Expert Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment in Milwaukee, WI
Get back to your sport with specialized care that addresses the root cause. One-on-one sessions with expert physical therapists who understand athletic demands.
Achilles Pain Shouldn't End Your Season
You've tried rest, ice, and stretching—but that nagging Achilles pain keeps coming back every time you push your limits.
Every Step Hurts
That sharp pain in your Achilles is limiting your training, stealing your speed, and making you question whether you can compete at your best again.
Fear of Making It Worse
You're caught between pushing through the pain and being afraid of a full rupture. You don't know if you should train, rest, or seek treatment.
Generic Treatments Failed
You've been told to 'just rest' or given cookie-cutter exercises that don't address your specific sport or movement demands. Nothing's actually fixing the problem.
Milwaukee's Achilles Tendinopathy Specialists
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we don't just treat symptoms—we rebuild resilient athletes. Every session is one-on-one with your Doctor of Physical Therapy, using objective data and sport-specific protocols proven to get you back stronger than before.
Advanced testing with running gait analysis, force plate assessment, and functional movement screens to pinpoint exactly what's causing your Achilles pain
Sport-specific rehab designed for your exact demands—whether you're a runner, CrossFitter, basketball player, or weekend warrior
Less than 10% re-injury rate compared to traditional PT averages of 25-30%, backed by objective return-to-sport testing
"We're currently in month five of ACL rehab, and every step of the way, the team has been nothing short of outstanding. What sets Kinetic apart is that they go beyond simply following a timeline—they focus on making sure each athlete is truly ready, both physically and mentally, before advancing to the next stage of rehab."
YOUR COMEBACK STARTS HERE
Book A Call With Our Team
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consult with our team. We'll discuss your goals and determine if we're the right fit for your recovery.
Identify the Problem
During your 60-90 minute evaluation, we'll use advanced diagnostics to uncover exactly what's holding you back and create your personalized plan.
Execute the Plan
Work one-on-one with your DPT 5-10 times over 2-3 months. Leave with the tools and confidence to maintain peak performance for life.
Achilles Conditions We Treat in Milwaukee
Whether you're dealing with chronic tendon pain, post-injury stiffness, or overuse symptoms, our specialists treat the full spectrum of Achilles and lower extremity conditions.
Achilles Tendinopathy (insertional and mid-portion tendinopathy, chronic tendon pain, tendon thickening)
Ankle Sprains and Post-Injury Stiffness (acute sprains, chronic ankle instability, limited dorsiflexion)
Running-Related Overuse Injuries (plantar fasciitis, shin splints, IT band syndrome, calf strains)
ATHLETES WHO CAME BACK STRONGER than ever
Real stories from athletes who trusted us with their comeback and exceeded their goals.
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Meet Our team
Every physical therapist and specialist brings advanced certifications and real athletic experience to the table to make your recovery the best it can be.
Michael's passion for sports medicine, rehabilitation and maximizing human performance led him to found Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance to provide better care to athletes. He started his career as a member of the athletic training staff for the Green Bay Packers. As Michael wanted to expand his knowledge and expertise, he completed his physical therapy degree at Marquette University. Post-graduation, Michael worked as a physical therapist serving elite athletes at Laurus Athletic Rehab and Performance in Minneapolis.
Throughout his career, Michael has successfully cared for a wide range of athletes representing the NFL, NBA, MLS, MLB and MILB in addition to NCAA DI, DII and DIII athletes. He also has experience working with high school and recreational athletes to help them reach their goals. Michael has extensive experience in injury recovery and has worked to train athletes to prevent injury. He has a special interest in ACL, shoulder and hip rehabilitation, rehabilitation of muscle and tendon injuries, return-to-sport testing, and golf rehabilitation.
In addition to being a clinician, Michael is also an educator having taught in the Athletic Training Program at Marquette University, and presented at both the National Athletic Training Associations annual clinical Symposium and the Great Lake Athletic training symposium. He loves working with students and helping mentor the next generation of clinicians. And Michael is a husband and father and looks forward to getting his son involved in athletics!
Lauren is a Physical Therapist who is passionate about providing the best care for her patients. Her connection to sports medicine began during her time as a 3-sport athlete. Experiencing the difference that great AT's and PT's can make in an athlete's and team's performance was inspirational for her. Sports medicine is the perfect marriage between science, medicine and her natural competitive drive.
