PHYSICAL
THERAPY

1. Injury Assessment: The Foundation of Precision

 

Purpose: To identify the true source of pain or dysfunction — not just the symptoms.

At Bulletproof, every client begins with a comprehensive injury assessment that integrates both clinical evaluation and movement analysis. This step ensures that we understand the client’s body as a whole, rather than treating isolated pain points.

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Process:

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1. History & Mechanism Review:
We start by understanding how and when the injury occurred — sports activity, training load, biomechanics, and lifestyle factors.

 

2. Orthopedic & Neuromuscular Testing:
Using evidence-based special tests, joint mobility checks, and soft tissue palpation to determine structural integrity and irritation patterns.

 

3. Movement Analysis:
Functional screening (e.g., squats, lunges, gait, balance) reveals compensations, imbalances, and kinetic chain dysfunctions.

 

4. Load & Capacity Profiling:
For athletic clients, we assess strength ratios, range of motion, and asymmetries to establish baselines for progressive rehab.

 

Outcome:
A clear diagnosis of what’s wrong, why it happened, and what needs to be done — forming a personalized plan that integrates manual therapy and corrective exercise.

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2. Targeted Manual Therapy: The Reset Phase

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Purpose: To restore optimal joint and soft tissue function, reduce pain, and enhance movement quality.

Once the root cause is identified, we employ targeted manual therapy techniques — not as a stand-alone fix, but as a strategic “reset” that prepares the body for movement retraining.

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Techniques:

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1. Myofascial Release & Cupping:
To address fascial restrictions and improve tissue glide.

 

2. Musculoskeletal Dry Needling:
To deactivate trigger points, modulate pain, and facilitate neuromuscular reset.

 

3. Joint Mobilization & Manipulation:
To restore arthrokinematic motion and improve joint mechanics.

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4. Soft Tissue Mobilization & Blading:
To promote circulation, collagen alignment, and tissue remodeling.

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Outcome:
Reduced pain, improved range of motion, and restored neuromuscular control — setting the stage for corrective movement work.

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3. Progressive Corrective Exercise: The Rebuild Phase

 

Purpose: To re-educate movement, build resilience, and bulletproof the body from reinjury.

After manual therapy has optimized mobility and tissue quality, we transition into progressive corrective exercise — the heart of long-term recovery.

 

Structure:

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1. Activation & Motor Control Training:
Reinforces correct muscle firing patterns and stability (e.g., glute activation, scapular control).

 

2. Strength & Load Progression:
Gradually reintroduces force and capacity through evidence-based loading strategies — bridging the gap between rehab and performance.

 

3. Movement Re-patterning:
Integrates sport-specific and functional tasks, ensuring carryover to real-world or athletic performance.

 

4. Return-to-Sport Protocols:
Objective benchmarks for strength, balance, and movement quality guide safe progression back to full activity.

 

Outcome:
Durable, high-performing movement capacity — clients not only recover but come back stronger, faster, and more resilient.

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"What sets us apart?"

1. Therapists have a background in pro sports, collegiate sports, and medicine

2. Treatment beyond just pain management, with an emphasis on return to sport performance

3. Individualized care

4. Focuses on the root cause

5. Consistent progress

6. Better therapist-patient relationship via manual therapy vs machine based care