athletic restoration EVALUATION - WHAT TO EXPECT

THOROUGH HISTORY

The first part of the process is a thorough review of any current injury presentation, past injuries, movement history and repetitive patterns that may exist in your life. This conversation lays the groundwork for setting goals and beginning a therapeutic alliance.

mOVEMENT AND FUNCTION ANALYSIS

The body is connected and interdependent. A big component of the evaluation is looking at and experiencing functional movement related to your sport, occupation and/or recreation. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is sometimes utilized, but this section is very individualized.

musculoskeletal EVALUATION

If you have a specific site(s) of pain and dysfunction, a targeted musculoskeletal evaluation will occur.

NExt steps

musculoskeletal rehab track

Movement and musculoskeletal rehab occurs over the course of weeks or months. This is 1-on-1 work.

Injury prevention/durability track

If you would like to increase durability for your sport, occupation and/or recreation by building strength, mobility and stability, a group is typically recommended for this work. The Durable Athlete program is very individualized (currently capped at 3 people) while still allowing for the empowerment and camaraderie of a group.

collaboration and referral track

Athletic Restoration is connected with local personal trainers, physical therapists, physicians, massage therapists, nutritionists and other providers.

education

Educational classes

These classes are offered to you regardless of your current track. Please see programming page for current schedule.

 
 
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Sarah is a clinical athletic trainer specializing in late stage physical rehab, injury prevention, and biomechanics. Her background in sports has shaped how she approaches physiotherapy, emphasizing the power of a team and how physical strength leads to improved mental wellness. With a heavy emphasis on movement assessment, evidence-based medicine, and therapeutic exercise, Sarah communicates a structured plan built in partnership with her client. Sarah volunteers medically at endurance events such as the Boston marathon, and loves being on the trail: running, biking, skiing, and hiking.

 

Credentials

  • Master of Science in Athletic Training (physiotherapy)

  • Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) as an Athletic Trainer 

  • Licensed to practice in Vermont

  • NPI # 1093212912

  • Clinical rehabilitation experience in the sports medicine departments at Northeastern University, Boston University, and Santa Clara University with soccer, basketball, cross country, hockey, lacrosse, softball, volleyball, tennis, and track & field athletes.

  • Rehabilitation of active adults in an occupational rehab facility - At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

  • Certified Functional Movement Screen (FMS). 

  • Modalities used include IASTM (also known as Graston®), cupping, and manual therapy 

  • Certified Strength & Conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA CSCS) 

With a background as…

  • Research assistant in Boston University’s Human Adaptation Lab, a biomechanics lab which furthers the understanding of motor adaptation and developing interventions to reduce hip pain (2 years)

  • Personal trainer and small group strength coach (5 years)

  • Collegiate women’s lacrosse coach (9 years)

  • Division I lacrosse athlete (4 years)