The bridge back to the sport you love

Golden Gate Bridge seen from the water with surfers in the waves and hills in the background.

SF · SOMA + MISSION ROCK

The bridge back to the sport you love

SF · SOMA + MISSION ROCK

Sports physical therapy and performance coaching for SF outdoor athletes

Doctor of physical therapy

60

Minute sessions

1:1

No assistants

DPT

Robert Brovarnik DPT, MS

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HOW THIS IS DIFFERENT

physical therapy built for athletes not insurance companies

Traditional insurance-based clinics force therapists to see 2-4 patients per hour with limited scheduling availability for consistent care. Here we do things differently.

  • 60-minutes of undivided care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Integrated strength and conditioning plan via mobile app

  • Direct access (no doctor referral needed)

  • Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement

  • Find out more about pricing and if PT is right for you with a quick 15 min discover call.

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WHO IS THIS FOR

Performance rehab for SF’s outdoor community

  • Long paddle sessions can put increased demand on your shoulder stability and postural musculature leading to increased risk of rotator cuff pathology, neck strains, and low back overload. Whether it’s mobility restrictions or muscular weakness we find what your limiting factor is to keep you in the lineup.

  • Steep terrain can put increased load through the ankles, knees, and hips commonly contributing to IT band, patellofemoral, and quad/patellar/achilles tendon issues especially with 30+ lbs on your back. Through our evaluation process we identify your limiting factors and configure a plan to get you ready to tackle any trail you set your sites on.

  • Climbing subjects your upper extremity joints and finger tendons to extreme loads. We treat A2 pulley sprains, golfer’s/tennis elbow (tendinopathy), and overhead shoulder instability through specific loading protocols.

  • Snatches, clean & jerks, heavy squatting & deadlifting require precise joint positioning and body awareness. When there is a lack of mobility in the hips, ankles, and thoracic spine along with a lack of stability in the hips, core, and overhead positioning injuries are likely to occur. We evaluate these areas and rebuild strength safely after an injury so you can return to moving heavy weight and reaching your desired totals.

  • Repetitive loading can lead to overuse injuries such as achilles/patellar/quad tendinopathy and IT band issues along with neck/lowback pain from holding static postures for long periods. Analysis of foot strike pattern, cadence, cycling positioning can help discern the contributing factors to your injury.

  • Explosive lateral shuffles, sudden stops, and high-velocity overhead serves place immense strain on your tissues and joints. Whether persistent elbow pain is ruining your backhand, a nagging Achilles tendon is slowing down your court coverage, or overhead smashes are flaring your rotator cuff tendons we target the root cause of tissue overload and rotational restrictions.

Rehab for San Francisco's outdoor athletes such as hikers, surfers, and runners. Return to your sport fast.

Services & Treatments

  • Person standing on a small block with one foot, in a room with wooden floor and curtains.

    Movement Screening

    Assessment of functional and relevant mechanics to your specific sport or activity that contribute to your symptoms.

  • Medical professional using an infrared thermometer on a patient's arm.

    Strength Testing

    Assessing strength of specific musculature that can contribute to a lack of a lack of stability or overload at a joint, muscle, or tendon.

  • A person wearing a brown shirt and shorts performs a knee-to-wall test on an exercise bench, with one knee bent and touching a wall. The test is done on a gray fitness step with a black metal rack in the background.

    Range of motion Testing

    Assessing specific joint limitations and muscle lengths to determine if these limitations contribute to your symptoms.

  • Person receiving a massage on their back in a spa or massage room.

    Soft Tissue Manipulation

    Targeted massage to help reduce pain and increased muscle tone in a specific area. Used in conjunction with corrective exercises & education.

  • A person lying on a treatment table receiving physical therapy or massage on their arm from a therapist.

    Joint mobilization

    Joint mobilization to help reduce pain and restore normal joint range of motion.

  • A person sitting on an examination table with their legs extended, wearing compression sleeves on their thighs and socks on their feet, with medical monitoring equipment attached to their legs, in a clinical setting.

    Blood flow restriction training

    Blood flow restriction modality used post surgery or in the early stages post injury to help speed up recovery and reduce muscle atrophy without overloading injured tissue or surgery site.

  • A person's leg is resting on a hospital bed with ECG electrodes attached to their thigh. The person is wearing a black sock and shorts. There is a remote control device and a medical device with buttons on the bed surface. The background shows a wooden floor and part of a hospital chair or medical equipment.

    NMES

    Neuromuscular electrical stimulation to help restore muscle activation that can be down regulated after surgery or injury due to pain and swelling.

  • Woman performing a split lunge with one foot on a plyometric box and the other on the floor, in an indoor gym setting.

    Strength & Conditioning

    Heavy, sport-specific loading to rebuild tissue capacity and joint resilience under real athletic strain.

  • A woman in black tank top and blue leggings lying on her side on a green exercise mat against a gray wall.

    Corrective Exercises

    Tailored movement strategies designed to correct biomechanical compensations and prevent recurring injury. 

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

RobbY Brovarnik DPT, MS

As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, former personal trainer of 8 years, and competitive Olympic weightlifter, human movement has been my life’s work. When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll find me surfing, climbing, or hiking local trails.

Conducting research in my Master’s kinesiology program and graduating from a doctoral physical therapy program has helped me rehab many patients successfully and has helped me navigate major injuries myself without surgery—I understand the emotional toll of being sidelined from the sport you love.

Combining a background in strength & conditioning with clinical science, my mission is to help you overcome pain, build resilient movement, and return to high-performance outdoor sports without long delays.

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I offer in person physical therapy, strength and conditioning, and virtual PT via a mobile app.

  • Book an initial evaluation by clicking on the booking button.

  • I do not accept insurance, however, I can bill out of network physical therapy and provide the patient with a superbill to provide to their insurance company

  • Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows you to move freely and gives us easy access to the body part we are assessing. Shorts, a t-shirt or tank top, and athletic shoes are ideal. escription

  • Great question! Feel free to reach out to Robby to schedule a complementary phone consult prior to booking your initial evaluation.

  • No. Under California Direct Access Laws, you can be evaluated and treated by a licensed Doctor of physcal therapy for up to 12 visits or 45 days without needing a physician referral.

  • We start with a deep dive into your injury history, current limitations, and performance goals. This is followed by movement screens, joint ROM testing, and strength assessments. The data collected will help identify your core issues and to develop a plan to get to your rehab & performance goals.