Sports Physical Therapy + Performance Physical Therapy in Austin, TX
Sports Physical Therapy for Athletes Who Want to Train, Compete, and Live Without Pain
Conquer Pain by Fixing the Root Cause
Most pain is not random. It is usually the result of how your body moves, loads, and adapts over time.
Traditional sports physical therapy often treats pain as the main problem. At Ninja Physio, pain is treated as a signal.
We look at how you move, how you train, how you recover, and how your body responds to stress. From there, we build a plan that addresses the true drivers of your pain so it does not keep coming back.
Our clients are not just pain free. They move better, lift stronger, run more efficiently, and feel more confident in their bodies.
Shooting competitively and travelling without back pain for over four years.
What Is Performance Physical Therapy?
Performance physical therapy is a modern form of sports physical therapy built for athletes and active individuals.
Instead of separating rehabilitation and training, performance physical therapy blends them into one process. Rehab and performance are treated as part of the same system.
At Ninja Physio, performance physical therapy includes:
- A thorough evaluation to identify root causes, not just painful areas
- One on one sessions focused on movement quality, strength, and control
- Progressive loading that prepares you for real world and sport specific demands
- Education so you understand what is happening and how to manage your body long term
This approach allows athletes to recover faster, stay active during rehab when appropriate, and return to sport stronger and more confident than before.
Get Back to Sport
and Life Quickly
Some injuries will eventually improve on their own. That process can take months or even years, and it often comes with missed competitions, scaled back training, and constant frustration.
When waiting around is not an option, sports physical therapy with a performance focus can make a significant difference.
At Ninja Physio, we help athletes stay active through the rehab process whenever possible. Instead of stopping everything, we modify training intelligently and progress it strategically.
The result is faster recovery, less fear around movement, and a smoother return to sport.
Sports Physical Therapy That Goes Beyond Temporary Pain Relief
Most people who come to Ninja Physio have already tried traditional physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, personal trainers, rest, or random exercises they found online. Some felt better for a short time. Others did not feel better at all. Almost all of them had one thing in common. The pain returned as soon as they tried to train, compete, or live actively again.
That happens because most physical therapy focuses on reducing symptoms instead of preparing the body for real movement and real demands.
At Ninja Physio, we practice sports physical therapy with a performance focus. That means we do not just calm pain down. We identify why it showed up in the first place and rebuild the strength, mobility, coordination, and load tolerance needed to keep it from coming back.
Our approach is designed for people who want to move forward, not just get by.
Avoid Surgery,
Injections, and Pills
When Possible
Sometimes surgery is necessary. Many times it is not.
We regularly work with athletes who were told they had torn labrums, herniated discs, chronic tendinitis, sciatica, or degenerative changes and were advised that surgery or injections were the only options.
Through performance physical therapy and progressive strength based rehab, many of these athletes were able to return to training and competition without surgery.
Our focus is always on helping you make informed decisions, understanding your options, and choosing the least invasive path that allows you to keep doing what you love.
Strength Training and Performance for Women
Strength is a critical part of long term health, injury prevention, and athletic performance.
Our women’s strength training programs are built around the same performance physical therapy principles we use for injured athletes. Every program is individualized, progressive, and designed to build confidence and resilience.
Whether your goal is lifting heavier, feeling more capable, or approaching new adventures without fear of injury, strength training plays a key role.
From back pain with light weight to deadlifting 250lbs.
Making gains in powerlifting without shoulder or hip pain.
From no pullups to climbing a rope at an obstacle course race.
How Our Sports Physical Therapy Process Works
1. Schedule Your Discovery Call
Your free discovery call is a chance to speak directly with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, and helps you understand your situation. You will get clarity, not a sales pitch.
2. Complete Your Evaluation
3. Follow Your Personalized Program
4. Conquer Pain Long Term
By the end of your program, you will know how to manage your body, continue progressing, and reduce the risk of future injuries so you can stay active for the long haul.
Sports Physical Therapy for Every Type of Athlete
No matter your sport, discipline, or hobby, our sports physical therapy and performance physical therapy approach is designed to meet you where you are and prepare you for where you want to go.
From weightlifting and running to CrossFit, martial arts, pickleball, and everyday life demands, our goal is always the same. Help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active without pain.
Weightlifting
Running
CrossFit
Pickleball
Acroyoga
Sports
Jiu Jitsu
Ranching
Who Our Sports Physical Therapy Is For
Ninja Physio is not a traditional physical therapy clinic, and it is not designed for everyone.
Our sports physical therapy and performance physical therapy services are best suited for:
- Athletes and active adults
- People who lift weights, run, compete, or train regularly
- Individuals frustrated by recurring pain or repeated injuries
- Those who want to avoid surgery, injections, and long term medications
- People who were told to stop training but are not willing to accept that answer
If your goal is simply to rest until pain fades, we are probably not the right fit. If your goal is to build a body that can handle training and life with confidence, you are in the right place.
Ninja says what?
I was having groin/inner thigh pain while running & deadlifting. I finally hit the “last straw” and went to see Dr. Lily. She is amazing!! She not only took away my pain in 6 weeks and got me back to pain free running & deadlifting, but she also completely changed my running form for the better. I’ve been a runner for over 10 years so didn’t think there was much more to learn about it but she blew my mind with what she taught me about running technique and I know I’ll be using it for the rest of my life.
Ninja Physio is truly amazing! I had leg, hip, back and neck pain and thought I was injured. After being treated by Dr. Lily, not only am I pain free, but I am stronger, more agile and have more endurance. I am getting out of bed without pain, playing the best golf and pickleball of my life and still have enough energy to fish.
Jason
I came to Dr. Lilly a few weeks after I injured my shoulder playing rugby. My shoulder continued to weaken and get more painful, even though I was mobilizing and stretching it. After I got to the point I couldn’t do a push up or barely take my shirt off without pain, I decided I needed help. Within a few weeks, I was doing push ups again. Then another week or two later, I was able to do dips. After six weeks, I could bench press 225lb for 5 reps. Her knowledge and experience provided an elite level of service and allowed me to return to my normal life in a short period of time. I absolutely recommend Ninja Physio for any physical therapy needs.
I’m a competitive powerlifter and have been dealing with a hip injury for over a year now. I’ve tried medicine, shots, massage, insurance based physical therapy, and the doctors told me surgery was my only option left. I found Ninja Physio and Lily at the right time! Not only do I not need surgery after completing my course of therapy here, I can squat and deadlift completely pain free. After just 6 weeks, I’ve increased all my lifting numbers with the only change being adding in physical therapy with Lily and doing all the homework she assigned to me. Thank goodness that I finally found a physical therapist whose advise isn’t to “just stop lifting!”
Schedule Your Discovery Call
A Different Kind of Physical Therapy Experience
Ninja Physio offers a private, focused environment with the space and equipment needed for real movement and real progress. This is not a crowded clinic filled with passive treatments. It is a place where athletes work, learn, and rebuild their bodies with purpose. If you are looking for sports physical therapy or performance physical therapy in Austin and want an approach that respects your goals and your training, we would love to help.
Phone
(512) 647-2007
Address
Ninja Physio
6406 N I-35 Frontage Rd, Suite 2450
Austin, TX 78752
Within Los Campeones Gym
By appointment only.
Fax
(512) 910-8260