Physical Therapy, Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Sports Injury? Our Physical Therapy Sports Rehab Program is chosen by top sports medicine and orthopedic practices to help you get back to your full potential with injury recovery and an injury prevention program suited to your injury and your sport.

The Sports Rehab Program is designed and implemented by Erik Phillips, MS, ATC-L; NASM PES, CES. As former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Phoenix Suns, Erik’s breadth and depth of experience helping professional athletes get back in the game gives him the skills to help you not only regain function, but recapture your optimal sport performance.

Programs typically follow-on after formal Physical Therapy regimens that get you past the initial injury. The SportXcel Sports Rehab Program is focused on re-entering your sport in a way that corrects any vulnerability you may have had that led to the injury in the first place.

Physical Therapy - Functional Performance Center (Located Inside SportXcel)

Dr. Justin Clifford, PT, DPT, MTP, CSCS

Justin's treatment style stems from his enthusiasm for teaching and educating his patients about the human body and it's amazing ability to overcome adversity. Justin received his doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T Still University and his B.S. in Exercise Science from Montana State University. As a dedicated student of human performance Justin has received his certification in Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling through American Dry Needling Institute.

He considers himself a movement mechanic and strives to treat his patients through a strong background of education, evidence based practice and functional movement sciences. He believes in educating his clients about the intricacies of the human body and its ability to overcome adversity.

In addition to physical therapy Justin also has a passion for the outdoors. This love stems from his childhood excursions with his father, a Ranger with the USFS. He was always accompanied by his brother in adventures involving hunting, fishing, and hiking. Justin is now able to share this passion with his wife and two sons.