What is Performance Rehabilitation?
Performance rehabilitation is a proactive and personalized approach that blends physical therapy, injury prevention, and sport-specific performance training. Unlike standard rehab, this approach focuses on restoring function, correcting movement patterns, and preparing your body to excel under stress, whether you’re recovering from an orthopedic surgery procedure, managing chronic pain, or working toward peak performance.
Each plan begins with a detailed motion analysis and functional assessment, followed by a customized rehabilitation protocol that may include:
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Manual therapy
- Guided strength training
- Sport-specific movement drills
- Recovery benchmarks and progress tracking
Benefits of Performance Rehabilitation
Dr. Lehman treats a wide range of conditions and provides training for diverse performance goals.
Key benefits include:
- Reduced risk of re-injury and compensation patterns
- Improved strength, mobility, and coordination
- Optimized biomechanics for sport or daily activity
- Customized recovery timelines based on real-time data
- Tailored programs for surgery recovery, pain management, and athletic performance
Patients of all ages and levels benefit from data-driven rehab that focuses on results, not just symptom relief.
Conditions & goals treated through
Performance Rehabilitation
Dr. Lehman treats a wide range of conditions and provides training for diverse performance goals. His programs are ideal for:
- Post-surgical joint or soft tissue rehab
- Hamstring injuries and chronic muscle strains
- ACL recovery and return-to-sport readiness
- Joint instability and repetitive stress conditions
- Endurance athletes needing performance tuning
- Adults seeking to improve function and mobility
- Preventative care for high-risk sports or positions
Who is this for?
Performance rehabilitation is designed for:
- Athletes returning to sport or improving durability
- Adults with recurring joint pain, stiffness, or poor mobility
- Post-op patients who want more than just basic physical therapy
- Surgical candidates looking for prehabilitation (“prehab”)
- Anyone seeking to stay injury-free and move better
If you’re serious about your body, your movement, or your long-term joint health, Dr. Lehman’s Injury Prevention & Performance Rehab programmes are built for you.
Our approach
At Lehman Joint and Performance, we combine clinical expertise, high-tech assessment, and performance-level training to deliver a fully integrated recovery experience.
Running analysis may also be used to identify movement patterns contributing to injury or limiting performance. In some cases, PRP may complement rehabilitation by supporting tissue recovery during the rehab process.
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to your goals
- Biomechanical and movement screening
- One-on-one care with orthopedic oversight
- Performance metrics and functional progress tracking
Patient Testimonials
Dr Lehman was unbelievably attentive and spent an extended period of time explaining my injury. He is one of just a handful of doctors addressing a recently rediscovered ligament behind the knee. It is hard to see and for years went untreated. Overall I could not have had a better experience.
Jacob E.
What to expect
step-by-step process
Why choose Dr. Rick Lehman for Performance Rehabilitation?
- Orthopedic surgeon with 30+ years of experience in elite sports medicine
- Trusted by Olympic champions, NFL, NHL, NCAA athletes, and weekend warriors
- Dual-coast clinics with state-of-the-art diagnostic and rehab technology
- Collaborative care model integrating orthopedic and performance specialists
- Nationally recognized for evidence-based, results-driven recovery
- Board-certified orthopedic and sports medicine physician
- Committed to your performance and long-term joint health
