MEET YOUR DOCTORVoltex PT · North Austin
Founder & owner · Sports physical therapist in Austin, TX
A three-time NCAA Division II national champion swimmer turned Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Hector helps lifters, CrossFit athletes, runners, triathletes and TMJ clients move better, recover faster and perform without pain.
DPTUniversity of Mary Hardin-BaylorPhDUniversity of Zaragoza3×NCAA DII national champion
Focus
Bodybuilders, powerlifters, CrossFit, runners, triathletes and TMJ
Education
DPT, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. PhD in Exercise Science, University of Zaragoza
Athletics
Three-time NCAA Division II national champion swimmer, Queens University of Charlotte
Treats with
Manual therapy, dry needling, joint mobilization, soft tissue and movement work
About Dr. Hector
Dr. Hector Tricas is a sports physical therapist in Austin, Texas, and the founder of Voltex Physical Therapy. He works with athletes, active adults and fitness enthusiasts, blending advanced manual therapy, personalized programming and a high-performance mindset to help clients move better, recover faster and perform at their best without pain.
He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a PhD in Exercise Science from the University of Zaragoza in Spain, where his dissertation studied the impact of Instagram on lifestyle and physical activity in the United States. He is currently completing a fellowship in sports and orthopedic manual therapy.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Hector trains in bodybuilding and enjoys spinning, running and exploring new cultures through travel.
Athletic background
Dr. Hector swam for Queens University of Charlotte, winning three straight NCAA Division II team national titles and racing the 200 butterfly, 400 IM and distance events at national and international levels. He also earned degrees in Exercise Science, Spanish and Communications at Queens.
That background shapes how he treats powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, bodybuilders, swimmers and other performance-driven clients.
Specialties
Shoulder, elbow, back and hip pain under the bar, with a plan that keeps you lifting.
Performance physical therapy →
Overhead, Olympic lifting and high-volume training aches, without losing your training rhythm.
Sports physical therapy →
Overuse injuries, swimmer’s shoulder and race-season setbacks, from a lifelong endurance athlete.
Triathlon physical therapy →
Clicking, locking and jaw pain, treated with hands-on and intraoral techniques.
TMJ physical therapy →
Rehab should be collaborative, empowering and rooted in education, so every client walks away stronger, more confident and fully supported.
Dr. Hector Tricas, PT, DPT, PhD
Treatment approach
Advanced hands-on techniques to restore joint and soft-tissue motion.
Targets trigger points and tight muscle bands to calm pain fast.
Restores how joints move so strength work can build on it.
Personalized programming that prevents the next injury.
