Sports injury rehabilitation
Individualized evaluation and progressive care for new injuries, persistent pain, and return after surgery.
One-on-one sports physical therapy
Physical Therapy. Come back stronger.
Experience expert-level care and guidance in your recovery.
A plan that makes sense.
Schedule an evaluation to get to the root of your problem and start healing today. Every initial evaluation includes a full-body assessment, an evaluation of your specific injury or complaint, a detailed plan, and individualized exercise programming.
Your time is yours
Every visit is one-on-one and centered on what you need that day.
Progress you can see
Strength, power, and movement testing help us make clear decisions together.
Built around your sport
Your rehabilitation connects to the real demands of throwing, hitting, lifting, running, and competing.
Your physical therapist
Get all the way back - and beyond.
Dr. Michael McDermott is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy. He completed an accredited Sports Physical Therapy Residency working with Division I Baseball at the University of Arizona. Most recently, he worked with the Cincinnati Reds organization during the 2026 season.
Since 2018, Dr. McDermott has worked across sports rehabilitation and performance settings. He specializes in postoperative care, upper-extremity athlete care, lower-extremity tendon and ligament injuries, concussion management, emergency response for athletes, wound care, acute injury management, musculoskeletal imaging, and manual and manipulative therapy. Dr. McDermott has volunteered hundreds of hours providing sideline medical coverage for large community events, teaching in physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs, covering high school football, and helping uninsured patients at a pro bono clinic. He has always been motivated to help athletes succeed in their pursuit of greatness. Dr. McDermott speaks Spanish and has worked with professional players from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and other nations.
Located inside Prime Performance in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
A higher standard of care.
Whether you are returning from surgery, dealing with a stubborn injury, or trying to feel like yourself again, our plan is clear from the beginning and based on your goals.
Baseball arm care
Shoulder and elbow care, throwing progression, and thoughtful workload planning for baseball players.
Performance testing
Objective strength and movement testing that turns numbers into a practical path forward.
Contact and hours
Reach out directly or visit McDermott Sports Physical Therapy inside Prime Performance.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986Inside Prime Performance
- Monday - Friday9 AM - 8 PM
- Saturday9 AM - 2 PM
- SundayClosed