Athletic Personal Training & Physical Therapy Support

The Athletic Training program at the Ivy Rehab Network can be customized for all ages and athletic levels, including youth, high school, college, weekend warriors, and professional athletes. Each in-person session uses exercise, mobility work, and a personalized plan to support injury recovery and rehabilitation.

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Our Athletic Personal Training Program

The Athletic Training program at the Ivy Rehab Network can be customized for all ages and athletic levels, including youth, high school, college, weekend warriors, and professional athletes. Programs tailored to your current physical condition and fitness level may include personalized training and guided sessions focused on strength and mobility.

Our certified athletic trainers help athletes, teams, and other active individuals train properly for sports to prevent both acute and chronic injuries. If you’re post-injury or recovering from surgery (including ACL rehab), our trainers are here to guide you every step of the way—often alongside your doctor or physical therapist.

Benefits of Athletic Training

Athletic training can help in many ways, including:

Complimentary injury screenings
Sports injury prevention
Functional movement analysis and correction
Referrals of injured athletes to specialized healthcare professionals
Education and training for students, parents, coaches, and professional athletes
Strength and mobility exercises to improve the range of motion for injury recovery, rehabilitation, and personalized fitness

Our certified athletic trainers offer year-round programs for just about any sport including, but not limited to:

Youth sports leagues
Adult recreational leagues
Soccer teams
Football teams
Baseball teams
Rugby teams
Lacrosse teams
Gyms and fitness studios
And more

Request your appointment today at an Ivy Rehab Network location near you to learn more about our athletic training program.

FAQs

Can a personal trainer help with injury rehabilitation?

Yes. A rehab personal trainer can support injury recovery using a personalized plan, safe exercise progressions, and focus on mobility and range of motion—especially for returning to normal activities.

Is it safe to work out post-injury or after surgery (including ACL rehab)?

It can be safe with expert guidance and medical clearance. Your training plan should take into account your medical history, current physical condition, and recommendations from your doctor or physical therapist.

I’ve already been training—can personalized training programs still help?

Yes. Personalized training programs can help refine your workout, build endurance, improve mobility, and support your fitness journey with ongoing support.

Should I start with physical therapy or a rehab personal trainer?

If you have pain, limited mobility, or severe injuries, start with physical therapy. After that, a personal trainer can guide post-rehabilitation training to rebuild strength and mobility and improve overall fitness.

What happens in the first training sessions?

Your personal trainer will review your goals, assess your movement, and build a workout plan that matches your fitness level and unique needs—often including functional, strength, and mobility work.

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2nd attempt to post this: I made my first visit this past Monday. It was very clean, and it had easy parking. Upon walking in I knew this was the place for me. They were friendly, and caring. When I met my physical therapist, I felt like she had already read my folder and familiarized herself with me. She was ready. You know how you go to the doctors office and he/she asked, why are we here today? I’m thinking I wrote all the reasons for the visit when I set up the appointment. I digress. The icing on the cake for me was an exercise she had me do. I held onto a cross bar to balance me and I put the front half of each foot on the box while holding onto the bar in front of me, and then stand tall. It looked like a shoeshine box. That position stretched something in the back of my calves that was much needed. I stretched and my muscles sanged the hallelujah song for 30 second intervals. She said it was because you get to a point in life where you tend to just drag your feet rather than heel to toe, thus neglecting necessary muscles. I am a woman of a certain age and my daughter is forever saying, your brain is a muscle and you have to stretch it. If you don’t use it, you are going to loose it.

Response from the owner:Your kind review made our day, thank you so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby

Mary Ellen and the whole team were fantastic to work with. Encouraging when I got frustrated with progress, willing to try new things, always inquisitive and realistic with goals and “homework” so I felt empowered and safe to keep up with my daily tasks while not making my injury worse. I have already, and will continue, to recommend this group and Mary Ellen to friends and family.

Response from the owner:It's great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Cary

I have been extremely satisfied with my PT at Ivy Rehab. Paige is very knowledgeable and is guiding me in the right direction for a successful outcome. Matt, Paige and Rachel are so friendly and very welcoming. I would highly suggest Ivy Rehab to anyone in need of PT. Thank you for such a great experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Monroe

Great rehab that is very close and convenient. Caroline is awesome, she gave me simple exercises every week to correct my scoliosis. I have seen lots of improvement in my back in one year of rehab.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Cary

The staff at ivy are very friendly. This is the best place that I have been to . They make every visit comfortable and fun. They are well skilled and very professional. I would recommend this place to anyone .

