Reduce Pain
Your first visit is a full evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who works out what's actually driving your symptoms. From there, manual therapy, dry needling, myofascial release, and targeted movement work bring the pain down.
TPI Golf Assessment
One session with a TPI-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy to find what's limiting your swing, pain or no pain.
- A one-on-one screening with a TPI-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy, never a technician or an aide
- Findings tied to the specific swing traits they cause
- A specific plan built from your screening, not just general golf-fitness advice
The screen shows how your body rotates, stabilizes, and transfers weight, and where it can't. You leave with a clear picture of what's limiting your swing and a plan for what to do about it.
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Where a TPI assessment fits
The assessment tells you which of the three paths you need. Pain points toward golf rehab. No pain but a swing that won't hold up points toward performance work. Some golfers take the findings and handle the rest themselves. Our doctors are TPI-certified.
What the assessment involves
Movement tests covering the rotation, balance, strength, and control a golf swing needs, each one isolated. Hips, thoracic spine, shoulders, and ankles are all checked, because a restriction in one often shows up as extra strain somewhere else in the swing.
What our patients say
From post-surgical recovery to competitive golf, here's what patients say about working with our doctors.
Diane White
Patient
Back to the activities I love, pain-free.
Our approach
A four-phase plan that starts with getting you out of pain and keeps going for as long as you want to keep progressing.
Restore Mobility & Flexibility
Reducing pain doesn't automatically mean you start moving well. Before we load anything, we restore the motion you're missing. Through joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and targeted movement and stretching, we address the restrictions contributing to the problem. This is where most people start noticing they can reach, turn, walk, or sleep normally again.
Build Foundational Strength
Once you can move comfortably, we build strength and resilience around the areas that contributed to the problem in the first place. The goal is simple: build the strength your daily life, work, or sport actually asks of you.
Perform
Your goal sets the finish line. Maybe that's getting through a full day without thinking about your body, playing with your grandkids, walking 18 holes, getting back on the court, or competing at your highest level. We build toward whatever your version of performance looks like.
Mobility
Strength
Be You Again
Why patients choose Florida Physio
Three things you can count on here, whatever brought you in.
Always A Doctor, Always One-On-One
Every visit is with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We don't use technicians, assistants, or interns.
A Whole-Body Assessment Comes First
Every plan starts with a full movement assessment. The roots of pain often trace back to how the joints above and below it are working, so that is where we start looking.
Care That Continues Past Pain-Free
Getting out of pain is where most clinics stop. Plenty of our patients carry on into strength, power, and sport, in person or through the Florida Physio app.
Who you'll be working with
Every visit is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We don't use technicians, assistants, or interns.
Success stories & reviews
Unedited Google reviews from people we've treated, covering everything from chronic pain to competitive sport.
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Kevin Dyer
I’ve had alot of experience with PT and with training and can say that Florida Physio has been the absolute best that I’ve ever had. Leighton and Don are real pros and are a pleasure to work with. I value the fact that both have golf backgrounds so they get it on both a physiological and performance level. Fantastic practice.
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Brad Schmeiser
Highly recommend Florida Physio, Leighton and Don have helped my strength and conditioning tremendously. Their core and strength exercises have improved my flexibility, back issues and overall strength. They offer detailed exercises to improve core strength, flexibility and swing speed for your golf game.
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Anastassia Belessioti
My 14 years old son is a competitive golfer and he had a wonderful experience with Leighton. Starting with a TPI assessment and a detailed conversation about my son’s goals, Leighton created a plan of stretches and exercises that would help my boy achieve his goals. Leighton truly a great professional!
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Michael Puffer
I can’t thank Leighton enough for all the overall improvements I’ve seen with my golf game, my body, and most importantly the reduction in pain. He knows his stuff! I also absolutely love the app and the ability to get all my training in on my time.
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Bill Moody
Don is unique in that he has the knowledge and skills to work both on my physical limitations and my golf swing. He is increasing my shoulder mobility and at the same time designing a swing that can work within my current limits. Highly recommended.
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Mike Finster
Dr Leighton Peavler is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He not only assisted with alleviating my back pain but his explanations were easy to understand. Highly recommend his services.
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Grace Paul
I just had my first appointment with Dr. Kelly and I can’t wait to go back! I’m a bodybuilder and have been struggling with neck and shoulder pain for months. Dr. Kelly did a full assessment and performed dry needling. I walked out of the office feeling so much better and I feel very confident that I’ll soon be totally pain free!
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Karla Kirkwood
Kristin has tremendous knowledge of complex human anatomy. With her precise guidance, she has helped me gain back mobility in my shoulder that other PT’s could not achieve. An added bonus is I am almost pain free and gaining strength every week!
TPI Golf Assessment FAQs
Answers to common questions about the TPI golf assessment at Florida Physio.
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