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  Return to Sport Specialists · Salisbury, MA

Expert
Return to Sport
Testing
in Salisbury, MA

At ProForm Physical Therapy, we help athletes and active adults in Salisbury know exactly when — and how — they're ready to return to the sport they love. Our evidence-based return to sport testing goes beyond pain-free to prove you're truly ready to perform. No referral needed. Cash-based. One-on-one with a Doctor of PT.

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ProForm Physical Therapy Expert Team Salisbury MA
 
 
60
Minute
sessions
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The Problem
 

Cleared to Play —
But Are You Actually Ready?

Getting the green light from your doctor is just the first step. Without objective return to sport testing, athletes go back too soon — and end up right back on the sideline.

 
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Guesswork Instead of Data

Most clearances are based on time elapsed and basic strength checks — not functional performance testing. You deserve objective data before you step back on the field.

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Reinjury Risk Goes Up

Athletes who return before meeting measurable strength and movement benchmarks face significantly higher reinjury rates. Feeling ready and being ready are two different things.

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No Bridge Between Rehab and Performance

Standard physical therapy gets you out of pain. It rarely gets you back to full-speed cutting, sprinting, or competition. That gap is exactly where athletes get hurt again.

Salisbury's Return to Sport Testing Specialists
 
 

"ProForm is a top-notch facility with the best physical therapists. I came in with a slew of issues stemming from my cancer and have been incredibly well taken care of. Dr. Chad truly cares about his patients. I highly recommend ProForm for PT or training."

— Stephanie S.
The ProForm Difference

Salisbury's
Return to Sport
Testing Specialists

ProForm Physical Therapy is not your typical PT clinic. We combine evidence-based return to sport testing, advanced manual therapy, and progressive strength programming into a single seamless plan — so you return to competition stronger than before, not just symptom-free. Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Objective functional testing
Limb symmetry, strength ratios, and sport-specific movement benchmarks measured and tracked.
One-on-one, 60-minute sessions with a Doctor of PT
No aides, no handoffs, no insurance-driven shortcuts.
Bridges the rehab-to-performance gap
Plyometric progressions, blood flow restriction training, and strength programming built for your sport.
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Getting Started
 

How Our Return to Sport
Testing Process Works

Step 1

Comprehensive Movement & Strength Assessment

We start with a full functional movement screen and strength evaluation — identifying deficits in power, symmetry, and sport-specific mechanics that standard clearances miss.

Step 2

Targeted Rehab-to-Performance Programming

Based on your results, your Doctor of PT builds a personalized plan integrating manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, plyometric progressions, and strength training to close the gap between recovered and competition-ready.

Step 3

Objective Clearance & Return to Play

When you hit your benchmarks — limb symmetry indices, hop tests, sport-specific loads — you get cleared with data, not guesswork. You return to your sport confident, strong, and ready to perform.

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Return to Sport Testing for Any Injury
 
4.9★
132+ Reviews
 
We Treat

Return to Sport
Testing for
Any Injury

Our Doctors of Physical Therapy at ProForm in Salisbury, MA specialize in return to sport testing and rehabilitation across a full range of injuries — from acute tears and sprains to chronic overuse conditions. If you've been hurt and you're looking for return to sport testing near me, we treat athletes at every level and every stage of recovery.

 
ACL Reconstruction & Knee Injuries
Hop testing, quadriceps strength symmetry, and sport-specific load progressions before full return
 
Hamstring Strains & Hip Injuries
Eccentric strength benchmarks, sprinting mechanics, and progressive loading protocols to prevent re-tear
 
Ankle Sprains, Achilles Tendinopathy & Lower Leg Injuries
Balance, proprioception, and reactive agility testing to restore full confidence on the field
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Patient Results
 

Rated 4.9 Stars
Across 130+ Google Reviews

Hear what active adults in Salisbury and the North Shore are saying.

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Chad's comprehensive approach helped me reach 100% recovery in 3–4 sessions after re-tearing my hamstring. I am delighted to be back to training MMA and BJJ at 100% intensity. I wholeheartedly recommend you consult with him!

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Shihan Luke Kimball
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I started working with Hayden at Proform for shin splints, and it has since evolved into twice-weekly personal training. I have experienced not just recovery from injury but also improved overall strength and fitness. Highly recommend ProForm for physical therapy or personal training!

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Dylan Shea
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ProForm Physical Therapy is truly an elite practice. They deliver real results, they care deeply about their patients, and they combine physical therapy, fitness, and nutrition in a way that genuinely improves lives. I have been coming to ProForm since they first opened and would not go anywhere else.

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Thomas Fallon
 
The People Behind ProForm
 

Meet the ProForm
Physical Therapy Team

Expert clinicians, real athletes, one mission: get you back to peak performance.

Chad Burnham, DPT, FAFS, CSCS

Owner, Physical Therapist

Nick Sienkiewicz

Clinic Director, Physical Therapist

Tayler Williams

Office Manager, Trainer, Nutrition Coach

Karyssa McCullough

Community Outreach Coordinator
Find Us

Find ProForm Physical Therapy
in Salisbury, MA

Address
175 Elm St Unit C, Salisbury, MA 01952
Hours
Mon–Thu: 7 AM–7 PM · Fri: 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun: Closed
Call
(978) 255-4238
Salisbury, MA Newburyport Amesbury Seabrook, NH North Shore MA
Return to Sport FAQs

Frequently Asked
Questions

Everything you need to know about return to sport testing at ProForm Physical Therapy in Salisbury, MA.

Do I need a doctor's referral to schedule return to sport testing at ProForm?

No referral needed. Massachusetts is a direct-access state, which means you can schedule directly with us without seeing a physician first. Simply call or book online and we'll get you in.

Does ProForm accept insurance for return to sport testing?

ProForm is a cash-based clinic. We do not bill insurance directly, which means your care is never limited by what an insurance company approves. Sessions are longer, more personalized, and focused entirely on your goals — and many patients find they need fewer total visits as a result. We're happy to provide a superbill if you'd like to seek reimbursement from your insurer.

What does a return to sport testing session actually involve?

Your assessment begins with a full movement screen and functional strength evaluation. Depending on your injury and sport, this may include single-leg hop tests, limb symmetry index measurements, reactive agility drills, and sport-specific loading tasks. Your Doctor of PT will review your results with you in detail and outline exactly what needs to happen before you're cleared for full return.

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