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Chesapeake – South Norfolk

When I was referred to IvyTherapy I was physically broken. I was constantly in pain and had limited use of my right shoulder, right hip, and left shoulder. Aaron went to work on me providing individualized, patient centered care. Aaron takes the time to understand each patient and what they hope to accomplish from the physical therapy. Aaron works with patients to accomplish their goat. Aaron is very knowledgeable and understands the underlying causes of pains and limited mobility.
Before I started physical therapy with Aaron I was sleeping in my recliner because it hurts less than sleeping in my bed. I have one more physical therapy session left and I’m sleeping in my bed and has been pain free. I have maximum use of my right shoulder, right hip, and left shoulder and no pain. I would strongly recommend Ivy Therapy and Aaron for all you physical therapy needs.

Response from the owner:Hearing this feedback means so much to us, thank you for sharing! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St

Ivy been going to Ivy Rehab since it opened and in Naperville, I have had such a great experience and recently worked with Yehia and he has been an exceptional. I highly recommend Ivy and Yehia.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville

The service all around from the staff to our daughters different therapists is absolutely amazing & the best service we could ever ask for! We never have any issues, everyone is extremely friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable. These girls are like family to us we’ve been taking our daughter here for almost 2 years and because of ABC our daughter has had so many improvements and is only getting better each and every session! I wouldn’t take my baby girl anywhere else!! This place is like home to us! Thank you To all of ABC staff and therapists (Michelle, Kayla & Barbara) for all your wonderful work and dedication to giving our Emery the best life she can possibly have. We can never thank you enough! 🥰🥰

Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting us with the care of Emery! We are so pleased to hear the kind words and progress she is making!

I have mainly worked with Josh. He's professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and very helpful. He knows how to target areas that need the most therapy. He's great!

Response from the owner:We're thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby

Jon explains why you are doing each exercise and how to get the most out of each one. He pays attention to your comfort. He creates a positive atmosphere in the office as we all work to get better.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at PTSIR, Orland Park

Receptionist, Liz, is very helpful, patient & professional.
My intake with Bo was productive & very informative. I'm actually looking favorably forward to PT for the first time.
Overall, I left with a very positive opinion.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, we're grateful! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Hackensack – University Plaza

My son has been seeing Ms Stephanie for speech for several months and has made so much progress. He always is excited to go back and “play”. Stephanie has also been great with communicating his progress to us, setting goals each week to work on at home, and giving ideas of activities that can help.

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Brighton!

Caroline is wonderful!! She helped me to rehab a very very bad ankle sprain and ligament tears. I avoided surgery because of her excellent care and dedication. Megan is a great asset to the team and office. They both work so well together and help make the entire Ivy ReHab experience one I would thoroughly recommend to anyone.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Cary

This team is fantastic! They’re incredibly welcoming and friendly, ensuring you comprehend your exercises and maintain proper form. I adore the environment and highly recommend it to anyone!

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, we're grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Farmville

My entire PT experience was awesome and extremely valuable. I learned various exercises to help me recover from and prevent flares. Kelley is professional and she was wonderful to work with-Tonya Oniyama

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, King of Prussia

Ivy is the best! I have been working with Ivy a long time and I am grateful for their entire team. Emily, Summer, Haley, Sam are all top shelf. Emily has been such a big help through the entire PT process. She is the best of the best! Highly recommend to all!

Response from the owner:It’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Midlothian – Swift Creek

This office is wonderful! I will forever be grateful for the Speech Therapy team here. Every therapist that has worked with my child was kind, caring and completely focused on my individual child and his goals. Home exercises are thoroughly explained which help me to carry over at home. I'm looking forward to continue to see such amazing progress!
Thank you Theraply!

Response from the owner:Hi Mollie, thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy to to hear about your positive experience, and are looking forward to continuing to work with you and your child!

Everyone is great. Kelly helped me build up strength on my right side so when I had my left knee done I'd be able to handle the rehab. Walking is a good thing. Thank you so much.

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, King of Prussia

My therapist, Nikolas Rivera, was extremely knowledgeable as well as personal. He made my recovery go smoothly and instilled amazing confidence in his approach.

Response from the owner:We're so happy to hear this feedback – thank you for choosing us! The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Cresskill

I could barely move my toe due to a turf toe injury. I worked with Patrick and Josh, and now my range of motion has improved in both my toe and my ankle, and my balance has also improved. I highly recommend Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in Ghent for sports injury recovery.

Response from the owner:We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this 5-star review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Norfolk

I have had 2 PT people from Excel for my post left shoulder replacement surgery and they are both excellent … Lauren and Natasha … they are fantastic .. first with Lauren and now finishing with Natasha .. it is back to "normal" after years of being totally unable to perform .. I highly recommend Natasha for her excellent work .. I just finished another session .. this time for my back with Tara Del Rio … I cannot say enough about the excellent work that she did along with Lauren and Natasha … my back is feeling much better and I now know how to keep things from getting out of control .. highly recommend Tara's work for back issues ..

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, we're grateful! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Cresskill