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Paul Kariya , Professional Hockey Player,
Nashville.
I would recommend ProSport
Physical Therapy to anyone who wants to recover from an
injury as quickly as possible. Joe Donohue
and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and
hardworking. They deliver the highest
quality of treatment to anyone who walks through
their door for treatment, they helped me make a
full recovery from several injuries over time.
Paul
Matt Leinart, Heisman Trophy Winner 2003,
Arizona Cardinals
I have been a patient of
ProSport since my freshman year in high school (
9 years ago ). Lee
Perkins and Joe Donohue have been instrumental
in my career as an athlete. I have
had various injuries throughout my sports career
and they were always able to get me back on
track mentally and physically. ProSport is
like my second family and without them I
would not be where I am today.
Matt
Justin Park
writes:
My
initial visit to ProSport Physical Therapy came
about as a result of
throwing my hips out of alignment during
training. As a full-time
triathlete, the hip injury represented a
serious setback and could have
resulted in a substantial decline in my
performance in future triathlons for
years to come. However, through the help of
Lee, Joe and the rest of the Pro
Sport staff, I was able to return to the sport
stronger than I was prior to suffering the injury.
The thing that
set my experience at ProSport Physical Therapy
above all
prior injury rehabilitations was ProSport's
focus on not simply aiding in
the recovery from an injury but rather on
tailoring a rehab program to
increase strength, flexibility and stability in
the injured area so that a
patient returns from the injury healthier and
stronger than he or she was
prior to sustaining the injury. In other words,
ProSport looks not simply
to short-term healing but rather to increasing
long-term athletic
performance and ability so that the patient is
actually more resistant to
injury after leaving their care. As Lee said to
me several weeks into
rehabilitation, 'Our goal is not to return you
to the sport at 100% but
rather at 110%.'
In addition, ProSport understands that each
patient is different in both
the ability to recover from an injury and in
one's future objectives once
the injury has healed. Because the ProSport
staff knew that I planned to
quickly return to full-time competition once my
hips healed, Lee developed
an incredibly rigorous rehabilitation program
that trained the muscles and
ligaments surrounding my hips not just to
sustain the impact resulting from
competition but also to better perform under the
stresses that triathlons
place on my body. Such individualized care was
essential to my recovery and,
as a result, I returned to competition a better
triathlete than when I left
it. Now, due to the success I achieved in ProSport's rehabilitation
program, I visit their offices on a regular
basis even when I am not injured
in order to keep my body injury-free and to
continue to increase my athletic
performance over the long-term.
Justin
John
Gallagher writes:
To whom it may assist in choosing a
Physical Therapy Clinic:
I am extremely thankful for the
recommendation I received to go to the team at
ProSport Physical Therapy for my rehabilitation.
Initially, I had a knee surgery for a tear in
the articular cartilage in my knee. I
chose a relatively new surgical procedure and
entered physical therapy quite nervous about
their knowledge of that surgery. To my
welcomed surprise, they were quite familiar with
it, and had already helped a few professional
athletes with the rehabilitation of the same
issue. For the next 6 months they answered
my questions, and guided me through a smooth
recovery. Their knowledge and experience
gave me the confidence to push at the right
moments, and pull back in others.
Once the knee was rehabilitated, I gained the
confidence to have an old shoulder injury looked
at. An MRI discovered a Labrum tear that
was painful and restrictive. The surgery
went well, and I was back in physical therapy to
reclaim the strength and flexibility that I had
pre-injury. The road to full recovery with
the shoulder was hard work, but now I have full
range of motion with an arm that I can use
without restriction.
As a self-employed person, ProSport worked
with my schedule, and budget to maximize my
therapy dollars. I greatly appreciated
their efforts on that front.
In both cases, the road to full recovery took
a great deal of commitment, both physically and
mentally during my therapy sessions. On
the days when I wasn't at my best, the team
would give me the kick in the butt or the pat on
the back that I needed depending on the day.
From the therapists who worked directly on my
injuries and developed my plan to success to the
trainers who guided me through the exercises, I
am deeply grateful for their efforts.
