Performance Medicine Institute

Performance Medicine Institute An integrative sports medicine, musculoskeletal and pelvic health center located at 2nd St & Osborn in Phoenix

The Performance Medicine Institute, where medicine and science meet to deliver clinical care that unlocks your potential to feel better, move better, and live fully. By integrating the latest advancements in medical science with compassionate, patient-centered care, we’re redefining health and performance for every individual we serve. With over 90 scientific publications and a variety of clinical trials and laboratory studies, our practice is at the forefront of cutting edge medicine.

Pain along the inside of the elbow during golf swings, gripping, pull ups, rows, or even typing may be a sign of medial ...
05/08/2026

Pain along the inside of the elbow during golf swings, gripping, pull ups, rows, or even typing may be a sign of medial epicondylitis, commonly called “golfer’s elbow.” Despite the name, many patients who develop this condition have never played golf. It is often driven by repetitive overload of the flexor-pronator tendon complex of the forearm.

At The Performance Medicine Institute, treatment goes far beyond simply resting the elbow. We evaluate movement mechanics, grip loading, shoulder and thoracic mobility, tendon capacity, cervical contributions, and training errors that may be perpetuating symptoms.

Have elbow pain? Give us a call or send us a text at 602-606-8949.

Shoulder pain can make lifting, reaching, training, and even sleeping uncomfortable. Class IV laser therapy is one of th...
03/24/2026

Shoulder pain can make lifting, reaching, training, and even sleeping uncomfortable. Class IV laser therapy is one of the noninvasive treatment options we use to help calm pain, improve local circulation, and support tissue recovery as part of a more complete rehabilitation plan. Several scientific studies have shown laser to be a highly effective tool to reduce pain and inflammation, while promoting tissue healing.

The goal is not just temporary relief. It is helping patients move better, recover faster, and get back to the activities that matter most.

If shoulder pain is limiting your work, workouts, or daily life, we can help build a treatment plan that fits your goals.

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Recovery is not passive. It is strategic.🏃🏻‍♂️We use the Normatec intermittent pneumatic compression to improve venous r...
03/06/2026

Recovery is not passive. It is strategic.🏃🏻‍♂️
We use the Normatec intermittent pneumatic compression to improve venous return, reduce swelling, and enhance lymphatic flow. For patients who train hard, sit long hours, travel frequently, or are recovering from surgery, this can help decrease heaviness in the legs and improve circulation. By promoting blood flow, we support oxygen delivery and metabolic waste removal from muscle tissue. It is comfortable, efficient, and often used as part of a broader performance and recovery plan.

At The Performance Medicine Institute, recovery tools are integrated with strength training, mobility work, and metabolic health to keep you moving at a high level.
If leg fatigue or swelling is slowing you down, call 602-606-8949 to schedule an evaluation.

This is real time musculoskeletal ultrasound in action 💪With ultrasound, we can look at the structures of the shoulder i...
02/23/2026

This is real time musculoskeletal ultrasound in action 💪

With ultrasound, we can look at the structures of the shoulder in real time. It helps us see inflammation, small tears, or areas of irritation without waiting days for imaging results.

It is fast, safe, and gives immediate answers that guide treatment. If an injection or regenerative procedure is needed, ultrasound also allows for precise placement. For patients with shoulder or upper chest pain, this means quicker diagnosis and a more focused plan.

At The Performance Medicine Institute, we use advanced imaging to make care more accurate and more efficient. If shoulder pain is limiting you, call 602-606-8949 to schedule an evaluation.

Getting ready for the Holidays at the Performance Medicine Institute! 🎄
12/23/2025

Getting ready for the Holidays at the Performance Medicine Institute! 🎄

Recover smarter. Heal stronger.When it comes to soft tissue injuries (think ligaments, tendons, muscles) the old standby...
11/14/2025

Recover smarter. Heal stronger.
When it comes to soft tissue injuries (think ligaments, tendons, muscles) the old standby “RICE” approach is being replaced by evidence-based guidance that emphasizes smarter healing rather than simply resting and icing. 

At our clinic we follow the PEACE & LOVE model:

PEACE (first 1-3 days):
Protect: limit excessive loading but avoid complete inactivity – gentle, pain-guided movement helps. 
Elevate: raise the injured area (when possible) to help manage swelling. 
Avoid anti-inflammatories (and heavy icing): early inflammation is a key part of tissue healing. 
Compress: use light compression/taping to assist fluid control while maintaining movement. 
Educate: understanding the injury, setting realistic expectations, and avoiding passive over-treatment matter. 

LOVE (from about day 4 onward):
Load: gradually reintroduce mechanical stress (controlled loading) to promote remodelling and tissue capacity. 
Optimism: a positive mindset, confidence and addressing fear/anxiety around the injury can influence outcomes. 
Vascularisation: promote blood flow through cardiovascular activity (within pain-tolerance) to support healing. 
Exercise: structured, progressive exercise restores strength, stability, proprioception and function.

