PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical therapy at Saber Tactical Performance & Rehab is evidence‑based, medically necessary care provided under Colorado licensure. 

Treatment is designed to support recovery from injury, improve functional capacity, and help you return to meaningful activities with confidence. 

Care is tailored to the demands of veterans, first responders, tactical professionals, and active individuals in Colorado Springs and Cimarron Hills. 

What We Treat

Physical therapy may be appropriate for: 

Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, and spine injuries

• Sprains, strains, tendinopathies, and joint dysfunction

• Overuse injuries from rucking, load carriage, and repetitive training

Post‑Surgical Rehab

• ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff, labrum, spinal procedures

• Progressive, strength‑based return‑to‑function

• Clear benchmarks and objective progress tracking

Tactical‑Specific Demands

• Ruck tolerance and load‑bearing capacity

• Return‑to‑duty conditioning

• Movement efficiency under load

• Occupational readiness for military, law enforcement, and fire

Neurologic & Performance‑Integrated Rehab

• Balance, coordination, and reaction‑time training

• Velocity‑based training (VBT) for safe power development

• Blood flow restriction (BFR) for accelerated strength recovery

Plans of care are individualized based on your evaluation, goals, and functional demands.

What to Expect

1. Tactical‑Focused Evaluation

Your evaluation includes:

• Detailed injury assessment

• Strength, mobility, and movement analysis

• Load tolerance and task‑specific testing

• Clinical reasoning and diagnosis within PT scope 

• A collaborative plan of care based on your goals and functional needs

2. Strength‑Oriented Treatment

Your sessions may include:

• Manual therapy

• Strength and power training

• Movement retraining

• Load progression

• Task‑specific preparation 

• Education on recovery and self‑management

Treatment is designed to improve function and support your return to meaningful activities. 

Progress is monitored throughout your plan of care, and adjustments are made based on your response to treatment.

3. Readiness-Informed Planning

Your plan may include:

• Task‑specific progressions

• Performance-related benchmarks

• Guidance for safely increasing activity demands

Physical therapy does not provide return‑to‑duty clearance or occupational certification, but it can support the physical components of readiness.

Physical therapy benchmarks and progressions are used to guide rehabilitation and functional improvement and are not occupational requirements or medical clearance criteria.

Who This Is For

• Active‑duty military

• Veterans

• Law enforcement

• Firefighters

• EMTs

• Tactical athletes

• High‑demand professionals

• Individuals seeking strength‑based, evidence‑driven rehabilitation

If your job or lifestyle requires resilience, physical therapy may help support your recovery and functional goals.

How We Maintain Medical and Legal Clarity

Physical therapy services include:

• Evaluation

• Diagnosis within PT Scope

• Treatment

• Medical decision‑making

• Rehabilitation

Performance coaching is separate and non‑medical.

You will always know which service you are receiving.

VA Referrals (Community Care)

Saber Tactical Performance & Rehab accepts VA referrals through the Community Care Network (CCN). 

Veterans may request Saber Tactical as their preferred provider during their VA appointment.

VA referrals require a consult from your VA provider and must meet VA medical‑necessity guidelines.

Once authorized, all PT services are:

• Covered by the VA

• Scheduled directly with our clinic

• Documented according to VA standards

• Submitted through HSRM

Performance Coaching and Hybrid Sessions are not part of VA coverage and remain separate, non‑medical services.

Ready to Start?

Book your evaluation and begin a rehab process built for tactical performance, not generic clinic standards.