Champion Sports Medicine

What Champion Sports Medicine does

Champion Sports Medicine is an outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation provider operating as a regional brand within Select Medical's Outpatient Division (parent: Select Medical, NYSE: SEM). Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company delivers physical and occupational therapy across more than a dozen specialty programs, including sports medicine, hand therapy (with Certified Hand Therapist credentials), concussion and vestibular rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, pelvic health, amputee rehabilitation, bone health, TMJ rehabilitation, metabolic rehabilitation, recovery and reconditioning, and work injury prevention under the WorkStrategies Program. Care is delivered through three modalities — in-center outpatient treatment, HIPAA-compliant telerehab video sessions, and licensed-therapist in-home visits — with notable rehabilitation technology including the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, Blood Flow Restriction therapy, cupping, dry needling, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.

The technology layer combines conventional rehabilitation equipment with web-based video infrastructure for virtual visits, supported by a network-level patient-reported outcomes dataset exceeding 13 million surveys and reported satisfaction rates above 97-98%. Select Sports Centers of Excellence represent a premium sub-brand offering differentiated athletic rehabilitation, including Hyperice recovery technology integrated across 70+ locations from February 2023, and a national pelvic health program formalized in 2023 with a named national director. Patient-facing digital tools include an Injury Finder body-map and online bill payment via PayGround; no APIs, SDKs, or AI capabilities are documented.

The business model is fee-for-service across three revenue streams: insurance-billed outpatient physical and occupational therapy (patient responsible for deductible, copay, coinsurance), workers' compensation services for work-related injuries, and direct employer services including post-offer employment testing, ergonomic evaluations, and injury prevention delivered via the WorkStrategies Program. Go-to-market combines physician referrals, employer/case-manager relationships for workers' compensation, direct-to-consumer acquisition through complimentary consultations and a toll-free scheduling line (844-554-5678), and community outreach through partnerships with FC Birmingham, Birmingham Ballet, and HBCU/community college athletic programs (Lawson State, Miles, Stillman). Customer concentration is diversified across individual patients (athletes, post-hospitalization, neurological, pelvic health, general orthopedic), employers, and workers' compensation payers, with no anchor enterprise customers and pricing that is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Champion Sports Medicine

Legal name

Champion Sports Medicine

Website

https://csmsportsmedicine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Champion Sports Medicine is an outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation provider operating as a regional brand within Select Medical's Outpatient Division, delivering sports medicine, hand therapy, concussion care, pelvic health, and work injury prevention services across 36 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Outpatient physical therapy
• Sports medicine rehabilitation
• Hand therapy services
• Workers compensation therapy
• Orthopedic rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Physical Therapy Services: Fee-for-service physical therapy and occupational therapy billed to insurance companies. Patients responsible for deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. Services include initial evaluation, ongoing treatment sessions, and specialized therapy programs.
2. Workers' Compensation Services: Physical and occupational therapy services for work-related injuries billed through workers' compensation insurance. Includes functional capacity evaluations, work hardening, and return-to-work programs.
3. Employer Services: Onsite programs, ergonomic evaluations, post-offer employment testing, injury prevention services, and job analysis billed to employers. Services provided through WorkStrategies Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Champion Sports Medicine provides outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, and rehabilitation services across sports medicine, concussion, vestibular, pelvic health, neurologic, amputee, bone health, metabolic, recovery/reconditioning, and work injury specialty programs. Services are delivered through in-center treatment at licensed outpatient facilities, telerehab virtual sessions, and in-home visits. The practice operates as part of Select Medical's outpatient division, combining licensed clinician expertise with advanced rehabilitation technologies (AlterG, BFR therapy, Hyperice integration) and evidence-informed specialty protocols.

