Back on the Mat PT

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Back on the Mat PT

I help BJJ/combat athletes navigate through injury to return AND perform on the mats

01/24/2026

Here’s a story of a jiu jitsu black belt who injured his low back:

He went to PT, felt better, got discharged after 2 visits… returned to training and the pain came back.

This cycle repeated FOUR times in 6 months.

Pain getting better does not mean you’re ready to train.

Without a plan to bridge the gap between pain relief and return to sport, you stay stuck in the same loop.

If you’re a grappler dealing with recurring injuries, stop guessing your way back to the mats.

DM me “BACK” and I’ll help you build a real return-to-training plan.

01/12/2026

The standard of care in today’s healthcare system is underwhelming to say the least …yet we have come to accept it because we have had so few choices.

I know this firsthand - not only as a patient seeking care, but also, unfortunately, as someone who has worked within this uninspiring, mediocre system.

That is exactly why Back on the Mat PT exists.

This is not a run-of-the-mill, templated physical therapy or strength and conditioning program.

This is fully customized, deliberately curated programming built specifically for BJJ athletes and grapplers - designed to address your injuries, expose your blind spots, and move you toward your goals. We work collaboratively, with ongoing coaching and accountability every step of the way.

Don’t settle for generic care. You deserve better.

If you’re dealing with an injury or simply want to shore up weaknesses before they become problems, reach out and let’s talk.

DM me “👊🏼”

01/01/2026

2025 was a year to remember! …a year filled with tremendous wins and painful losses.

Through it all, I’m deeply grateful for the lessons learned and the growth that came with them. In many ways, it feels like a year of settling more fully into who I am (at only 48!)

I’m genuinely excited for what 2026 has in store. Grateful for this life and everything it continues to teach me.

Happy New Year. Much love!

12/31/2025

Kind words from my client, Paul.

Paul had been dealing with a nagging elbow injury that made lifting weights a burden.

As a busy business owner (https://agents.farmers.com/or/oregon-city/paul-haulbrook/financial-services/), Paul has better things to do than attending physical therapy sessions twice a week indefinitely. Rather than following the traditional PT route, he came to me for a more efficient solution.

While working together, we stayed in constant communication, which ensured consistency with the program and accountability to the process.

The traditional model has us thinking things need to be done a certain way. Innovation, when combined with expertise, shows us otherwise.

If you’re a busy professional who, like me, dreads pointless medical appointments and hates missing mat time due to injury, DM me “ROADMAP” and I’ll help you return to the mats faster without putting the rest of your life on pause.

12/17/2025

As a Masters 4 jiu jitsu athlete and physical therapist of 15+ years, who’s managed to stay on the mats for over a decade, I know what it actually takes to stay active and healthy.

I’ve worked with dozens of athletes in their 40s and late 50s who are still rolling, still progressing, and still thriving on the mats.

I put together an 8-point checklist every BJJ masters athlete should follow if you want real longevity on the mats.

Comment “longevity” and I’ll personally send it to you.

11/29/2025

It’s almost 2026 and somehow “movement gurus” are still fear-mongering about bending your spine 🤦🏻‍♂️.

As a doctor of physical therapy and a guy who regularly bends his low back, I promise you: your spine isn’t going to burst into flames.

Maybe inverting or getting stacked isn’t for everyone right now, but learn to get into these positions then gradually add load to increase tolerance.

🗣️Be careful who you listen to…Our backs are strong and last I checked ZERO spines have caught on fire!

11/23/2025

If the Anaconda knee brace truly prevented injuries, this clip wouldn’t exist. Yet… here we are.

Enjoy the undeniable scientific proof that it does absolutely nothing!

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Portland, OR
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+19718082632

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http://www.backonthematpt.com/

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