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Forza is a full – service provider of outpatient
rehabilitation services including but not limited to, post-surgical patients (i.e.

Forza Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine and Hand Therapy is an Augusta based outpatient therapy clinic working towards being a leading provider for musculoskeletal disorders. rotator cuff repairs, ACL reconstructions, joint replacement surgery, knee, hip, shoulder, and wrist arthroscopy), and patients seeking non-operative or conservative treatment for injuries (i.e. ankle sprains, sports injuries, work related injuries, low back pain). This Veteran-owned business has 2 therapist-owners:

Dirk Kokmeyer, PT, DPT, PhD has over 20 years of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine. He is a nationally recognized lecturer, and has worked with high-school, collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes. He specializes in treatment of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation. He has advanced specializations in shoulder, knee and hip conditions. Dr. Kokmeyer is a Veteran of the United States Army. Paul Abbey, MOT, OTR/L, CHT is the only fellowship-trained Certified Hand Therapist in the state of Maine. He has published articles for American Society of Hand Therapy and presented research at the World Occupational Therapy Association. He has worked with high-school, collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes. Additionally, Paul is an Albert Schweitzer Fellow for Life. Forza is now accepting patients! Make an appointment today by calling 207-213-6262.

09/28/2026

🎥 Get to know Kristina Buck, DPT
Kristina joined the Forza team in March of this year after returning home to Maine following five years in Alaska. Since joining us, Kristina’s schedule quickly filled, and the feedback from her patients has been outstanding. We’ve been thrilled to see how quickly she has become such an important part of the Forza team.

A Hall-Dale High School graduate, Kristina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of New England and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Husson University. She then completed a specialized Sports Physical Therapy Residency through Select Physical Therapy, further developing her expertise in sports rehabilitation and on-field athlete care.

Her experience includes working with athletes at the University of Maine, Husson University, and John Bapst Memorial High School, giving her a strong background in everything from acute sports injuries to advanced rehabilitation and return-to-sport.

For Kristina, joining Forza also meant coming home. She now has the opportunity to treat patients and athletes in the same Central Maine community where she grew up.

🎬 Check out the video to hear directly from Kristina about her background, her approach to physical therapy, and what brought her back to Maine.

📍 Forza Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Augusta, Maine 🌐 www.forzaptme.com
ReturnToSport MaineAthletes

09/21/2026

Come check us out at the Aging Strong Expo at the YMCA today!

09/20/2026

🏆 Vote For Forza Physical Therapy!

Last year, our community voted Forza Best Physical Therapy clinic in Kennebec Country, and we would be honored to earn your support again in the 2026 Kennebec Journal Readers’ Choice Awards.

Every vote means a great deal to us. It reflects the trust our patients and community place in us, and motivates us to continue providing the best care possible.

To vote:

📱 Scan the QR code in the graphic or visit:�centralmaine.com/kjreaderschoice

You may be asked to verify your email to ensure the voting process is fair.

Select Best Physical Therapy and cast your vote for Forza Physical Therapy.

We sincerely appreciate your support.

09/14/2026

Another success story! 💪🎉

Nicole came to us after back surgery looking to return to kayaking, cross country skiing, traveling, and exercising. Throughout the process, Cari helped her along with progressing her carefully with exercises while also utilizing her expertise in manual techniques and dry needling to help her therapy move along fluidly. We’re psyched to see where she’s at today. A story like this makes what we do worth it; It’s our mission.

Good luck with everything, Nicole!

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🌐 www.forzaptme.com

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08/25/2026

From athlete to physical therapist — Cari Hopkins, PT, DPT brings that perspective to every patient she treats at Forza. 💪

Cari knows what it means to train, compete, recover, and get back to doing what you love. A former three-sport athlete at Cony High School, she continued her athletic involvement at the University of Maine and has coached basketball at multiple levels.

Today, she brings that background into her work as a physical therapist at Forza Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, treating athletes and active individuals with an emphasis on restoring movement, strength, and function.

