Performance Enhancement Program

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What Is a Performance Enhancement Program?

This is a specialized, evidence-based program focused on improving biomechanical efficiency, functional strength, and athletic performance. It blends principles from physical therapy, sports science, and injury prevention to optimize the way your body moves—on the field, in the gym, or in daily life.

Who is it for?

  • Competitive and recreational athletes

  • Runners, dancers, lifters, and weekend warriors

  • Individuals returning from injury

  • People with movement restrictions limiting performance

  • Anyone seeking a personalized approach to physical training

Common goals of performance training:

  • Increase strength and power

  • Improve joint mobility and flexibility

  • Enhance coordination and agility

  • Correct movement imbalances

  • Reduce risk of injury

  • Build sport-specific endurance and control

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How We Treat It

At CHA Physical Therapy in Midtown Manhattan, we begin with a full-body movement assessment to identify limitations, asymmetries, and performance gaps. Based on your sport, goals, and current fitness, we design a custom plan that evolves with your progress.

Your sessions may include:

  • Strength and resistance training for targeted muscle groups

  • Plyometrics and explosive movement drills

  • Mobility and dynamic flexibility training

  • Core stabilization and posture correction

  • Balance and proprioception exercises

  • Biomechanical analysis and movement retraining

  • Recovery strategies to prevent overtraining

Each plan is built to maximize your performance while minimizing the risk of injury—so you can train smarter and move with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions on our Performance Enhancement Program:

  • This program is built for athletes and active individuals who want to improve strength, mobility, and injury resilience. It is ideal for:

    • Competitive and recreational athletes

    • Runners, dancers, lifters, and weekend warriors

    • Individuals returning from injury

    • Anyone seeking a personalized approach to physical training

  • The program blends principles from physical therapy and sports science to optimize the way your body moves. Common goals are to increase strength and power, improve joint mobility, enhance coordination and agility, correct movement imbalances, and reduce the risk of injury.

  • We begin with a full-body movement assessment to identify limitations, asymmetries, and performance gaps. Based on your sport and goals, we design a custom plan that evolves with your progress, helping you train smarter and move with confidence.

  • Your sessions are designed to help you reach your full physical potential and may include:

    • Strength and resistance training.

    • Plyometrics and explosive movement drills, which use fast, powerful movements to improve speed and power.

    • Mobility and dynamic flexibility training.

    • Biomechanical analysis and movement retraining. This involves studying your movements to identify inefficiencies and improve technique.

Request an Appointment

Discover the benefits of physical therapy at CHA Physical Therapy. Your health is our priority, and we support your recovery and quality of life. We’re on this journey with you to renewed strength and wellness together.

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Please note that insurance acceptance and new patient availability vary by provider and plan.

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