Functional Sports MedicineDr. Joanne Fava
Approach

A return-to-play plan, not a mystery adjustment

Three steps. Every athlete. Scaled to whether you have a Friday game or a Saturday long run.

  1. 01

    Assess the sport

    We start with how you actually move — serve, swing, stride, catch — not a generic spine screen. The goal is a diagnosis that matches the demand of your sport.

  2. 02

    Treat the cause

    Pain is the last thing that showed up. Hands-on care (adjustment, Graston, pin-and-stretch, taping) is aimed at the tissue and joint that failed, not just the sore spot.

  3. 03

    Reload the movement

    Return-to-play is a plan, not a hope. Sport-specific exercise so you can walk back onto the court, course, or starting line without guessing.

Ready to get back to the sport?

Same-week athlete slots when we can. Book online or call for Venice or University Park.

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