Performance Physical Therapy

Achieve Your Goals With Performance Physical Therapy

Move better, get stronger, and get more out of your body with hands-on physical therapy and performance-focused exercise training tailored to your goals.

Performance physical therapy and exercise training

The JMPT Approach

Get The Most Out Of Your Body

Everything the body does is performance, whether it is playing basketball, walking your dog, going for a hike, working your job, or playing with your kids. An injury, surgery, or nagging aches and pains can limit your ability to participate in the activities you love.

In performance physical therapy, we look at you as a whole. We focus on moving better, moving more, getting stronger, and getting more powerful—tailored to your specific goals and activities.

Manual therapy for shoulder mobility

Evaluation

We perform a complete structural and functional assessment to create a performance physical therapy plan tailored to your goals.

Hands-on sports injury recovery

Hands-On Difference

Manual therapy and hands-on techniques may include soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and resisted exercises.

Strength training and corrective exercise

[Re]Building

Corrective exercises, strength training, and neuromuscular re-education help restore and improve mobility, control, and strength.

The JMPT Approach

Evaluate. Treat. Rebuild. Exceed.

1

Evaluate

A detailed discussion, movement assessment, strength testing, mobility testing, and functional review identify what is limiting you.

2

Treat

Hands-on care, soft tissue work, joint mobilization, movement retraining, and symptom-management strategies when appropriate.

3

Rebuild

Corrective exercise, strength training, neuromuscular re-education, and activity-specific programming progress your plan.

4

Exceed

Performance medicine and exercise training help you continue building beyond traditional physical therapy.

Why Dr. Joe?

Focused Care For The Way You Move

Dr. Joe Mateo, PT, DPT, OCS, C-PS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and Champion Performance Specialist.

His care focuses on orthopedics, sports medicine, movement quality, and progressive strength-based rehabilitation.

  • One-on-one care
  • Orthopedic and sports-focused expertise
  • Individualized rehab and training plans
  • Support from pain and injury through performance
The JMPT Approach

“If you have a body, you are an athlete.”

— Bill Bowerman, co-founder of Nike
Client testimonial

Client Story

Get Back To What You Love

“My injury impacted the nerves in my legs and Joe helped me gain strength and mobility again. I really appreciated his kindness and passion for helping people improve.”

Alysa · San Carlos, CA

Ready To Discuss Your Goals?

Schedule a free consultation call with Dr. Joe. No obligation.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be injured to start physical therapy?

No. Physical therapy can help improve movement, strength, mobility, performance, and injury prevention even when you are not currently injured.

Do I need to see a physician before starting physical therapy?

No referral is generally required to begin care. We can discuss your goals and determine whether JMPT is the right fit.

What happens when I graduate from physical therapy?

Performance medicine and exercise training can help you continue building strength, capacity, and confidence beyond traditional rehabilitation.

Do you accept my insurance?

JMPT is an out-of-network provider. A detailed invoice may be provided for clients who want to seek reimbursement through out-of-network benefits.