Get to Know Us
We work with athletes and active individuals who want to keep training—even when tendon pain becomes part of the picture. Our approach is built around performance, not passive rehab. Instead of asking you to shut things down, we focus on understanding how your tendon responds to load and how it fits into your current training, sport, and lifestyle. This allows us to guide the process intelligently, rather than guessing or relying on one-size-fits-all solutions.
Our programs are structured, progression-bound, and designed around how adaptation actually happens. Tendons don’t respond to quick fixes or random exercises—they respond to the right amount of load, applied consistently over time. Whether you’re rebuilding baseline tolerance or progressing toward higher-level performance, we use a clear process that integrates tendon management with training demands so progress can continue without unnecessary setbacks.
This work is for people who value structure, accountability, and long-term results. We intentionally limit how many clients we work with so each program receives the attention it deserves. If you’re looking for ongoing guidance, thoughtful progression, and a professional approach to training through tendon pain, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
Tendon Issues We Commonly Work With
Our programs are designed for individuals dealing with, or wanting to prevent, load-related tendon issues without guesswork.
Lower Body Tendons
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Patellar tendon pain (often felt just below the kneecap during squatting, jumping, or deceleration)
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Achilles tendon pain (mid-portion or insertional symptoms related to running, jumping, or lifting)
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Proximal hamstring tendon pain (deep glute pain with sprinting, hinging, or prolonged sitting)
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Gluteal tendon pain (lateral hip pain aggravated by single-leg loading or running)
Upper Body Tendons
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Lateral or medial elbow tendon pain (often aggravated by gripping, lifting, or repetitive movements during golf, tennis, baseball, softball, etc)
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Rotator cuff–related shoulder tendon pain (symptoms with pressing, pulling, or overhead work)
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Biceps tendon pain (anterior shoulder discomfort with lifting or throwing)
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Triceps tendon pain (posterior elbow pain with pressing or loaded elbow extension)
Programs
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Our programs are delivered remotely by design so we can focus on how your tendon responds in your environment, not just artificial gym settings
Description of Services
What’s Included in Tendon Capacity Development program
What’s Included in Tendon Performance program
-Initial Evaluation (1 × 60 minutes): A comprehensive virtual evaluation to understand your tendon history, current symptoms, training background, and how tendon loading fits into what you’re currently doing in the gym or in sport.
-Custom 4-Week Tendon Capacity Program: A targeted tendon loading plan designed to integrate with your existing training and sport schedule, focused on rebuilding load tolerance without shutting training down.
-Mid-Block Check-In (1 × 20 minutes): A scheduled virtual check-in at the midpoint of the program to review tendon response, adjust loading parameters, and clarify progression guidelines.
-End-of-Block Review & Recommendation (1 × 15 minutes): A structured review of progress at the end of the 4 weeks, including clear guidance on whether to continue independently, repeat a capacity block, or progress into a longer-term program.
Best for: Individuals who want to address a tendon issue with expert guidance without overhauling their entire training plan.
-Initial Performance Evaluation (1 × 60 minutes): A comprehensive virtual evaluation focused on tendon history, training structure, sport demands, and performance goals. This session establishes the framework for how tendon management and performance progression will work together over the next 12 weeks.
-Fully Integrated 12-Week Training & Tendon Program: A progressive, phase-based program that integrates tendon loading with strength training and sport demands, adjusted using tendon response and performance goals.
-Monthly Coaching Visits (3 × 45 minutes): One scheduled virtual coaching session each month to review progress, adjust loading and training variables, and align the program with current performance demands.
-Weekly Structured Check-Ins (12 total): Brief weekly check-ins used to monitor tendon response, manage training load, and make small adjustments as needed. These are structured and focused on decision-making, not ongoing conversations.
-End-of-Program Performance Review (1 × 30 minutes): A final review to assess outcomes, consolidate progress, and determine the most appropriate next step—whether that’s continued performance coaching, maintenance programming, or independent progression.
Best for: Individuals who want long-term tendon resilience and performance progression with ongoing coaching and oversight.
Our Approach
Our founder, Derrick McQuiston, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, is a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist with almost 10 years of experience. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University, where he was honored with the Elizabeth C. Addoms Award for Excellence in Academic and Clinical Performance. Currently, Derrick is advancing his expertise as a PhD candidate in NYU Steinhardt’s Research in Physical Therapy program, where his focus is on pushing the boundaries of clinical innovation in sports performance and rehabilitation.
Based in New York City, Derrick works with athletes at every level—from recreational enthusiasts to professionals and Olympic competitors.
His approach encompasses the entire spectrum of athletic care: pre-habilitation, injury recovery, return-to-sport, and advanced performance training. With a commitment to precision and excellence, Derrick ensures each client achieves optimal health, resilience, and performance potential.
