SPORTS INJURY REHAB
Injured? Don’t Sit Out. Get a Real Return-to-Play Plan.
Proudly working with the athletes of
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
Calm pain and reduce irritation in the injured tissue
Focused shockwave therapy when appropriate
Targeted hands-on care
Movement assessment to find the real problem
Correct the breakdown that caused the injury
Strength where the athlete is weak
Stability where they lack control
Progressive tendon and joint loading
Build durability for full return to play
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:
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Patellar tendon pain (jumper's knee)
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Achilles tendon injuries
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Throwing-related elbow pain
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Shoulder and hip overload injuries
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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:
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A clear diagnosis
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A structured strength progression
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A step-by-step return-to-play plan
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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.”