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Physical Therapy · Cedar Park, TX
You’ve rearranged your life around it: the shorter runs, the careful mornings, the ‘maybe next year.’ One cause-first evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy is how you start taking it all back.
The Proof
No trophies to point to, just what’s verified and what patients say.
Rated 5.0 by our patients on Google. Not curated, not filtered: earned one visit at a time.
17 people took the time to write about their recovery here. Read them all, unedited, on Google.
Dr. Gallardo is board-certified in orthopedic physical therapy: verified training beyond the standard DPT.
No aides, no rotating techs. You work directly with Dr. Gallardo from your first visit to your last.
What We Treat
Point to where it hurts. We’ll show you how we fix it.
That knot between your shoulder blades by 3pm: tension headaches, migraines, neck strain that never fully lets go.
Learn MoreReaching for the top shelf and stopping halfway: rotator cuff pain, frozen shoulder, that catch every time you lift overhead.
Learn MoreYour grip gives out opening a jar: tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, desk strain that flares by Wednesday.
Learn MoreStanding up off the couch like you’re eighty: sciatica, herniated discs, mornings that take ten minutes to loosen up.
Learn MoreThat pinch when you cross your legs to tie your shoes: hip bursitis, labral tears, flexors too tight to trust.
Learn MoreStairs make you think twice: runner’s knee, ACL/MCL recovery, that ache on every squat.
Learn MoreFirst steps out of bed feel like walking on glass: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, a sprain that never fully healed.
Learn MoreThe 30-Second Pain Check
Three taps. No forms. Most pain like yours is fixable. See for yourself.
Where does it hurt?
How long has it been going on?
What’s it costing you?
Pain that’s hung around for months still responds to the right plan: the cause-first evaluation is how we find yours.
Services
Whether you’re post-surgery, mid-season, or just tired of hurting, there’s a plan for you here.
Runners
Your destination for overcoming pain and unlocking peak running performance, from a Doctor of PT who runs too.
Physical Therapy
Not a runner? No problem. One-on-one, hands-on care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, every visit.
Dry Needling
Stubborn knots gone, chronic tightness released: precise trigger-point work that gets you moving loose again.
Performance Training
Move better before you’re hurt: 1:1, partner, and small-group training built by a Doctor of PT.
Sports Rehab
Return-to-sport testing and rehab that gets you back on the field, not just off the table.
The Recovery Journey
You’ll never wonder if it’s working. Four phases, each with a job, a timeline, and a way to know you’ve earned the next one.
Phase 1 of 4
Weeks 1–2
Pain
Weeks 2–6
Prime
Weeks 6–10
Perform
Weeks 10+
Prevent
Not sure which phase you’re in? That’s exactly what the evaluation is for.
Get My PlanReal Comebacks
Week 1: couldn’t make it through dinner without shifting in the chair every five minutes
Week 10: coaching little league again
Week 1: still on crutches, wincing just putting weight on the leg
Month 7: cleared to start the season opener
Week 1: couldn’t reach the top shelf without gritting her teeth
Week 8: back to hanging holiday lights overhead
Week 1: hobbled through the first ten steps out of bed every morning
Week 12: crossed the finish line at her first 5K
Week 1: popped ibuprofen by 10am just to make it through a workday
Week 6: full days at the desk, headache-free
Week 1: dreaded the stairs so much she almost cancelled the trip
Week 9: climbed three flights and booked the flight
The Numbers
15+
5-Star Reviews
13
Services Offered
10
Conditions Treated
5.0 on Google 15+ verified reviews No referral needed Cash-pay or select insurance
Why On The Run Physical Therapy
Half our patients came from somewhere that handed them a printout and a heat pack. Here’s what’s different when a Doctor of PT owns your whole visit.
You’ll never be handed off to a tech or share your therapist with three other patients.
Every session is with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, not an aide.
In TX, you can start PT without seeing your physician first, so you can begin care right away.
Pay cash with upfront pricing, or use one of the select insurance plans we accept. Contact us to verify your coverage, and you’ll know what to expect before your first visit.
