neck stiffness from prolonged sitting
Disc-related pain or nerve symptoms
Postural imbalance and spinal compression

Our Approach:

Full-body assessment to identify movement inefficiencies
Postural re-education to reduce tension and improve alignment
Gentle joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and dry needling to reduce stiffness, relieve tightness, and restore movement in the back and neck.
Strength training to support your body and reduce flare-ups

By addressing your spine in the context of your whole movement system, we help you stay pain-free, mobile, and confident in your body.

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

From Protocol to Personalization

Surgery is sometimes necessary—but rehab is where the real recovery begins. Most post-op protocols are general templates. At Outsider PT, we create personalized recovery plans that respect your body’s healing timeline while pushing toward your functional goals.

Common Post-Surgical Cases:

ACL reconstruction
Rotator cuff repair
Lumbar or cervical spine surgery
Meniscus or labrum surgeries
Joint replacements

Why Personalized Rehab Works Better:

Guided progressions tailored to how your body heals
Focused work on restoring mobility and control
Targeted strategies to address the root cause of the surgery to stop the trend at one procedure
Education on load management to protect your healing tissues

Our goal is not just to get you back to daily life—it’s to get you back to the life you love.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Recovery

Restoring Confidence and Function Through Specialized Rehab

Pregnancy and childbirth bring tremendous changes to the body—some expected, some surprising. Many women experience pain, weakness, or dysfunction during or after pregnancy, but these challenges are often dismissed as “normal.” At Outsider PT, we specialize in treating postpartum and pregnant individuals who want to feel strong, supported, and symptom-free again.

What We Commonly Treat:

Pelvic floor dysfunction, including leaking or heaviness
Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
Low back, SI joint, or pubic symphysis pain
Core weakness or poor coordination
Pain during exercise, walking, or lifting your baby

How Physical Therapy Helps:

A thorough evaluation of pelvic floor, core, and breathing patterns
Gentle, progressive exercises to reconnect and rebuild the core
Manual therapy and body alignment work to reduce tension or instability
Education and confidence for returning to fitness, play, and daily activities

You don’t have to “bounce back”—you deserve to move forward, stronger than before.

Ready to Move Better, Feel Stronger, and Heal Smarter?

Let’s make your recovery personal, effective, and empowering. At Outsider PT, we help you reclaim your strength, mobility, and confidence—without jumping through insurance hoops.

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Common Injuries We Treat and How Physical Therapy Can Help