Built for Athletes Who Expect More From Rehab
Sports physical therapy and performance training combined in Miami.
From rehabilitation patient to performance-focused physical therapist
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Dr. Evan Motlong, PT, DPT, CSCS, developed his passion for sports physical therapy after undergoing rehabilitation for two knee surgeries during his basketball career. Those experiences shaped the philosophy behind his work today: successful rehabilitation should do more than reduce pain—it should help athletes return stronger, more confident, and better prepared to perform.
Dr. Motlong earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he received the South Carolina Physical Therapy Student of the Year Award. During a clinical rotation at EXOS in Carlsbad (San Diego), California, he worked with the 2022 NFL Combine draft class, helping prepare athletes for Combine testing with a primary focus on speed. He assisted in the rehab of more than 30 NFL Combine athletes, including top draft prospects and NFL players, while developing advanced expertise in sprint mechanics, movement analysis, rehabilitation, and elite athletic performance.
In San Diego he also worked with first-round baseball draft picks, top players from San Diego Wave FC, and tennis athletes. He then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he trained high school baseball players, before bringing that experience to Miami.
Before founding The Premier Athlete in Miami, Dr. Motlong served as the personal physical therapist for international recording artist Shakira during her world tour. He has also continued to work with professional football players during the NFL offseason, providing sports rehabilitation, objective return-to-sport testing, force-plate analysis, sprint-mechanics coaching, and individualized performance programming.
Today, Dr. Motlong works with youth, high-school, collegiate, professional, and elite athletes across multiple sports. His approach integrates sports physical therapy and performance training under one roof, combining rehabilitation, speed development, strength and power training, plyometrics, and performance testing to help athletes recover fully, return to competition, and stay healthy throughout their careers.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Motlong enjoys basketball, strength training, cooking, and traveling. Having visited more than 30 countries, he values experiencing different cultures and continually pursuing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Physical therapist and performance coach
Dr. Motlong is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and an EXOS Performance Specialist (XPS). His mission is to bridge the gap between rehab and performance, and to prove your physical therapist can also be the coach who makes you faster, stronger, and more explosive.
“Evan is one of the best, if not the best, PTs and trainers I’ve worked with. Whatever issues or weaknesses needed attention, we attacked. The cool thing is that we not only addressed what was bothering my body—he would find the root cause of the issue.”
Marlon Tuipulotu, NFL Defensive Tackle
Individualized. Measurable. Built on trust.
Every athlete receives an individualized, data-driven plan built around four principles.
Overcome, Don’t Avoid.
Relationships Are the Work.
Lead by Showing Up.
Build the next stage of your return.
Start with a comprehensive sports evaluation and a plan grounded in what your body and sport demand.