Achieve Your Goals with a Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Team that Believes in You

Daily pain or the lack of ability shouldn’t be what’s keeping you from setting and reaching new goals. At Renewed Performance, we know you want to feel and perform at your best every day. In order to do that, you need a team alongside you that encourages you to expect more from yourself and helps you dig deep to make it reality.

Do Not Take Our Word For It.

Austin Strickland

In the 4 months that I've been working with Cory, I've gotten some of the most personal, hands-on treatment that I have ever experienced. From the first day I started with Cory, he has always been attentive to whatever ailments I have dealt with, in helping me with translating movements to the mound, and becoming an overall better athlete with individualized programming. More than anything, Cory has been invested in getting me to become the best pitcher I can be. He has been an incredible sounding board for me to gain a better understanding of what my body is trying to do and how to best utilize the strength and movement capabilities I have. Through this partnership, Cory has taught me how to be my own best coach and personal advocate, learning what I need best to continue to grow and mature in my career. I cannot wait to see what the future holds working with him and having him in my corner.

Sophie Galloway

I had the privilege of being trained by Cory for at least 8 years and I can honestly say he changed my athletic career and my life. I literally called him crying or laughing and he always fixed it. 

From the beginning, he never just “trained” me. He studied me. He paid attention to the smallest details my mechanics, my imbalances, the things that could have caused long term issues if left untreated. He was intricate, specific, and intentional with everything we did. When I struggled physically, he adjusted. When I struggled mentally, he strengthened me.

He gave me home work, individualized rehab, recovery education, and constant support  even when I went off to college. He never stopped caring about my development as an athlete or as a person.

Cory taught me strength. He taught me recovery. But more than anything, he taught me the mental game. He made me believe I could get through the toughest training sessions and the hardest meets or games. Without him, I would have felt very alone in my thoughts and unprepared stepping into the next level of my career. Energy is high in athletics and it’s hard to push the stop button, he taught me that it was okay to ease up and relax. 

I am beyond grateful for the discipline, resilience, and confidence he helped build in me. Coaches like him don’t just improve athletes they change lives. I owe him everything. 

Cameron Hofer

I highly recommend Renewed Performance, Physical Therapy. Renewed Performance offers the best patient care and experience one could hope for. Cory Midkiff is exceptional in his profession, offering unmatched expertise and professionalism. I went to Cory with a shoulder injury that had started to hinder my day to day life. As an avid gym goer, I got to the point that I was extremely limited in my work outs, with constant pain and discomfort. I actually approached Cory while at the gym at 530-6am in the morning, when he was clearly not working. Being passionate about what he does he of course didn’t turn me away. He was able to got me in within days for a consultation. Cory ask very direct and specific questions and listened attentively to my answers. Within our first meeting Cory had identified my issue and already begun putting together a treatment strategy. Thanks to Cory and his staff, I have regained >95% mobility, function, and strength back in my shoulder, and it continues to improve. My experience has been nothing short of stellar with Renewed Performance. I am performing lifts that I haven’t in 2 years, pain free. From the warmth of their smiling secretary, to the professional yet refreshingly personable Physical Therapists. The staff is highly skilled at what they do and I would seek future treatment from either of them. If you have a need for Physical Therapy or seek to have your performance renewed, I cannot recommend anyone more highly than Cory and his staff at Renewed Performance! They have really built something special in this field. I pray that God will continue to bless you as you constantly restore quality of life to your patients.

Jon Alderson

I can’t say enough good things about Cory Midkiff and the team at Renewed Performance. Cory helped me recover from a full Achilles tendon rupture, and from the very first visit I knew I was in the right place.

Cory took the time to really get to know me and my history, not just my injury. I never felt rushed or like just another appointment on the schedule. He always remembered exactly where I was at in my recovery without needing to look at notes or ask the same questions again, which honestly made a huge difference. He had a clear plan for getting me back to 100%, but he also adjusted it anytime my body needed something different or something unexpected came up.

I’ve been through physical therapy before, and Cory is on a completely different level. His understanding of how the body actually works together is incredible, and he does a great job explaining things in a way that makes sense. I never felt like a “patient” — it felt more like I was part of the Renewed Performance family.

The entire staff is awesome, and it’s clear Cory is a great leader who sets a high standard and supports his team. That positive environment shows every time you walk in.

