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Lakewood, CO 80215
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Centennial, CO 80122
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Care for Student Athletes

High School Athletes

Growing bodies don't pause for playoffs. We help young athletes recover fully and get back to competing with confidence — not just clearance.

Runner doing treadmill gait analysis with a clinician at The Modern Movement Clinic

Built for the Demands of Youth Sports

Coaches ask a lot. Growth spurts don’t cooperate with the schedule. And somewhere in between, high school athletes are expected to stay on the field even when something doesn’t feel right.

Because young athletes are still developing, injuries here aren’t always the same as what we see in adult athletes. Growth plates, developing joints, and inconsistent training loads across seasons all play a role in how injuries develop and how they should be managed.

At Modern Movement Clinic, we take a movement-based approach grounded in the same science used in sports physical therapy — built specifically around what a growing athlete’s body needs, not a scaled-down adult protocol.

Whether your athlete is dealing with a nagging overuse injury, recovering from something more acute, or trying to stay ahead of injury during a demanding season, the goal is the same: keep them developing and competing safely.

Who This Is For

If your athlete plays cross country, track, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, or another school sport — and is dealing with pain, an overuse injury, or recovering from something more acute — this page is built around getting them back to their sport safely.

  • Cross country and track athletes managing overuse injuries
  • Basketball, soccer, and field sport athletes recovering from injury
  • Baseball and softball athletes dealing with throwing-related pain
  • Athletes returning to sport after time off
  • Young athletes experiencing growth-related pain or discomfort
  • Parents looking for a clear explanation of what’s going on and why
  • Athletes wanting to stay ahead of injury during a demanding season

Common Challenges

Youth sports injuries often come with extra complexity — growth plates, developing coordination, and schedules that don’t leave much room for recovery. It’s easy for these injuries to get brushed off as “growing pains” without a clear explanation of what’s actually going on.

  • Overuse injuries from playing one sport year-round
  • Growth-related pain that shows up during growth spurts
  • Pressure to return to play before an injury has fully healed
  • Difficulty balancing multiple sports or practice schedules
  • Parents unsure whether pain is serious or normal growing pains
  • Limited time between seasons to fully recover
Runner on treadmill during gait analysis while clinician records the session

How We Help

Common Conditions

Patient lying on a treatment table during a physical therapy assessment, one knee bent and hands resting on abdomen

Knee Pain

Movement-based evaluation and treatment for knee pain affecting runners, athletes, and active adults.

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Back Pain

Movement-based care for back and spine pain, including mid-back tightness, posture-related pain, and general stiffness.

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Common Questions

Can my child keep playing while being treated?

In many cases, yes. We build plans around your athlete’s season and schedule whenever possible, modifying activity rather than stopping it completely unless the injury requires more caution.

Is this different from seeing a regular pediatrician for a sports injury?

Our approach is grounded in the same movement science used in sports physical therapy, with a specific focus on movement, strength, and return-to-sport progression — which complements the care a pediatrician or primary doctor provides.

What if the pain is just growing pains?

Sometimes it is exactly that. But “growing pains” gets used as an explanation a lot more often than it deserves — especially if it’s affecting performance or getting worse. Worth having a real look either way.

Will you talk directly to my child, or just to me as the parent?

Both. We make sure the athlete understands what’s going on in a way that makes sense for their age, while keeping parents fully informed throughout the process.

Do you coordinate with coaches or athletic trainers?

Yes, when it’s helpful. We’re glad to coordinate with school athletic trainers or coaches to make sure everyone involved in your athlete’s care is on the same page.

Clinician adjusts a runner’s motion sensor belt during gait analysis at The Modern Movement Clinic

Keep Young Athletes in the Game

A clear plan for recovery, built around your athlete's specific sport and season schedule.

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