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ADDRESS:
1426 Marshallton Thorndale Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335

PHONE:
(610) 424-1100

FAX:
(610) 831-5204
SERVICES

Physical Therapy

Kinetic Train
Sports Performance
Specializations: Meniscal Tears, Vestibular, ACL Reconstruction, Hip Flexor Strain, and More!
About Kinetic Physical Therapy in Downingtown, PA
Kinetic Physical Therapy is thrilled to be a trusted part of the Downingtown, PA community, offering premier physical therapy services to residents throughout the Lincoln Highway corridor and greater Chester County. Downingtown has long been a community defined by its strong roots, family-friendly neighborhoods, and growing population of active residents who take pride in staying healthy and engaged. Our Downingtown clinic brings that same community spirit into everything we do — delivering expert, compassionate rehabilitation care in an environment where patients feel genuinely cared for and supported. From the moment you contact our Downingtown location, you’ll experience a different kind of physical therapy practice.
Physical Therapy Services in Downingtown, PA
At Kinetic Physical Therapy in Downingtown, PA, our experienced therapists are equipped to treat a broad range of conditions and help patients of all activity levels reclaim their strength, mobility, and quality of life. We offer orthopedic physical therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and individualized therapeutic exercise programs — designed to meet the demands of Downingtown’s active population. Our services also include manual therapy, balance and vestibular therapy, and work injury rehabilitation, ensuring comprehensive care for everything from weekend warrior injuries to complex post-operative recoveries. Every patient who walks through our doors receives a personalized evaluation and a treatment plan built specifically around their goals.
Why Choose Kinetic in Downingtown?
What makes Kinetic PT the physical therapist of choice for so many Downingtown and Chester County residents is our dedication to hands-on, one-on-one care delivered by licensed professionals — every session, every visit, no exceptions. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our therapists combine evidence-based treatments with genuine attention and encouragement, creating an experience that’s as motivating as it is effective. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with chronic pain, or bouncing back from a sports injury, physical therapy in Downingtown, PA at Kinetic PT is designed to get you back to the life you love. Call us today to schedule your evaluation — your recovery starts here.
Serving Downingtown & Surrounding Communities
Our Downingtown clinic serves patients throughout the 19335 zip code as well as neighboring communities including Exton, Thorndale, Lionville, Coatesville, Malvern, East Brandywine, Glenmoore, Honey Brook, and West Chester — covering much of central Chester County and the 19341, 19380, 19320, and 19344 zip code corridors. Whether you’ve strained a muscle trail running along the Struble Trail, injured a knee playing youth athletics at Kerr Park, or are recovering from a procedure and need a trusted physical therapist near Downingtown, our team is ready to help. The Downingtown STEM Academy and surrounding school communities keep us busy with student athletes, and our therapists are well-versed in the sports injuries and overuse conditions common in this active Chester County population. Patients from across East Brandywine Township and the Brandywine Creek corridor regularly choose Kinetic PT as their preferred destination for physical therapy near Downingtown, PA — and we’re proud to earn that trust every day.
Downingtown

Dr. Josh Brain
PT, DPT, OCS
Clinic Director
Dr. Brain has been practicing in outpatient settings since 2020, when he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh DPT program. He treats all ages for orthopedic, sports, and vestibular conditions. His specialties include concussion care for vestibular complaints as well as return to sport. He also has his Direct Access license.
Dr. Brain is a massive soccer fan. He’s been playing his entire life and watches domestic and international soccer regularly!

Dr. Ashlie Artz
PT, DPT, SCS, AIB-VRC, ATC
Team Physical Therapist
Dr. Artz joined Kinetic in 2024 with 8 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic setting. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from West Chester University before obtaining her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware. Dr. Artz is also a Sports Certified Specialist and is a Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist via the American Institute of Balance.
Dr. Artz has worked with athletes from all age ranges and skill sets from the weekend warrior to the professional. She has provided physical therapy and athletic training services to elite and collegiate level gymnasts, NBA officials, WWE wrestlers, and football players from the CFL, XFL/USFL and NFL.
In her spare time, Dr. Artz enjoys traveling, spending time in Fenwick Island, DE with family, watching all Philadelphia sports teams, and going to concerts.

