PREVAIL Sports therapy
PREVAIL
Sports Therapy
s t a y t h e c o u r s e
Welcome to Prevail Sports Therapy
Our purpose is to serve active individuals by making a meaningful impact on performance in life and sport. Our goal is to help you
s t a y t h e c o u r s e
so you can keep doing what you love and accomplishing your goals!
At Prevail, we specialize in treatments to improve movement, jump start recovery, and reduce pain through hands-on treatment interventions
and corrective exercise.
In addition to dry needling and manual therapy techniques for recovery and performance, we offer a unique recovery experience in our Recovery Center.
Contact us to learn how we can serve you!
Meet Dr. z, dpt
Hi, I'm Dr. Z, DPT and you can call me Sarah! My passion is providing excellent care for our community and my goal to help you Stay the Course. Whether you are an athlete with goals to perform at your best on the court, field, track, pool, etc.; or you are an active individual wanting to recover from your active lifestyle or job; or you have a nagging injury that keeps you from participating in your daily activities, I want to help you get to the root of your dysfunction and pain, jumpstart your recovery, and get you back to doing what you love! I can't wait to meet you and join you in pursuing your performance goals!
Sarah is a licensed Physical Therapist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Masters in Kinesiology Sport Performance with over a decade of treatment experience. As a former professional athlete, she understands the tenacity and determination is takes to prevail over any obstacle to achieve your performance goals. In addition to her work inside the clinic, Sarah has been a private coach for the past 15 years and a strength and performance training coach for 4 years for teen and collegiate female athletes. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, and pick up volleyball.
Frequently Asked Questions
DO I NEED TO HAVE AN INJURY TO BE A PREVAIL CLIENT?
No, you do not need to have an injury to be a client! We provide treatment options including preventative treatments to improve functional movement and reduce the risk of injury as well as recover from intense training or an active lifestyle.
Whether you have an injury, you are experiencing minor aches and pains, or you are an athlete looking to improve your performance, you can become a Prevail client to receive a variety of recovery service options to optimize your function and performance to help you Stay the Course.
DO I NEED A DOCTOR'S REFERRAL FOR TREATMENT?
No, you do not need a referral from a medical doctor to be evaluated or treated by a Doctor of Physical Therapy in the state of Ohio.
DO I NEED A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION TO PARTICIPATE?
Yes; completion of a Comprehensive Evaluation is required to participate in ongoing service options. Additionally, you will be eligible to enroll in our RESTORE or our RECOVER memberships following evaluation.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE PREVAIL SPORTS THERAPY?
Our purpose at Prevail is to serve active individuals by making a meaningful impact on performance in life and sport. We want to help you Stay the Course so you can keep doing what you love!
Prevail is a self-pay practice, thereby offering elite quality of care without insurance companies dictating the amount or type of treatments you receive. Every session* is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy providing you with a uniquely focused and intentional treatment experience. We can't wait to serve you!
*Group sessions include the Speed & Agility group class and the Recovery Center
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WHO WE SERVE
Prevail Sports Therapy is equipped to serve clients through a variety of recovery, performance and optimization needs including:
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pain free movement dysfunction
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coordination or balance deficits
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minor aches and pains from sport and life
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assess injury risk and provide tailored preventative interventions
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injury rehabilitation with progression to return to sport, return to work, or return to function
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from acute injuries to chronic pain...
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low back pain
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sprains and strains
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tendonitis/tendonopathy
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meniscus and ligament injuries
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neck and back disc pathologies
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specialty care...
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TMJ pain
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headaches
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radiculopathy
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post operative rehabilitation
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age related changes in structure and functional performance
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and more!
Contact us to find out if Prevail is the right fit for you!
Resources
Have a question about the treatments offered at Prevail? Below find information and research behind Prevail treatment interventions.
Clinical decision making at Prevail aligns with Evidence Based Practice including best research evidence, clinician's clinical expertise, and patient values.
Neurologic Dry Needling
for Sports Rehab & Pain Mgmt
Dr. Z completed her continuing education in NDN with Integrated Dry Needling in Greensburg, PA.
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200hr Yoga
Certification
Dr. Z completed her continuing education in Yoga with Asia Pacific Yoga in Piha, New Zealand.
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Blood Flow Restriction
Training Certification
Dr. Z completed her continuing education in BFR with Owens Recovery Science
in Portland, OR.
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KinesioTaping
Level 1 & 2
Dr. Z completed her continuing education in KT with the KinesioTaping Association in Seattle, WA.
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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Certificaion
Dr. Z completed her continuing education in IASTM with Medical Minds in Motion in San Diego, CA.
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Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certification
Dr. Z completed her continuing education in SFMA with Functional Movement Systems in Vancouver, CAN.
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Contact us
875 Kidron Rd Dalton Ohio 44618
Tuesday and Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Completion of an initial Comprehensive Evaluation is required to participate in additional service options