Rehabilitation / Athletic Enhancement
Rehabilitation & Athletic Enhancement · Levittown, PA
Rebuild Strength. Move Without Pain.
Sports injury, accident, chronic pain, or out of shape after time off? Active rehab with Dr. David Paolini rebuilds your strength, balance, endurance and flexibility, so you get back to full function, and athletes get stronger, faster and harder to injure.
Trusted by athletes and performers
From the Boxing Ring to the Stage
- Served as chiropractor for two-time world heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon, and created boxing prehab program.
- Served as chiropractor for Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company.
The same approach that keeps fighters and dancers performing is what we use to get you back to work, sports and everyday life.
Why active rehab
Adjustments Get You Moving. Exercise Keeps You Moving.
Adjustments and hands-on therapy relieve pain and restore motion. Active exercise rebuilds the strength, endurance, balance, power and flexibility that keep the pain from coming back.
We load injured tissue a little more each stage, so it heals stronger. That’s why every rehab plan pairs hands-on care with exercise: one gets you out of pain, the other keeps you out.
Your program
Three Stages to Full Function
Every program is guided by Dr. Paolini, with exercises in the office and, often, a short routine to do at home between visits.
Build a Stable Base
Balance and body-awareness exercises create a stable foundation to build everything else on.
Build Strength & Endurance
Step-by-step increases in load rebuild strength and endurance in the injured area.
Get Back to Full Function
Functional exercises and drills sharpen strength, flexibility and stamina, so your body is ready for pain-free daily life and exercise.
Works hand in hand with
Part of a Complete Plan
Chiropractic Care
Hands-on adjustments to relieve pain and get you moving again.
Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical relief for disc problems, sciatica and pinched nerves.
Normatec Recovery
Air-compression recovery for legs, hips and arms between training sessions.
FIT Movement Assessments
Coming soon: find out how well your body really moves, then get a plan to move better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are rehab sessions painful?
No. “No pain, no gain” doesn’t apply here. Your muscles will work and may feel tired, and an injured area can ache when it’s first stretched, but most people leave feeling warm and loose. Dr. Paolini oversees every session to keep you within your limits.
I already go to the gym. How is this different?
The gym builds general fitness. Rehab targets the exact muscles and movements that were injured, in the right order and at the right load, so they heal and get stronger instead of getting hurt again. You’ll recognize some exercises, but how they’re chosen and progressed is what makes the difference.
Will I have exercises to do at home?
Often, yes. Along with your in-office exercises, you may get a short routine to do between visits. That’s how you get better faster.
Is rehab only for people who are injured?
No. Athletes use the same approach to prevent injuries and perform better, often called prehab.
Do you take insurance?
See which insurance plans we accept on our insurance page, or call 215-337-3997 to check your plan. We also treat auto accident and workers’ compensation injuries.
Move Better. Feel Better.
Evening and Saturday appointments available. Book online, or call and we’ll find you a time.