Weightlifting Clinic

Overview

Weightlifting is an excellent activity for people of all ages and experience levels. It builds strength, supports overall health, and fosters community—whether you lift in a gym, at home, or with a team. To lift effectively and safely, you need more than just strength: mobility, stability, and control are essential to maintain proper form across movements. Done well, weightlifting offers substantial physical and mental benefits. Done poorly, it can contribute to pain or injury over time.

Do you feel back pain during squats or deadlifts? Do your shoulders feel unstable when pressing overhead? Are your knees bothering you during heavy lifts? If so, we can help. At WashU Medicine Physical Therapy, our Weightlifting Clinic goes far beyond a simple form check. Whether you’re a recreational lifter or a seasoned competitor, your technique, mobility, and movement balance will determine your performance and longevity in the sport.

At WashU Medicine Physical Therapy, we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” lifting. Instead of surface-level corrections, we evaluate your unique biomechanics and movement patterns—the factors that truly drive strength, efficiency, and injury prevention. We tailor your setup, technique, and training strategies to your body, helping you lift pain-free and perform at your best.
You’ll work with licensed physical therapists who are also certified USAW Level 1 coaches. We understand how the body moves under load and have the expertise to fine-tune your mechanics, mobility, and programming so you can reach your goals. Whether your focus is Olympic lifting, powerlifting, or general strength training, we have the tools and knowledge to help you progress.

What the Weightlifting Clinic Provides:

• Video Analysis of Your Lifts – Identify movement faults and inefficiencies in real time
• Personalized Cues – Correct mechanics, reduce pain, and improve performance
• Custom Exercise Program – Address muscle imbalances and build resilience
• Full Movement Evaluation – Assess strength, mobility, stability, and control
• Equipment & Gear Assessment – Ensure your shoes, belt, and gear work with your body and training style

Your Visit Includes:

Weightlifting Evaluation:

• Lifting Technique Assessment – Subtle adjustments to improve efficiency, reduce strain, and prevent injury
• Slow-Motion Video Review – Break down lifts to highlight strengths, correct imbalances, and refine patterns
• Individualized Movement & Exercise Program – A customized plan to improve stability, mobility, and overall performance

We offer more than a form check—it’s a complete performance evaluation. For more information or to schedule your assessment, contact us today.

Our Approach:

Our unique approach to movement analysis allows us to successfully treat complex impairments and issues previously resistant to treatment. Our therapists will prescribe an individualized therapeutic exercise program to address the factors contributing to your symptoms and optimize your movement. During each appointment, your clinician will work closely with you to implement the most effective treatment plan.

Every WashU Medicine physical therapist in our practice holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, and many have board-specialist certifications in specific areas of practice. Our clinicians are trusted experts in evaluating and treating movement impairments commonly associated with injuries.

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