Physical Therapy for Hockey Players in Kennewick, WA

Get back on the ice faster with hockey physical therapy.

If you play hockey, chances are high that this isn’t your first injury. And that means that this probably isn’t your first time going to physical therapy either. But I’d be willing to bet that I do things a lot differently from your last clinic (and that you’ll see some results this time).

Tired of spending 10 minutes on the arm bike, doing the same old exercises, and sharing your PT with two other patients before being passed off to the aide? Yeah, me too.

At Game Changer Physical Therapy, I’m dedicated to delivering a hockey-specific rehab program and working with you to make a full recovery. I help athletes come back stronger after a season-ending injury all the time.

My goal is to get you back on the ice ASAP, feeling strong, confident, and performing better than you were before. It’s all about attention to detail Let’s get after it.

Hockey rehab and injury prevention with a provider who gets it.

This is hockey-specific rehab and sports performance. You didn’t get hurt on a PT table, and you won’t truly recover or perform at your best if we only train on the table.

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Physical therapist treating hockey injuries, including meniscus tears and knee pain

Helping hockey players heal from:

  • Knee pain

  • Quad strain

  • Hamstring strain

  • Groin strain

  • Shoulder dislocations and sprains

  • Rotator cuff tears

  • AC joint (shoulder) separation

  • Fractures

  • Elbow pain

  • ACL tears and PCL tears

  • LCL tears and MCL tears

  • Meniscus tears and repairs

  • Hip labrum tears and repairs

  • Surgery - knee, hip, and ankle repairs

  • Low back pain

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Oxford dictionary describes it as “the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.”

    But to put it simply, physical therapists are the mechanics of the body. We get you feeling better, without all the pain (hell to the yeah).

    We help you move, groove, and get back to living your best life. Because nobody has time to be injured and life is way too short to not live a life you love.

  • Nope! My clinic policy and Washington State law allows you to go see a physical therapist directly WITHOUT the need for a referral from your doctor (yay!).

    However, if you plan to submit for insurance reimbursement, you’ll want to check with your insurance company to see if they require one. Just call the number on the back of your insurance card and the agent can tell you whether your plan requires you to have a referral for physical therapy.

  • The short answer is: no. I do not bill insurance directly. However, after each visit you will receive a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement. You can also use your HSA/FSA card here.

    The long answer: I work for you, not the insurance company. Not billing insurance means that I can provide you with a full 55-minute session, one-on-one support, and the most effective treatment for your current condition. This means that your care is based on what you actually need, not just what your insurance pays for. This allows me to take a more comprehensive approach to your rehab by treating multiple areas (if needed), reviewing and editing your current workout routine, and working to prevent future injuries.

  • I love working with all athletes and helping them get back in the game. It’s kinda my thing.

    Some of the people I’ve worked with include: runners, hockey players, soccer players, softball players, baseball players, football players, Crossfit athletes, and cyclists.

  • I’d recommend wearing whatever you’d normally wear to the gym. You want to be comfortable because we will be moving.

    It also depends on where you’re injured. If you normally wear pants to the gym but experience leg pain, bring a pair of shorts as well. If you normally wear a t-shirt but have shoulder pain, please bring a tank top so I can get a better look at the area. The more I can see and observe the injured area, the better!

    But as always, your comfort is most important.

  • So we’ve booked the initial evaluation - now, what’s the next step?

    You’ll receive welcome emails from my software, PTEverywhere. You’ll be asked to sign-in (create an account) and fill out the intake paperwork online. If you are not able to fill out the information online, please reach out to kacie@ptgamechanger.com for assistance.

    Once all of your paperwork is signed, it’s a go! Next up, initial evaluation.

  • Welcome to Game Changer! I ask that you arrive about 5 minutes before the start of your appointment. Please feel free to wait in your car or enjoy a little shopping inside the Runners Soul store.

    At the time of your appointment, I will meet you inside Runners Soul and walk you back to my office for your session.