What Is Performance Physical Therapy?
How It's Different from Traditional Physical Therapy
If you're an athlete, active adult, or someone who simply loves to train hard, you've probably asked:
“Why does physical therapy stop before I feel ready to get back to my sport?”
At Atlas Performance Therapy in Jupiter, FL, we specialize in performance physical therapy — a modern approach that not only helps you recover from injury, but also rebuilds strength, power, and movement capacity so you can perform at your best.
What Is Performance Physical Therapy?
Performance physical therapy blends traditional rehab principles with advanced strength & conditioning and sport-specific progressions. Rather than ending care when the pain disappears, we continue working with you through:
Movement re-education
Progressive strength loading
Return-to-sport testing
Power, agility, and coordination training
Energy system development
This approach is ideal for:
Athletes recovering from injury or surgery
Runners, lifters, and CrossFit athletes
Active adults who want to move, train, and perform better — not just get back to "normal"
Traditional PT vs. Performance PT: What’s the Difference?
| Traditional Physical Therapy | Performance Physical Therapy |
|---|---|
| Focuses on pain reduction | Focuses on pain and performance |
| Ends when pain is gone | Continues through full return to sport |
| Basic exercises, limited equipment | Includes lifting, plyos, and advanced movement |
| One-size-fits-all plans | Individualized, sport-specific programming |
| Minimal supervision | One-on-one care from a sports physical therapist |
Bridging the Gap Between Rehab and Performance
Injury rehab doesn’t end when the pain is gone — in fact, that’s when the real work begins. At Atlas Performance Therapy, we guide you through the entire recovery process:
🔹 Phase 1: Protect and Restore
Reduce pain, restore mobility, and regain baseline function.
🔹 Phase 2: Build Strength and Control
Improve movement patterns, rebuild strength, and correct imbalances.
🔹 Phase 3: Reintroduce Performance Training
We reintroduce sport-specific skills — lifting, sprinting, jumping, cutting — based on your sport or goals.
🔹 Phase 4: Return to Sport With Confidence
Through return-to-sport testing (including force plates and handheld dynamometry), we make sure you're truly ready — no guessing.
We help you close the gap between “cleared from PT” and “ready to train hard again.”
Who Is Performance Physical Therapy For?
This approach is perfect for:
Athletes recovering from ACL, meniscus, or labrum surgeries
CrossFit athletes and gym-goers dealing with pain or overuse injuries
Runners and endurance athletes looking to return stronger
Active adults who want to move better, avoid re-injury, and stay strong
You don’t have to be a pro — just someone who cares how your body performs.
Performance-Based Sports Physical Therapy in Jupiter, FL
At Atlas Performance Therapy, we believe your rehab should be as strong as your goals. We offer:
One-on-one sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Rehab that includes lifting, speed, mobility, and movement retraining
Clear, progressive plans to move you from injury to peak performance
Whether you're coming back from injury or just want to move better, we’re here to help you return stronger than ever.