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Client Testimonials My experience at Optimal Physical Therapy could not have been better. I had rotator cuff and bicep tendon surgery. I was very concerned about continuing my active lifestyle. I’m happy to report that I have resumed weight lifting, running, golfing and rough-housing with my grandsons. This group of professionals did a wonderful job getting me back into those activities. I feel 100% with full mobility and no pain. I’ve been to 3 other therapy offices and never felt like I was anything but a number. The Optimal family enjoy working together and made me feel like I was part of the family. Professionals from the start and my results are much more than I expected. Thanks to all of you! ---------- My experience at Optimal Physical Therapy has been very rewarding. I am very pleased with my progress and improvement. The staff is the most capable that I have ever experienced. They are also very caring. It’s like being with your family. Every patient I spoke with throughout my treatment here expressed my feelings, that this has been our best experience, since most of us have had prior treatment at other clinics. Those clinics did not measure up to the high standards of Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. I have looked forward to each visit because the therapists have made this such a pleasant experience. ---------- I am extremely pleased with the results and experience provided by Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. I have sufficiently recovered mobility and strength after shoulder rotator cuff surgery to resume al my regular activities. Everyone at Optimal PT is professional, caring and importantly, fun to be with. They have created an environment that is very comfortable for their clients. My previous experiences with other therapist were not nearly as positive for me as I felt they were very impersonal and just going through the motions. I highly recommend Optimal PT and Sports Performance. ---------- After receiving physical therapy at another facility I was referred to Optimal PT. I had many concerns because of former PT. I cannot say enough good things about how I was treated and the genuine concern for me that I was given. The staff was so involved and attitude of all was great. Encouragement was emphasized which is a big part of healing. Respect was always given and always paid attention to what I had to say that was going on. I have recommended people here because of the care that I received and watched that was given to everyone. Great job! ---------- With 2 limiting conditions, a torn rotator cuff and arthritis in my neck, I was limited in my ability to perform daily routine tasks and hobbies without experiencing pain. Although I went to another local physical therapist, I was unable to find relief of both my shoulder and neck pain. Transferring to Optimal Physical Therapy has provided me with renewed strength and endurance in a fairly short amount of time. Their expertise in providing me with a personalized treatment plan has made the world of difference in my health and well-being. Thanks. ---------- What an amazing difference Optimal Therapy has made in my life! Before coming here I would be going to the chiropractor at the least every 2 weeks for pain management. Even the most simplest tasks – sitting, gardening, sports – caused me to be on my back & on meds. I came here for 1 month and now I can wrestle with my kids! I haven’t been to the chiropractor in over a month and I feel great. Now I have a life-long plan to stay pain-free and I can’t thank them enough. They are wonderful and I would recommend Optimal Therapy to everyone who experiences chronic back pain. Thanks! ---------- Prior to my treatment at Optimal Physical Therapy (5 weeks ago), I was experiencing pain in my neck and strong tingling down both arms and into my hands. Even though I was visiting a chiropractor every three weeks for maintenance, these symptoms appeared. An MRI and my neurosurgeon said arthritis and bone spurs were in my neck. My experience with Optimal Physical Therapy has only been positive. In the last 5 weeks, I have become pain free and I have been able to return to playing tennis. I feel stronger than I ever have and I am thrilled I have a workout program that will let me be as active as I want. ---------- I was referred to Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance by a family member who received treatment from them. I am very thankful for this recommendation. Over the last several years I have experienced a lot of neck pain which would almost always lead to a migraine. Once a migraine had set in, I would not be able to complete any of my daily tasks. Prior to coming to this office, I sought treatment at 2 chiropractors’ offices. I would receive temporary relief but my symptoms would always return. However, after receiving treatment at Optimal PT, I can say with great relief that I am not getting anymore migraines. I highly recommend