On The Run Physical Therapy Testimonials

As a life-long athlete and trainer/fitness instructor for over 30 years I had developed a long-term shoulder injury that had become less functional with each year. Of course, during my time as a fitness pro I had been exposed to and tried numerous methods of shoulder rehab on my own with little improvement to show for it. Luckily, around the time I had begun to settle for an old age limitation I met and began working with Sam Gallardo at On The Run PT. With regular visits and individualized care, I regained range of motion that I had not had in 2 decades and the nagging shoulder pain that came with driving, putting on a shirt, and exercising subsided completely. Unlike some pt scenarios, I know that when I have an appointment with Sam I will be working one-on-one with him for the entire session in a studio that has everything needed to improve athletic performance. Sam provides just the right amount of homework” that allows for steady improvement without being too much to fit into a busy day. At each session, he takes consistent measurements and assessments to make sure we are going in the right direction! Along with being a wealth of professional knowledge, Sam is always upbeat and caring with patients. I look forward to each appointment, knowing I will leave feeling better every time!

After suffering a serious Achilles injury, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever return to running the way I used to. Working with Sam at On the Run completely changed that. From the very first session, Sam took the time to understand my goals, my history as a runner, and the specifics of my injury. His deep knowledge, careful planning, and individualized approach helped me rebuild strength, flexibility, and confidence—step by step. Thanks to Sam’s guidance, I’ve not only returned to running but feel stronger and more balanced than before the injury. If you’re looking for a PT who genuinely cares and delivers results, I can’t recommend On the Run enough.

We feel so fortunate to have found Sam!! He is an exceptional person…and a gifted physical therapist providing very individually tailored therapy and training services. My daughter, a high school cross-country runner, developed stress injuries to both tibias. After graduating from a fantastic pediatric orthopedic physical therapy practice, I was looking for a more specialized therapist to meet her needs as a runner recovering from injury, and hopefully take her performance to the next level while preventing future injury. It’s a fine balance to be engaging/fun yet professional with kids…but Sam was so warm and encouraging from the get-go, listening to not only my daughter’s concerns but my feedback and questions as a parent. I am also a physical therapist in a different specialty, so I came to each session with my own set of questions! We never felt rushed, in fact he often spent more time with us than expected. She looked forward to each session. The running analysis equipment that he uses is a huge bonus and provided data that gave feedback each session to track her progress. We have learned so much from Sam, and he has actually made the recovery process fun for my daughter. We were thrilled with her performance at a pre-season race today and we look forward to an injury-free season. If we have any problems, we know where to go! Thank you, Sam!

Sam Gallardo is exceptionally gifted in the art of physical therapy. I went to a PT group for 6 weeks before I saw Sam, and my condition got worse. After only 3 sessions with Sam my pain has significantly reduced and my mobility has greatly improved. If physical therapy was like learning to play piano, my original therapists just showed me the piano keys, while Sam is teaching me to play all the major and minor chords. I recommend him to anyone experiencing pain and looking for real relief.

I highly recommend On the Run PT. I worked with Sam for just a couple of months while I was newly postpartum and figuring out a hip issue. During the time I worked with Sam my symptoms were greatly reduced, I became stronger and improved my range of motion. Sam is very perceptive and good at figuring out what works for the specific issue you’re facing.