Lauren started her professional career as an Athletic Trainer at the University of Louisville caring for the Men's & Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. While at Louisville, she worked with both national and world class caliber athletes.
Lauren followed her passion for Division I Athletics back home and continued her career as an Athletic Trainer at Marquette University. During her time there, she served as the Athletic Trainer for Men's Soccer, and Men's & Women's Tennis. During her tenure at Marquette, Lauren cared for teams who won multiple Big East Regular Season and Tournament Championships, as well as two NCAA births with Men's Soccer, including one Sweet 16 appearance.
During her 10 years working in Division I Athletics, Lauren has observed and participated in high quality rehabilitation programs to enhance her athletes' performance. These experiences inspired Lauren to expand her clinical knowledge and complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy so she could design as well as implement programs like these. Lauren's primary goal is to provide an "elite athlete" level of care to all types of athletes— whether elite or recreational. Lauren also believes in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. She partners with doctors, coaches, and strength and conditioning coaches to create a well rounded rehabilitation program so her athletes return to sport well conditioned, strong, and prepared for the demands ahead of them.
Brett's interest in sports medicine and sports performance began in high school after he broke his leg playing football. While he recovered from this injury, he learned about the value of a proper rehabilitation plan to return to his normal daily fitness activities and ultimately performance on the field.
Brett began his professional career while he was attending college by working as a personal trainer and then as a strength and conditioning coach with Impact Sports Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. Brett trained youth through college-aged athletes across a wide variety of sports.
After completing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Carrol University, Brett joined Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance to help competitive and recreational athletes become free from pain, return to their sports and maintain their long-term health and performance.
Brett has a particular interest and specialty in working with athletes returning from ACL injuries, hockey players and other field and court-sport athletes. Dr. Brett is also a Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting coach, in addition to competing as an Olympic weightlifter himself. He loves helping barbell athletes get back into the gym free from pain!
Brett believes in treating the whole person and being an advocate for taking ownership of what our bodies are capable of. His approach includes education to enable athletes to handle future obstacles as well as provide them with resources and referrals to other healthcare professionals or coaches to best fit the needs of each individual. His aim is to promote well-rounded individuals and help them crush the goals they have.
Paige's involvement in sports medicine and performance started in junior high when she partially tore her hip flexor playing soccer. Working with a physical therapist who made sessions both goal oriented and fun fueled her desire to become a part of this profession. Her interest and passion continued to grow as she worked with multiple physical therapists and athletic trainers throughout her Division I collegiate soccer career at UW-Milwaukee.
Paige received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. After a few years of living and working in Illinois, her husband's residency brought them back to the Milwaukee area. With individualized and patient-centered care getting harder to come by, her goal is to flip the script making interdisciplinary care and a 'team mentality' treatment philosophy the norm.
Paige's specific interests are working with both competitive and recreational athletes. She enjoys multiple fitness outlets herself, including weight training, cycling, rowing and running. During the warm Wisconsin summers you can find her on a lake, hiking a trail, or in the gym. Wanting to participate in those activities herself without pain or limitation drives her to help her patients do the same. She recognizes that health, fitness and performance look different for everyone. Whether it's being able to pick up your grandkids, hitting a new PR in the gym, or getting back to performance on the field, she will help you get there!
Jeff's interest in sports medicine and sports performance began during his high school and collegiate careers. While working with athletic trainers and physical therapists to rehabilitate a number of various injuries, his interest in the world of sports rehabilitation began to grow, as well as his understanding on the importance of a proper return-to-sports progression.
Jeff received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and began working as an outpatient physical therapist. His desire to provide patient-centered care to both competitive and recreational athletes led him to join the team at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance.
Jeff's interests are working with overhead and rotational athletes. Having participated in a Division I baseball program, he understands the physical demands the sport places on athletes and hopes to make a difference in the careers of many players. Since the end of his collegiate career, he has taken a keen interest in the weight room and has explored multiple styles of training. In his free time, Jeff enjoys exploring the outdoors, where he fishes during the summer months and hunts in the fall. His goal at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance is to help athletes of all walks of life return to their sports and maintain a standard of care that puts the needs of the patient first.
