Physical Therapy for Outdoor Athletes in Denver
We Keep You on the Mountain
Generic rehab doesn't cut it for Colorado outdoor athletes. You need a team that understands the unique demands of your sport—whether that's climbing, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, or hiking.
At Tundra Performance and Physical Therapy, we specialize in creating individualized programs that keep you on the mountain and doing the sports you love.
Denver Physical Therapy for the Outdoor Athlete
We know how hard it is to dial back when you just want to push your limits. Finding the right rehab provider can make all the difference between a quick recovery and a lingering injury.
We work with you to find the root cause of your pain, not just treat the symptoms. That way, you don't miss time on the trails or in the mountains.
Sport-Specific Assessments for Colorado Athletes
Climbing, biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking—each sport has its own movement patterns and demands. We assess those sport-specific movements to identify compensation patterns or faults that might be causing your pain.
Our assessments include:
Hangboard assessments for climbers
Video gait analysis for runners and hikers
Movement analysis for skiers and snowboarders
Sport-specific functional testing
Based on what we find, we deliver a focused, sport-specific rehab and training plan designed to get you back to your best.
Comprehensive Recovery AND Rehab for Colorado Athletes
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Customized Rehab for Outdoor Sports
After your assessment, we create a rehabilitation program tailored to your needs. We address the core issue—not just the surface-level pain.
Our approach combines manual therapy (cupping and dry needling when appropriate) with exercises that bridge rehabilitation and strength training. The result? You don't just recover. You come back stronger and more resilient.
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Recovery Services for High-Performing Athletes
Colorado outdoor athletes face high demands—multiple training sessions during the week, all-day weekend adventures in the mountains, and back-to-back days on the trails. Our recovery services are designed to keep you training, moving, and performing at your best. We provide comprehensive injury assessment and diagnosis, manual therapy and soft tissue work, dry needling, cupping, and targeted treatment plans to keep you feeling your best between adventures.
Common Outdoor Athlete Injuries We Treat in Denver
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AC joint sprains
Labral tears (shoulder)
Proximal biceps tendinitis
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Subacromial impingement
Scapular dyskinesis
Shoulder dislocations, subluxations, and instability
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Lateral elbow tendinopathy (tennis elbow)
Medial elbow tendinopathy (golfer's elbow)
Biceps tendinopathy
TFCC sprains (wrist cartilage)
UCL injuries (elbow ligament)
Wrist sprainsLateral elbow tendinopathy (tennis elbow)
Medial elbow tendinopathy (golfer's elbow)
Biceps tendinopathy
TFCC sprains (wrist cartilage)
UCL injuries (elbow ligament)
Wrist sprains
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ACL tears
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
Glute tendinopathy
Labral tears (hip)
Meniscus tears
MCL and LCL sprains
Patellar and quadriceps tendinopathy
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Achilles tendinitis and tendinopathy
Ankle sprains
Hamstring strains and tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis
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Cervical and lumbar radicular pain
Nerve entrapment
Peripheral nerve entrapments
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Fractures (all locations)
OUTDOOR ATHLETE TESTIMONIALS
“Went above and beyond to help with mobility, strength and an overall training program to get me back to 100%.”
Josh is one of the best PT’s in Denver and can’t say enough about how he has helped in my recovery! I had a broken ankle, knee cap, wrist and hip; a lot to deal with. Josh went above and beyond to help with mobility, strength and an overall training program to get me back to 100%. Without Josh’s expert knowledge about the body and care, I would not have been able to get back to any outdoor activities as quickly as I did. Highly recommended for any minor or serious PT needs you have, Josh is your guy! Thanks again for all the support throughout my recovery!!
Jeff W.
— Skier“With 3 ACL tears. He’s gotten me back where I need to be, just in time to be chasing pow all ski season!”
With 3 ACL tears, I’ve worked with a few PTs. I can say with confidence that Josh is by far the best out there. He tailors his program to align with the priorities of his clients, offers realistic expectations, and gives honest, effective, feedback. He’s gotten me back where I need to be, just in time to be chasing pow all ski season!
Matt F.
— Skier“I came to Josh for climbing-related, persistent shoulder pain, and he diagnosed my issue quickly, and in just a few sessions had given me exercises to address the issue and resolve the pain.”
Highly recommend Tundra, especially for athletes/folks trying to perform a sport at a high level. I came to Josh for climbing-related, persistent shoulder pain, and he diagnosed my issue quickly, and in just a few sessions had given me exercises to address the issue and resolve the pain. I would absolutely go see him again for any other PT needs.
Hannah L.
— ClimberTraining Resources For Outdoor Athletes
Ready to get back outside? Let's figure out what's holding you back and get you moving again.