Dr. Keagan Barrett coaching a competitive athlete during strength training in North Phoenix

VALEN REHAB AND PERFORMANCE

BACK IN THE GAME.
BUILT TO STAY THERE.

One-on-one sports physical therapy for competitive athletes who need a clear diagnosis, a structured plan, and one provider from evaluation through return to performance.

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Dr. Keagan Barrett assessing an athlete during a one-on-one sports physical therapy session

THE PROBLEM

PAIN IS ONLY PART OF THE QUESTION.

An athlete can be pain-free and still lack the strength, power, workload tolerance, or confidence their sport demands.

Valen starts by identifying what is limiting the athlete now and what must be rebuilt before competition. The plan comes from the evaluation and the scorecard, not a generic protocol.

Dr. Keagan Barrett stays with the athlete from the first assessment through each training block. There is no handoff and no rotating provider schedule.

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THE PROCESS

CLEAR GATES. VISIBLE PROGRESS.

Every stage should answer a simple question: what has changed, and what must happen next?

EVALUATE

The 60-minute evaluation looks at the injury, the athlete, the sport, and the demands that must be rebuilt.

MEASURE

Testing creates a baseline. The scorecard shows what is limited, what is ready, and what needs to change next.

BUILD

Most athletes begin with a structured 12-week plan. The exact schedule changes with the injury, season, and response to training.

PROVE READINESS

Re-testing and sport exposure show whether the athlete has the capacity to return, not just permission to return.

HOW VALEN BUILDS THE PLAN

CLINICAL FOCUS

BUILT AROUND ATHLETES. DEEPEST IN BASEBALL.

Valen treats competitive athletes across sports. Baseball and throwing athletes remain the flagship specialty.

KNEE

ACL REHAB

A structured path from early recovery through strength, power, and return-to-sport testing.

LEARN MORE THROWING ARM

UCL AND TOMMY JOHN REHAB

Throwing-specific rehab built around tissue capacity, workload, strength, and a clear throwing progression.

LEARN MORE SPINE

LOW-BACK PAIN IN ATHLETES

Rehab that connects symptoms to training load, movement demands, and the athlete's sport.

LEARN MORE READINESS

RETURN-TO-SPORT TESTING

Objective testing that helps separate being cleared from being prepared for competition.

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SEE ALL CONDITIONS BASEBALL AND THROWING ATHLETES

MEASUREMENT

WE DON'T GUESS. WE MEASURE.

Numbers guide decisions. They do not replace clinical judgment.

Valen uses VALD ForceDecks, VALD DynaMo, handheld and grip dynamometry, timing gates, motion analysis, and PitchLab when those tools answer a useful question for the athlete.

Strength

Power

Asymmetry

Speed

Workload tolerance

Throwing mechanics

Objective force plate testing during an athlete assessment at Valen Rehab and Performance

Competitive athlete completing progressive strength training during rehab

REHAB TO PERFORMANCE

PAIN-FREE IS NOT THE FINISH LINE.

Rehab comes first. Performance training follows when the athlete is ready for more speed, strength, power, and sport exposure.

Healthy athletes can also train with Valen, but the same rule applies: the program starts with the athlete's history, current capacity, and competitive demands.

PERFORMANCE TRAINING REMOTE COACHING

ATHLETE EXPERIENCES

WHAT ATHLETES AND FAMILIES SAY.

These excerpts come from genuine Google reviews. Individual results and timelines vary.

“I tore my ACL and meniscus during a rugby game last year. I initially went the generic rehab route through my insurance at a facility where the PT was seeing multiple patients alongside myself at the same time. I finally saw Keagan and immediately knew I was in good hands. Not only does he give you the time and energy you deserve, he also uses objective data with advanced technology to make sure you're taking the right steps to progress.”

SOPHIA OPATZ

“As a professional golf coach and dad I have the utmost scrutiny when it comes to a DPT working with clients, much less my son. Dr. Keagan has been an invaluable resource in rehab, injury prevention, and strength building. He doesn't guess, he measures.”

TODD MCKITTRICK

“Keagan helped strengthen my son's arm specifically for baseball and took the time to teach him the correct way to build strength safely and effectively. He was encouraging, knowledgeable, and great at explaining baseball-specific movements and exercises.”

ERICA DAVERN

“Our son received physical therapy for a hamstring injury, and we could not be more impressed with the care and results. From the very beginning, Keagan's diagnosis was spot on, and the rehab plan was exceptional. What truly stood out was the relationship and trust that developed.”

KATIE CRUZ

“After tearing my ACL, I was looking for someone who could guide me through the entire recovery process so I could get back to playing rugby. Now I honestly don't even think about my ACL anymore. I feel completely unaffected by the injury and, if anything, I'm a better athlete.”

ROBERT HUERTA

“As a professional golfer with lower back pain, Keagan was able to identify and treat my condition with great communication and attentiveness. I've played a full season without pain after taking on Keagan's process.”

NATE VONTZ