SPORTS INJURY REHAB
Injured? Don’t Sit Out. Get a Real Return-to-Play Plan.
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This Is Sports Rehab Built for Athletes
Most injured athletes are told to rest, ice, and sit out.
They feel better for a week…
go back to training…
and the pain comes right back.
That happens because the problem was never actually rebuilt.
At Central Ohio Spine & Joint, we don’t just try to make pain go away – we identify why the injury happened and build the athlete back to full capacity.
That’s how you return to sport stronger, more confident, and more resilient than before.
Our Proven 3-Phase Recovery Plan
REPAIR → RETRAIN → REINFORCE: A Smarter Approach to Long-Term Pain Relief
Focused shockwave therapy when appropriate
Targeted hands-on care
Movement assessment to find the real problem
Strength where the athlete is weak
Stability where they lack control
Progressive tendon and joint loading
Jumping, sprinting, cutting, and sport-specific progressions
Integration with their performance training program
This isn’t about getting athletes “out of pain.”
It’s about getting them back in the game — and keeping them there.
Meet Dr. Blake Richard
Sports Injury & Tendon Rehabilitation Specialist
Dr. Blake works with competitive and developing athletes who are frustrated with injuries that keep coming back.
His clinical focus includes:
- Patellar tendon pain (jumper's knee)
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Throwing-related elbow pain
- Shoulder and hip overload injuries
- Strength athletes and field sport athletes
His approach is different from traditional injury care.
He doesn’t just chase symptoms —
he rebuilds the tendon’s and joint’s ability to handle the demands of the sport.
That means:
- A clear diagnosis
- A structured strength progression
- A step-by-step return-to-play plan
- Collaboration with your performance coaches when appropriate
Athletes trust him because the goal is never just to feel better —the goal is to perform better.
Built for Long-Term Performance
We help athletes:
“Dr. Blake didn’t just get my athlete out of pain — he helped them come back stronger and more confident than before.”