BOOST Functional Training

BOOST Your Confidence. BOOST Your Return.

BOOST is a program aimed to progress a person's ability to safely return to normal activities after an upper- or lower-body injury or surgery. From a shoulder sprain to an ACL injury, a customized BOOST program targets the specific needs of the patient’s recovery in relation to their sport with one-on-one, personalized training with a certified athletic trainer.

Certain activities, like sports and certain careers, demand a high level of strength and neuromuscular control, not only from the legs but also from the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder blades, hips and core.

Mastering these skills is typically not within the time frame of physical therapy services, but is vital to a safe and successful return to normal activity. BOOST picks up where physical therapy leaves off -- it addresses the recovering athlete’s functional weaknesses in order to minimize their risk of future re-injury.

How it Works

Patients work one-on-one to learn proper form and build the neuromuscular control necessary to protect their joints during high-level activities. Programs are adapted to the patient’s specific injury/surgery as well as the demands of their daily life. 

For clearance to play after a sports injury, athletes must pass a series of strength, endurance, plyometric and agility tests prior to fully returning to their sport. These results will also be reviewed with the athlete's orthopedic doctor. If risk factors for re-injury remain, the athlete may not be cleared and additional training may be recommended prior to a re-test.

Injury Prevention

BOOST can also help athletes who are at high risk of injury. Poor neuromuscular control or weakness in the stabilizing muscles of the spine, arms or legs are often the cause of injuries, and BOOST can identify and address these risk factors. Participating in a BOOST injury prevention program can not only lower an athlete's chance of injury, but it can also contribute to improved performance in their sport. Contact your nearest BOOST location for more information on an injury prevention assessment.