Sports Physical Therapy for Competitive Athletes

At Performance Physical Therapy, we specialize in working with serious athletes, from high school competitors to collegiate athletes and post-collegiate performers.

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Our focus is simple:
Get you back to your sport stronger, faster, and more resilient than before.

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Built for Athletes Who Compete

 

You don’t train casually, and your rehab shouldn’t be casual either.

We take a performance-based approach to physical therapy, combining:

• Sport-specific strength & conditioning

• Movement analysis and biomechanics

• Return-to-play progression planning

• Muscle activation techniques

• Injury prevention strategies tailored to your sport

This isn’t generic rehab. This is structured, progressive, and built around proven techniques.

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We regularly help athletes in:

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Field & Court Sports

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Rugby

• Football

• Baseball / Softball​

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Endurance & Track-Based Sports

• Distance Running

• Track & Field (sprints, jumps, throws)

• Cross Country​

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Mountain & Outdoor Sports

• Skiing

• Snowboarding

• Trail Running

• Mountain Biking

• Climbing / Bouldering​

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Precision & Rotational Sports

• Golf (See TPI Performance Golf Program Page)

• Tennis / Pickleball

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Performance & Aesthetic Sports

• Dance

• Cheer / Acrobatics

• Gymnastics

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Given our connection to the Bellingham community and WWU, we frequently work with:

• WWU Varsity & Club Athletes

• Local High School Athletes (Sehome, Bellingham, Squalicum, Ferndale, etc.)

• Club Teams & Select Programs

• Endurance athletes training for races in the PNW

• Recreational athletes pushing toward competitive goals

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Common Injuries We Treat

We help athletes recover from and prevent issues like:

• ACL injuries & post-surgical rehab

• Meniscus and knee pain

• Ankle sprains & chronic instability

• Hamstring strains

• Hip impingement & labral issues

• Shin splints & stress reactions

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Rotator cuff & shoulder instability

• Low back pain related to sport

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Why Athletes Choose Performance Physical Therapy

• 1-on-1, individualized sessions

• No cookie-cutter rehab programs

• Deep understanding of sport demands

• Emphasis on long-term performance

• Strong ties to the Bellingham athletic community

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Ready to Get Back to Competing?

If you’re an athlete dealing with pain, injury, or performance limitations, we’ll help you bridge the gap between rehab and high-level performance.