Sports Performance Rehab in Austin, TX

Train through rehab and come back stronger than before

Sports performance rehab in Austin for runners, lifters, and field athletes who need more than basic exercises. Progressive loading, sport-specific movements, and a clear return-to-play plan that prepares you for real competition.

Why generic rehab doesn't work for athletes

You lose strength and conditioning while you "rest"

Weeks off the field or out of the gym means you're starting from scratch when symptoms finally calm down.

You don't trust your body at game speed

Rehab felt fine in the clinic, but sprinting, cutting, or lifting heavy still feels risky and you're holding back.

You're stuck between pain and performance

Training makes it worse, but backing off means losing fitness. You're caught in a cycle with no clear way forward.

Common Conditions We Treat

Athletes and injuries we work with

We work with runners returning from stress fractures and tendon issues, lifters dealing with joint pain or technique breakdown, and field athletes recovering from hamstring pulls, groin strains, and ligament injuries.

Running injuries and return to training volume

Hamstring strains and recurrent pulls in sprinters and soccer players

ACL rehab and return to cutting and pivoting

Shoulder pain in overhead athletes and CrossFit competitors

Low back pain in lifters and rowers

Groin and hip injuries in field sport athletes

Tendon overload and chronic pain in runners and jumpers

How It Works

Your Path From Pain to Performance

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Book a Free Discovery Call

This is the first step toward getting out of pain and back to doing what you love.

During this call, you’ll speak directly with a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Austin who will listen to your story, understand what you’ve already tried, and learn what activities you want to get back to.

By the end of the call, you’ll know if we’re the right fit to help you and what the best next step looks like.

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IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE AND BUILD YOUR PLAN

Next, you’ll meet one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for a comprehensive evaluation and movement assessment.

Instead of just treating symptoms, we focus on identifying the true cause of your pain so we can fix the problem at its source.

Together we’ll define:

  • Where you are right now
  • Where you want to be
  • The exact steps needed to get you there

You’ll leave your first visit with a clear, personalized recovery plan and expert guidance moving forward.

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GET BACK TO DOING WHAT YOU LOVE PAIN FREE

Through personalized one-on-one care and guidance through our strength app, we help you rebuild strength, confidence, and resilience.

Our goal isn’t just temporary relief — it’s helping you stay active, strong, and pain-free long term so you can continue doing the activities that matter most to you.

What athletes say about working with us

Runners, lifters, and soccer players in Austin who came back stronger and more confident after working through a structured return-to-sport plan.

Gabriel is an amazing professional. I reached out to him to help recoverying from an injury i had suffered training jiu jitsu. I can’t believe that a little less than 4 months ago I was at the doctor because of a fractured fibula and now I am feeling healthy and back to training thanks to the dilligent work I did with Gabriel. Thank you Doc.
Vinicius De Sousa
I first started coming to Dr Gabriel around March of 2022. I came in having hip and tendonitis problems. In the few months that ive been coming here I both have better hips and little to no tendonitis problems. We are now working to improve my muscles and their performance. Being a high school and club athlete it is really important to be ready to play and Dr Gabriel has made that possible for me. If you have any problems, even minor ones I would highly suggest coming to see Dr Gabriel.
Isaac Mote
I was having on going back pain for weeks that wasn’t being remedied by any stretching, medication, etc. I saw Dr. Dunham who explained exactly what was going on. He pin pointed the area that was under stress and with one adjustment and routine exercises my back pain was completely gone in a few days. It was clear Dr. Dunham is an expert in his field.
Alex Tackes

Physical Therapy for Active Adults Across the Austin Area

We serve runners, lifters, and athletes in Austin, West Lake Hills, and Steiner Ranch with root-cause physical therapy and sports performance rehab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about sports performance rehab in Austin

Is this rehab or training?

Both. We use rehab principles to address the injury and training principles to build capacity. You'll do progressive loading, sport-specific movements, and intelligent volume management so your body adapts and gets stronger.

Will I lose fitness while I'm in rehab?

Not if we can avoid it. We'll modify training to keep you working on strength, conditioning, and skill while respecting tissue healing. Most athletes maintain or improve fitness during rehab with the right plan.

How do I know when I'm ready to return to sport?

We use objective markers like strength symmetry, loading tolerance, and movement quality under fatigue. You'll progress through phases that mimic your sport's demands so you're confident and prepared when it's time to return.

Can I keep training while I work with you?

In most cases, yes. We'll adjust intensity, volume, or exercise selection to keep you active while addressing the injury. Complete rest is rarely the answer for athletes.

What if I reinjure myself after I return?

Reinjury risk is part of sport, but our goal is to reduce it. We focus on building resilience and capacity so your body can handle the demands of training and competition without breaking down again.

Still have questions?

Ready to talk about your injury and your goals? Book a free discovery call and we'll build a return-to-sport plan that works.

Ready to come back stronger?

Book a free discovery call and we'll create a performance-focused rehab plan designed for your sport.