Because of Cory and the work we did together, I made a full recovery and was able to compete and win my first jiu-jitsu tournament. Just as important, he gave me the knowledge and tools to keep progressing even after PT ended.

Cory is genuinely doing what he was meant to do. I’ll be a lifelong supporter of Renewed Performance.

Let’s Change Your Status Quo

The problem is you've tried a lot of other options, which makes you feel like your current level of ability is your highest level of ability, and that it's time to settle for the status quo. We understand that this feels unmotivating, uninspiring, and lackluster, which is why we help you increase your capacity for greater performance every single day.

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  • Owner & Physical Therapist

    Cory is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who received his doctoral degree from the University of Kentucky in 2013 and his Bachelors of Science degree from Murray State University in 2010. Since then he has performed an orthopedic residency and has been extensively trained in diagnostic abilities for the spine as well as orthopedic issues. His specialty training is in spinal pathologies, dry needling, and manual/manipulative techniques.

    Cory is the founder of Renewed Performance, and he utilizes his physical therapy training in conjunction with his love for sports to educate parents, coaches, and athletes on optimizing their performance through the development of arm care programs, throwing programs, offseason/in-season training, as well as injury prevention and rehabilitation programs. He also empowers each individual to expect more from themselves in order to take his/her skills to the next level.

    Cory is married to his wonderful wife, Emi. They enjoy hiking, rock climbing, lifting weights, and traveling to tropical or remote places. They currently reside in western Kentucky and continue to both pursue elevated levels of education in their current fields.

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  • Chief Financial Officer & Performance Coach

    Emi is a Certified Public Accountant who received her Master of Business Administration degree in 2010 and her Bachelor of Science in Business degree in 2009, both from Murray State University. She has worked in public and private industry accounting as well as in governmental accounting during her career.

    Emi is the co-founder of Renewed Performance, and her love for fitness led her to pursue certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2022. Specifically, she is passionate about teaching females the proper weightlifting techniques to prevent injury, enhance strength, and improve speed, agility, and power.

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  • Nutrition Consultant / Performance Coach

    David is a Nutritional Consultant who attended Murray State University where he received his Master of Business Administration degree in 2013 and his Bachelors of Science degree in 2010. He became a Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2013. Since then he has been working full-time as a Nutritional Representative, Health Educator, and Lead Analyst for corporate companies.

    David is a specialist in chronic disease education, prevention, and management. Because nutrition has a huge impact on the progression of most diseases, he helps guide and educate individuals on the planning and application of their particular nutritional plans.

    He also has experience working with adolescents, teenagers, young adults, senior adults, men, women, and athletes. David’s passion and goals align with Renewed Performance as he utilizes his love for nutrition and strength coaching/training to empower each individual to expect more from themselves in order to take his/her skills or lifestyle to the next level.

    David is married to his lovely wife, Kaylan, and has 2 wonderful children. They enjoy biking, hiking, lifting weights, and traveling to the western part of the United States.

  • Matt is a physical therapist, strength coach and sport scientist. His passion is blending the disciplines to provide professional-level care to athletes of all levels. As a former physical therapist with the New York Mets, he has experience managing the health and performance of elite baseball athletes.

    Matt received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of Pittsburgh. He has also received his Master's in Exercise and Sports Science and Bachelor's of Science degrees from Eastern Kentucky University. Beyond clinical practice, he has presented at multiple state strength and conditioning conferences and contributed to publications about baseball performance and sports science testing. 

    In 2023, Matt moved back to Lexington, Kentucky, to marry his beautiful wife, Caitlin. Together, they welcomed their son, Graham, to the world in 2025. They enjoy spending time with family and figuring out life with their new child. In his free time, you can find Matt training in the gym or exploring local music venues with his wife. 

What Sets Us Apart

Elite Care for Every Patient

We are a patient-focused company providing elite-level care no matter their goals - whether that is getting back to daily activities pain-free, getting back into the game, or lifting 500 pounds.

Individualized Treatment

We get people better faster because every treatment is individualized to you. No cookie-cutter programming here.

Education & Inspiration

Our goal is to inspire you to expect more from yourself and support you with education on how to achieve your desired level of health and wellness.

Wondering how we can help you, too?

It’s time to work with the best physical therapy & performance team in Lexington so you can stop settling, expect more from yourself, and step into greater strength, ability, and performance.

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