Cari is also certified in dry needling, giving her another treatment option that can be incorporated into an individualized rehabilitation program when appropriate.

At Forza, great physical therapy is about more than treating an injury. It’s about understanding where you want to get back to—and helping you get there.

🎥 Check out Cari in action at Forza.

08/06/2026

🎉 Another Forza success story!

From day one, Kira gave 120% to her rehabilitation. Through countless hours of hard work, gallons of sweat, and unwavering dedication, she earned her Forza Post-Op ACL Badge with flying colors. 🏅

We're extremely proud of everything she's accomplished and can't wait to hear about her continued success on the court. Wishing you continued success, Kira! 🎾👟🏓

👉 Did you know? ACL injuries are among the most common sports-related knee injuries. At Forza, our therapists have collectively treated more than 1,000 ACL injuries, including both non-operative and post-surgical cases.

We stay at the forefront of rehabilitation by using the latest evidence-based techniques and have extensive experience with every major ACL reconstruction graft type—including Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone (BTB), Quadriceps Tendon (QT), Hamstring (HS), and allografts (cadaver). We also treat patients recovering from the latest surgical advancements, including Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET) and the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR®) procedure.

Our Post-Op ACL Program is designed to help athletes return to the activities they love with the strength, confidence, power, and agility to perform at their best.
Just ask Kira. 👊

07/14/2026

Meet the Team: Welcome (Home) Kristina Buck, PT, DPT!

Although Kristina joined the Forza Physical Therapy team earlier this year, we wanted to officially introduce her to our community.

Kristina recently returned to Maine after spending five years in Alaska. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from the University of New England and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Husson University before completing a specialized Sports Physical Therapy Residency through Select Physical Therapy.

During her residency, Kristina worked closely with athletes at the University of Maine, Husson University, and John Bapst Memorial High School, providing on-field coverage and advanced sports rehabilitation. Her passion for helping athletes recover and return to doing what they love continues to shape her approach to patient care.

A proud Hall-Dale High School graduate, Kristina is especially excited to be serving the community where she grew up.

When she's not in the clinic, Kristina enjoys spending time with her husband, Ben, their two young children, and their beagle, Bean.

We're fortunate to have Kristina's expertise, energy, and compassion as part of the Forza team. If you're recovering from an injury, preparing to return to sport, or simply looking to move better, we'd love for you to meet her!

📞 Call us today to schedule an appointment.

06/21/2026

This post is long overdue!

Cari Hopkins, PT, DPT joined the Forza team last fall and has grown to be a workhorse here at Forza. She graduated from the University of New England in 2025 and is a long-time local of the Augusta community. She's a proud Cony High School graduate and seems to know just about everyone around here. Cari recently certified in dry needling and is currently seeing a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. I'm very honored to have her aboard.

03/22/2026

Another success story in the books. Thanks for being part of the Forza family, Joe! 💪

Recovering from rotator cuff repair surgery takes the right plan, the right guidance, and a team that knows the process inside and out. At Forza Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we’ve helped over 1,000 patients return to doing what they love after surgery.

With over 25 years of experience, published research, and ongoing education in post-surgical rehab, our team is proud to deliver results that matter.

As a veteran-owned clinic and proudly ranked #1 in Kennebec County, we’re committed to helping our community move better, feel stronger, and get back to life.

Watch this patient’s journey and see what’s possible.

📍 Augusta, Maine�🌐 www.forzaptme.com

10/21/2025

📍San Diego, CA
Exciting weekend at the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET) annual meeting, held alongside the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)!

Honored to share my work on rotator cuff strength expectations after rotator cuff repair surgery with such an inspiring and innovative community of clinicians, therapists, and surgeons.

Always grateful for opportunities to collaborate, learn, and contribute to advancing shoulder and elbow rehabilitation. 💪🏽🔬

Address

46 Bangor Street , Suite 3
Augusta, ME
04330

Telephone

+12072136262

Website

http://www.ForzaPTME.com/

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