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I came to Peak with a knee issue that had caused me to lose of lot of functionality and sidelined me from basketball. Mike and Rachele got me on the right track to return to play, and to regain confidence in my knee and ability to stay healthy! Many thanks to both of them for getting me back on the court….and pushing me to perform! Thomas “Tommy” Eastman
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I initially injured my knee a few years ago and never sought treatment. After starting to be more active and working out regularly, the pain was intense to the point normal walking was very uncomfortable and I could not work out like I wanted to. I finally sought out treatment and was fairly discouraged after my MRI that there was not a more specific diagnosis. I was referred to Peak Performance and was extremely skeptical that PT would help my situation. My mind was instantly changed after my first visit when Andrew was able to determine that my knee pain was related to my IT band. I finally saw light at the end of the tunnel after receiving his diagnosis! After working the program Andrew gave me, I am now able to perform normal daily activities virtually pain free, and am regularly working out 4 to 5 times a week. I have my occasional flare-up, but now feel I have the tools to know how to alleviate the pain. Thank you, Andrew! Sarah Rosenberg -
I started with Peak Performance due to shin splints when I joined Fleet Feet’s running program. I’ve always battled shin splints and they usually made me stop my running program, but I was determined to beat them this time. With targeted strength and balance exercises provided with Karen’s guidance, I’ve been able to strengthen and adjust my running form to be able to run pain free now for the first time in years! Mark S. Sept. 3, 2019
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At this point, I have trusted most of my limbs to Peak Performance Physical Therapy. From three sessions for a sprained ankle to long-term post-op recovery, the staff at Peak Performance has equipped me to target immediate needs and then establish exercise patterns that facilitate an active, strenuous and varied lifestyle. With their help, I’ve gone from immobilized and on crutches to hiking, swimming, team sports, and a job in remodeling. And doctors had said I might never run again! When I think about maintaining my strength and mobility, I think Peak Performance first! Daniel K.
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I have spent the last 20 years injured and with my body falling apart. Every time, Mike finds a way to fix me up. This time he was able to get me through a neck injury. With Mike’s help, I am back to 100%. I now have no excuse if he beats me on the golf course! Thanks, Mike. Lance Davis June 12, 2019
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After months of a long nagging ankle injury, Mike gave me the tools to get comprehensively healthy and help me return to basketball stronger than before. In addition to improving the condition of my injury, I feel my body is better equipped for functionality and the injury prevention required to compete at a high level. Thanks for your dedication to detail, Mike and Rachele! Thomas “Tommy” Eastman June 4, 2019
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I am 71 and still run. For the last year, during races and training runs, especially long ones, I was having knee pain around mile 7. As the race progressed, I eventually had to drop back to walking. I ran through 2 halves and a full marathon with that. My chiropractor finally determined it was IT band issues and recommended Peak Performance. I started working with Andrew and Margaret at the beginning of March, doing stretches and strengthening exercises. They gradually increased the variety of both and finally added weights to the strength exercises. Andrew was especially helpful because he is also a runner and understood my issues. He examined my shoes and inserts and put inserts under both feet. My first race since seeing Andrew was in early April: a 10-mile race in Washington, D.C. I ran my strongest race in more than a year! I had no IT band issues and no knee pain. I cannot say enough about the support and knowledge that Andrew and Margaret gave me! I will be training for another marathon this fall and the exercises they designed for me are now an integral part of my training and workouts. ~ Kathleen Fuller May 8, 2019
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I am 71 and still run. For the last year, during races and training runs, especially long ones, I was having knee pain around mile 7. As the race progressed, I eventually had to drop back to walking. I ran through 2 halves and a full marathon with that. My chiropractor finally determined it was IT band issues and recommended Peak Performance. I started working with Andrew and Margaret at the beginning of March, doing stretches and strengthening exercises. They gradually increased the variety of both and finally added weights to the strength exercises. Andrew was especially helpful because he is also a runner and understood my issues. He examined my shoes and inserts and put inserts under both feet. My first race since seeing Andrew was in early April: a 10-mile race in Washington, D.C. I ran my strongest race in more than a year! I had no IT band issues and no knee pain. I cannot say enough about the support and knowledge that Andrew and Margaret gave me! I will be training for another marathon this fall and the exercises they designed for me are now an integral part of my training and workouts. ~ Kathleen Fuller May 8, 2019
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Before I was injured I was an active dancer, but then due to a stretching injury, I was out of dance on the second day of the new year! After PT with Mike and Rachele, however, I am now back to doing all the activities I love…including dance! It has been a long 4-month recovery, but I am so thankful that they helped me through every step! Olivia Robertson May 7, 2019
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Before I came in I was having trouble walking, going up stairs and playing lacrosse. I tweaked my calf during my first lacrosse game. I was upset because I didn’t want to miss out on my senior lacrosse season. Mike was excellent. He helped me to understand that it was better to take a few games off early than to miss the second half of the season. Mike and Rachele helped me to get my strength and motion back. I was back and better than ever in less than two weeks. Thank you to Mike, Rachele and everyone at Peak Performance for getting me back to my senior season! Margaret “Maggie” Vay April 29, 2019
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I tore my ACL and had surgery. My experience at Peak Performance was great! Andrew and everyone else that helped him out with my PT were very helpful. After a while I stopped doing my PT for a while, which was a big mistake. Andrew talked to me about it and it really encouraged me to get back to doing my PT and after that I was really good about it. Now I am feeling really good and am back to playing soccer again. I am doing well and my knee also feels good. I really want to thank Andrew and Peak Performance for helping me get back to playing soccer! Michael LoIacono April 28, 2019
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When I first came to Peak Performance, I could barely walk. It hurt to stand and do any activities. I missed almost all of my school soccer season. After coming to see Karen, we started addressing the pain I was experiencing. After a few weeks of strengthening exercises, I started to feel less and less pain, and continued to get stronger. Now I can walk, run, and stand for as long as I need to. I’m regaining my strength and I’m back to soccer! Kathryn “Kate” Schell
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Right around the end of baseball season in June, I started experiencing severe back pain. After I was diagnosed with a stress fracture in August, I decided to come to Peak Performance because of the good things I heard about Andrew and the rest of the therapists there. At the time of my injury, my pain was so bad I didn’t know if my back would ever be 100% again. But, with Andrew’s help, I am back at 100 percent now and am playing basetball and will be ready for next football season! Leo S.
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Before starting PT with Karen, I had migraines for weeks and difficulty working and sleeping, along with pain while lifting, a stiff neck and shoulder, upper arm pain and reduced range of motion. After working with Karen, I have only slight pain when lifting heavy objects overhead. I’m enjoying improved balance, reduced pain in my neck and shoulder, and no migraines or pain in my upper arm! My range of motion is greater and I’ve got little to no pain; thanks, Karen! Christina C. September 12, 2018
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I was having trouble doing my breastroke kick, due to an injury I sustained while doing the breastroke. My coach called the injury “breastroker’s knee.” Before I came to Peak Performance, I couldn’t do 25 yards without my knee giving me a problem. After just a couple of weeks with Mike, I could do longer distances faster than I did before. I don’t know where I would be without Peak Performance. Daniel R. October 8, 2018
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