If you’re ready for a higher standard of rehab
start here.
Time-based rehab fails athletes. Our criteria-based Pro Method ensures you’re ready to play, not just cleared.
I am a patient
Recover faster with our performance driven 7- phase approach
I Am A Clinician
Master the PRO Method and level up your results
Board Certified
DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS
Pro Experience
NFL, NBA, & Collegiate Experts
Huntersville Focus
Serving the Greater Charlotte Area
The Performance Continuum
Most clinics stop when the pain stops. We don’t. Our criteria-based method takes you from the treatment table back to the field, stronger than before.
“Regular” Physical Therapy often relies on passive treatments like hot packs and minimal one-on-one attention. We use active hands-on therapy, lifting techniques, and sports-specific rehab to ensure you don’t just recover—you thrive.
1
Protect
Pain management and tissue protection to establish a base.
2
Functional Restoration
Restoring range of motion and basic movement patterns.
3
Progressive Overload
Systematically increasing load to build tissue tolerance.
4
Intro to Impact
Preparing the body for dynamic forces and landing mechanics.
5
Deceleration
Mastering the ability to stop and absorb force safely.
6
Return to Sport
Sport-specific movements and chaos training.
We Accept Your Insurance
The Performance Doc is In Network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medcost, Medicare, and United Healthcare. To get your benefits verified and find out exactly how much physical therapy will cost, Email Carrie HERE .







How We Help You
Whether you are in Charlotte or halfway across the world, we have a solution for your recovery.
In-Person Physical Therapy
Experience our premium 1-on-1 care at our Huntersville, NC facility. We treat the root cause, not just the symptoms, utilizing dry needling, manual therapy, and strength training.
- Full hour, 1-on-1 sessions with a Doctor of PT
- Customized return-to-sport programming
- Running gait analysis & lifting technique coaching
Located at 9611 Sherrill Estates Rd, Suite A
Digital Rehab
World-class protocols, anywhere.
ACL Protocol
ACL Protocol
The gold-standard roadmap from surgery to the field. Criteria-based progression ensuring your knee is ready for impact.
- Pre-hab to Return to Sport
- Psychological Readiness
- Plyometric Progressions
Knee Pain
Patellofemoral Guide
The gold-standard roadmap from surgery to the field. Criteria-based progression ensuring your knee is ready for impact.
- Pre-hab to Return to Sport
- Psychological Readiness
- Plyometric Progressions
Low Back
Pain Solutions
The gold-standard roadmap from surgery to the field. Criteria-based progression ensuring your knee is ready for impact.
- Pre-hab to Return to Sport
- Psychological Readiness
- Plyometric Progressions
Shoulder
Overhead Lifting
The gold-standard roadmap from surgery to the field. Criteria-based progression ensuring your knee is ready for impact.
- Pre-hab to Return to Sport
- Psychological Readiness
- Plyometric Progressions
- Videos
- Tracker
Are you a Student or Clinician?
Learn the method that builds authority and patient trust.
What Folks in Charlotte Are Saying
We don’t just treat injuries; we build relationships and results.
I’ve been to other PTs, but Leon is different. He listens to your issues and treats you based on your needs. He spends the necessary time and modifies your treatment plan to give you the best possible solution.
Sandy Goldenberg
Patient
Dr. Leon and his team are unparalleled. The ‘Performance Continuum’ isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a structured path that got me back to lifting heavy without pain. Highly recommend!
Sandy Goldenberg
Patient
I had a massive tear in my rotator cuff. The detailed protocol and the hands-on work from Dr. Carrie saved me from surgery. The atmosphere in the clinic is motivating and professional.
Sandy Goldenberg
Patient
Meet The Performance Doc Team
Expert care from a team that practices what they preach.
Dr. Leon Knight
PT, CSCS
Dr. Carrie Knight
PT, CSCS
Leslie Bannister
Front Desk Manager
Rachel Lovelace
Insurance Specialist
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