Sound Physical Therapy and Fire Fighter Programs

Sound Physical Therapy in collaboration with the Seattle Fire Fighter Union IAFF Local 27 and the Seattle Fire Fighter Healthcare Trust to offer the The Physical Therapy for Recruit School Program (PTRSP).

Physical Therapy for Recruit School Program (PTRSP)

The Physical Therapy for Recruit School Program (PTRSP) is also free and is offered to recruits and training staff during the 4-month period when the recruit school is in session.  Individual, confidential sessions are offered at the Sound Physical Therapy (SPT) clinic at 4025 Delridge Way #160, approximately 10-15 minutes from the Joint Training Facility (JTF). For directions, please go to the location tab at the top of this page.

• Why does the program exist: Each recruit has devoted a tremendous amount of time and energy to earn the opportunity to be a Seattle Fire Fighter, but some may develop pain issues that prevent them from completing the program. Also, new fire fighters often report that they have nagging pain issues, as a result of their time in the recruit drill school, that follow them into their careers. Our goal is to help everyone successfully complete the training and start their careers as healthy as possible.
• When to schedule: If a recruit or trainer is experiencing musculoskeletal pain that is not preventing them from participating in normal training activities but is of concern and has the potential to worsen, consultations are available for evaluation to assist with symptom reduction and self-management strategies.
• When not to schedule: If a recruit or trainer has a more serious injury that prevents them from participation in training activities, this should immediately be reported to the appropriate supervisor so that a formal work injury report can be filed.
• How to schedule at Sound PT: To match the typical JTF recruit school schedule, appointment times will be available at Sound PT on Monday afternoons and some additional weekday evenings. Below you will find registration and scheduling links (see below).  Complete the required information and select the day and time that you want.

Link to Register and Schedule   

Link to Schedule Follow-up Appointment   

Are you in need of additional Physical Therapy for an injury?

For fire fighters with work-related or non-work-related injuries, services are available at the Sound PT clinic in West Seattle through your health insurance coverage.

We have found that combining traditional exercise strategies with job specific training activities, tailored to the needs of a fire fighter, can produce excellent results.

Sound Physical Therapy can help make sure fire fighters are ready to handle all aspects of work, so they can return to the job they love with confidence.

If you wish to schedule a Physical Therapy appointment at the Sound Physical Therapy clinic in West Seattle, please call 206-301-0600.