Achilles Tendon Pain: Why Rest Alone Won’t Fix It
Achilles tendon pain often begins gradually. You may notice stiffness when you first get out of bed, discomfort during the first few minutes of a run, or soreness at the
#1 Physical Therapy Clinic — Proudly Serving Highlands Ranch
At Fick PT & Performance, we combine expert care in sports physical therapy, wellness-based recovery, and performance training to help you heal smarter, move better, and perform at your best — whether you’re coming back from injury or pushing your athletic limits.
Our clinic in Highlands Ranch is here to help you recover with confidence and perform stronger than ever.
Who We Help at Fick PT & Performance
We work with active individuals across Highlands Ranch — from weekend warriors to pro athletes — helping them recover from injuries, reduce pain, and reach their full performance potential. Whether you’re a youth athlete, college competitor, or simply want to stay fit and pain-free, everything we do is tailored to your goals.
Our team combines manual therapy, strength and mobility training, movement assessments, and sport-specific rehab to treat everything from ankle sprains to chronic back pain — so you can move, feel, and perform better every day.
Helping You Move Better, Feel Stronger, and Recover Faster
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Game-Changing Services That Make a Difference for You
Discover advanced treatments designed to speed your recovery, boost performance, and help you feel your best. These are therapies you won’t find at a typical physical therapy clinic.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and break down scar tissue. It’s effective for treating musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, and tendon injuries, helping you recover faster with no downtime.
Class IV Deep Laser Therapy
Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy uses powerful laser light to penetrate deep into tissues, reducing inflammation and accelerating healing. It’s ideal for chronic pain, soft tissue injuries, and muscle strains, offering quick relief and faster recovery without invasive procedures.
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill significantly reduces the impact on your joints during rehabilitation, allowing you to walk, jog, or run with minimal stress on your body. Using unweighting technology, it adjusts your body weight to reduce pressure on injured areas, speeding recovery and minimizing strain.
VALD Dynamo and Forcedeck Performance Testing
With cutting-edge tools like VALD Dynamo and ForceDecks, we measure strength, power, and movement efficiency to create a personalized rehab and performance program that aligns with your goals.
Why Patients from Highlands Ranch Trust Fick PT & Performance
Discover how our expert team helps patients overcome pain, recover faster, and achieve their wellness goals.
Meet Dr. Gina Fick – Physical Therapist & Founder of Fick PT & Performance
Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, FAAOMPT became passionate about physical therapy during her high school and college years when she played on various sports teams. During this time, she sustained a serious and season-ending injury that kept her from the activities she loved, but through that experience, she discovered her passion for physical therapy. Dr. Gina was impressed with the impact that physical therapy had on herself and other people trying to get back to the activities and sports they love. This inspired Dr. Gina to become a physical therapist and help prevent or recover from injuries, and return to doing activities they love.
Insights & Expert Tips from Fick PT & Performance
Our blog covers real world advice on wellness, rehab, & performance straight from our team at Fick PT.
ARPwave Therapy: A Smarter Approach to Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Performance
After an injury, getting rid of pain is only part of the recovery process. The real challenge is restoring strength, muscle activation, and efficient movement so your body can perform
VALD ForceFrame Max: Taking the Guesswork Out of Strength Testing and Rehabilitation
Pain isn’t always the best indicator of performance or readiness. Many athletes return to training feeling great, only to discover hidden strength deficits when the demands of their sport increase.