Performance

Physical Therapy

In Mt Pleasant, SC

A Unique Approach to

Health and Performance

What is Performance Therapy?

Holistic Solutions for Athletes and Busy Professionals

navigate pain, reach your peak, then set your new standard.

Do you know the difference between “Exercising” & “Training?” If not, you may be leaving performance on the table.

Approaching your health and performance by combining custom progressed strength and mobility training with tailored preventative rehab, you will be on a new path to your best self. Throw in individualized metric tracking, accountability and Doctor supplied guidance every step of the way & you have a true winning formula.

identify

We identify the root cause of your pain with a thorough history of past injuries and a comprehensive, athlete-focused evaluation.

We audit your current fitness routine for key gaps that may be holding you back.

restore

We create a custom, straightforward plan to restore and reteach your body.

This may include specific manual therapy, dry needling or advanced modalities to calm the affected area.

Using innovative corrective exercises, we help you finally feel the right way to move.

Exceed

We don’t wait to perform. Your program is progressed confidently and efficiently, aligning it with your gym routine or sport.

You WILL be lifting weights & getting stronger on Day 1!

Hear what our clients have to say!

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Dr. Kevin Smith

PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, TPI

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Titleist Performance Institute Certified

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Services

Our specialized services are designed to help athletes, lifters, and runners recover faster, move better, and perform at their best.

PERFORMANCE
THERAPY

SPORTS-INJURY
REHAB

DIGITAL REHAB + PERFORMANCE

TPI GOLF REHAB + PERFORMANCE

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"Kevin has made my long-term issues an afterthought"

In two months' time, Kevin has eliminated my shoulder pain that I had been dealing with for over a year. We have strengthened my lower body in a way that has made my knee issues of over 3 years an afterthought. Smith Performance Therapy combines a targeted approach to training with nutrition goals to help you achieve your goals quickly. I strongly recommend giving it a try!
Jeff Stover
"Wish i started working with kevin sooner"

I’ve been conscious about the pain in my knee for years. Often times shying away from certain activities I knew would aggravate it. Now I never even think about my knee. I just wish started working with Kevin years ago!
Peter Dirkes
"I have made significant progress and no longer feel like surgery will be necessary"

Before meeting Kevin, I had been battling a torn labrum, and the orthopedic doctor was confident I would need surgery to regain my normal range of motion. I was working with a general physical therapist at an office that would see 2-3 patients at a time, making it hard to get one-on-one help and ensure I was moving correctly throughout the PT sessions.

After working with Kevin, who truly understood what I needed for my specific type of training, I have made significant progress and no longer feel like surgery will be necessary. Kevin is a wealth of knowledge and has truly understood my movement needs as a CrossFitter. He tailored a program focusing on building and engaging the proper muscles around my shoulder to create strength and stability, protecting my labrum.
Hope Sullivan
"Kevin has been instrumental in my knee rehab"

I am a 60 year old professional who underwent a full knee replacement in Feb 2024. The knee had been progressively getting worse over the past 10 years. I have been a long distance walker over the past 20 years and was no longer able to walk more than 1 mile without serious pain and stiffness.
Kevin worked with me 2-3 times per week for 3 months on the rehabbing of my knee. He tailored a specific PT program for me as a former athlete who wanted to return to being athletic post surgery. Smith Performance Therapy uses several methods of communication and training and the variety in programming from week to week keeps it fresh while also increasing the difficulty in order to make even more progress.
Kevin's positive outlook on physical fitness and wellbeing carries through in everything he does. I am happy with my results to date and look forward to what is next working with him.
Lisa Fulcomer
"The progress in such a short amount of time blows my mind"

I now wake up in the mornings without an awful stabbing pain in my shoulder! The fact that I was mostly pain-free in lifting and jiu-jitsu after working with Kevin for less than a month blew my mind! Doing the things I love while knowing that I’m not damaging and am IMPROVING my shoulder is something I almost gave up hope on until I met Kevin. I’m thrilled to be working with him, and I can’t wait to see how my shoulder and overall strength progress!
Alissa Bankowski
"Kevin’s personal attention goes above and beyond conventional PT"

Conventional PT was okay for the macro treatment of my issue but didn’t do anything further to address the micro issue of my injury with targeted movements & exercises designed to deal with the specific injury that I had. Kevin has taken the therapy to the micro level by addressing and designing a routine targeting specific areas of concern in my particular situation, including how aspects of my diet should be monitored for proper nutrition to facilitate healing.
Doug T.
"I don't feel pain when i wake up in the morning"

I have to say I feel awesome! I’m on my third week of prehab training with Kevin and his unique approach. I feel so much more mobile and all my muscles activated all over my whole body.
The amazing thing is I don’t feel pain when I wake up in the morning. Previously, with my training program, I was beating myself up; getting up in the morning, my hips would hurt, and my lower back would hurt, and I knew that wasn’t healthy. Thanks for setting me in the right direction. Lots of great accomplishments in the future together for us!
Kevin Novick
"I couldn’t recommend anyone more"

Kevin is an incredible adaptive physical therapist who is greatly proficient in treating problem areas across the body. He creates individualized plans that he implements with enthusiasm and knowledge. He genuinely enjoys helping others return to peak athletic performance or improve their daily quality of life. I couldn’t recommend anyone more.
Take it from me, who’s been through numerous PTs since being in the Marine Corps and finally finding someone who knows what he is talking about!
Lee Steinhold Johansen
"I Feel More Hopeful About Managing Injuries"

I am so grateful for you, Kevin! I really appreciate you taking the time to help me. It's a true blessing right now. I feel more hopeful about managing injuries and being proactive in treating them so that I can keep competing and enjoying tennis and pickleball!
Beth Maynor
"The answer for pain relief is Smith Performance Therapy"

I asked myself after going hard surfing, “wait, why don’t I feel any pain like I usually do?” Answer: Smith Performance Therapy.
Brad Bayer
"Now i never even think about my knee pain"

I’ve been conscious about the pain in my knee for years, often times shying away from certain activities I knew would aggravate it. Now I never even think about my knee. I just wish started working with you years ago!
Peter Dirkes