Austin – South Congress – Texas Physical Therapy Specialists

Absolutely amazing staff, super helpful super caring. Tony rehabbed my knee for a year with so many ups and downs and now I’m finally good to go!!

I went to Dr. Delli Santi for physical therapy and had a very positive experience. He was very attentive and listened to my symptoms of pain. He knew exactly which exercises I needed to do in order to strengthen that area and I followed through with his instructions. After doing the rehab exercises, I'm now pain free and I'm so grateful to have found such a great physical therapist.

I would highly recommend Dr. Delli Santi and Texas Physical Therapy Specialists to anyone who is serious about their physical well-being. Everyone at the office was so friendly and welcoming and they genuinely care about your progress.

Although there are some negative reviews, I would take those with a grain of salt. Some of these reviews don't make any sense and it looks like they were written by people who are just looking for attention. Don't let the negativity deter you from visiting this practice, as you won't be disappointed.

I had a leg injury due to a mountain bike crash that took about nine months to heal, seven months of that time was spent doing physical therapy at TPTS under the expert care of my therapist Adriana Salas.

Without Adriana’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to return to my pre-crash fitness and would have dealt with chronic pain and poor fitness indefinitely.

Adriana was systematic in approaching my therapy, and put me through a progressive regimen that focused on healing and strengthening. I badly wrenched all of the muscles, ligaments and tendons in my left leg - from toes to thigh - so this was no easy task.

I am forever grateful for the professionalism and compassion Adriana and the entire staff showed me, and every patient I worked alongside on the long road to recovery, and most highly recommended the South Congress TPTS in South Austin for anyone in need of a great physical therapy team!

I've visited this location many times, for two separate issues: persistent back pain and a knee injury.

I work at a job that requires a lot of sitting and idling, and that has taken a toll on my back over the years. It got to the point where I just had to lie in bed with a heating pad on my back for hours just to be able to stand up. After discussing it with my doctor, he recommended TexPTS and I can see why he did! It's been an absolutely fantastic experience, with Tony guiding me along through my journey to strengthening my back. I was already grateful for the work Tony did, but he was willing to go the extra mile and answer the many questions I had about the process. Tony even offered good advice on what the best approach is when continuing the exercises at home after the appointments are over. I can confidently say that my back is stronger than it has been in a long time, and my pain is nonexistent.

During the appointments for my back pain, I managed to also injure my knee, damaging multiple ligaments. Tony was ready to go with that too, and immediately went to work. We quickly got exercises going and I almost immediately started noticing improvements. Fast forward six weeks and my legs are stronger than when I came in. I can say with absolutely certainty that this was only possible because of Tony's (and the rest of the staff!) fantastic work and I'm very grateful.

If physical therapy is something that can help you on your journey to recovery, I can't think of a better place than here for it. The staff is wonderful, everybody cares about your recovery and are very understanding about your situation. TexPTS was a fantastic experience for me and I'm glad for the experience and knowledge that will keep me healthier for years to come!

Jonathan Delli Santi helped me after my neck injury. He was so patient and gave me the best exercises that really helped me get stronger. Now I’m continuing to get even stronger as I’m back to climbing and doing the sports I love.

I had a wrist injury for a couple years which stopped me in my yoga routine. Whenever I bore weight on the right hand e.g. in a plank position, my right wrist would hurt. Not sure but I think it's from too much disc golf. Dr. Adriana Salas, my physical therapist, helped me discover that the pain comes from compensation--basically since the forearm muscles in my wrist extensors (and flexors) are too tight from overwork, they don't stretch open during this exercise, so my right wrist has to compensate by stretching (extending) in a painful way that my left wrist doesn't, since those same muscles on my left side aren't so overworked. Dr. Salas gave lots of hands-on attention to the tiny bones in my right wrist and did lots of manual massage on the right forearm muscles. I was also assigned on-site exercises each visit and at-home stretching exercises. During my second hands-on visit, I noticed immediate relief while in a plank position right after the hands-on therapy. During my third visit, the pain was almost gone in a plank position immediately after hands-on therapy. After about three weeks of therapy, I was feeling great relief between visits when doing yoga at home. It has now been about six weeks since my first hands-on visit and three weeks since my last visit (I only went to therapy for about a month), and I feel confident that with my 6 minutes of daily at-home stretching that Dr. Salas assigned me, I can keep doing yoga sustainably without pain. Dr. Salas also gave me, at my request, some additional at-home strengthening exercises that I'm looking forward to incorporating into my routine. Thank you, Dr. Salas! Thank you, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists!

