Expert Sports Physical Therapy in Austin, TX
At Eastside Movement Company, every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy — no techs, no cookie-cutter programs, no insurance restrictions. We find the root cause of your pain and build a real plan to get you back to running, lifting, cycling, and everything else that makes life good.
Still Stuck in Pain After Trying Everything?
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Treated the Symptom, Not the Source
Most clinics address where it hurts — not why it hurts. Generic exercises and rushed visits leave the root cause untouched, and the pain always finds a way back.
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Passed Off, Not Prioritized
Insurance-based PT means 15-minute appointments, rotating techs, and a one-size-fits-all program. Your goals — your next race, your next PR — never make it into the plan.
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This is just part of being a mom
Leaking, pain, and prolapse symptoms are common but never normal — and they are treatable.
Why Austin Athletes Choose Eastside Movement
We built Eastside Movement Company because we couldn't find the kind of PT practice we'd actually want to go to. Every visit is 60–75 minutes of focused, one-on-one care with your Doctor of Physical Therapy. No handoffs. No fluff. Just a whole-body plan built around your goals.
One-on-one with your DPT every visit — never handed off to an aide or tech
Cash-based model means your care is guided by your goals, not insurance limits
Comprehensive root-cause evaluation treats the source of pain, not just the site
Real Results from Real Austin Clients
"When I started, I couldn't walk half a mile without pain. Within six weeks, I was cycling and walking pain-free. What stood out most was how well she listened and explained what my body was doing."
— Jake C., Austin TX
A 3-Step Plan to Get You Back to What You Love
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Step 1: Relieve Your Pain
We use hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, soft tissue work, and targeted movement to get you feeling better — fast. Relief is the foundation everything else is built on.
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Step 2: Find the Root Cause
Through a comprehensive whole-body evaluation, we identify the movement patterns, weaknesses, and compensations driving your pain — not just the site of injury.
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Step 3: Build Long-Term Resilience
We create an individualized plan — strength, mobility, gait work, or sport-specific training — so you stay pain-free, perform better, and never lose what you've worked for.
Conditions We Treat with Sports Physical Therapy
From running injuries and ACL rehab to pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic back pain, our team of Doctors of Physical Therapy treats the full spectrum of musculoskeletal and pelvic health conditions. If it's keeping you from moving, we want to help.
Sports & orthopedic injuries: runner's knee, IT band syndrome, ACL, plantar fasciitis, shoulder impingement, sciatica, and more
Pelvic health conditions: pelvic pain, incontinence, painful intercourse, diastasis recti, prenatal and postpartum care
Spine and overuse injuries: low back pain, neck pain, disc pain, tendinopathy, and headaches
5.0 Stars Across 145 Google Reviews in Austin, TX
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"My experience with PT at Eastside Movement, and specifically with Dr. Emily Tran, has been nothing short of amazing! I began working with Dr. Emily Tran due to ongoing achilles pain while I was training for a 1/2 marathon. She is incredibly knowledgeable and intelligent, and throughout my recovery she took the time to educate me, involve me in the process, and help me truly understand my body."
Ruby Rios
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"Erin Kelly is an amazing physical therapist. In my 20s and 30s, I've beat up my body with endurance races and assumed time and rest would resolve all problems. It wasn't until I started sessions with Erin that she made such immense progress with only a few sessions. I found Erin to be more knowledgeable with practical exercises than the 2 podiatrists I've seen."
Jessica Huang Fontenot — Endurance Athlete
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"I had crippling back pain for two decades and got to a point where I couldn't walk more than twenty minutes without pain. I started seeing Amy and for the first time felt hope that I could live without pain. Amy gave me the tools, resources, and education to get my body back. I completed my first triathlon this year pain free thanks to my work with Eastside Movement."
Michelle Dew — Triathlete
Meet the Eastside Movement Team: Doctors of PT Who Move With You
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Dr. Anthony Ruscitto, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy with advanced manual therapy training. Specializes in analytical, multifaceted treatment approaches for complex pain. Passionate about weight training, cycling, and running.
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Dr. Erin Kelly, PT, DPT
Level 1 Run Coach and Gait Happens Gait Guru who loves empowering athletes to push their limits. Specializes in running rehabilitation, endurance training, CrossFit injuries, and helping active people meet their goals.
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Dr. Emily Tran, PT, DPT
Movement enthusiast specializing in pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapy. Firm believer in the mind-body connection and that movement is medicine. Serves active individuals with holistic, individualized care.
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Dr. Amy Hooper, PT, DPT
Mechanical engineer turned physical therapist who treats holistically by addressing the interconnectedness of the body's systems. Gait Happens Gait Guru specializing in strength training, cycling, and hiking injuries.
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Dr. Spencer Straddeck, PT, DPT
Passionate about helping people move with confidence, strength, and purpose. Gait Happens Gait Guru who believes rehab should be collaborative, empowering, and fun. Specializes in sports rehabilitation and athletic performance.
Visit Us in East Austin
We're just 11 minutes (5.6 miles) from Downtown Austin via I-35 N and US-290 E. Find us at Suite F-104 in the E Hwy 290 corridor, conveniently located near Capital Plaza and Springdale Shopping Center. Call us at (512) 298-2856 or book online to get started.
Email info@eastsidemovement.com
Phone (512) 298-2856
Office 6448 E Hwy 290, Ste F-104, Austin TX 78723
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network, cash-based practice. This means your care is never dictated by insurance coverage limits — we base your treatment on your goals and what you actually need to get better. We accept HSA and FSA cards, and we're upfront about costs from the start. A free 15-minute phone consult is always available so you know exactly what to expect before you commit.
What happens during my first visit?
Your first session is a comprehensive whole-body evaluation — not just a look at where it hurts. Your Doctor of PT will assess your movement patterns, identify root causes, and begin hands-on treatment in that same visit. Sessions run 60–75 minutes and you'll leave with a clear picture of what's going on and what comes next.
How is Eastside different from other PT clinics near me?
Every visit at Eastside is one-on-one with your Doctor of Physical Therapy for the full session — you are never passed off to a tech or aide. We treat active adults, athletes, runners, cyclists, and anyone with pelvic floor dysfunction using individualized programs built around real goals. No cookie-cutter exercises. No rushing. Just focused, expert care that gets results.