Performance Therapy
Performance therapy is physical therapy that keeps going after the pain settles: one-on-one strength, mobility and conditioning programs designed by Doctors of Physical Therapy. It is for people coming out of rehab, active adults and athletes in Franklin, Brentwood and Nashville, Tennessee who want to stay strong and keep injuries from coming back.
Rehab and training in one plan
Performance therapy blends pain control, education about how your body moves, corrective exercise, capacity building, conditioning, mobility and hands-on work. It bridges the gap between physical therapy and long-term fitness.
Coming out of rehab
You are done with the acute problem but not ready to go back to everything. The program carries you from rehab into stronger, more confident training.
Training with a nagging problem
Programs are built around your goals, fitness level and movement quality, so weak links get addressed before they turn into setbacks.
Training for the long run
Performance here means the ability to perform at life: carrying, lifting, climbing stairs and getting up off the floor, not backflips.
Four ways to train with us
Pick the format that fits your schedule and goals. Package pricing and availability are shared when you reach out.
Longevity program
Ongoing, customized training that focuses on joint health, mobility and strength, for staying active for years to come. Typically one to two sessions a week.
- Monthly movement assessments
- Progressive strength and mobility training
- Injury prevention strategies
- Ongoing program adjustments
Starter program
A focused 4 to 6 week foundation of strength, stability and endurance, for beginners and for the move from rehab to training. Typically two to three sessions a week.
- Initial fitness assessment
- Customized exercise progression
- Movement technique education
- Final assessment and recommendations
Semi-private training
Small group sessions that pair expert coaching with the energy of training next to other people, at a lower per-session rate.
- Personal attention inside a group
- Scalable exercises for every fitness level
- A good fit for training partners, couples and workplace groups
Online programming
Remote training guided and designed by a Performance Therapist, for busy schedules, frequent travel and home gyms.
- Customized workout programming
- Video exercise demonstrations
- Regular virtual check-ins
- Program changes as needed
What we look for and train
Every program starts with a movement screen that measures how you move, so the plan fits your body, goals and experience.
- Early signs of weak links such as limited ankle mobility, hip weakness, thoracic stiffness or scapular instability
- Push, pull, squat, hinge, lunge, gait and rotation under load
- Strength training with physical therapist guidance and good movement quality
- Aerobic work, including easy steady cardiovascular training and short hard efforts
- Recovery, nervous system regulation and mobility, so strength builds without wear and tear
★★★★★
“Our family can't say enough good things about Elevate615! We trust them with just about everyone in our family. They work with my kids for their hockey training and performance, and it's been amazing to see the confidence, strength, and movement they've developed. …”
Progress that bends with your week
Progress is rarely a straight line. On days you are rested, fueled and motivated, we push. On days you do not feel superhuman, we switch from performance to recovery based on your feedback. That is what makes performance therapy collaborative and adjustable, from a pain and musculoskeletal point of view.
If your main problem is pain that flares when you train, the Return-to-Training Roadmap is the place to begin. For one-on-one coaching without a package menu, see Personal Training & Small Group Fitness. If you want a baseline first, book the Fitness Assessment. Runners and golfers can start with a running assessment or golf physical therapy.
How to get started
Talk through your goals
Tell us what you want to be able to do and what is getting in the way, and we discuss which program fits.
Choose your program
Select the package that suits your schedule and your goals.
Start training
Your Doctor of Physical Therapy builds the first phase around your movement assessment and adjusts it as you progress.
Questions about performance therapy
Do I need a referral?
You do not need a physician referral to start physical therapy at Elevate615: Tennessee allows direct access. If longer care later needs a physician involved, we coordinate with them.
How long is a session, and how many will I need?
Sessions run about 55 to 60 minutes. Many patients see meaningful change within 4 to 6 visits; performance goals can run longer with decreasing frequency.
Is this only for athletes?
No. Performance therapy is for athletes, active adults, people returning from rehab and anyone who wants to stay capable for life. Everything is customized to your goals and fitness level.
Performance therapy in Franklin, Brentwood and Nashville
Performance therapy is offered at our Franklin clinic in Cool Springs, and we also see patients at our Brentwood and Nashville clinics.
You do not need a physician referral to start physical therapy at Elevate615: Tennessee allows direct access. If longer care later needs a physician involved, we coordinate with them.
Meet the people who treat you on our team page.