I had multiple ankle injuries over the past 10 years that eventually prevented me from walking comfortably. Adriana Salas and Jasmine were amazing to work with. I received excellent care and attention to my physical needs while also exceeding my limit to improve mobility and balance. I also had such a great experience with the team at the front desk (especially Yesenia!)…always welcoming and ready to help schedule all my appointments. I haven’t had this much balance and strength in my ankle for so many years! I can never thank the whole team enough.

Grate experience, staff so friendly, the help me so much .

Dr. Adriana Salas and the entire team at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists are AWESOME!! She helped me so much and did wonders after my surgery getting me back to being normal again! I can’t say enough of how great they are! Dr Salas and the team are so kind and caring and know exactly what you need. They treat you like family!! I am eternally grateful to have found them!

In August of 2022, I shattered and dislocated my right elbow. I dislocated my ulna and radius from humerus in my right elbow, and tore several ligaments as well as my tricep. Simultaneously, I chipped off a part of the head of my radial and broke my ulna 4 places. After relocating my arm, I had emergency surgery to stabilize the joint via 1 large plate and 9 screws. I had my stitches and cast removed at about 3 weeks post op with my weight bearing limit being 5 lbs. I walked in for a consultation that same week with Dr. Jonathan DelliSanti with my arm locked at a 90 degree angle. I was terrified I wouldn’t get back to my full ROM because I, at this point, hadn’t been able to drive myself anywhere or wash my own hair by myself for about a month and was feeling pretty hopeless. Jon was amazing and supportive, and had wonderful interpersonal skills. I saw him twice a week for about 9 months, and while some sessions were excruciating and demoralizing, he and his Associate PT Jordan, always left me feeling empowered and motivated to continue doing my homework.

The second picture is me in a full extension while weight bearing on my right arm 18 months post operation. I was teaching a yoga class 🙂

Jon & Jordan’s work speaks for itself! Thank you guys for everything you do

If you need physical therapy in S Austin and your insurance can cover it, this is the place.

When I say that Dr. Tony Lauretta at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists is the best physical therapist I've ever had and that he gave me back my life and my shoulder, I am not exaggerating or using hyperbole. It is the truth—one that is measurable and objective. I lost mobility in my right shoulder after two freak dislocations in October 2022. It was a complex injury because I have Tourette Syndrome. I spent 5 months in physical therapy at a completely different chain and made no active progress, despite grueling and painful sessions. I had two shoulder surgeries in March and May of 2023, and those helped a little, but I still couldn't lift my arm higher than my shoulder, and that was still with a lot of pain.

A friend told me about his physical therapy at this location, so I decided to get a second opinion here. This was in July 2023. There were insurance issues and schedule issues, BUT Dr. Tony made sure that I got a consultation immediately. I'm not a lucky person, but in that moment, I felt like I won the lottery. He truly understands the importance of having a skilled physical therapist who cares about their patients.

I saw Dr. Tony with my shoulder mobility at 90 degrees and still in a lot of pain. After the 30-minute consultation, in which he manipulated the scapula and all the other muscles and tendons that work together, I walked out with 106 degrees of active improvement and a reduction in pain. When I was able to lift my arm higher without the same pain, I was stunned, relieved, and, dare I say, hopeful. This is what I had been needing and wanting for the five months before this.

So I spent another 6 months in physical therapy with Dr. Tony and I am so grateful for every moment there. Texas Physical Therapy Specialists became my magical kingdom. It's bizarre to say that I was excited to go to every appointment, but it's true. They make it such a positive environment; they truly care about each patient, and you never once feel like you're a number or in the way. I was making real progress, and the hope of getting my life back was being renewed.

My last appointment was the last week of December 2023, making my physical therapy journey a year long. But it was really the last six months of working with Dr. Tony that made all the difference in my shoulder recovery. I finished my last appointment with 146 degrees in mobility—at least I think it was 146. To put it in visual terms, I can raise my arm over my head.

My shoulder will probably never be 100% simply because that's the nature of soft tissue injuries. I blew my left shoulder in MMA years ago, and it's not 100%, but it's fully functional. My right shoulder is functional now, but the rest of the healing process is up to me. But I wouldn't even have that chance if it weren't for Dr. Tony and for Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. These are among the best physical therapists in Austin.

No one wants to have to have physical therapy, but if you ever need it, this really is the place to go. These are the therapists that will help you get your body and your life back. And if you are lucky to have Dr. Tony as your therapist, then I am doing a happy dance for you. Because out of the seven physical therapists I've had in the past 10 years, he is the only one who actively listened to my goals and needs according to physical pain points and successfully met them. And I am not the exception to any rule.