If you have sustained a soft-tissue injury and are committed to a structured, science-driven recovery pathway, we’d be glad to help you apply PEACE & LOVE in practice. Reach out to schedule your consultation and start your path to stronger, smarter recovery.

Meet our newest clinician at the Performance Medicine Institute, Physician Assistant Tim Lane, MS, PA-C, IFMCP.Tim speci...
11/13/2025

Meet our newest clinician at the Performance Medicine Institute, Physician Assistant Tim Lane, MS, PA-C, IFMCP.

Tim specializes in physical and functional medicine with a focus on musculoskeletal health, regenerative therapies, and performance optimization. He uses an evidence based approach that blends allopathic medicine with integrative strategies to help patients move better, reduce pain, and perform at their best.

He completed his BS in Biochemistry at Arizona State University and his MS in Physician Assistant Studies at Northern Arizona University, and he is board certified by the NCCPA and an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner.

Before joining the Performance Medicine Institute, Tim practiced in integrative and physical medicine settings, developing advanced skills in ultrasound guided procedures, regenerative injections, and comprehensive metabolic and hormonal optimization.

We are excited to have Tim on our team and to expand access to high level musculoskeletal, regenerative, and performance focused care here in Phoenix.

To schedule with Tim, call or text our office at 602-606-8949 and request an appointment.

Next-Generation Treatments for Joint HealthOur Medical Director, Dr. Tariq Awan, recently spoke at an important regenera...
11/03/2025

Next-Generation Treatments for Joint Health
Our Medical Director, Dr. Tariq Awan, recently spoke at an important regenerative medicine meeting on the use of intraosseous bioplasty for treating bone bruises and early osteoarthritis.

Bone bruises often occur after injuries like ACL tears, and they can delay recovery or contribute to long-term joint pain. Intraosseous bioplasty delivers regenerative biological therapies directly into the subchondral bone—the layer just beneath the cartilage—helping to restore bone health, reduce inflammation, and improve pain and function.

This approach can:
✅ Accelerate healing after ligament or cartilage injury
✅ Reduce persistent bone marrow lesions that cause deep joint pain
✅ Improve outcomes for patients with osteoarthritis
✅ Delay or potentially prevent the need for joint replacement

At The Performance Medicine Institute, we stay at the forefront of regenerative and biologic therapies to help patients heal stronger, faster, and more completely. We not only perform these procedures, we teach other physicians and surgeons how to do these techniques.

If you have persistent knee pain after an injury, give us a call or send us a text at 602-606-8949 to see if a cutting-edge regenerative therapy like intraosseous bioplasty could be helpful for you.

Thinking about surgery for an ACL tear? New research supports non-surgical treatment of ACL tears A recently published s...
10/27/2025

Thinking about surgery for an ACL tear? New research supports non-surgical treatment of ACL tears

A recently published systematic review and meta-analysis in Sports Medicine compared outcomes between individuals with a complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury managed by surgery (ACL reconstruction) versus those managed by supervised exercise-based rehabilitation only. This study, which analyzed the results of multiple studies (called a meta-analysis) found that there was no statistically significant difference in return-to-sport rates between surgically and non-surgically treated patients. 

Why this matters
The conventional belief has long been that you must reconstruct the ACL to return to pivoting/cutting sports safely. However, in many European countries the approach is to first perform non-operative rehab and only proceed to surgery if rehab fails. For most patients, rehabilitation alone is successful for returning individuals to their previous level of competition, while avoiding a greater risk of arthritis that comes later in life after an ACL surgery.

How the Performance Medicine Institute supports non-surgical ACL management
At our clinic we specialize in bridging rigorous scientific evidence with measured rehabilitation care, with numerous published scientific studies to back our approach. Here’s how we apply this research:
✅ Individualized assessment
✅ Phase-based exercise program
✅ Biological supportive therapies, such as PRP, growth hormone, and testosterone
✅ Monitoring milestones not just time
✅ Psychological readiness
✅ Long-term knee health focus

If you’ve had an ACL tear (or suspect one) and want to explore a surgery-free rehabilitation pathway (or decide between options), we’d love to help.
Reach out to us at the Performance Medicine Institute by calling or texting 602-606-8949 to discuss a tailored evaluation and rehab plan grounded in the best available evidence and advanced clinical practice.

Dry needling + red light = muscle reset mode⚡💡Combining dry needling with electrical stimulation and red light therapy e...
09/02/2025

Dry needling + red light = muscle reset mode⚡💡

Combining dry needling with electrical stimulation and red light therapy enhances muscle recovery, decreases inflammation, and helps reset dysfunctional movement patterns. A science-driven approach to lasting relief and performance.

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3330 N 2nd Street Ste 401
Phoenix, AZ
85012

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+16026068949

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