Sincerely,
John Gallagher
Deborah
Harris writes:
In May 2006, after a full week of testing including several invasive tests (I think I experienced every test imaginable!), I was finally diagnosed with ALS/ Lou Gehrig’s disease. Then, in June, my neurologist indicated it was time to start physical therapy. He decided to recommend ProSport Physical Therapy. He also indicated that ProSport was where he preferred me to go to receive my therapy. Another incentive was they were conveniently located close to me place of business.
I did not know what to expect. When I arrived for my first appointment, I was told that the therapists work in pairs. I was assigned to Lee Perkins and Erin Stansbury. I thought, “how neat.” Although I know now that my disease was a novelty to them since it is quite rare, one would not have thought this with the level of treatment I received from day one. The staff at ProSport has been so attentive.
Lee and Erin worked as a team with me until Lee relocated to another state. When I received the news that Lee was leaving, my heart sank. I started to look around at the other therapists, trying to decide which one of them I could spiritually connect with and they with me. They all seemed so wonderful and experienced. This made it very hard to choose. Then, I was drawn to Jason (Jay) Villareal with such a strong connection. I asked Lee if Jay could be my new co-therapist. Lee asked and Jay accepted me as one of his clients. I have never regretted making that choice. Jay and Erin work very well with me as my body continues to go through so many changes due to ALS. The rest of the team, including the aides (to name a few: Evan, Heidi, Danielle, Allan, and Sarah) always greets me with a smile and encouraging words.
In 2007, I participated in my first annual Walk to D’Feet ALS. ProSport was extremely supportive by attending the walk and decorating my wheelchair which won first prize (thank you, Evan!).
I look forward to going to therapy at ProSport most of the time. On the days I don’t feel up to it, I’m yet to regret arriving there. I walk in the door and all of my apprehensions dissipate. I get a feeling of warmth when I walk through the door. If I’m crabby, they make me forget why I’m crabby. If I’m down, their smiles lift me up.
Their attention to detail makes me appreciate them even more. Their professionalism makes me feel so safe when I’m there going through my exercise routine, and when they are massaging or assisting me in any way. My family and friends who have attended my appointments with me are very pleased and appreciative of ProSport and their staff.
I am overwhelmingly grateful to my doctor for choosing ProSport for my physical therapy. Thank you, ProSport, for all that you have done and continue to do to enable me to be active and deal with this new chapter in my life.
With gratitude,
Deborah Harris
Merry Neitlich:
It Takes a Village: The Journey to Competing at the 2008 Adult National Figure Skating Championships
In the early spring of 2006, I herniated a disc in my neck. It was so painful and needless to say not a good thing for a then 54-year old competitive figure skater!
As I had with many sports-related injuries in the past, I turned to Joe Donohue and the PTs at Pro Sport. Bringing me back to life ( AKA as competitive figure skating) was nothing new to the folks at Pro Sport.
My injury history with them includes a slight tear in my MCL in my knee, two torn hamstrings, major hip pain, neck spasms, and rotator cuff problems. I know – I am a glutton for punishment
but it was for the cause!!!
This time things were different. It was unclear if I would need surgery for my herniated disc. The doctors worked with Pro Sport to design a course of action. I had 5 months of hands on PT and 7 months total of home traction. During this time Pro Sport gave me amazing care and special exercises to not only build up the weakened neck muscles but to build up all of the supporting back, neck and chest muscles so my body would become strong. The question was would my body heal sufficiently for me to ever put ice skates on again?
After a total 12 months I started to skate again in February of 2007. I worked hard with my coaches and trainers and slowly began to be able to skate for longer periods of time. After several months I regained most of my jumps and spins.
I started to compete in June of 2007. I was amazed that my body could tolerate this type of activity. Staying on a strict training regiment originated by the Pro Sport team, I became stronger than I was prior to the herniation.
On April 9, 2008, I competed at the US Adult Figure Skating Championships in Lake Placid in the 56 and over category. To my astonishment, I had the skate of my life and won the Gold! I am still shocked and thrilled by this multi-level victory. I simply couldn’t have accomplished it without Pro Sport. These are folks that always strive to get you back in your game – not just to get over the initial injury. This winning philosophy made all of the difference. Thank you Pro Sport! On to the next…
Merry Neitlich
Irvine, CA

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