Do I need a referral to start sports rehabilitation?

Nebraska allows direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can schedule an appointment without a physician referral. Some insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes — check with your insurer prior to your first visit.

What is return-to-sport testing, and why does it matter?

Return-to-sport testing uses objective measures, such as strength symmetry, hop and jump performance, and movement quality, to determine whether an athlete is truly ready to resume their sport, rather than relying solely on time elapsed since injury. Athletes who return without meeting these benchmarks have a significantly higher risk of re-injury.

How long does it take to return to sport after an ACL injury?

Most evidence-based protocols recommend a minimum of 9 months post-surgery before returning to high-demand cutting and pivoting sports, with many athletes benefiting from closer to 12 months. The timeline is guided by strength and functional testing criteria, not the calendar alone.

Do you work with youth and high school athletes?

Yes. We work with athletes across all age groups and competitive levels, from youth sports through high school, college, and adult recreational or masters athletics. Programming is adjusted appropriately for the athlete's age, growth stage, and sport demands.

What is the difference between an OCS physical therapist and a general PT?

An Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) has passed a rigorous specialty examination from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge in orthopedic diagnosis and treatment.

Power of Motion Physical Therapy

Lincoln, NE · Programs

Sports Rehabilitation & Return to Sport

Expert, one-on-one rehabilitation for athletes of every level — from youth and high school sports to weekend warriors and competitive masters athletes. Power of Motion Physical Therapy combines injury-specific rehab with objective return-to-sport testing, so you go back to your sport with confidence, not just clearance. Led by Daniel Crowe, PT, DPT, OCS, a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with 13 years of experience.

Our return-to-sport process

Acute injury management & evaluation — full assessment of injury, sport demands, and current limitations.
Progressive strength & mobility rebuilding — systematic loading and movement restoration as tissue heals.
Sport-specific training — movement, power, and agility work mirroring your sport's actual demands.
Return-to-sport testing & clearance — objective testing confirms you're truly prepared, not just pain-free.

Nebraska allows direct access to physical therapy, so you can schedule without a physician referral. Some insurance plans may require one for reimbursement — check with your insurer first.
It uses objective measures — strength symmetry, hop/jump performance, movement quality — to confirm true readiness rather than relying on time elapsed. Athletes who skip this have meaningfully higher re-injury risk, especially after ACL injuries.
Most evidence-based protocols recommend a minimum of 9 months post-surgery, often closer to 12, guided by testing criteria rather than the calendar alone.
Yes, across all ages and competitive levels, with programming adjusted for age and growth stage.
An OCS has passed a rigorous ABPTS specialty exam demonstrating advanced orthopedic clinical expertise — the highest credential in musculoskeletal PT.
A full evaluation with Dr. Crowe reviewing your injury and sport demands, followed by an individualized plan. No hand-off to aides.

Why athletes choose Power of Motion

Objective return-to-sport testing

Clearance is based on measured strength, power, and movement quality criteria, not just time since injury.

Sport-specific programming

Your rehab progresses toward the actual demands of your sport: cutting, jumping, throwing, or sprinting.

Injury prevention focus

Addressing the movement patterns and deficits that contributed to your injury, reducing re-injury risk.

Direct access to an OCS specialist

Every session is one-on-one with a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Contact Us

Power of Motion Physical Therapy — Lincoln, NE

Have a question, or ready to schedule your first visit? Reach out below, give us a call, or email Dr. Crowe directly — we'll get back to you promptly.

Phone: (402) 799-4373

Fax: (402) 275-8088
Email:info@powerofmotionpt.com
Address: 5550 S. 59th St., Suite 24, Lincoln, NE 68516