Your First Visit
No mystery, no surprises: here’s your first hour with us, minute by minute.
0:00
Paperwork’s already done: you did it at home. Straight back, no waiting room purgatory.
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A full movement assessment, not just where it hurts, but why it hurts.
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Hands-on work in the very first visit. You’ll feel the difference before you leave.
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What’s going on, how long it’ll take, and exactly what happens next.
One hour. You walk out knowing what’s wrong, how long it takes, and what happens next.
Book My First VisitMeet Your Physical Therapist
One Doctor of Physical Therapy, every visit: no rotating techs, no aides.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Founder
“I want you to leave my care running confidently and without fear of re-injury.”
Off the clock
A committed husband, girl-dad, and runner himself, so he knows exactly what it feels like to want your training back.
Patient Stories
Sam addressed all of my pain issues from running and helped me make a plan moving forward to improve my mobility and muscle strength.
via Google
While I was newly postpartum figuring out a hip issue, my symptoms were greatly reduced, I became stronger, and improved my range of motion.
via Google
He is absolutely phenomenal! You have his full attention. He truly takes the time to listen to your needs and your goals.
via Google
He puts people at ease and is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and efficient. After only a few sessions, our daughter is feeling stronger and more agile.
via Google
Super helpful!
via Google
My balance, flexibility, and strength have been recovered. I no longer need surgery thanks to Sam and his treatment.
via Google
Sam is very attentive to my needs and has suggested exercises to help with my mobility. Very grateful for his and On The Run’s services!
via Google
Sam worked with me until my back pain was resolved, which I am extremely grateful for. He is professional, personable, and very knowledgeable.
via Google
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The Honest Truth
Here’s what actually happens in the next 90 days, on both paths.
Nobody regrets starting too early. Every week, someone in our clinic says they regret waiting.
Start My ComebackStraightforward Pricing
We’re a hybrid clinic. Pay cash with upfront pricing, or use one of the select insurance plans we accept. Contact us to verify your coverage, and you’ll know your cost before you ever book.
Questions about cost or coverage? Call us: (737) 777-8343
Not sure if we’re the right fit, what this will cost, or whether we accept your plan? Send us a quick note and Dr. Gallardo will call you back personally.
Message received.
Dr. Gallardo will call you back within one business day to answer your question.
Questions, Answered
Straight answers: no medical jargon, no runaround.
No, most states, including TX, allow direct access to physical therapy, so you can start without a doctor’s referral.
We’re a hybrid clinic, so you have options. Pay cash with upfront pricing, or use one of the select insurance plans we accept. Contact us to verify your coverage, and you’ll know your cost before you ever book.
Wear something comfortable you can actually move in. Shorts are best if we’re treating a knee or hip, and a tank top or loose tee helps if we’re working on a shoulder or neck.
Your first visit, the evaluation, runs about 60 minutes. Afterward you’ll leave with a phase-based plan with an endpoint, not a guess, and not an open-ended string of visits. Most patients feel meaningful change within 4–6 visits.
It’s brief and localized: most people feel a quick twitch, then a wave of relief in that muscle. And it’s always optional; we’ll never spring it on you without explaining it first.
No. Every visit is one-on-one, hands-on care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, never a tech handing you a printout. Your exercises are dosed specifically for you and progressed live as you improve.
That’s a fair question, and it’s usually the model, not you. A lot of clinics rotate you through techs and hand you generic sheets. Here, you get one-on-one time with a Doctor of PT every single visit, a cause-first evaluation instead of a cookie-cutter protocol, and a phase-based plan with clear graduation criteria, so you always know why you’re doing what you’re doing, and when you’re done.
Book Your Visit
Request a time and a real person calls you back, usually within two business hours. No phone tree. No ‘someone will reach out.’ Just a plan.
5.0 · 17 Google reviews
Typical response: under 2 business hours
Step 1 of 5
That’s the hard part done. We’ll call during business hours to lock in your time. Most people are on the schedule same week.
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