Dr. Tom Gormely

Dr. Tom Gormely is a distinguished leader in the sports performance and rehabilitation industry, recognized for his expertise in applied biomechanics, throwing development, and arm injury rehabilitation. With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Gormely has worked at the highest levels of professional sports, serving as a physical therapist, performance coach, biomechanics expert, and skill acquisition specialist. He has been featured prominently on platforms such as ESPN’s SportsCenter’s Featured Series, ESPN.com, NFL Network, NFL.com, Sports Illustrated, Muscle & Fitness, Yahoo Sports, The Athletic, On3, and more, underscoring his influence and thought leadership in the field.

Dr. Gormely holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, earned with honors from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a Minor in Leadership from the University of Florida. As a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, his credentials reflect a comprehensive foundation in both clinical expertise and athletic development.

Throughout his career, Dr. Gormely has served as a consultant to numerous NFL, MLB, and NCAA organizations, advising on performance training system design, speed and power enhancement, arm care management, and throwing biomechanics. He is currently a private physical therapist and performance coach to elite NFL quarterbacks and MLB players, playing a critical role in their rehabilitation and peak performance strategies. Additionally, Dr. Gormely serves as a performance, rehab and biomechanics consult for over a dozen NFL, NCAA and MLB teams. He has also led the rehabilitation efforts for some of the most consequential arm injuries in the NFL in recent years.

Dr. Gormely’s leadership extends beyond his client work. From 2021 to 2024, he served as an Executive Council Member for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Special Interest Group, where he contributed to advancing the integration of sports science and therapy. He has also presented original research at the NSCA National Conference in 2017.

As the founder and co-owner of CORTX, Dr. Gormely oversees an advanced team specializing in applied sports science initiatives, combining sports performance, rehabilitation, motor skill acquisition, and throwing biomechanics. His innovative training systems form the backbone of professional baseball and football offseason programs and NFL draft preparation models. His approach integrates cutting-edge science with practical application, offering athletes a comprehensive solution for enhancing performance while minimizing injury risk.

Dr. Gormely’s ability to seamlessly bridge the gap between rehabilitation and high performance is unique. His collaborative methodology brings together the brightest minds in biomechanics, motion capture, speed design, and throwing development to deliver synergized solutions for athletic success.

Certifications and Achievements:

•Doctor of Physical Therapy with Honors, Nova Southeastern University

•Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

•Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association

•Certified Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Provider, Owens Recovery Science

•Certified Pitching Instructor, Rapsodo Diamond Sports

•Bachelor of Science in Finance with a Minor in Leadership, University of Florida

Dr. Gormely’s relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation has made him a trusted name among professional athletes and organizations, consistently redefining the standards of sports performance and rehabilitation.