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From Surgery to Sport: A Success Story with Active Rehab Center

At Active Rehab Center, we specialize in helping patients move from recovery to peak performance. Whether it’s returning to work, daily life, or competitive sports, our focus is always on restoring strength, movement, and confidence.

This is the story of John, an avid athlete and recreational competitor who came to us following surgery for a detached bicep. His goal wasn’t just to heal, he wanted to return to top-level play in pickleball, tennis, volleyball, and golf.

The Challenge

After surgery, John faced significant weakness and limited range of motion in his arm. Everyday tasks were difficult, and swinging a racket or golf club seemed out of reach. But his determination to compete again inspired our team to design a plan tailored to his unique goals.

The Approach

Our therapists at Active Rehab Center implemented a performance-focused rehabilitation program aimed at full surgical recovery and sport-specific conditioning.

  • Early mobility and progressive strengthening to rebuild stability and control.
  • Functional training mimicking the demands of racket and court sports.
  • Targeted manual therapy and movement retraining to restore precision and confidence.
  • Integration of posture, core strength, and endurance work to enhance overall athletic performance.

Each stage of the program was guided by measurable progress and individualized care — the hallmark of the Active Rehab Center approach.

The Outcome

Within months, John regained full arm strength and flexibility. He returned to his favorite sports, playing competitive pickleball and tennis, spiking again in volleyball, and swinging confidently on the golf course. Most importantly, he rediscovered the confidence and freedom that come with full recovery.

Why It Works

At Active Rehab Center, we don’t just focus on injury recovery, we focus on performance rehabilitation. Our mission is to help athletes and active individuals at every level rebuild their bodies and elevate their game through expert guidance, evidence-based therapy, and genuine care.

Ready for Your Comeback?

If you’re recovering from surgery or injury and want to return to an active lifestyle whether it’s pickleball, golf, or just pain-free movement Active Rehab Center is here to help.

📞 Call (248) 399-1060 (Madison Heights) or (586) 803-0303 (Shelby Township)
🌐 Visit us at www.activerehabcenter.com to start your recovery journey.

By Arnold Slominski

Special Offer For Wellness 2023

For all your physical therapy needs. Come visit our new location in Shelby Township, Michigan.

New location address: 48380 Van Dyke Suite 100, Shelby Twp, MI 48317

Call for appointment 248-399-1060 (Madison Heights) or 586-803-0303 (Shelby Township).

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Thank You OMA Comp

Thanks to Orest from OMA Comp for providing perfect technical support during our International Conference for Balance Rehabilitation and Fall Prevention

Interview conducted by Arnold Slominski with Robert Hasbany M.D.

Over many years of working with Dr. Hasbany I have learned a lot about his medical view points for problems related to physical therapy. Especially about poor balance and consequences of falling. As I was organizing the International Conference for Balance Rehabilitation and Fear of Falling, Dr. Hasbany contributed his medical angle about reasons for lack of balance and how bad posture and stiffness of joints, in elderly patients, can increase risk of falling and lead to increased mortality. Among  them  were: postural changes, medications, and lack of flexibility and strength. I was privileged having him at our event and I’d like to thank him, for sharing his knowledge and over 33 years of experience, he has, in Emergency and Family Medicine, I can utilize in helping my patients to recover quicker.