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Dr. Sarah Pongon, DPT works with athletes one-on-one. No aides, no double-booking, no cookie-cutter programs. Just honest answers and a plan that actually fits your sport and your life.
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A lot of PT clinics mean well — but they’re not set up for athletes. You end up seeing a provider for 15 minutes before getting handed off, doing exercises that feel way too easy, and never really knowing if you’re actually making progress.
Here, every session is with Dr. Sarah. She uses testing and objective data to drive every decision and make a program that meets what your sport actually demands. She’ll give you a straight answer to the question every injured athlete is thinking: am I actually ready to go back?
Objective Testing, Not Guesswork
We measure strength, power, and movement so you always know exactly where you stand and what’s next.
Sport-Specific from Day One
Your rehab is built around the demands of your sport – not a generic protocol pulled off a shelf.
No Referral, No Waiting
Book directly with Dr. Sarah. No hoops, no waiting weeks for a referral to clear — just start getting better.
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Three Steps to
Getting Back
Find the Root Cause
We dig into what’s actually going on — not just your symptoms, but why they happened. Using objective testing, we pinpoint the real problem so we’re treating the right thing.
Build Your Plan
You leave that first visit with a clear, personalized plan — not a printout of generic exercises. You’ll know exactly what we’re doing, why, and what progress looks like.
Get Back & Stay There
Return to your sport with confidence — and the tools to keep yourself healthy long-term. We’re not just rehabbing an injury. We’re making sure it doesn’t happen again.
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Programs Tailored
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ACL Rehab Program
A dedicated program for athletes recovering from ACL surgery. Built around real milestones and objective testing — so you know you’re ready before you step back on the field.
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From sprains to overuse injuries, every session is one-on-one with Dr. Sarah. No handoffs, no filler exercises — just focused care built around your sport.
Return-to-Sport Testing
Not sure if you’re really ready? We test strength, power, and movement against what your sport actually demands — so there’s no guessing.
Injury Prevention
Catch problems before they become injuries. We screen for movement issues and build targeted programming to keep you training without breaking down.
Pre-Surgical Prehab
The stronger you are going into surgery, the faster your recovery will be. We get your body as prepared as possible before you go under the knife.
Free Discovery Call
Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-minute call with Dr. Sarah. She’ll listen to what’s going on and tell you honestly if we’re the right fit.
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