Living with chronic pain and physical limitations can have a negative impact on so many areas of a person’s life. Fortunately, many people have found life changing relief from pain and increased function at Progress Physical Therapy. If you're suffering, we hope that these stories and observations will inspire you and give you hope for a brighter future for yourself.
I had tried multiple physical therapists to treat my ongoing back and leg pain for several years. I would sometimes experience a few hours of relief from a visit, but none of them were able to give me long-term pain relief. And no one could tell me where the problem was coming from. All that […]
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I suffered an Achilles tendon injury in 2001. I tried seeing a doctor about my injury but learned that doctors primarily operate and medicate. The doctor prescribed Celebrex, which I didn’t really like, and provided a referral for physical therapy. Alas, I was referred to a large PT practice where one physical therapist saw multiple […]
I was a professional ballet dancer for 18 years. As I got promoted to principal in the dance company, I understood that it was extremely important to take care of my body more than ever. I consider myself very fortunate to have found Lori, who started working with me soon after I had a surgery […]
Lori truly understands the physical demands that ultimate frisbee asks of its players’ bodies. By looking at which parts of my body were causing my injuries, rather than addressing the site of pain directly, she healed my chronic knee pain in less than two weeks–along with many more nagging injuries. I would recommend Lori to […]
I tell everyone that I know that Lori von Alten is the best physical therapist in the country. I have been seeing Lori for 20 years and I truly believe there is none better. I am in my 70s and Lori has treated me for numerous aches and pains in my quest to always remain […]
I initially sought out treatment with Lori in an effort to give myself a strong, straight, and flexible spine. I was fighting extremely poor posture brought on by decades of working on a screen and neglecting my posture. I had been attempting to accomplish this goal on my own with massage therapy, acupuncture treatments, yoga, […]
I began seeing Lori because I was having lower back and hip pain. I went to a massage therapist seeking relief from the pain, and she recommended I see Lori. After working with Lori I run better, stand better, and I am pain free. Lori’s approach is different to other physical therapy I have experienced […]
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