Beyond the Barbell
Physical Therapy & Performance
Beyond The Barbell — Portland, OR
Physical Therapy for Active People Who Refuse to Slow Down
Evidence-based rehabilitation and strength coaching to help you recover from injury, build resilience, and return stronger than before.
Book Your EvaluationDoctor of Physical Therapy · Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist · CSCS
Why Beyond The Barbell
You get one clinician. The whole time.
No aides. No double-booking. No rotating staff. Every session is one-on-one with a residency-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist — not handed off partway through your visit.
Rehab that doesn't stop at "pain-free"
Most clinics discharge you once symptoms settle. We build the strength and capacity to make sure they don't come back.
One provider, start to finish
The same clinician evaluates you, treats you, and programs your training — no continuity gaps, no repeating your story.
A performance mindset, not just a clinical one
Over a decade in strength sports means your program accounts for how you actually want to move, not just how to make pain go away.
Who You Help
Built for anyone who isn't ready to sit on the sidelines
Active Adults
Managing pain or mobility limits who want to keep up with their families and the activities they love.
Post-Injury Athletes
Returning from surgery or injury — including ACL reconstruction and other post-op recovery.
Beginners
Who want a structured, effective path to getting stronger and healthier — without the guesswork.
Strength Athletes
Looking to push performance and hit new numbers without setbacks along the way.
Services
Choose Your Path
In-Person Physical Therapy & Training
A hands-on hour to assess your injury history, movement patterns, and goals — then build a personalized plan to reduce pain and move with confidence. Virtual sessions available outside Portland.
Learn MoreHybrid & Remote Coaching
Monthly custom programming with daily check-ins and video feedback through TrueCoach — whether paired with in-person visits or fully remote. Ideal for motivated people who want ownership of their progress, post-surgical recovery (ACL-R, meniscus, and more), or nagging overuse injuries, all without the drive to a clinic.
Learn MoreMeet Josh
Dr. Josh Davis
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSI'm a residency-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with a degree in Kinesiology from The Ohio State University and over a decade of experience in strength sports.
My work sits at the intersection of rehab and performance — helping active adults and athletes not just get out of pain, but build the strength and resilience to stay active for the long term.
"Beyond the Barbell" isn't about the barbell itself. It's what the barbell represents: a tool that's carried me through football, skiing, mountaineering, and beach volleyball.
Strength training was never the goal — it was the foundation that made everything else possible. That's the approach I bring to every client: using strength and movement as tools to get you back to what you love, and keep you there.
Ready to move better and stay that way?
Your goals are achievable with the right plan. Let's build yours.
Book Your EvaluationQuestions first? Email or call/text 419-205-2118 — I respond personally.