Golf physical therapy in Leawood & Overland Park.
Your swing can only be as good as the body making it. At RobertsPT, a Doctor of Physical Therapy finds the mobility, strength and power limits behind your back pain, lost turn and shorter drives, then builds a plan to fix them. Our clinic is on State Line Road in Leawood, a short drive from anywhere in Overland Park.
Complimentary. 20 minutes. Doctor-led.
RobertsPT Doctors are trusted by golf professionals at many of the top clubs in Kansas City and Leawood.
- Shadow Glen Golf Club
- Hallbrook Country Club
- Blue Hills Country Club
- Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate
- Wolf Creek Golf Club
Golf injuries and pain we treat
When the problem is your body, not your swing
Most golf pain starts with a limitation somewhere else in the chain. A stiff mid-back makes the lower back rotate more than it should. Tight hips force the shoulders to do extra work. Golf physical therapy finds that link and fixes it, so you stop treating the same symptom every season.
Low back pain after a round
The most common golf complaint. We look at hip and mid-back rotation first, because that is usually where the back is compensating.
Hip pain and a stalled turn
Limited lead-hip rotation shortens your backswing and stalls your finish. Restoring it often helps both your back and your distance.
Shoulder pain at the top
Pain reaching the top of the backswing or through impact. We test shoulder rotation, mid-back mobility and rotator cuff strength.
Golfer's elbow and wrist pain
Inner elbow and wrist pain that flares on the range or after hitting off mats. Grip strength and load management matter here.
Rib and mid-back pain
Sharp pain along the ribs or between the shoulder blades when you rotate. Common in golfers who practice hard after time away.
Lead knee pain
Pain on the lead leg as you post up through impact. We check hip and ankle mobility and single-leg strength.
In a survey of 1,634 amateur golfers with an average age of 55, the lower back accounted for about 25% of golf-related injuries, followed by the elbow and the shoulder. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2007.
What golf PT at RobertsPT includes
Doctor-led care that connects your pain to your game
Every plan is built and overseen by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. It combines hands-on treatment to calm pain with golf-specific strength and mobility training that keeps it from coming back.
Test
Golf-specific movement testing
Rotation through your neck, shoulders, mid-back and hips on both sides, plus golf posture, single-leg strength and the golfer's lift. Dr. Roberts uses the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) framework to connect what we find to your swing.
Treat
Hands-on care when you need it
Manual therapy, spinal manipulation and trigger point dry needling, used as clinically indicated to reduce pain and restore motion.
Train
Golf strength and power training
Rotation, single-leg stability, pressing and pulling strength, and speed work that carries over to the course. Learn more about golf performance training.
Retest
Measured progress
We retest the same measures, including clubhead speed, at your progress review. Your plan updates in the RobertsPT App, with video support between visits.
How to get started
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Body Screening
A Doctor of Physical Therapy checks key areas of your mobility and movement and shows you the limitation most likely affecting your body and your golf swing.
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Golf & Longevity Assessment
Full testing of mobility, strength, balance, power and golf-specific movement. You leave with your three highest-priority limitations, your first 30-day targets and a written Body Roadmap.
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Your plan
Your Doctor recommends one next step: a 30-Day Launch, a travel-friendly Golf Performance Intensive, or focused private care for one specific problem.
Start with step one. It's free.
A golf physical therapist for Leawood, Overland Park and south Kansas City
RobertsPT sits at Leawood Plaza on State Line Road, right on the Kansas and Missouri line. Golfers come to us from across Johnson County and south Kansas City, whether they play a private club, a public course like Ironhorse or St. Andrews, or mostly hit balls at the range.
Kansas City's golf calendar shapes how we plan. Spring is when stiff backs and hips show up after a winter off. Summer brings overuse pain from playing and practicing more. Fall and winter are the best time to build strength, mobility and speed so you start next season ahead.
Live farther out or travel often? Our Golf Performance Intensive packs four private sessions into 30 days, with app and video support between visits, so the plan travels with you.
- Leawood
- Overland Park
- Prairie Village
- Mission Hills
- Olathe
- Lenexa
- Kansas City, MO
- Kansas City, KS
Our Doctors of Physical Therapy
Dr. Wade Roberts
PT, DPT, CSCS · TPI-M2
Founder of RobertsPT. Dr. Roberts helps golfers and active adults reduce pain, build power and stay in the game. He holds the Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 certification and has worked with golf professionals at Shadow Glen, Hallbrook, Blue Hills, Lionsgate and Wolf Creek.
Dr. Jeremy Schmidt
PT, DPT · Dry needling & manual therapy
Dr. Schmidt takes an evidence-based, hands-on approach to musculoskeletal pain and sports injuries. He is trained in trigger point dry needling (Levels 1 and 2) and advanced spinal and extremity manipulation.
What our clients have to say
“I love to play golf and I've learned over the years that it's important to train smarter, not just harder. What I appreciate most about RobertsPT is the level of detail they put into every part of my program. It's not generic training. It's built specifically around my swing, my physical ability, and my goals.”
“The performance training I've done at RobertsPT has helped me stay competitive with younger golfers and continue to feel strong through the season. I trust Wade and his team with the players I coach because I've seen firsthand how their approach enhances strength, mobility, and overall performance.”
Golf physical therapy FAQ
Can physical therapy improve my golf swing?
Yes, by improving the body that makes the swing. We don't teach swing mechanics. We find and fix the mobility, strength and power limits that stop you from making the swing your coach is teaching. Many clients work with us alongside their golf instructor.
What is a TPI certified physical therapist?
The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) trains medical and fitness professionals to assess how physical limitations affect the golf swing. Dr. Wade Roberts holds the TPI Medical Level 2 certification (TPI-M2), so he can connect what he finds in your body to what is happening in your swing.
Do I need a doctor's referral for physical therapy in Kansas?
No. Kansas law lets you see a physical therapist directly, without a physician referral. If you are not making measurable progress within 10 visits or 15 business days, we will coordinate a referral with your physician before continuing care.
Can you help me gain clubhead speed?
We measure clubhead speed in your assessment, then train the rotation, strength and power that drive it, and retest so you can see your progress. Results vary by person.
How is golf physical therapy different from a personal trainer or golf fitness class?
A Doctor of Physical Therapy can assess and treat pain and injury, use hands-on care such as manual therapy and dry needling when clinically indicated, and build training around your medical history. Your program is individualized and overseen by a doctor, not pulled from a class template.
Do you take insurance?
RobertsPT is a cash-based practice. Working outside insurance lets us spend more one-on-one time with you and build care around your goals rather than insurance visit limits. Physical therapy is generally an eligible expense for HSA and FSA accounts.
How far is RobertsPT from Overland Park?
We are at 12136 State Line Rd in Leawood Plaza, Leawood, KS 66209. The clinic is an easy drive from Overland Park, Prairie Village, Olathe, Lenexa and south Kansas City. If you live farther away or travel often, the Golf Performance Intensive is built for fewer, more focused visits.