Hannah developed a passion for sports medicine and performance through years of playing a wide variety of sports growing up, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse. Her love for lacrosse led her to compete at the Division I level, playing five years for Marquette University's women's lacrosse team.
At Marquette, Hannah earned both a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. During her time there, she also contributed to research as a student intern at the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center (AHPRC). Additionally, she participated in a service trip to Guatemala, where she provided pro-bono physical therapy to patients without access to care.
Bri's interest in sports medicine and performance began when she was introduced to the weight room at a young age. Around this time, Bri developed a passion for basketball, which she played year round, while also participating in cross country and track and field. During Bri's college education at UW La Crosse, she became more interested in sports medicine through her course work as an exercise sport science major.
Following college, Bri took on a different role in sports by becoming a junior varsity girls basketball coach at her alma mater. She continued to find new ways to stay active including Crossfit, strength training, hiking, and walking. Bri received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts and moved back home to the Milwaukee area. Bri's ultimate goal is to be able to empower, educate and inspire others to reach their rehab and life goals through movement. Bri recognizes the unique and critical role that physical therapists have in significantly improving the lives of others through patient focused, individualized care.
Bri's interests include working with both competitive and recreational athletes and has a particular interest in working with female athletes across their lifespan. She enjoys multiple fitness outlets herself, including group exercise classes, Crossfit, strength training, cycling and running. In her free time, you can find her grabbing coffee at a local coffee shop and walking around exploring the city! No matter what point in life you are at and what goals you want to achieve, Bri is here to give you the tools and guidance you need to get there!
Bridget's interest in sports medicine began during an athletic training course she took in high school. This merged her goal to work in healthcare with her interest in elite level athletics and performance. She continued on to Marquette University for her degrees in athletic training and physical therapy. During her time as a student, Bridget gained experience working with athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional levels.
After completing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marquette University, Bridget moved to Phoenix, Arizona. At her first job, she received further training in manual therapy skills. During this time, she developed a special interest in treating the spine and nerve injuries. Bridget has experience working with various types of fascial mobilization and has taken coursework on Stecco Fascial manipulation.
Visit Our Milwaukee Clinic
Ready to get back to your sport? We're here to help.
Just 10 minutes from downtown Milwaukee via I-94 W. Take exit 307 A toward 68th St/70th St, continue on W O'Connor St, turn left on S 70th St, right on W Main St, then left on S 72nd St. Conveniently located near Market Square Shopping Center and West Allis Center, just off I-94 in the West Allis area. Whether you're searching for Achilles tendinopathy treatment near me or coming from anywhere in the Milwaukee metro area, we're easy to find at 665 S 72nd St Unit A.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about Achilles treatment
Achilles tendinopathy is a degenerative condition of the Achilles tendon caused by overuse, improper loading, or biomechanical issues. Unlike a sudden tear, it develops over time and causes pain, stiffness, and thickening of the tendon. We treat it using a combination of manual therapy (including dry needling, soft tissue mobilization, and joint mobilization), progressive eccentric loading exercises, running gait analysis to correct movement patterns, and sport-specific training. Our approach focuses on rebuilding tendon capacity through evidence-based progressive loading protocols—not just rest. We use objective testing like force plate analysis and functional movement screens to track your progress and ensure you're ready to return to full activity safely.
Recovery time varies based on severity and how long you've had symptoms, but most athletes see significant improvement within 6-12 weeks with our structured program. Chronic cases may take 3-6 months to fully resolve. The key difference at Kinetic is that we use objective data to guide your timeline—not arbitrary protocols. We progress you based on what your tendon can handle, measured through functional testing and loading assessments. Our one-on-one care model means your Physical Therapist tracks your progress every session and adjusts your plan in real-time. We also focus on identifying and correcting the root cause (biomechanics, training errors, strength deficits) so you don't just get better temporarily—you build resilience to prevent future issues.
Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance operates as a cash-based practice, which means we do not bill insurance directly. This model allows us to provide longer, one-on-one sessions with your Doctor of Physical Therapy (45-60 minutes vs. the 15-20 minutes typical in insurance-based clinics) and ensures you see the same specialist throughout your entire care. We can provide you with a superbill (detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan. Many of our clients find that the quality of care, faster recovery times, and fewer total visits needed make the investment worthwhile. Contact us at (262) 337-9331 or info@kineticsmp.com to discuss pricing and payment options for your specific needs.