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Modern Movement Clinic
11100 W 8th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
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7562 S University Blvd
Centennial, CO 80122
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Mon/Wed: 10am–6pm
Tue/Thu: 7am–3pm
(later by appointment)
Lakewood Fri: 9am–12pm
Centennial Fri: 10am–2pm

(by appointment only)

Stay Ahead of Injury

Injury Prevention & Performance Optimization

The best time to address an injury risk is before it becomes an injury. We help you build the capacity to train harder, safer, and longer.

Physical therapist guiding a runner through a movement assessment in front of a mirror

What Is Injury Prevention?

Injury Prevention & Performance Optimization is a proactive approach to training that identifies movement inefficiencies, strength imbalances, or load management issues before they turn into an injury.

Most people only come in after something already hurts. But many injuries are preceded by warning signs — a strength imbalance, a mobility restriction, or a training load that’s increased faster than the body can adapt — that show up well before pain does.

At Modern Movement Clinic, this service is built around identifying those warning signs early, then building a targeted plan to address them. For some, that means reducing injury risk heading into a demanding season or event. For others, it’s about breaking through a performance plateau by addressing an underlying limitation.

Either way, the goal is the same: help your body handle more, safely, before an issue forces you to slow down.

Who It's For

This service is a strong option if you want to train harder or more consistently without increasing your injury risk, or if you’ve noticed a recurring tightness or limitation that hasn’t yet turned into a full injury.

Ideal Candidates

  • Athletes preparing for a demanding season or event
  • Runners and endurance athletes increasing training volume
  • Active adults wanting to train more consistently without setbacks
  • Anyone noticing early warning signs like recurring tightness or fatigue
  • Athletes looking to break through a performance plateau
  • People who’ve had recurring injuries in the past and want to prevent another

How It Works

We start with a movement and strength assessment to identify inefficiencies, imbalances, or limitations relevant to your sport or activity — even in the absence of current pain.

From there, we build a targeted plan addressing the specific areas identified, combined with guidance on managing training load as your capacity improves. Progress is reassessed periodically so the plan evolves alongside your training.

This is proactive work, not reactive treatment — the goal is closing gaps before they become injuries, and building capacity before a plateau forces a change.

Trainer cues woman performing an overhead kettlebell press in a gym-based performance session

Key Components

  • Movement and strength assessment
  • Training load review
  • Targeted strength and mobility programming
  • Periodic reassessment
Clinician coaches athlete on a barbell back squat setup in a rehab gym.

What To Expect

1

During treatment

Sessions are similar to a strength and movement assessment, followed by programming sessions focused on the specific gaps identified. Expect guided exercises and coaching on movement quality throughout.

2

After treatment

Some fatigue after sessions is normal, similar to structured training. Because this work is proactive, you likely won’t feel dramatic changes right away — progress builds gradually.

3

Plan of care

Plans are typically built around ongoing weekly or biweekly sessions, with reassessment every few weeks to track progress and adjust as your capacity improves.

Common Questions

Do I need to already have an injury to use this service?

No — this is meant to be proactive. Many people use it specifically because they don’t have a current injury but want to reduce their risk heading into a demanding season or training block.

How is this different from Strength & Mobility Programming?

There’s overlap between the two. This service places extra emphasis on early identification of injury risk factors and training load management, while Strength & Mobility Programming is often used alongside active recovery from a specific issue.

Will this help me perform better, or is it just about preventing injury?

Both. Addressing strength imbalances and movement inefficiencies often improves performance at the same time it reduces injury risk — the two tend to go together.

How often do I need sessions?

Most plans are built around weekly or biweekly sessions, with reassessment every few weeks, but this can be adjusted based on your goals and schedule.

Dr. Jesse Riley treating a patient at Modern Movement Clinic

Build Capacity Before You Need It

A proactive plan reduces injury risk and helps you train harder and longer, safely.