Move Better. Train Smarter. Play Longer.
Tennis & pickleball care from someone who plays.
Dr. Carolyn Baek is a competitive tennis player and a Doctor of Physical Therapy, so return-to-play isn’t theoretical — it’s personal. Whether you’re hurt, coming back, or want to keep playing for decades, care bridges rehab and on-court performance.
Why racquet-sport rehab is different
Tennis and pickleball load the body in fast, rotational, stop-and-start ways that generic rehab rarely prepares you for. Care here is built around the real demands of the sport — so you don’t just heal, you get back to playing well.
From injury to your best game — one plan
Whether you arrive hurt or healthy, care follows the same arc: understand how you move, fix what’s limiting you, and build the capacity to play hard for years.
Every step is one-on-one with Dr. Baek — on-court and off-court where appropriate, including at our Tennis Innovators Academy location.
Injury evaluation & return-to-play rehab
A thorough tennis or pickleball injury evaluation and a progressive return-to-play plan — so your comeback is confident and durable.
Movement & biomechanics analysis
Sport-specific movement assessment, mobility and flexibility testing, balance and stability screening, and injury-risk screening.
Performance optimization
Once you’re healthy, we build capacity: power and rotational strength, plus agility and footwork — move better and hit harder with less strain.
Recovery, maintenance & longevity
The Racquet Sport Longevity Program uses recovery and maintenance visits to keep you resilient and on the court for the long haul.
Common injuries we treat
- Shoulder & rotator cuff — rotator cuff strain, impingement, and overhead or serve-related shoulder pain.
- Tennis elbow & golfer’s elbow — lateral and medial elbow tendinopathy from repetitive stroke mechanics.
- Knee pain & meniscus injuries — meniscus tears, patellar tendinopathy, and pain from quick pivots and stops.
- Achilles, foot & ankle — Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, and plantar fasciitis from court surfaces.
- Hip & low back — hip impingement and low back strain from rotational loading and quick direction changes.
- Post-surgical rehabilitation — structured recovery after knee, shoulder, or hip surgery to return to play safely.
Why players choose Baek PT & Wellness
A clinician who understands the sport firsthand, true one-on-one care, and real-time corrections on technique and movement — from someone who competes herself. You get the whole hour, every visit, with a plan built around your game.
Player stories
Back on the court, playing better
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Tennis & pickleball FAQs
Do you treat pickleball injuries specifically?
Yes — including pickleball-specific movement assessment and return-to-play planning.
Can you help if I’m not injured?
Yes — movement analysis, injury-risk screening, and performance work are for healthy players too.
Do you do on-court work?
On-court and off-court rehab is available where appropriate, including at our Tennis Innovators Academy location.
What is return-to-play rehabilitation?
A progressive plan from injury back to the specific demands of your sport, to reduce re-injury risk.
Do you take insurance?
We’re out-of-network and cash-based. You pay at the time of service and receive a superbill you can submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Related reading
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