Expert Return to Sport Physical Therapy in Salem, OR
At The Physical Therapy Project, we help athletes and active adults in Salem recover faster, move stronger, and get back to the sport or activity they love — safely. Rated 5 stars across 139 Google reviews, our board-certified physical therapists deliver one-on-one, evidence-based care tailored to your goals, not your insurance limits. Ready to get back in the game?
Still Sidelined? You Deserve Better Care.
Too many athletes and active adults in Salem are stuck in a cycle of generic PT, slow progress, and setbacks — not because recovery is impossible, but because the care wasn’t built around them.
Cookie-Cutter Treatment Plans
You’re handed the same exercises as everyone else, handed off to an aide, and wonder why three months later you’re still not cleared to play. Your injury is unique — your care should be too.
Insurance Driving Your Recovery
When a payer decides how many sessions you get and which treatments are covered, your goals become secondary. Real recovery doesn’t fit neatly into a billing code.
The Gap Between Rehab and Performance
Standard PT may get you pain-free, but it rarely gets you back to full competitive form. Without a bridge to performance training, re-injury risk stays high long after discharge.
Why Salem Athletes Choose The PT Project
The Physical Therapy Project was built to fill the gap between average rehabilitation and true performance recovery. Our Salem physical therapists are board-certified orthopedic clinical specialists who treat you one-on-one for the full session — no aides, no shortcuts. Whether you’re a high school athlete, a weekend warrior, or a professional competitor, we build a plan around your goals and push you all the way back to peak performance.
✓ Every session is one-on-one with a licensed, board-certified Physical Therapist — never a PT aide or assistant
✓ Performance Therapy bridges the gap between rehab and full athletic performance, so you return to sport stronger than before
✓ Care guided by your goals, not your insurance benefits — 60-minute initial evaluation with a fully individualized plan
“As a college athlete working to return to my sport after surgery, I couldn’t have asked for a better PT team. John and Jared have been incredible throughout my recovery — they’ve pushed me when I needed it, answered every question, and genuinely cared about helping me get back on the court safely. I’m so grateful for their support and would highly recommend them.”
Your Path Back to Sport Starts with Three Steps
Step 1: Start with a Free Consult
Call us for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. Tell us about your injury, your sport, and your goals. We’ll confirm we’re the right fit and answer your questions before you ever walk through the door.
Step 2: Get Your Individualized Plan
Your 60-minute initial evaluation with a board-certified physical therapist is a thorough, systematic assessment of your movement, strength, and injury history. You’ll leave with a clear, goal-driven plan of attack — no guesswork.
Step 3: Return to Sport Stronger
From hands-on manual therapy and corrective exercise to performance training and sport-specific progressions, every session builds toward full return to sport. We don’t stop at pain-free — we get you competition-ready.
Conditions We Treat with Return to Sport PT
Our Salem physical therapists treat the full spectrum of orthopedic, sports, and overuse injuries — from acute sprains and post-surgical recovery to chronic pain and performance-limiting conditions. If an injury is keeping you from your sport or your active lifestyle, we have the expertise to help. Looking for return to sport physical therapy near me? We’re right here in downtown Salem.
- Lower extremity injuries: ACL tears, meniscus injuries, runner’s knee, IT band syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, hip impingement, and labral tears
- Upper extremity injuries: rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, wrist pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Spine and other conditions: low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, concussion symptoms, headaches, tendinopathy, arthritis, and overuse injuries across all activity levels
5 Stars Across 139 Google Reviews in Salem
“Wow, this place ROCKS! I am a super happy customer here working with the team on some recurring back pain. They are experts and you can see why as soon as you start getting care from them. I love the structure and how you get the entire time with a physical therapist (nothing feels rushed). The team listens very well and provides a complete care package. I would totally recommend this place to anyone in need of PT.”
★★★★★
— Tyler Wick
“After managing lower back pain for multiple years Jon & the team at the Physical Therapy Project were able to get my constant pain under control within several weeks. Looking forward to continuing to work with them for ongoing training.”
— Brandon Church
★★★★★
“Great experience with Jon and the physical therapy project. I had severe back pain since giving birth and after working with Jon I am stronger and almost pain free. He taught me exercises and stretches I can continue to do on my own. And he helped put together a workout plan I can do that is back friendly. I highly recommend!!”
— Kamille L.
★★★★★
Meet the Physical Therapists Behind Your Recovery in Salem
Jon Moore, MPT, OCS, Astym, TPI M2, CF-L1 Owner / Physical Therapist
Jon grew up in Salem, OR and is a graduate of Sprague High School. He received his Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from Corban University and his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Fresno State University. He has been providing high-level physical therapy services in the Salem area for 14 years.
Jon is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and certified provider in Astym and the Titleist Performance Institute. He’s also a certified CrossFit Level 1 coach. He has treated kids, adults, weekend warriors, and high school, college, and professional athletes. Jon is passionate about challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries, and empowering others.
Specialties: Orthopedic rehabilitation, sports injury treatment, performance optimization, Astym therapy
Jared Hopkins, DPT, OCS Physical Therapist
Jared earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Kinesiology from Campbell University in 2013 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC in 2019. He completed his Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency in Mesa, AZ and is currently part of the Sports and Manual Therapy Fellowship through the Institute of Athlete Regeneration in Charlotte, NC.
Jared is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Running Rehabilitation Specialist, and has comprehensive training in the management of sport-related concussions. He brings advanced fellowship training and specialized expertise to The PT Project team.
Specialties: Orthopedic rehabilitation, running injury treatment, sport concussion management, manual therapy
Visit Us in the Heart of Downtown Salem
We’re located in the heart of downtown Salem on Front Street, easily accessible from all over Marion County. Whether you’re coming from Keizer, West Salem, South Salem, or anywhere in the Willamette Valley, we’re here to help you recover, strengthen, and optimize.
Phone (971) 239-3272
Office 156 Front St NE, Suite 180 Salem, OR 97301
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
We are a Self Pay and Out-of-Network provider. This means your care is determined by your goals and your therapist’s clinical expertise — not by what a payer will authorize. Many patients find that the one-on-one, undiluted care they receive here produces faster results than insurance-driven settings. We’re happy to provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your initial evaluation is a full 60-minute, one-on-one session with a licensed, board-certified physical therapist. We perform a systematic assessment of your movement, strength, mobility, and injury history, then build an individualized plan of attack around your specific goals — whether that’s returning to sport, running a marathon, or getting back to work pain-free.
Do you specialize in treating athletes and return to sport cases?
Absolutely. Return to sport physical therapy in Salem, OR is one of our core specialties. Our therapists are the Official Physical Therapy Providers for Salem Capitals Professional Basketball, Marion Berries Baseball, Capital Pioneers Women’s Football, and Corban University Athletics. We treat everyone from high school athletes to professionals, and our Performance Therapy program ensures you don’t just recover — you return stronger.
Still have questions?
Call us at (971) 239-3272 or email info@thePTproject.net