Dr. Nick Detrick, US Air Force Captain

Dr. Nick Detrick

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Tactical Athlete Performance & Physical Therapy Specialists was founded by Dr. Nick Detrick in 2022. Nick attended the University of Southern California where he worked with a variety of division 1 athletes including the USC Football and Tennis teams as a Student Athletic Trainer. A Trojan through and through, Nick continued his education at USC, earning a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2017.

Following his passion of “serving those who serve”, Nick joined the United States Air Force in 2018, serving as an Active Duty Physical Therapist from 2018-2021. He continues to serve as a member of the USAF Reserves, assigned as a Physical Therapist / Injury Prevention Specialist for the Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio, TX.

Committed to lifelong learning, Nick completed Army-Baylor’s Musculoskeletal Residency Program and received distinction as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the APTA in 2020. He continues to be involved in the Army-Baylor Residency serving as a mentor for the next generation of military physical therapists. After leaving Active Duty, he continued to challenge himself to grow as a clinical expert through Kaiser Permanente’s Orthopedic Fellowship & Sports Rehabilitation Program, gaining distinction as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in 2022. 

When not working, Nick enjoys traveling, cooking, barbecuing, and trying local breweries. Believing strongly in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, he is an avid runner and Crossfit athlete. This commitment to health and wellness allows him to pursue his biggest passion of getting out in nature to enjoy all of the amazing outdoor activities California has to offer including hiking, paddle boarding, wakeboarding, and snow skiing.

The knowledge and expertise gained through his various professional experiences as well as valuing the important of staying active throughout life have him both prepared and committed to helping you get back to the living a healthy, active, and pain free life you love!

The Cables at Half Dome, Yosemite, CA