Dr. Chad Burnham | Physical Therapist in Salisbury, MA

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DPT, FAFS, CSCS

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Dr. Chad Burnham is a physical therapist, strength coach, and the founder of ProForm Physical Therapy in Salisbury, Massachusetts, a performance-based physical therapy clinic serving the North Shore including Newburyport, Amesbury, and surrounding communities.

Dr. Chad’s passion for fitness, strength training, and human performance began in the gym at an early age and continued through his college career. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2009 and has spent his career helping active individuals move better, train harder, and stay pain-free.

As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Dr. Chad specializes in bridging the gap between physical therapy, strength training, and performance coaching. His clinical expertise includes sports physical therapy, running injury rehabilitation, golf performance training, advanced manual therapy, and 3D Chain Reaction biomechanics.

After years working in traditional insurance-based clinics, Dr. Chad saw firsthand how the healthcare system often limited the quality of care patients received. Appointments were rushed, treatment plans were restricted, and true one-on-one care became increasingly rare.

Believing patients deserved a better experience, he founded ProForm Physical Therapy in 2016, a cash-based physical therapy clinic in Salisbury, MA focused on individualized care and performance-driven rehabilitation. At ProForm, every patient receives one-on-one physical therapy designed to help them recover from injury, improve strength, and return to the activities they love.

Today, Dr. Chad works with athletes, runners, golfers, and active adults across the North Shore of Massachusetts, helping them overcome pain, improve movement, and build long-term resilience.

ProForm Physical Therapy is far from a typical clinic and Dr. Chad Burnham is far from a typical physical therapist.

Certifications & Advanced Training:

These certifications allow Dr. Chad to integrate strength training, biomechanics, and rehabilitation science into a comprehensive physical therapy approach.

Dr. Chad Burnham physical therapist and founder of ProForm Physical Therapy

Why Patients Choose Dr. Chad Burnham

Patients from Salisbury, Newburyport, Amesbury, and the North Shore seek out Dr. Chad because of his unique blend of physical therapy, strength coaching, and performance training.

Dr. Chad specializes in helping:

• Runners dealing with Achilles pain, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis

• Athletes recovering from knee, shoulder, and back injuries

• Lifters and gym athletes who want to train pain-free

• Active adults looking to avoid surgery or unnecessary medications

• Individuals frustrated with traditional insurance-based physical therapy

His goal is simple: help people move better, get stronger, and return to the activities they love.

Physical Therapy for Lifters & Bodybuilders in Salisbury, MA

Dr. Chad Burnham is the founder of ProForm Physical Therapy and specializes in helping bodybuilders, strength athletes, and active adults stay strong, train consistently, and recover from injuries without giving up the gym.

As both a physical therapist and strength coach, Dr. Chad understands the demands that heavy training places on the body. His approach blends performance-based physical therapy, strength training principles, and movement analysis to help lifters recover from injuries while continuing to progress in their training.

Dr. Chad works with athletes throughout Salisbury, Newburyport, Amesbury, and the North Shore of Massachusetts who want to stay active and continue pushing their limits.

Training Through Injury

One of the biggest frustrations lifters face is being told to “just stop training.”

Dr. Chad’s philosophy is different.

Whenever possible, he helps athletes modify exercises, adjust training variables, and strengthen weak links so they can continue progressing while addressing the underlying cause of their injury.

This performance-based approach helps lifters:

Maintain strength while recovering
Reduce the risk of recurring injuries
Improve movement quality
Continue progressing toward their training goals

Physical Therapy for Active Adults

In addition to working with strength athletes, Dr. Chad specializes in helping active adults who want to stay strong and pain-free as they age.

Many patients he works with are individuals who:

Strength train regularly
Run or participate in endurance sports
Play golf or recreational sports
Want to stay active without chronic pain

Treatment focuses on strength, mobility, and long-term durability, helping patients continue doing the activities they love.

FAQ : Strength Training & Active Adult Physical Therapy with Dr. Chad Burnham

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Work With Dr. Chad

If you are dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or want to improve your performance, schedule a visit with Dr. Chad Burnham.

📍 ProForm Physical Therapy | Salisbury, Massachusetts

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