Sam LaRiviere, PT, DPT, OCS, is a licensed physical therapist in Maine and California specializing in the rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance development of swimmers, triathletes, and endurance athletes. A former competitive swimmer with the Sanford Titans, Sam's own experiences with injury and recovery sparked his passion for sports medicine. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Springfield College in 2018 before moving to Santa Clara, California, where he trained and practiced at a specialized sports medicine clinic treating swimmers and endurance athletes. Today, his clinical expertise includes swim-specific rehabilitation, movement analysis, injury prevention, and return-to-sport programming, helping athletes of all levels stay healthy and perform at their best.

In 2021, Sam returned to Maine with a vision of creating a comprehensive resource for swimmers, triathletes, and endurance athletes by combining expert physical therapy, performance training, coaching, and athlete education under one roof. He is passionate about helping athletes bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance through individualized treatment plans, dryland strength and conditioning programs, and evidence-based injury prevention strategies.

Sam has extensive experience developing swim-specific strength and conditioning programs, conducting injury prevention screenings, and treating swimmers from age-group to national-team and masters levels. His clinical focus is helping athletes improve performance, build resilience, and stay healthy throughout their careers. As a member of the USA Swimming Sports Medicine Network and USA Swimming High Performance Rehabilitation Network, Sam provides sports medicine support for national and international competitions involving the U.S. National Team. He also completed a rotation at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, working with elite paraswimming and paratriathlon athletes. These experiences allow him to bring high-performance sports medicine and swim-specific rehabilitation directly to the athletes he serves in Maine and beyond.

Sam brings together expertise in physical therapy, endurance coaching, and bike fitting to offer athletes a truly integrated performance and health solution. As a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, certified triathlon and swim coach, and professional bike fitter, he helps endurance athletes navigate every aspect of their journey, from injury recovery and prevention to training optimization and race-day performance. 

In addition to his clinical practice, Sam is actively involved in the endurance sports community as a leader and coach with Finish Strong Endurance, a multisport community organization dedicated to helping athletes of all levels pursue their goals through education, coaching, and connection. Through Finish Strong Endurance, Sam helps organize and facilitate community events, provides swim coaching and technique instruction, performs professional bike fits, and supports athletes through individualized training and performance development. His involvement reflects his passion for creating an inclusive community where swimmers, triathletes, cyclists, runners, and endurance athletes can learn, grow, and achieve their potential together.

Whether you need physical therapy, swim-specific training, injury prevention, triathlon coaching, or a professional bike fit, Sam looks forward to helping you achieve your goals and get the most out of your athletic journey.