Dr. Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Erica Tran is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and pelvic health specialist in Lafayette, Colorado, specializing in women’s health, CrossFit and barbell rehabilitation, and pickleball injury recovery. She provides individualized, one-on-one care that combines evidence-based manual therapy, strength-focused rehabilitation, and patient education to deliver lasting results.

A Colorado native, Erica earned her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado Boulder and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. She holds Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, a distinction held by fewer than 10% of physical therapists nationwide, reflecting advanced clinical expertise in musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment.

Her clinical approach is movement-based and strength-forward, bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance. As a former collegiate tennis player, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, and avid pickleball player, Erica brings firsthand athletic experience to her patient care.

Women’s Health & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Erica is passionate about helping women navigate pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and perimenopause and return to exercise and sport without limitation. Her personal experience with urinary leakage during athletics gives her unique insight into the challenges active women face.

She commonly treats:

• Pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence
• Pregnancy-related pain and postpartum recovery
• Diastasis recti and pelvic girdle pain
• Return to running, CrossFit, and strength training after childbirth
• Perimenopause and menopause-related pelvic health concerns

CrossFit, Barbell & Functional Fitness Rehabilitation
Erica specializes in helping CrossFit athletes and lifters recover from injury, optimize movement mechanics, and return to training safely. She regularly works with individuals experiencing pain during squatting, deadlifting, overhead pressing, and high-intensity training.

She commonly treats:

• Low back and hip pain in lifters
• Shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries with overhead lifting
• Knee pain and patellofemoral conditions
• Neck pain with overhead push and pull
• Return-to-lifting and return-to-sport rehabilitation

Pickleball Injury Rehabilitation & Performance
As an avid pickleball player, Erica understands the unique physical demands of the sport including repetitive overhead movements, explosive lateral loading, and rotational stress through the shoulder, spine, and lower extremities.

She commonly treats:

• Tennis elbow (pickleball elbow) and shoulder injuries
• Wrist pain
• Knee pain and Achilles tendinopathy
• Hip pain and mobility restrictions
• Balance and movement efficiency deficits

Advanced Training & Certifications

• Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy
• Functional Dry Needling
• Spinal Manipulation and Manual Therapy
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• Women’s Strength Coach
• Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Inclusive, Patient-Centered Care
Dr. Tran is committed to providing a welcoming, affirming environment for all patients including LGBTQIA+ individuals. She delivers individualized care tailored to each person’s goals, lifestyle, and unique circumstances, and is dedicated to ensuring every patient feels heard, respected, and empowered regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or background.

Outside the clinic, Erica enjoys pickleball, rock climbing, snowboarding, strength training, and hiking throughout Colorado. Her active lifestyle reinforces her belief that movement is one of the most powerful tools for lifelong health and wellness.