A lifetime of thank you's to Dr. Tony and Texas Physical Therapy Specialists.

Jon DelliSanti is a great PT and set me up for success! He’s very approachable and communicative. He took the time to explain why we’re doing a certain exercise and how it helps with my fitness goals

He also gave me the toolkit to handle the road ahead in case things flair up. 1000% would recommend 🙏

Jon DelliSanti is a great PT and set me up for success! He’s very approachable and communicative. He took the time to explain why we’re doing a certain exercise and how it helps with my fitness goals

He also gave me the toolkit to handle the road ahead in case things flair up. 1000% would recommend 🙏

The staff is professional yet friendly, warm, and welcoming. My PT, Adria, was especially wonderful to work with. She really knows how to foster a good, conversational relationship with her patients while still effectively addressing the issue at hand (or knee in my case). Almost sad I don't have to go anymore 🙂

Today I saw Dr. Scalzo for my 1st session. She listened as I gave my history & stated all movements as we went through them. I didn’t realize how much she helped me until later during afternoon stretches -I had no increased pain for the first time in months. Great to know I’ll recover from my injury. So thankful!

I love all the physical therapist who work at Texas Physical Therapy Specialist. They really get you motivated to do your exercises you need to do to get better. I would recommend TPT.

Dr. Burbank has helped me recover from Long Covid where I struggle with balance, strength, and fatigue. I can't thank Dr. Burbank enough for being creative with the treatment plan that challenges me, but at a certain pace where I can accomplish the treatment. At times, I do feel like she is stretched a little thin as she is working with multiple patients at once. Maria is also great and keeps me on track during my sessions.

Came back to change the review after getting in touch with the Director of the clinic, Tony, who clearly cares very much about running a good business that takes care of their clients. They invested the time and energy into my case and demonstrated that I am a valued customer by looking into my insurance claims as well as taking the time to ask the tough questions within their own departments. They made things right and kept to the original business agreements. I really appreciate their commitment to customer care and customer service and the level of communication they initiated, specifically relating to my unique case where I have a high deductible insurance plan --which are not always easy to navigate. Thanks again TPTS.

I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Tony Lauretta and his staff at Austin-South Congress Texas Physical Therapy Specialists for my Physical Therapy needs.
Tony is an excellent Administrator and Therapist. He has an ongoing rapport with his staff attending to their supervisory needs and runs a clean orderly well equipped gymnasium. He is a problem solver quick to discover and assess even minor deficiencies which may emerge. This results in a harmonious friendly work environment with helpful and mutually supportive workers.

I received excellent care from Tony as a Therapist. I was also able to observe his treatment of others.. He was very caring and attentive to them. He displayed high level assessment skills with a wide mixture of afflictions.

The associate and assistant therapists were well educated and skillful. The technicians were alert and very helpful initiating and sustaining the prescribed exercises.
Additionally I was especially impressed by the front clerical staff. Extra efficient and organized but also friendly and very kind to the needs of the entering and exiting patients.

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David W Coghe. MD

Supportive, knowledgeable staff. My therapist helped me with my actual physical issues, as well as my confidence. I’d recommend them to anyone who needs physical therapy. They’re really excellent.

Dr. Tony is an amazing PT! With a short amount of time I'm back to feeling new. To all the staff who helped during my process thank you so much you're all GREAT!

I just wanted to thank the staff and especially Adria for her help with my elbow. Working with Adria was an absolute pleasure! She was knowledgeable, available, and creative when prescribing PT. The staff were all friendly and the vibe was great, you could tell they all get along and love what they do.
Do yourself a favor, book with this team! You will not be disappointed.

Great therapists

If you're considering physical therapy, don't wait. Michael is awesome, and this location is highly recommend. Superior effective.

Thanks, to PT Adria Saldivar and team. 2024 has been a very difficult yr for me. After recovering for 3 months from back surgery, i was still dealing with sciatic pain in my legs and having a difficult time waking etc. I spent 6 weeks in PT with Adria, and she is an amazing PT. She gave me homework to do and I followed through. I am, sooo much better today!
Thank you soo much Adria!

I was very impressed with all the staff at physical therapy. John, Jordan, Samuel, Maria, and Carlos..all contributed to my well being. There were others who helped. If I still need more therapy and hope all of you will be there if I return. You are so organized and accommodating. Thank you..hope I got all the names right. Suppot staff too!
Criselda Garza

Great team, from the front desk to the therapists. Everyone is professional, courteous and friendly. I wish I’d gone to see them a lot sooner than I did!