Performance Physical Therapy for Powerlifters & Weightlifters in Portland, Oregon
If you’re serious about lifting, you need more than just a generic rehab plan—you need a physical therapist who knows what it feels like to grind through a heavy squat, lock out a deadlift, or push for that last rep on the bench press. At Beyond Barbell Training, Dr. Josh Davis, DPT, CSCS, specializes in performance physical therapy for powerlifters and weightlifters.
With a decade of personal experience in competitive powerlifting and a background in Olympic lifting, Dr. Davis combines clinical expertise with firsthand strength sport knowledge. That means your rehab won’t just get you back to daily life—it will get you back under the bar.
Why Choose a Physical Therapist Who Lifts?
Too many lifters hear the same advice when they go to the doctor or clinic: “Just stop lifting.” But strength athletes know that isn’t an option.
Dr. Davis has spent over 10 years competing in powerlifting, working under the bar himself, and training with a weightlifting coach to improve his clean and jerk and snatch. He knows what it takes to train through setbacks, manage pain, and still push for new PRs. That unique perspective allows him to create rehab and performance programs designed specifically for lifters—not generic “one-size-fits-all” exercises.
Common Injuries in Lifters
Whether you’re chasing a heavier squat, bench, and deadlift or refining your Olympic lifts, injuries and pain can happen. Some of the most common issues strength athletes face include:
Knee pain from squatting or pulling volume
Lower back pain from deadlifts and heavy loads
Shoulder pain from pressing and overhead lifts
Instead of shutting you down, Dr. Davis helps you adapt your training, rehab intelligently, and keep moving forward.
Beyond the Clinic: Customized Rehab + Coaching
True performance physical therapy goes beyond the clinic. Dr. Davis provides:
Customized training and rehab programs tailored to your lifts and goals
Education on self-management so you can train with confidence between sessions
Hybrid online coaching through TrueCoach, allowing remote athletes to receive personalized programming and progress tracking
This means your recovery plan isn’t just about getting pain-free—it’s about building long-term resilience and strength.
The Beyond Barbell Difference
At Beyond Barbell Training, the philosophy is simple:
Don’t stop lifting—adapt and progress
Don’t settle for cookie-cutter rehab—train like an athlete
Don’t just recover—get stronger and break plateaus
By blending evidence-based physical therapy with strength coaching, Dr. Josh Davis helps lifters in Portland, Oregon—and beyond—unlock their true potential.
👉 Ready to stop letting pain hold you back?
Contact Dr. Josh Davis at Beyond Barbell Training today and discover how performance physical therapy for powerlifters and weightlifters can help you lift stronger, recover smarter, and stay in the game.