their services and all of the staff are very friendly and extremely professional. ---------- I am a 50ish ex-jock who has undergone 8 orthopedic surgeries. The physical therapy that I received at Optimal PT far exceeded all the others. Pat and his team crafted a challenging regime for me and took the time to explain the purpose of each exercise. I would not hesitate to recommend Optimal PT for any person and any injury. ---------- I came to Optimal Physical Therapy after receiving treatment at another physical therapy facility and was both amazed and relieved at the difference. I was being treated for a possible pinched nerve in my neck and after my first treatment at Optimal I had hours of pain relief for the first time in weeks. I was also looking for one on one treatment from a professional therapist instead of being handed off to a lackey in a room down the hall and being forgotten. ---------- ---------- ---------- My experience here at Optimal was wonderful. I came in experiencing neck and upper right sided back pain which started after a few weekends of painting ceilings at home. I did try going to a chiropractor a few times which didn’t help at all. After seeing my physician I started coming for physical therapy. The improvement was almost immediate! I would highly recommend – and have already – to anyone who needs physical therapy to come to Optimal. My daughter was a patient here approximately 1 year ago and also had a great experience. Thanks to all of you for a great experience. ---------- Symptoms were dizziness, nausea, vertigo and headache. After 4 sessions I improved 100%. All therapists were very good. ---------- My son has had problems with his ankle for years. Any sports he played he was always being taken off the field (court) for the pain he was feeling made it hard to run, or walk for that matter. No matter what he did swimming, biking or just playing with friends had him in tears by the end of the day. The doctor said he had Sever’s disease, put him in a cast for a month then a boot. We then came to Optimal PT and wow what a difference. My child is running and playing hard with little or no pain. It has been so long since he has been able to do these things. I am so thankful for Optimal and the help they have given to my son. ---------- All the staff made you feel you were important. One on one attention to help you get better. Therapy was #1 having been to other rehab. ---------- After ankle fracture and surgery, I came to Optimal Physical Therapy. My therapist was results-oriented as she formulated a personal physical therapy program for me while she monitored my progress. I can now do regular yard work, play golf and continue my daily walking program. I would recommend OPTSP to anyone who wants an effective physical therapy program built around qualified, dedicated and sensitive people. ---------- When I first arrived I had pain I my right shoulder due to surgery. The therapists here were very friendly and compassionate. They knew exactly what exercises to do to relieve my pain as quickly as possible. The atmosphere is relaxing all the while as professional as can be. In a few weeks my pain was relieved and the movement in my shoulder was greatly improved. They sent me home with exercises to maintain the level I have achieved. I know if I ever need therapy again I will definitely come back to Optimal PT and recommend them to anyone who needs therapy. ---------- Before attending OPT I have had severe pain and not much use of my right arm. The treatments and care that I have received has been a remarkable success. The staff has shown great knowledge of my problem and treated it well. They at OPT are very personal with a family type atmosphere, fun and yet the get the job done. I would strongly recommend them. Thanks OPT. ---------- I had been dealing with neck pain for about a year. I was referred to Optimal Physical Therapy by a friend. The staff was very professional and extremely gentle. My exercises were explained very well with easy to follow written directions. I am now able to do all the things I used to do without pain. ---------- I was recommended to come to Optimal Physical Therapy after I had hurt my left hip. My pain was so intense at the time, I could hardly walk or pick my foot off the floor. I was evaluated and they went to work immediately to correct my problem and develop a program for me. In my four weeks there, I received exceptional care. The staff and support staff is well-trained, knowledgeable, and very professional. The atmosphere is peaceful and pleasant. I would highly recommend their services to anyone requiring physical therapy. My experience was positive and I actually enjoyed my visits. At the end of the 4 weeks, my hip felt fine. Thank you. ---------- I started physical therapy at Optimal 9 days after knee surgery. After 2 months, I can fully flex and extend my knee and no longer walk with a cane. My leg strength is good. I am very pleased with my progress and will recommend Optimal to anyone I