Your PT Should Understand Your Sport:Why Athlete-Specific Physical Therapy Matters

If you’re a runner, CrossFit athlete, weightlifter, or simply someone who loves to train, getting injured can feel like more than just a physical setback.

It can mean missing long runs. Scaling workouts. Skipping races. Losing strength. Watching your training partners progress while you sit on the sidelines.

And when you’re ready to get back to what you love, “just rest” isn’t always the answer.

You want to get back to doing what you love.

There’s a big difference between helping someone move without pain and helping an athlete return to the demands of their sport. That’s why having a PT who understands the sport specific demands of training can make the biggest difference.

At True North PT, Dr. Jillian Lye, DPT and Dr. Brian Kim, DPT bring both clinical expertise and firsthand experience as athletes to their work with active individuals.

Dr. Jillian Lye, DPT

Jillian is an endurance athlete who competes in half and full marathons and trains in Olympic weightlifting. She holds specialized certifications in 'Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner' and 'Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete'.

She understands what it means to train hard, get injured, and work your way back.

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Dr. Brian Kim, DPT

Brian brings a unique background in martial arts, military service, strength and conditioning, personal training, and physical therapy. He works with athletes and active individuals using a combination of hands-on therapy, strength training, and movement strategies.

His goal is to help you move from injured → stronger → sports-ready.

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Whether you’re training for a marathon, getting back to CrossFit, lifting weights, or simply staying active, your rehab should be designed around your goals—and getting you back to the activities you love.