TOM WOZNICA, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Most people experience the same script. I know because I was on the receiving end of it.
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In college, I herniated a disc in my low back. The PT I saw ran me through an evaluation, handed me a sheet of band exercises, and told me to stop lifting and to not bend over. No timeline. No progression. No path forward. Just stop.
I kept moving anyway. Kept loading. Kept building capacity the way I knew how; in a structured, deliberate, and progressive way. Slowly, my body responded the way it's designed to when you give it the right input.
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That experience taught me something that still drives everything I do: the body isn't fragile. It's adaptable. It's built to respond to the right challenge, recover from real stress, and come back more capable than before.
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The problem was never my body. The problem was that nobody gave it a real reason to change.
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That realization is the foundation of Redeem.
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I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a background in strength and conditioning. That combination isn't common in a PT clinic, and it's intentional. I don't just understand how injuries happen. I understand how athletes and active adults train, what they're not willing to give up, and what it actually takes to get them back to full capacity.
My approach is built on progressive loading, individualized programming, and the belief that rehab and performance are not two separate things. Sessions here aren't passive. They look like training, because that's what works.
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Redeem wasn't built on the idea that pain is something to manage. It was built on the belief that your body is capable of something most people in pain stop believing is possible; overcoming pain, getting stronger, and having the freedom to move without limitations.
Outside of the clinic, I'm a Syracuse basketball fan through and through, and a die-hard Knicks fan. You can find me in the gym, outdoors, or hanging out with my family and friends.
OUR CORE VALUES
GIVING UP YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE IS LIKE LOSING A PIECE OF YOURSELF.
At Redeem Physical Therapy & Performance, we’re redefining what rehab should look like for active people — personalized, empowering, and built around your long-term goals.
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We work specifically with athletes, lifters, and active people who are too often underserved by traditional rehab — left to figure things out on their own or discharged before they’re truly ready. Our goal is to deliver the level of care you actually deserve, so you can move, train, and live at your full potential.
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At RPTP, we take a different approach: personalized treatment plans, real education on recovery and performance, and a well-rounded rehab process that considers the whole athlete — not just the injury.
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Whether you’re dealing with pain, coming back from injury, or pushing for new performance goals, we help bridge the gap between rehab and high performance — so you can reclaim your strength, mobility, resilience, and joy.
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We don’t just get you back to baseline. Pain-free isn’t good enough. We help you move forward — stronger, more capable, and more confident in your body.
ABOUT US
EMPOWERMENT
FITNESS FORWARD
We blend fitness into our rehab programs to help you recover and get stronger. We prioritize keeping you active and maximizing your fitness, because that’s where you are going to make the most life-changing gains.
Fear and uncertainty can be something you experience in your journey. We’re here to overcome your doubts and fears, maximize your recovery and to redeem your performance.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
EDUCATION IN RECOVERY
Recovery isn’t limited to exercise. We’ll assess things like sleep, lifestyle habits, and nutrition to maximize your recovery process.
We give you the tools and knowledge you need to continue the healing process in your own environment.
PERSONALIZED CARE
CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLE
Our individualized treatment plans are tailored to your needs and the activities you love to speed up recovery and get you back to life.
We focus on the factors you can influence, like your exercise routine, nutrition, and mindset. By prioritizing these, we help you take charge of your health and keep you doing what you love.