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About Force Labs Physical Therapy and Performance
About Force Labs Physical Therapy and Performance
Force Labs Physical Therapy & Performance was created to address a gap that many active individuals experience during rehab: care that doesn’t fully reflect the physical demands of sport, training, or long-term performance.
In traditional outpatient physical therapy settings, high patient volumes, limited visit time, and insurance-driven constraints often shape how care is delivered. Progress may be assessed subjectively, and return-to-sport decisions are frequently guided by timelines rather than objective readiness. For runners, strength athletes, and individuals aiming to return to higher-level activity, this can leave important questions unanswered. Am I strong enough? Am I ready? What actually needs to improve?
At Force Labs, care is structured differently. Sessions are one-on-one and centered around objective assessment and progressive loading. Strength deficits are identified, progress is measured over time, and decisions are guided by data rather than guesswork. Tools such as dynamometry and performance-based assessments are used to better understand capacity, symmetry, and tolerance as rehab and training progress.
This model allows rehab to extend beyond symptom resolution and toward meaningful preparation for return to activity. Rather than treating diagnoses in isolation, care is guided by the specific demands of running, lifting, or sport and helping bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance.
Force Labs exists to provide clarity, structure, and individualized progression for people who want more from their rehab process and value informed decision-making throughout their recovery.
The philosophy behind Force Labs reflects how care is delivered day-to-day and the clinician guiding the process.
About Kevin
About Kevin
I wasn't always the person you'd expect to become a physical therapist.
As a teenager, I wasn't particularly active and at one point struggled with obesity. After losing the weight, I took a job at a running shoe store where my manager, an ultrarunner, casually commented that I looked like a runner. I'd never thought of myself that way, but that evening I decided to find out. I ran three miles without stopping, and that experience sparked a curiosity that changed the direction of my life.
Wanting to understand how the body adapts to training, I earned my degree in Exercise and Health Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. Working with adolescents improving their health and patients recovering from cardiac events showed me how powerful movement can be in improving both health and confidence. That curiosity eventually led me to pursue my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Kentucky.
During my clinical training, I realized many active people wanted more than simply getting out of pain. They wanted to understand their injuries, continue training when appropriate, and confidently return to the activities they loved. That realization inspired me to create Force Labs Physical Therapy & Performance.
Today, I combine my background in physical therapy, exercise science, and strength and conditioning to help runners, lifters, and active adults return to the activities they enjoy with confidence. My approach emphasizes progressive strength training, thoughtful loading, and objective performance measures to guide rehabilitation.
Because I wasn't always active myself, I understand what it's like to build confidence through movement rather than take it for granted. Whether you're training for your first race, chasing a personal best, or simply trying to get back to the activities you enjoy, my goal is to help you understand your injury, stay active whenever appropriate, and build the resilience to keep doing what you love.
When you work with me, you can expect one-on-one care, honest communication, and a structured, evidence-based approach where progress is measurable and your goals remain at the center of every decision.
Outside the clinic, you'll usually find me strength training, running, backpacking, playing volleyball, or throwing a frisbee for my cattle dog, Olive.
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