Athletic Advantage
Physical Therapy
Testimonials
"I came to Athletic Advantage after seeing many other physical therapists. Mark Read was the only one to find out the cause of my lower back problems and he treated the problem, not just the symptoms. I have not had back pain in years. I always believed that I would just have to tolerate this pain for the rest of my life, but Mark showed me that I could be helped. When someone asks me for a physical therapist, Mark and Athletic Advantage will always be my first and only response."
"Mark Read has a unique approach to physical therapy that looks at your injury in relationship to your entire body.
A few years ago, I broke both my hip and my shoulder. After several months, I was discharged by the physical therapists as having 'recovered'.
I was not satisfied with that 'recovery', however, and was referred by an acquaintance to Athletic Advantage. At that time, I had limited mobility in my shoulder
as well as a mild limp and chronic pain in my legs. Mark's initial evaluation looked at what the fractures had done to my entire body, neck, back, etc. With his therapy and persistence I truly recovered. Following subsequent surgery on my shoulder, Mark was able to diagnose the lingering pain as bicep tendonitis. Once again, Mark's approach has resulted in restored mobility and freedom from pain."
"Mark, I am writing a note to you to say thank you for all the assistance you have provided to me. I feel like I have gained a tremendous amount of flexibility throughout my hips and torso. In my profession it is critical to be mobile but stable and I know that is much more the case now than previously. Beyond the improvement related to my profession I just feel much better and think I can delay/avoid what I believe was an inevitable left knee replacement.
Additionally I have seen my clients that you have treated improve dramatically. From bad backs to wrist injuries their quality of life as well as golf games have gotten better. Thanks again for your caring professional treatment. It has been my pleasure to be involved with you both professionally and personally."
As a middle aged woman running her first marathon, I was disappointed to incur running injuries twice during the course of my training. Fortunately, under Mark's care, I was able to return to training much faster than predicted by my doctor. Because of his expertise, I was able to continue training and meet my marathon goals. In fact, I would not have been able to compete in the race had I not been under his care. I would highly recommend the Athletic Advantage team to athletes of all ages and sports. Thanks Mark, I'm still running so I'm sure I'll see you again sometime!
To Whom It May Concern:
I have some important information that may help you. I had a severe back injury and understand how painful and depressing it can be. This testimonial is to warn you about all the misinformation there is about back injuries and that some of that misinformation comes from doctors and other medical professionals, as well as from seemingly reputable websites. I went through this gauntlet of incorrect advice and it cost me countless days, weeks and months of pain as my back injury kept reoccurring. I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else. I understand that people who have one back injury are likely to have more if they don’t receive the proper care and information.
I went through x-rays, doctors, chiropractors, emergency room visits, pain pills (which don’t help much and certainly don’t cure the problem), and all sorts of research. I was eventually told that I would probably have flare ups of back pain off and on for the rest of my life. Fortunately, I finally found the right doctor who said I can be cured and he sent me to the top physical therapist in our area that has an extensive amount of training, education and expertise in this area.
My physical therapist’s name is Mark Read. Mark explained to me that most of the time, many doctors and medical professionals will only treat the symptoms of the injury without correcting the cause. In my case, for example, I had a bad musculoskeletal imbalance and asymmetry in my skeletal frame that was causing a cycle of injury and re-injury.
Mark has helped me a great deal and I am already more flexible than I have been in 20 years. He not only treats me, but educates me along the way as to why he is doing what he is doing and how it will help. He also designed a specific program of stretching and exercise for me to keep this injury from occurring again. Each person has different musculoskeletal issues and the standard exercise regimens many doctors and therapists prescribe don’t apply to everyone. Mark also helped me with the mental difficulties of handling such a painful injury by giving me suggestions to cope with my pain and answered my questions throughout the process.
I am telling you about Mark Read because I think he can help you as well. I pass on the word about Mark to everyone I talk to who may benefit from his treatment and advice.
I don’t know where my life would be without Mark Read and Athletic Advantage. I first hurt my back 30 years ago. The doctors always suggested rest and muscle relaxers for my pain. I had finally gotten to the point where I was completely limited in my activity and was in a lot of pain.
I saw a neurologist and he suggested that I try physical therapy. He didn’t suggest any physical therapist but Mark Read. Mark’s office is across town from my home and I thought a closer physical therapist would be easier. My doctor assured me that if any therapist could help me it would be Mark. He had seen Mark help many patients with more success than any other physical therapist he knew. My doctor was confident Mark would be able to help me.
I took his suggestion and was sold on my first visit to Athletic Advantage. Mark did a thorough examination and made a “game plan” for my therapy. He worked with me, retrained my muscles through exercises and never gave up on me. I now walk two miles each day and exercise on a regular basis. He has such dedication to his patients. Under his care I have fully recovered and I would recommend Mark without hesitation for anyone not feeling 100% in their physical activity.