Sports & Combat Sports PT

Rehabilitation that respects how you actually train.

Physical therapy for athletes — from Muay Thai and boxing to powerlifting, running, and team sports. Led by therapists who compete, coach, and train in these disciplines.

FocusSports & combat sports rehabilitation, return-to-sport progression
DisciplinesMuay Thai · boxing · MMA · BJJ · powerlifting · Olympic lifting · CrossFit · running · team sports
Model3-phase PT-to-Performance Bridge, clinical oversight at every stage
ReturnBenchmark-based — strength, power output, movement quality. Not guesswork.
4
Licensed clinicians
10+
Years coaching combat sports
3
Phases of care
1:1
Dedicated treatment

Who We Help

Built for athletes at every level.

Combat Sports

Muay Thai, boxing, MMA, BJJ

  • Shin splints
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Hand & wrist conditions
  • Return-to-training progression
Strength Athletes

Powerlifting, Olympic, CrossFit

  • Low back pain
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Hip & knee conditions
  • Return to training under load
Runners

Endurance athletes

  • Shin splints & plantar fasciitis
  • IT band syndrome
  • Knee pain & gait analysis
  • Training-load management
Recreational

Active adults & team sports

  • Basketball, soccer, tennis
  • Cycling & climbing
  • Acute injury management
  • Overuse conditions

Our Approach

From the treatment table to the competition floor.

Most clinics get you to "pain-free" and send you on your way. That is where most reinjuries happen. Our PT-to-Performance Bridge is designed to close the gap between rehabilitation and full return to sport — with your physical therapist involved at every stage.

Fig. 01 — Return-to-sport progression, evaluation to competition

Start: Evaluation
Phase
01

1-on-1 Physical Therapy

Dedicated sessions with your Doctor of Physical Therapy. Pain management, comprehensive movement assessment, clinical diagnosis, and a treatment plan built around your sport and your timeline.

Phase
02

The PT-to-Performance Bridge

When your PT clears you for the Bridge, your care expands into a coordinated team — your Rehabilitation Strength Specialist works alongside your PT on the gym floor, coaching you through sport-specific loading, progressive overload, and movement patterns that feel like training again.

Goal: Return to sport
Phase
03

Continuation Period

Every athlete who graduates from PT receives a complimentary two-week Continuation Period — full access to Root Strength classes and open gym. Return to sport is measured by objective benchmarks — strength, power output, and movement quality — not guesswork.

Why Athletes Choose Us

What we do differently.

Firsthand

Therapists who train

Our clinicians include a Muay Thai coach, a competitive powerlifter, and a strength coach. They understand sport demands firsthand — not from a textbook.

Earned

The Bridge is earned

Your PT will not clear you for Phase 2 until your body is ready. When they do, your care expands — more complex movements, real weight, and a Rehabilitation Strength Specialist working alongside your PT. This is the phase most clinics skip entirely.

Clinical Lead

Your PT is still leading

Through every phase — from the treatment table to the Bridge to your Continuation Period — your physical therapist leads your recovery, assesses your movement, progresses your exercises, and makes return-to-sport decisions based on objective data.

Outcome

Stronger than before

Our goal is not to return you to baseline. It is to build you back stronger, more resilient, and better prepared than you were before the injury. The Bridge makes that possible.

Your Sports PT Team

Therapists who compete and coach.

Dr. Andy Le, combat sports Doctor of Physical Therapy at Root PT Georgetown Seattle
PT, DPT · Combat Sports

Dr. Andy Le

Doctor of Physical Therapy with over a decade as a Muay Thai coach. Specializes in combat sports rehabilitation and return-to-sport progression.

Dr. Lorrainne Dizon, Doctor of Physical Therapy at Root PT Georgetown Seattle
PT, DPT · Orthopedics

Dr. Lorrainne Dizon

Orthopedic residency candidate and competitive powerlifter. Clinical background in trauma, ICU, and outpatient orthopedics. Integrates pain neuroscience with a performance-focused approach to care.

Dr. Joe Rellora, Doctor of Physical Therapy at Root PT Georgetown Seattle
PT, DPT · Strength & Conditioning

Dr. Joe Rellora

Over 10 years of clinical and performance experience. Bridges physical therapy and strength training. Also coaches strength classes.

Bobby Green, Physical Therapy Assistant at Root PT Georgetown Seattle
PTA · Sports & Ortho

Bobby Green

Licensed PTA specializing in sports and orthopedics. Muay Thai practitioner since 17, Muok Boxing coach. MET, PRI, PNF certified.

Common Conditions

Conditions we treat frequently.

Low back pain
Shoulder impingement
Hip pain
Knee tendinopathy
Post-ACL rehabilitation
Rotator cuff recovery
Ankle sprains
Shin splints
Plantar fasciitis
Hand & wrist injuries
Concussion recovery
Post-surgical rehab
Return-to-sport
Performance plateaus
Movement screening

Get Started

Schedule your first appointment.

Our team responds to new patient inquiries and insurance verification requests within one business day.