Helping Canterbury Athletes Perform – and Stay Pain-Free

Sports physical therapy and performance training for Canterbury athletes — from injury recovery and return to sport to building the strength, movement, and confidence to perform all season.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a clear understanding of what your athlete needs next.

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from 180+ local reviews

Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance
Led by Dr. Scott Gray, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Canterbury football coach & Canterbury parent

For Canterbury Athletes & Families

Helping Canterbury Athletes Perform – and Stay Pain-Free

Sports physical therapy and performance training for Canterbury athletes — from injury recovery and return to sport to building the strength, movement, and confidence to perform all season.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a clear understanding of what your athlete needs next.

4.9/5

from 180+ local reviews

Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance
Led by Dr. Scott Gray, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Canterbury football coach & Canterbury parent

Your Athlete Deserves More Than “Just Rest and See What Happens.”

For competitive athletes, even a small issue can become a frustrating cycle:

  • Pain that keeps coming back during practice or games
  • An injury that doesn’t feel completely resolved
  • Uncertainty about whether they’re really ready to return
  • Loss of strength or confidence after time away
  • Tightness, soreness, or movement limitations affecting performance
  • A desire to become stronger and more resilient before problems start

The goal isn’t simply getting an athlete out of pain.

It’s helping them move well, get strong, return confidently, and keep doing what they love.

That’s exactly what we’re here to help with.

Find Out What Your Athlete Needs Before a Small Problem Becomes a Bigger One

The Free Canterbury Athlete Assessment gives you and your athlete an opportunity to sit down with the Back In Motion team and get clarity on what’s happening.

We’ll:

1. LISTEN

Talk through what’s been happening, what they’re feeling, their sport, training schedule, previous injuries, and goals.

2. ASSESS

Look at relevant movement, mobility, strength, and other factors that may be affecting how they feel or perform.

3. IDENTIFY THE NEXT STEP

Help determine whether your athlete needs physical therapy, performance training, a return-to-sport plan, or simply some guidance on what to do next.

4. GIVE YOU A PLAN

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the situation and what we recommend moving forward.

No guessing. No pressure. Just a clear next step.

From Injured → Back to Sport → Performing at Their Best

Get to the root of what’s limiting them.

For athletes dealing with pain, injury, or recurring problems, we look beyond simply where it hurts and evaluate how the athlete moves as a whole.

The objective is to help them recover appropriately, rebuild capacity, and get back to doing what they love.

Common reasons athletes see us include:

  • Knee pain
  • Ankle injuries
  • Hip pain
  • Back pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Muscle strains
  • Overuse problems
  • Sports injuries

Being pain-free isn’t the same as being ready to compete.

After an injury, athletes need more than a green light.

They need the strength, movement, confidence, and physical capacity required for the demands of their sport.

We help bridge the gap between rehab and competition so athletes can return with a plan instead of simply hoping they’re ready.

Healthy athletes shouldn’t have to wait until something hurts to get expert help.

Performance training can help athletes develop:

  • Strength
  • Mobility
  • Movement quality
  • Stability and control
  • Athletic confidence
  • Better preparation for the demands of their sport

The goal is simple:

Build a stronger, more capable athlete who is prepared for the season ahead.

“It Only Hurts When I Play.”

That’s often exactly when parents aren’t sure what to do.

  • Is it normal soreness?
  • Should they keep practicing?
  • Should they rest?
  • Is something being missed?
  • Could continuing to play make it worse?
  • Rather than guessing, let us take a look.

A Free Athlete Assessment can help you better understand what’s going on and decide what makes sense next.

Physical Therapy and Performance Training Under One Roof

Most athletes experience two separate worlds.

Rehab gets them back from injury.

Training makes them better at their sport.

At Back In Motion, we believe those two worlds should work together.

Our approach combines physical therapy expertise with strength and performance principles so we’re able to meet an athlete where they are — whether that’s recovering from an injury, preparing to return, or working toward their next level.

The Advantage for Your Athlete

Physical therapy expertise
Understand pain, injury, movement, and recovery.

Performance expertise
Build strength and physical capacity for sport.

Individualized guidance
Recommendations based on the athlete in front of us — not a cookie-cutter program.

One continuum
From hurting → recovering → returning → performing.

This Is Personal For Us, Too.

I’m Dr. Scott Gray, founder of Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance.

I’m a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist.

But at Canterbury, I’m also a football coach and a parent.

So I understand this from both sides.

As professionals, we want athletes to move well, recover properly, get stronger, and make smart decisions about their bodies.

As parents, we want our kids healthy, confident, on the field, and able to enjoy the sports they love.

That’s why we created this offer for Canterbury families.

If something doesn’t seem right — or you simply want to know how your athlete can become stronger and better prepared — we’re happy to be a resource.

— Dr. Scott Gray, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, CSCS

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What Happens Next?

Getting Answers Is Simple.

Step 1

Claim the Free Athlete Assessment

Choose a convenient time and tell us briefly what’s going on.

Step 2

Bring Your Athlete In

We’ll talk with you and your athlete and assess what’s relevant to their situation.

Step 3

Understand The Next Step

We’ll explain what we see, answer your questions, and recommend the most appropriate next step.

If we believe physical therapy or performance training may help, we’ll explain the options.

If not, we’ll tell you that too.

Claim My Free Athlete Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my athlete have to be injured?

No. We work with athletes who are currently injured as well as healthy athletes who want to improve strength, movement, and performance.

That’s a great reason to have it assessed. The goal is to better understand what’s happening rather than guessing whether an athlete should keep playing, modify activity, or take another step.

We can help assess where they are in the recovery process and what may still need to be addressed as they work toward returning to their sport.

Yes. This initial Athlete Assessment is complimentary for Canterbury families.

No. The purpose of the assessment is to give you clarity. If we believe we can help, we’ll explain our recommendations and available options so your family can decide what makes sense.

We help athletes across a variety of sports. The assessment is individualized around the athlete, the demands of their sport, and what they’re trying to accomplish.

Claim Your Free Canterbury Athlete Assessment

Whether they’re dealing with pain, returning from an injury, or simply want to become stronger and better prepared…

Let’s find out what they need.