Rebuild Strength. Regain Momentum. Redefine Limits.
As a sports physical therapist and lifelong athlete, I know firsthand what it feels like to be sidelined—not just from training and competition, but from major life events. Since entering the field in 2016, my own experiences with injury have shaped how I view recovery: it’s not just about healing your body, it’s about rebuilding the entire athlete—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Over the years, I’ve come to understand that real progress isn’t instant—it’s earned through smart training, consistency, and trust in the process. This is where momentum begins. It’s the moment when effort turns into progress, when strength returns, and when confidence takes over.
My mission is to create a space where athletes of all backgrounds feel supported and challenged—to return stronger, move better, and rediscover what they’re capable of. I help people rebuild their foundation and regain momentum—in sport, the gym, and in life.
Meet Erin Short
PT, DPT, COMT, CSCS
Erin has been a physical therapist in the Chicago area since 2016 and is the founder of Short Physical Therapy & Performance PLLC. She specializes working with endurance, CrossFit and weightlifting athletes, helping them bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance.
Erin works with athletes and active individuals of all ability levels. Drawing from her background as a former Division One swimmer and Semi Elite Marathon Runner, Erin brings a deep understanding to her clients through the demands of training and challenges of overcoming injury.
She received her doctorate of physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, developing a strong foundation in evidence-based, movement-focused care.
Erin has additional certifications in:
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Ola Grimbsy Institute
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Dry Needling
McKenzie Technique
Women’s Health
Video Gait Analysis
Management of Runners and Triathletes
Management of CrossFit Athletes
Acute Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) Load Management
