Barbell Physical Therapy

Barbell Rehab That Actually Understands Your Grind

At Ares Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab, we don’t flinch at the sight of a loaded barbell—we live for it. Whether you’re an Olympic lifter, powerlifter, CrossFit athlete, or just someone who loves to lift heavy, we understand the toll barbell training can take on the body. You don’t need another therapist telling you to “just stop lifting.” You need someone who respects your passion and helps you train through injury, not around it. Our Barbell Physical Therapy program is designed specifically for lifters—recreational or competitive—who are dealing with pain, movement restrictions, or recovering from injury. Using cutting-edge rehab strategies and a deep understanding of biomechanics, we help you return to the rack with better technique, more power, and way more confidence.

Why Lifters Need Specialized Care

Barbell athletes experience stress patterns that general PTs don’t fully grasp—spinal compression from squats, shoulder strain from overhead lifts, and tendon overuse from repetitive volume. Generic rehab just doesn’t cut it. You need movement assessments specific to lifting patterns, mobility drills tailored to your weakest links, and strength work that fits into your program—not opposes it. That’s exactly what we deliver at Ares PT.

The Ares Advantage for Barbell Athletes

We analyze your lifts in real-time using video feedback, movement screening, and bar path tracking—so your rehab is based on how you actually move under load. Dr. Elizabeth Ngutse’s expertise, combined with coaching experience and strength training knowledge, allows for targeted interventions that don’t water down your goals. Our integrated model includes fitness training support, so your programming flows smoothly from injury rehab into peak strength cycles. Whether you’re chasing PRs or returning post-injury, we’ll help you rebuild intelligently and get stronger than ever.