Anthony Mitchell
USAPLCC
Director of Training
Anthony Mitchell completed his Bachelor in Exercise Science Degree in 2020. As Director of Training, he oversees and manages Kinetic’s training programs to ensure that quality, science-based programming and the highest level of coaching are offered.
Specializing in strength, conditioning, and biomechanics, Anthony’s PT experience has allowed him to demonstrate and teach exercise techniques correctly, including progressing or regressing properly. He instills confidence and creates an understanding of exercise in individuals and groups.
Outside of prioritizing time with his family, loved ones, and pooches, Anthony tries to be in the outdoors as much as possible. This includes all kinds of recreational sports, hiking, and traveling around the country. If he’s not outside or at work, he’s likely at home eating and watching any Philadelphia-based sports teams! Anthony is also a USA Powerlifting Club coach.
Downingtown
Where is Kinetic Physical Therapy located in Downingtown, PA?
Kinetic Physical Therapy’s Downingtown clinic is located at 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. We are located inside USTC (United Sports). You can reach the clinic at (610) 424-1100.
What conditions does Kinetic treat at the Downingtown location?
Kinetic’s Chester Springs clinic treats a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and pelvic health conditions. For the cervical and thoracic spine, this includes headaches, cervical radiculopathy, disk herniation, degenerative disk disease, spinal stenosis, whiplash and muscle strain, vertigo, rib fractures, and post-fusion recovery. For the lumbar spine, treatment covers sciatica, disk herniation, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and lumbar instability. Shoulder conditions treated include rotator cuff tears and tendonitis, shoulder impingement, AC joint injuries, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery such as total shoulder replacement. Hip conditions include arthritis, labral tears, hip replacement recovery, femoral acetabular impingement, and bursitis. Knee conditions include ACL, MCL, LCL, and PCL injuries, meniscus tears, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and arthritis. For the foot and ankle, Kinetic treats sprains, Achilles tendinitis, bunions, neuromas, and post-surgical recovery including total ankle replacement. Pelvic health services address pelvic floor pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, and SI joint dysfunction. Neurological conditions treated include Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke recovery, vertigo and BPPV, POTS, and balance deficits. Treatment techniques include the Maitland and McKenzie methods, blood flow restriction training, Graston and soft tissue mobilization, and force plate testing. Common vestibular and concussion conditions treated in physical therapy include BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), which causes dizziness triggered by specific head movements due to displaced inner ear crystals, as well as vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis, which involve inner ear inflammation causing vertigo, often following a viral infection. Post-concussion syndrome refers to lingering symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, brain fog, and light or sound sensitivity after a concussion, while cervicogenic dizziness stems from neck dysfunction rather than the inner ear. Vestibular migraine involves migraine-associated vertigo and balance disturbance, and Meniere’s disease causes episodic vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to inner ear fluid imbalance. Physical therapy also addresses balance and gait deficits, which involve general instability or fall risk following injury, illness, or aging, oculomotor and visual dysfunction, which is impaired eye-tracking or focus commonly seen after concussion, and post-traumatic vertigo, which is dizziness following a head or whiplash injury. Call (610) 424-1100 to discuss your specific condition with a Kinetic physical therapist.
What areas near Downingtown does Kinetic Physical Therapy serve?
Kinetic’s Downingtown clinic primarily serves patients from Downingtown and nearby Chester County communities, including Thorndale, Coatesville, Exton, Lionville, Caln Township, and East Brandywine Township. Patients closer to Chester Springs or West Chester can also visit Kinetic’s dedicated clinics in those towns, part of its network of 10 locations across Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.
Does Kinetic in Downingtown treat student athletes?
Yes — Kinetic’s Downingtown clinic treats student athletes, including injuries related to sports like soccer, football, basketball, and track. Care includes injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and return-to-play programs designed to safely get young athletes back to competition. The clinic is convenient for families in the Downingtown area, including students at Downingtown East and Downingtown West High Schools. Call (610) 424-1100 to schedule an evaluation.
