philosophy
At Synergy, we are obsessive about multiplying efforts to maximize performance. Our programs are highly-collaborative, designed to restore natural function and the best approach to help athletes perform better, faster and stronger. We base our recovery on objective numbers and tailor a program that empowers you to perform at your peak.
Shawn McDermott, ATC, LAT - FOUNDER
Shawn McDermott founded Synergy Rehabilitation Performance with a passion for helping athletes recover and perform at their highest level.
Shawn graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Athletic Training in 2005 and quickly embarked on a distinguished career as a minor league athletic trainer with the Blue Jays organization. With over 18 years of professional baseball experience, Shawn has expertly managed the care and treatment of Major League Rehabs for the LA Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Shawn is renowned for his incredible focus and work ethic and brings that same dedication to his role as founder of Synergy. By focusing his sports medicine experience on health patterns and objective data, he is recognized across professional sports as a leader in athletic rehabilitative therapy that caters to performance. He firmly believes that treatment should be accessible to athletes of all ages and is committed to empowering them through their recovery process. Numerous processional teams still trust Shawn to care for their athletes, and you should too!
Jake Minor, BS CSCS, CPT - DIRECTOR OF SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Jake earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Central Connecticut State University. He then successfully became a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), as well as a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Jake also spent over three years working as a physical therapy aide for Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC), where he worked with vulnerable patients transitioning from significant injuries back to activities of daily living. He then completed a strength and conditioning coaching internship at Cressey Sports Performance in Florida, a renowned facility where he worked with both international and domestic professional baseball players.
Jake comes from right outside of Hartford Connecticut, where he spent most of time growing up. Outside the field of exercise science, Jake loves to travel, listen to music, and spend time with family and friends. Jake chose to pursue a career in the sports performance field due to his passion for helping athletes reach their highest potential.
Jake Jelmini, PHD, ATC, CSCS - SPORTS SCIENCE
Jake Jelmini joined Synergy Performance Rehab in January 2023 as Director of Sports Science. His mission is to bridge the gap between injury prevention and human performance using data-driven initiatives to inform clinical practice. He received his PhD from the University of Kentucky in Rehabilitation Sciences, with an emphasis in Movement Dysfunction, where he worked at the Sports Medicine Research Institute. He also holds Master's degrees from California State University, Los Angeles in Kinesiology / Exercise Science and from Texas A&M University in Athletic Training and a Bachelor's degree in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon. Jake is a certified athletic trainer and previously served in professional baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
In addition to Synergy, Jake is a clinical research specialist in the sports medicine department at Memorial Hermann Health System, where he engages in all ongoing research activity and leverages Python to automate data management, processing, and analysis, empowering stakeholders to derive actionable insights from complex datasets
Specialized TRAINING
At Synergy, we specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation and high-performance training, driven by the belief that everyone is an athlete with unique potential. Our mission is to maximize performance and accelerate recovery, recognizing that an injury impacts more than just the immediate area of pain. Our team is expertly trained to restore function across all systems in the body; nervous, joint, muscular, respiratory, and lymphatic. Our holistic approach ensures that every system works in harmony which delivers effective treatment to get you out of pain fast! We excel at treating injures to the shoulder, elbow, low back, hips, and lower extremities.
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Spinal Manipulation
Spinal and joint manipulation is effective in resotring natural alignment to joints and muslces. Our goal is to reduce tension and increase range of motion. Spinal manipulation is believed to reduce tension on nerves and improve motor control.
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Increases moblitiy
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Reduces muscle tension
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Restores natural joint function
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Promotes relaxation
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Manages pain
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Improves signals from muscles to the central nervous sytem
MAnual Therapy
We have been trained in several manual therapy techniques that are designed to reduce tension, treat fascia and connective tissues. Our goal is to restore natural muscle function and decrease inflammation by stimulating the lymphatic system to remove waste.
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Improve range of motion
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Decrease joint and muscle soreness
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Elongate tight tissue
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Reduce trigger points
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Increase circulation
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Stimulate lymphatic flow
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Active release of tight muscles
DRY Needling
Dry Needling (DN) is considered a highly skilled minimally invasive intervention that uses a thin filament needle to penetrate dysfunctional connective tissue. Dry needling is used as an extension of the fingers to treat the fascia, muscle, scar tissue, ligaments, tendons and bones.
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Promotes the body's natural healing
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Increase range of motion
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Treatment of trigger points
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Management of acute and chronic neuromuscular conditions
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Reduce pain
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Down regulate overactive tissues
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Reduce inflammation
CUPPING THERAPY
Cupping has been used for thousands of years to increase circulation and promote healing throughout the body. We have been trained in both dynamic and static cupping. Our methods reduce muscle tension and improve circulation. We use cupping to realign tissues and enhace cellular repair by stimulating new blood vessels and connectie tissue.
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Promotes healing
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Increases lymphatic drainage
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Reduces muscle soreness
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Promotes relaxation
GRASTON TECHNIQUE
Graston Technique is a form of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). This type of manual therapy uses stainless steel instruments to treat scar tissue and adhesions. With these instruments we can target soft tissue restrictions to improve mobility and decrease pain.
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Reduces inflammation
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Allows for faster recovery
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Relieves chronic pain
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Aids in breaking up adhesions
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Used in conjunction with other manual therapy techniques to resotre natrual joint centration
BLOOD FLOW REstriction
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is a rehabilitation technique that uses a cuff to restrict blood flow to the upper or lower extremities. BFR units calibrate your blood pressure and safely restrict the amount of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles. This forces the muscle cells to use all their reserves to perform exercise. BFR works by tricking the body into working harder than it actually is, allowing for more work at lower intensity.
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Reduces stress on joints
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Increased muscle mass with lighter weight
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Forces body to use fast twitch muscles
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Reduced inflammation
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Increased hormones and growth factors that are released during a heavy workout
Corrective Exercise
Corrective exercise is key to restoring natural function and staying out of pain. Once the body learns a new range of motion it is imperative to teach the muscles to activate through that range.
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Improves functional and athletic performance
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Reduced risk of injury and stress
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Corrects posture and body alignment
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Improves strength and flexibility
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Restores joint centration
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Improves motor control and balance
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Turns off overactive muscles
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Activates dormant muscle groups
MYOFASCIAL STRETCHING
Myofascial Stretching (MFS) is used to restore and unwind tight tissues. Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds the muscles and is intertwined throughout the body. MFS is a great way to strengthen and improve posture. By following up with MFS, our patients immediately feel better after treatment and maximize their performance.
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Improves performance and mobility
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Decreases risk of injury and reduced pain
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Enhances joint function and range of motion
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Reduces muscle tension and inflammation
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Increases circulation and muscle activation
Our initial assessment will take strength and ROM measurements. We will use this data to guide our rehab process from start to finish. We will develop checks and balances to test and retest your progress. You will be given a specific program that addresses your initial injury, and we will develop a plan to prevent the injury from reoccurring. This will include hands-on treatment followed by a specific athletic therapy session.
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It Starts with an Assessment
Shawn is the best in the business. He truly cares about his clients doing whatever he can to make them better. His goal is to find and fix the problem using every resource he can. In just a two week period I have made a massive improvement due to Shawn’s technique and ability to fix my injury. Shawn will be the first person I call when in need of treatment and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of therapy.
Blake Wright, Colorado rockies