Product overview

Champion Sports Medicine is a physical therapy and rehabilitation provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across 1,850+ centers in 36 states. The core offering includes physical therapy and specialty services (manual therapy, dry needling, cupping, IASTM, pain management), alongside specialized programs for sports medicine, hand therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion care, pelvic health, neurologic rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, and work injury prevention. The network provides multiple care delivery modes including in-center treatment, telerehab virtual sessions, and in-home care. Key sub-brands include the WorkStrategies Program for workers' compensation and Select Sports Centers of Excellence for athletic rehabilitation. Advanced technology offerings include AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill and blood flow restriction therapy. Patient-facing digital tools include an Injury Finder body map and online bill payment via PayGround.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Therapy and Specialty Services Core physical therapy services with specialized sub-services including blood flow restriction therapy, cupping, dry needling, falls prevention, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), manual therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and pain management for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Sports Medicine Sports physical therapy covering acute injury management, athletic training, return-to-sport protocols, sports specialties, and sports rehabilitation technology for athletes from youth to professional levels.
• Hand Therapy Specialized treatment delivered by certified hand therapists (CHT) with 4,000+ clinical hours of advanced training for hand, wrist, arm, elbow, and shoulder injuries including custom splints, wound care, and scar management.
• Concussion Rehabilitation Comprehensive concussion treatment including vestibular rehabilitation, vision therapy, balance training, cervical/neck treatment, and return-to-sport protocols with preseason baseline testing.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialized treatment for vestibular or inner ear disorders causing dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems using repositioning techniques for BPPV and exercises to restore inner ear function.
• Pelvic Health Specialized pelvic floor therapy for men and women experiencing urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, and related dysfunctions through muscle exercises, retraining, and manual therapy.
• Neurologic Rehabilitation Therapy for brain, spinal cord, or nerve-related injuries and conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, and other neurological disorders through physical and occupational therapy.
• Amputee Rehabilitation Comprehensive pre-prosthetic management and prosthetic training program for patients recovering from upper and lower extremity amputation, focusing on mobility, independence, and skill building.
• Bone Health Treatment programs for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis management, including exercises to improve bone density, strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance.
• Metabolic Rehabilitation Physician-ordered weight loss and lifestyle program supervised by physical therapists, combining individualized exercise plans with nutritional guidance for patients preparing for surgery or dealing with pain.
• Recovery and Reconditioning Holistic rehabilitation program for rebuilding strength, endurance, and mobility after acute or chronic health issues, hospital stays, or illness, involving multidisciplinary team assessment.
• TMJ Rehabilitation Treatment for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affecting the jaw joint, including ergonomic retraining, joint mobilization, muscle retraining, and soft tissue mobilization for jaw movement issues.
• Work Injury and Prevention (WorkStrategies Program) Comprehensive workers' compensation program covering post-offer employment testing, work hardening/conditioning, ergonomic evaluations, functional capacity evaluations, return-to-work programs, and industry-specific services for employers and injured workers.
• Advanced Technology Rehabilitation Advanced rehabilitation technology services including the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill (NASA-based anti-gravity reduced-weight walking/running), blood flow restriction therapy, and cupping therapy for soft tissue treatment.
• Telerehab Care Virtual therapy sessions delivered via web-based technology enabling patients to connect with licensed therapists one-on-one from home through secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing requiring only a computer/device with camera, microphone, and internet access.
• In-Home Care At-home therapeutic services including pre-operative education, post-operative physical therapy for joint replacements, home safety assessments, and fall prevention delivered by clinical experts to patients in their homes.
• Select Sports Center of Excellence Specialized sports medicine centers within the Select Medical network offering dedicated, sports-specific rehabilitation care with integrated Hyperice recovery technology (Hypervolt 2 percussion massage devices) for athletes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.4% of respondents called therapists caring, compassionate and encouraging
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HypericecoreTechnology or Integration · 21 February 2023Select Medical, Champion Sports Medicine's parent company, integrated Hyperice recovery technology into more than 70 Select Sports Centers of Excellence across the U.S. to assist in the rehabilitative care of athletes with percussion massage devices and recovery technology.
• FC BirminghamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional soccer team partnership providing sports medicine and rehabilitation services to athletes. FC Birmingham is part of the UPSL professional soccer league.
• Lawson State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege athletic program partnership providing sports medicine services to student-athletes at the community college in Birmingham, Alabama.
• Miles CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically black college/university athletic program partnership providing sports medicine services to Miles College Golden Bears student-athletes.
• Stillman CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege athletic program partnership providing sports medicine services to Stillman College student-athletes.
• Birmingham BalletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming arts organization partnership providing sports medicine and rehabilitation services to ballet dancers. Addresses unique injuries associated with dance performance.
• Health Systems PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with industry-leading health systems to provide post-acute care including outpatient physical therapy, critical illness rehabilitation hospitals, and inpatient rehabilitation services. Expands Select Medical care continuum across communities served by partner health systems.
• Clinician/Practice AcquisitionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion Sports Medicine is always seeking like-minded companies and clinicians to join their family of brands through practice acquisitions, offering professional and financial growth through their network of experienced clinicians.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATI Physical Therapy: National outpatient physical therapy operator offering sports medicine, workers' comp, and orthopedic rehab across hundreds of U.S. clinics; directly comparable in scale, service mix, and patient segments to Champion Sports Medicine.
• U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Public operator of ~600+ outpatient PT clinics providing sports medicine, industrial rehab, and workers' comp services; competes head-to-head with CSM in the outpatient rehabilitation services market.
• Kessler Rehabilitation Center: Select Medical sister brand offering outpatient PT, OT, and specialty programs including sports medicine and concussion care; directly comparable footprint and service depth to CSM in the Northeast.
• NovaCare Rehabilitation: Sister brand under Select Medical's outpatient division offering the same PT, OT, and specialty services portfolio as CSM in adjacent geographies; directly comparable in service mix, parent backing, and operating model.
• Banner Physical Therapy: Another Select Medical sister brand providing outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine across multiple states; shares identical operating model, technology stack, and clinical protocols with CSM.
• Therapy Partners Group: PE-backed outpatient PT consolidator operating partner brands across the U.S. with similar sports medicine, orthopedic, and workers' compensation offerings; directly comparable private operator competing in the same clinics-and-acquisition strategy.
• Ivy Rehab Network: Multi-state outpatient PT and pediatric therapy operator offering sports medicine, orthopedic, and neurological rehab; comparable clinic footprint and service breadth to CSM, with private-equity backing.
• Athletico Physical Therapy: Large outpatient physical therapy chain with specialty programs in sports medicine, concussion, vestibular, and pelvic health; directly comparable service portfolio and multisite delivery model to CSM.

Emerging players

• Hinge Health: Digital-first musculoskeletal care platform combining virtual PT with AI-guided exercise therapy for employers and health plans; competes for the same patient demand (especially employer-sponsored MSK care) that CSM addresses via WorkStrategies.

Broad incumbents

• Concentra: National occupational health and urgent care provider with broad PT/workers' comp services; competitor in the employer and workers' compensation channel that overlaps heavily with CSM's WorkStrategies program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/championsportsm
• Facebookfacebook.com/championsportsmedicine
• Instagraminstagram.com/championsportsmedicine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/championsportsm

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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