Physical Therapy · Cedar Park, TX

Get back to Moving.

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.

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The Proof

Real trust, verified.

No trophies to point to, just what’s verified and what patients say.

5.0-Star Google Rating

Rated 5.0 by our patients on Google. Not curated, not filtered: earned one visit at a time.

17 Five-Star Reviews

17 people took the time to write about their recovery here. Read them all, unedited, on Google.

Board-Certified Orthopedic PT

Dr. Gallardo is board-certified in orthopedic physical therapy: verified training beyond the standard DPT.

One-on-One Care, Every Visit

No aides, no rotating techs. You work directly with Dr. Gallardo from your first visit to your last.

What We Treat

Sound familiar?

Point to where it hurts. We’ll show you how we fix it.

Side-profile running body model highlighting seven common areas we treat
1

Neck Pain & Headaches

That knot between your shoulder blades by 3pm: tension headaches, migraines, neck strain that never fully lets go.

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2

Shoulder Pain

Reaching for the top shelf and stopping halfway: rotator cuff pain, frozen shoulder, that catch every time you lift overhead.

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3

Elbow & Wrist Pain

Your grip gives out opening a jar: tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, desk strain that flares by Wednesday.

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4

Low Back Pain

Standing up off the couch like you’re eighty: sciatica, herniated discs, mornings that take ten minutes to loosen up.

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5

Hip Pain

That pinch when you cross your legs to tie your shoes: hip bursitis, labral tears, flexors too tight to trust.

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6

Knee Pain

Stairs make you think twice: runner’s knee, ACL/MCL recovery, that ache on every squat.

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7

Foot & Ankle Pain

First steps out of bed feel like walking on glass: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, a sprain that never fully healed.

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The 30-Second Pain Check

Not sure where to start?

Three taps. No forms. Most pain like yours is fixable. See for yourself.

Where does it hurt?

The Recovery Journey

A plan you can see. Progress you can feel.

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

Calm the pain down.

  • Hands-on treatment starting your very first visit
  • Pain education so you understand what’s really going on
  • Quick wins early so you trust the plan
A physical therapist coaching a patient's form during hands-on, one-on-one treatment at On The Run Physical Therapy

Weeks 2–6

Prime

Get your motion back.

  • Targeted mobility work for the joints and tissue holding you back
  • Exercise dosed to your body, not a generic sheet
  • Movement retraining so old habits stop reloading the problem
A patient working through a guided overhead mobility exercise at On The Run Physical Therapy

Weeks 6–10

Perform

Make it strong enough to trust.

  • Progressive loading that builds real capacity, not just tolerance
  • Strength standards you have to hit before moving on
  • Confidence under load, so you stop bracing for pain
A physical therapist coaching a patient through resistance training on a cable machine

Weeks 10+

Prevent

Make sure it never comes back.

  • Sport- and life-specific testing before you’re cleared
  • A simple keep-it-gone program built for your real schedule
  • Clear graduation criteria: you’ll know exactly when you’re done
Dr. Sam Gallardo running a patient through a reactive medicine-ball drill at On The Run Physical Therapy

Not sure which phase you’re in? That’s exactly what the evaluation is for.

Get My Plan

Real Comebacks

Week 1: couldn’t make it through dinner without shifting in the chair every five minutes

Week 10: coaching little league again

Low back pain 10 weeks

Week 1: still on crutches, wincing just putting weight on the leg

Month 7: cleared to start the season opener

ACL rehab 7 months

Week 1: couldn’t reach the top shelf without gritting her teeth

Week 8: back to hanging holiday lights overhead

Shoulder pain 8 weeks

Week 1: hobbled through the first ten steps out of bed every morning

Week 12: crossed the finish line at her first 5K

Foot & ankle pain 12 weeks

Week 1: popped ibuprofen by 10am just to make it through a workday

Week 6: full days at the desk, headache-free

Neck pain & headaches 6 weeks

Week 1: dreaded the stairs so much she almost cancelled the trip

Week 9: climbed three flights and booked the flight

Hip pain 9 weeks

The Numbers

Proof, in 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

You’ve maybe done PT before. Not like this.

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.

A physical therapist providing hands-on manual therapy during a one-on-one session
A physical therapist using a hands-on adjustment tool with a patient
One-on-one Every visit
01

One-on-one, every visit

You’ll never be handed off to a tech or share your therapist with three other patients.

02

A Doctor of PT, every time

Every session is with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, not an aide.

03

No referral needed

In TX, you can start PT without seeing your physician first, so you can begin care right away.

04

Cash-pay or insurance, kept simple

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

Know exactly what to expect.

No mystery, no surprises: here’s your first hour with us, minute by minute.

0:00

You’re greeted by name.

Paperwork’s already done: you did it at home. Straight back, no waiting room purgatory.

0:05

We watch how you move.

A full movement assessment, not just where it hurts, but why it hurts.

0:25

Treatment starts today.

Hands-on work in the very first visit. You’ll feel the difference before you leave.

0:55

You leave with the plan.

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.

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Meet Your Physical Therapist

The person behind your recovery.

One Doctor of Physical Therapy, every visit: no rotating techs, no aides.

Portrait of Dr. Sam Gallardo, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Sam Gallardo

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Founder

  • DPT
  • Board-Certified Orthopedic

“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.

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Patient Stories

Real people. Real comebacks.

N Natalie R.

Sam addressed all of my pain issues from running and helped me make a plan moving forward to improve my mobility and muscle strength.

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M Mary Y.

While I was newly postpartum figuring out a hip issue, my symptoms were greatly reduced, I became stronger, and improved my range of motion.

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S Shelley G.

He is absolutely phenomenal! You have his full attention. He truly takes the time to listen to your needs and your goals.

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M Meredith C.

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.

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E Emily C.

Super helpful!

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E Elizabeth R.

My balance, flexibility, and strength have been recovered. I no longer need surgery thanks to Sam and his treatment.

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M Moises M.

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!

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C Christina S.

Sam worked with me until my back pain was resolved, which I am extremely grateful for. He is professional, personable, and very knowledgeable.

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The Honest Truth

Pain rarely waits with you.

Here’s what actually happens in the next 90 days, on both paths.

If you keep waiting

  • Your body compensates: other joints quietly pick up the slack
  • Simple problems layer into complicated ones
  • The workouts, walks, and weekends keep shrinking
  • Painkillers manage the noise, not the cause

If you start this week

  • A Doctor of PT finds the actual cause: visit one
  • Hands-on treatment starts the same day
  • A phase-by-phase plan with an endpoint, not endless visits
  • Most patients feel meaningful change in 4–6 visits

Nobody regrets starting too early. Every week, someone in our clinic says they regret waiting.

Start My Comeback

Straightforward Pricing

Cash or insurance. No hassle. No surprises.

Two ways to pay

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.

  • Upfront cash-pay pricing
  • Transparent pricing
  • Select insurance plans accepted
  • Coverage checked before you book

Questions about cost or coverage? Call us: (737) 777-8343

Talk to a Specialist

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.

We’ll call you back within one business day.

Questions, Answered

Everything you’re wondering before you book.

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

Ready when you are.

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.

  • Hours Cedar Park: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
    Georgetown: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8am – 6pm
  • (737) 777-8343 Prefer to talk now? Call us.
  • Same-week appointments available

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