Dr. Nick Sienkiewicz, DPT | Physical Therapist in Salisbury, MAÂ
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DPT, CSCS
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Dr. Nick Sienkiewicz, DPT, CSCS is a physical therapist at ProForm Physical Therapy in Salisbury, Massachusetts, where he specializes in helping active adults and athletes recover from injuries, improve movement, and return to the activities they love.
Dr. Nick graduated from Springfield College with his Bachelor of Science in 2015 and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2017. During his undergraduate years, he played NCAA college basketball for Springfield College, serving as team captain for two seasons. After his playing career, he continued with the program as a graduate assistant basketball coach, gaining valuable experience in strength and conditioning, athletic performance, and sport-specific training.
Through his academic training and early clinical experience, Dr. Nick developed a comprehensive approach to physical therapy, injury rehabilitation, and performance training. He combines traditional orthopedic physical therapy methods with modern movement science to help patients restore mobility, build strength, and return to their sport or active lifestyle safely.
At ProForm Physical Therapy in Salisbury, MA, Dr. Nick works with individuals of all ages and activity levels. He is especially passionate about helping patients improve their movement quality and achieve long-term pain-free performance, rather than simply managing symptoms.
After experiencing multiple ankle injuries during his basketball career, Dr. Nick developed a strong interest in foot and ankle rehabilitation, lower extremity biomechanics, and athletic performance training. This passion led to the development of ProFeet, a unique group training class at ProForm Physical Therapy focused on helping individuals restore foot strength, mobility, and function to support healthier movement and injury prevention.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Nick practices what he preaches. He enjoys strength training, skiing, basketball, and ocean swimming, and is passionate about maintaining a high level of personal health and fitness. His active lifestyle helps him better relate to the athletes and active individuals he works with every day at ProForm Physical Therapy in Salisbury, MA.
Certifications & Advanced Training:
- Functional Health Mentoring Certification (Innate Immunity)
- BioForce Certified Conditioning Coach
- Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)
- Graston (IASTM) Certified
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Functional Dry Needling®/TDN Certified
- Certified in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Training (PBFR)
- Certified in Functional Movement Techniques (FMT)
- FMT Basic & Performance (Kinesiology Taping)
- Certified in the Foundations of Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 (Pn1)
- Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
- Certified in Body Tempering (BT-C)
- Certified Sleep Coach
- Certified Foot Nerd through The Foot Collective
Physical Therapy ApproachÂ
At ProForm Physical Therapy in Salisbury, MA, Dr. Nick specializes in combining:
- Evidence-based physical therapy
- Strength and conditioning principles
- Functional movement assessment
- Performance-based rehabilitation
Rather than simply treating symptoms, his goal is to identify the root cause of pain or dysfunction and rebuild strength, mobility, and movement capacity so injuries do not keep returning.
His philosophy is simple:
Rehabilitation and training should not be separate. The best rehab prepares you for real life and sport.Â
Clinical SpecialtiesÂ
Dr. Nick works with patients across the North Shore and Seacoast region and has a special interest in helping people with:
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Running injuries
- Achilles tendon pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Knee pain
- Sports injuries
- Strength and performance training
- Movement and mobility limitations
- Functional Medicine
Having experienced multiple ankle injuries during his basketball career, he developed a strong passion for foot health and lower-extremity biomechanics.
This passion helped inspire ProFeet, a unique group training class at ProForm designed to help people restore foot strength, mobility, and function.
Basketball Injury Specialist in Salisbury, MAÂ
Dr. Nick is a sports physical therapist at ProForm Physical Therapy who specializes in working with basketball players and athletes of all levels. Because basketball requires explosive jumping, rapid changes of direction, and constant cutting movements, the sport places significant stress on the knees, ankles, hips, and lower back.
Dr. Nick’s experience as both an athlete and physical therapist allows him to understand the unique demands basketball players place on their bodies. His approach combines sports rehabilitation, strength training, movement mechanics, and injury prevention strategies to help athletes return to play stronger and more resilient.
He works with athletes from Salisbury, Newburyport, Amesbury, and across the North Shore of Massachusetts, including:
- Youth basketball players
- AAU athletes
- High school basketball players
- Collegiate athletes
- Recreational and adult league players
Basketball Injuries Dr. Nick Commonly TreatsÂ
Basketball athletes often experience injuries related to jumping, landing, and sudden direction changes. Dr. Nick frequently treats:
- Ankle sprains
- Chronic ankle instability
- Patellar tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- ACL injuries and post-surgical rehab
- Meniscus injuries
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Foot pain and plantar fasciitis
- Hip and lower back pain in athletes
Treatment at ProForm focuses on addressing the root cause of the injury, not just the symptoms.
Return-to-Play & Performance Training for Basketball PlayersÂ
In addition to injury rehabilitation, Dr. Nick helps basketball players improve their strength, explosiveness, and durability through performance-based training that includes:
- Jump and landing mechanics
- Lower body strength development
- Ankle and foot stability training
- Agility and cutting mechanics
- Injury prevention strategies
This approach helps athletes reduce injury risk and perform at a higher level on the court.
FAQ : Sports & Basketball Physical Therapy with Dr. NickÂ
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Work With Dr. NickÂ
If you’re dealing with pain, injury, or limitations in your training or daily life, Dr. Nick and the team at ProForm Physical Therapy in Salisbury, MA can help.
Schedule an evaluation to identify the root cause of your issue and build a plan to get you back to moving and performing at your best.
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