Top-Rated Sports Physical Therapy in Philadelphia, PA

Don't let pain bench you from the life you love. Get expert 1-on-1 care from Doctors of Physical Therapy who understand athletes, runners, and active adults in Philadelphia.

Physical therapist treating shoulder pain with hands-on manual therapy at More Than Movement in Philadelphia, PA

Pain Shouldn't Keep You From What You Love

You've tried rest, ice, and generic exercises. But without the right approach, injuries linger and frustration grows.

You're Stuck in the Pain Cycle

Every workout feels like a gamble. You modify movements, skip exercises, and wonder if today's the day your injury flares up again. This isn't training—it's surviving.

Generic PT Isn't Cutting It

Cookie-cutter protocols and rushed 15-minute sessions with techs won't get you back to your sport. You need someone who understands your goals and treats the root cause, not just symptoms.

Time Is Slipping Away

Every week you delay is another week away from the activities that make you feel like yourself. Your strength is fading, your confidence is shaken, and your goals feel further out of reach.

Physical therapist assessing patient movement patterns during one-on-one session in Philadelphia
Why Work With More Than Movement

Why Philadelphia Athletes Choose Our Clinic

At More Than Movement, you get full 60-minute sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who actually listens. We don't just treat pain—we find out why it happened and build you back stronger.

One-on-one attention for the full hour—no techs, no rotating between patients, just you and your therapist

Custom exercise programs delivered through your app with video demos, progress tracking, and direct messaging support

Root-cause approach that combines expert rehab with performance coaching to prevent re-injury

"I've worked with at least 8 different physical therapy providers, and nothing has come remotely close to the quality of care that the More Than Movement team provides. After 6 months with Nick, I'm pain-free, my knee and back feel incredible, and I'm starting to run again for the first time in 8 years."

—Ben
How We Work

Your Path to Pain-Free Performance

1. Comprehensive Assessment 

We start with a thorough evaluation using movement screens and functional testing to identify the root cause of your pain—not just where it hurts, but why it's happening.

2. Personalized Treatment Plan

Your therapist creates a custom program combining manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and performance training specific to your sport, goals, and lifestyle. Treatment starts on day one.

3. Long-Term Success

We don't just get you out of pain—we build strength, improve movement quality, and give you the tools to stay healthy long after our sessions end. You'll leave feeling confident and capable.

Sports Physical Therapy for Every Injury

From chronic pain to post-surgery rehab, we treat the full spectrum of athletic and movement-related injuries with expert care.

✓ Spine & Core: Low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, mid back pain, herniated discs, and postural dysfunction
✓ Upper Extremity: Shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, tennis/golfer's elbow, wrist pain, and carpal tunnel
✓ Lower Extremity: Runner's knee, ACL/meniscus injuries, IT band syndrome, hip impingement, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinopathy, and ankle sprains
✓ Specialized Care: Concussion symptoms, TMJ pain, pelvic health issues, headaches, vertigo, arthritis, and overuse injuries

Physical therapist performing strength assessment for shoulder injury at More Than Movement in Philadelphia

Real Stories from Real People

See how our personalized approach has helped active adults in Philadelphia overcome pain and return to the activities they love.

"I came to More Than Movement because I was unsatisfied with traditional physical therapy. Nick really helped me regain range of motion and has personalized my PT to my work schedule, abilities, and my interests. The combined approach of in-person sessions and the More Than Movement app has been exceptional too."
Lev Yuriditsky
"More Than Movement is the gold standard in Philadelphia! Nick has built a truly amazing team and facility covering your physical therapy and training needs. My PT sessions were like workouts—well planned with heavy focus on progressive strength and mobility. By 2-3 months, I was walking with a normal gait and by months 5-6 and was running with 95-6 speed."
Anuj Goswami
"After undergoing ACL surgery for the second time, I reached out to a friend who recommended I check out More Than Movement. Malti McKinnon has been my primary DPT, and I can't thank her and the entire More Than Movement team enough. They design your workouts based on your specific goals and provide just the right amount of challenge throughout your recovery journey."
Anish Patel
Our Team

Expert Physical Therapists Dedicated to Your Recovery

Meet Your Team
Led by experienced Doctors of Physical Therapy in Philly.

Nick Perugini
Nick Perugini, PT, DPT
Owner | Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

Raised by coaches (and a physical therpaist), Nick believes coaching is more than a job—it's a way of guiding people through tough moments. Specialties: Elite athletes, chronic pain, performance coaching.

Corey Richards
Corey Richards, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

A Philly sports fan and former college lacrosse player who found his calling in PT after three ACL tears. Specialties: ACL rehabilitation, running injuries, athletes.

Kelly Brown
Kelly Brown
Performance Coach

A Philly native who brings extensive coaching experience in both group fitness and 1-on-1 training. Her passion: helping others feel strong and capable. Specialties: Group fitness, 1-on-1 training, strength circuits.

Kris Bittel
Kris Bittel
Performance Coach

A Connecticut native turned Penn State grad, I found my passion for fitness through swimming, coaching, and the gym.

I’m NASM-certified and studying for my CSCS, committed to helping clients become the best version of themselves. I love training, cooking creative meals, and crushing games of Catan.

Fun fact: My contract includes a clause—I refuse to wear shorts longer than a 5-inch inseam.

Malti McKinnon
Malti McKinnon, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

From rural PA to Philly, Malti built her path through kinesiology, personal training, and a DPT from Temple. Specialties: Kinesiology, personal training, movement optimization.

Ian Dietrich
Ian Dietrich, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist & Performance Coach

Grew up in Coatesville, PA and studied kinesiology at Penn State before earning his DPT from Arcadia. Specialties: Strength and conditioning, kinesiology, professional athletes.

Andrew Hawk, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist. Andrew hails from the Lehigh Valley with personal and professional endurance experience. His competitive running background informs his rehab approach. Specialties: Endurance athletes, running, cross country.

Annie McCormick, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Born in Pittsburgh and trained at the University of Pittsburgh, Annie's path to physical therapy ran through yoga studios, CrossFit boxes, and a marketing career — before it became clear that movement was always where she was meant to be.

Her approach is performance-focused and deeply individual — she takes the time to truly understand each person and help them return to the activities they love, stronger and more capable than they thought. Outside the clinic, you'll find her running the Delaware River Trail, at Solidcore, or working her way through Philly's food scene one meal at a time.

Fun fact: She once shared a stage with Shaquille O'Neal — while he was DJing.

Val Mertin
Val Mertin
Director of Operations

Born and raised in Delco, Val first came to MTM as a client with chronic neck and back pain.

After experiencing quality care firsthand, she joined the team. Now she's the organizational glue—managing intakes, scheduling, and ensuring every new face feels like family.

With sharp attention to detail and warmth, she makes the experience seamless.

Fun fact: She has a spreadsheet ranking every Wawa hoagie she's ever eaten.

Contact Us

Visit Our Philadelphia Clinic

More Than Movement 526 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: (267) 310-2091 Email: nick@morethanmvmt.com

Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM–7:30 PM Saturday: 8 AM–12 PM Sunday: ClosedWe're located on Brown Street in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, just minutes from Center City, Fishtown, Old City, and I-95.

Just 10 minutes from Center City Philadelphia via S 11th St and Brown St. We're conveniently located near Fishtown Crossing and The Shops at Liberty Place—easily accessible whether you're looking for sports physical therapy near me in Northern Liberties or coming from downtown.Plenty of street parking is available in the area, making it convenient whether you're coming from Center City or the surrounding Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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