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Physical Therapy From Someone Who Understands Strength Training
I’m Sam Englander, PT, DPT, founder of Top Performance Physical Therapy. I specialize in working with powerlifters, strongmen, CrossFit athletes, and lifters who want to address pain or injury without unnecessarily giving up their training.
My approach combines physical therapy with objective strength testing, movement assessment, and progressive loading so your rehab actually prepares you to get back under the bar.
Built for Strength Athletes Who Refuse to Sit Out
This is not general physical therapy.
This is performance-driven sports rehab built specifically for powerlifters, strongmen, and strength athletes who train heavy and expect their body to hold up under load.
Barbell athletes face unique demands:
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High spinal loading from squats and deadlifts
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Repetitive shoulder stress from bench press volume
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Hip restrictions that show up at depth
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Tendon irritation from progressive overload
Most traditional physical therapy removes the lift.
This approach rebuilds it.
Every plan is structured around:
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Training mechanics
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Strength through full range of motion
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Joint stability under load
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Neuromuscular control for long-term injury prevention
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A progressive return to heavy training
If you are looking for powerlifting physical therapy, sports injury rehab, or strength-based mobility training, this was built for you.
Train heavy. Recover Smarter. Keep progressing.
What Working Together Looks Like
Find the actual limitation
Your first session looks at your painful movement, training history, mobility, strength, and how you perform the lifts that are giving you trouble.
Keep training while we rebuild
Instead of automatically removing squats, bench, deadlifts, or your sport, we modify what is necessary and progressively rebuild your tolerance to load.
Return stronger and more confident
Your rehab progresses into the movements and loading demands you actually need for training, not just exercises that feel good in a clinic.
Ways to Work With Me
Mobile Physical Therapy
Strength-specific rehab delivered to your home or gym so you can fix pain, move better, and keep training without missing reps.
Performance Rehab
Custom programming and movement-focused coaching designed to help you build strength, move efficiently, and prevent future setbacks.
Wellness & Recovery
Dry needling, cupping, mobility, and recovery services for athletes who want targeted support without a full rehab plan.