Salerno Sports Therapy

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Salerno Sports Therapy

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Connect athletes* to what is important in their lives through world class physical therapy and performance.
* If you have a body, you’re an Athlete.

Our mission is to connect athletes* to what is important in their lives through world class physical therapy and performance.
* If you have a body, you’re an Athlete. Who We Are:
Our bodies are meant to move, and we have a passion for better movement. We aim to go beyond simple rehabilitation and empower our patients to thrive and pursue excellence by better understanding their pain and how they move. "“I truly believe I have the best job in the world. Every day I get the opportunity to help incredible people continue to do incredible things through movement. There is no objective measure to describe how rewarding that is. There’s really no other feeling like keeping your community moving forward in the ways they love. That is the “Why?” behind being a physical therapist and Salerno Sports Therapy””
— Dr. Jay Salerno

02/24/2026

The CrossFit Open is among us. Salerno Sports Therapy will be at Cottontown Crossfit on Saturday, February 28th supporting all the athletes competing . Stop by and speak with us about:
🔹 Injury Prevention
🔹 Performance Optimization
🔹 Physical Therapy
🔹 And any other questions you may have

See you there!!!

02/18/2026

Hey Columbia Runners!

March 4th is your chance to hit the ground running—stronger, faster, and pain-free!

Salerno Sports Therapy is teaming up with Strictly Running to offer FREE injury screenings for runners right here in Columbia, SC!

🗓️ Wednesday, March 4, 2026
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 2515 Devine Street

Training for your next race? Battling stubborn aches? Or just want to make sure your body is ready to perform? Stop by and meet one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to learn how to stay healthy, resilient, and at the top of your game.

Spots will fill fast—grab yours now (link in bio)!

02/11/2026

Meet Salsquatch: He is our resident hype creature and community cheerleader. You’ll often spot him rocking race medals and Salerno swag, proudly celebrating every patient win — big, small, and everything in between.

He makes frequent appearances on social media and serves as a furry reminder of why we do what we do: to help our community live awesome, adventurous lives and absolutely crush it out in the wild.

02/10/2026

Meet Jay: He is a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist who understands the demands physical activity places on the body. As a weekend warrior himself, he’s passionate about helping others overcome injury, avoid performance plateaus, and keep doing what they love.

Jay earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from USC, where he became a lifelong Gamecock fan. Outside the clinic, he stays active with marathon and triathlon training, CrossFit, golf, and keeping up with his dogs and son.

“I truly believe we have the best job in the world. Every day, we get the opportunity to help incredible people continue doing incredible things through movement. There’s no better feeling than keeping our community moving forward in the ways they love — that’s the ‘why’ behind Salerno Sports Therapy.”

02/09/2026

Meet Nathan: Originally from Canton, Ohio, Dr. Nathan Adelman earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from UNC Wilmington before completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of South Carolina. Following graduation, he began his career as a travel physical therapist, gaining valuable clinical experience while exploring locations across the U.S.

Nathan’s interest in physical therapy was sparked during his high school soccer career after experiencing three ACL tears and reconstructions, giving him firsthand insight into the rehab process. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys golf, tennis, volleyball, running, weightlifting, and hiking with friends. A proud Northeast Ohio sports fan, he cheers on the Buckeyes and Browns — and you’ll also find him supporting his alma mater on weekends.

02/06/2026

Meet Abby: She is a former professional sprinter and certified strength and conditioning specialist with a passion for performance optimization and exercise science. After multiple foot surgeries, she transitioned from professional competition to focus on program design and helping others move and perform at their best.

A Dublin, Ohio native, Abby competed collegiately at the University of Kentucky, where she earned four NCAA titles, set multiple NCAA records, and later went on to win two World Championship gold medals with Team USA as a professional athlete. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina. Outside of work, Abby enjoys spending time with her dog, cooking, and staying active through various forms of movement.

02/05/2026

Meet Nila: She serves as the Patient Excellence Coordinator at Salerno Sports Therapy, bringing over six years of experience helping individuals reach their fitness goals. An avid runner, she enjoys both road racing and trail running, and you’ll often find her in the gym doing CrossFit or lifting (yes — even more than Dr. Jay!). Outside of the clinic, Nila is passionate about her family, her dogs, and expressing her creativity through painting and drawing, all while staying dedicated to helping others thrive.

02/04/2026

Meet Salerno Sports Therapy Team!
Our team is united by one mission: to connect athletes to what matters most through world-class physical therapy and performance care. We believe that if you have a body, you’re an athlete.
We’re passionate about movement and go beyond traditional rehabilitation to help our patients better understand their bodies, move with confidence, and continue doing what they love.

Address

2744 Millwood Avenue
Columbia, SC
29205

Telephone

+18032505299

Website

https://www.salernosportstherapy.com/

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