know who needs PT. ---------- I started my program with extreme lower back pain due to a muscle pull from lifting. I could not sit or drive for more then 30 minutes at a time. I did not golf, play volleyball, basketball, etc for 3 months prior to starting PT. My mobility increased 100%, pain was decreased. I now enjoy pain free golfing, work, etc. The staff was very helpful and information given was appreciated. Great job to all of them. ---------- I am a Division I cross country and track runner who came to OPT to resolve strength and flexibility imbalances that have resulted in a number of lower leg injuries throughout my running career. Despite working closely with my school’s athletic trainer and team doctors, most of my treatment involved treatment to decrease my symptoms but not to find and treat the cause. At OPT I received a thorough evaluation and a challenging program that met the specific demands of my sport. Thank you very much. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance correctly identified my problems and effectively treated both of my injuries. I can now walk without pain for the first time in over a year! ---------- My doctor sent me here to Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance 4 weeks ago and I am very pleased and grateful that he did. At the time I could barely walk or do much of anything due to the pain I was having in my back and hip area. The pain had brought my life activities to a halt. "I am so thankful to Pat and everyone at Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. They truly got me moving again and also gave me an understanding of my body and how to keep it moving!
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Client Testimonials (continued) I was sent to Optimal PT by my daughter, a rehab physician after injuring my left arm and shoulder when pulling a suitcase through the airport. As I am left handed, I had difficulty doing daily tasks. The extent of my ability to lift, reach, and hold items was minimal. After several weeks of therapy, I am able to perform tasks without pain and I feel so much better. I enjoyed being with this friendly, accommodating, very capable group of therapists and would return to them if I ever have another problem. ---------- ---------- At the start of physical therapy at Optimal PT, I couldn’t throw the softball more than 60 feet without pain. Now I’m able to throw at any distance without pain. The staff is friendly and professional and are always pushing you to new heights. I would recommend them to anyone who is serious about helping their injury. Thanks Justen, Pat and Karen. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- After suffering 6 years with lower back pain, I finally feel 95% better after only 1 month coming to Optimal Physical Therapy! I’ve been to 3-4 chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncturists and other physical therapists. This is the 1st time I was shown how to help myself to get better and not be dependent on others (as in chiropractors, etc.). Pat was very professional and showed that he cared that I got better. I can actually go shopping now and make appointments and actually keep them! I would highly recommend this practice to anyone! If you think you have tried everyone, you haven’t until you try Optimal Physical Therapy. I’m going shopping now and can’t wait! ---------- When I came to Optimal Physical Therapy, I was in such pain, I couldn’t sit in an “easy” chair, I had to sit up and sleep, which was for at least 6 weeks. After 4 weeks of therapy I feel like a new person. I can sleep normal, get out of bed with no pain and sit in a normal chair. I can do anything now with very little (1%-2%) back pain. This is the best therapy I’ve ever had. I have been to two other (well known names) places and the treatment was so different. You get one on one at Optimal and the people really care. I would recommend this group to everyone. It is the BEST. I can’t say enough about the people here, the treatment and the care of the people. And to think, I was hesitant to come, thinking my back pain would never go away and now it’s 98-99% gone. ---------- About 4 weeks ago I was not able to stand up straight or walk without great pain in my lower back. After four weeks of exercise in physical therapy, I am able to walk straight and move around with no pain. Thank you, Pat, for all you have done to help me feel better. ---------- When I first came to Optimal Physical Therapy, I had a sharp pain behind my left kneecap. I was unable to run for six months. The P.T.’s worked with me, stretching my leg muscles. They also put together an exercise program aimed at strengthening my muscles. Now, I am able to run without any pain. Thank you. ---------- After being diagnosed and successfully treated for Breast Cancer in 2002, I remained physically fatigued and weak. I knew I needed to find someone to help me get my strength back. With God’s help, I found Lee Ann. She evaluated my condition and developed a strengthening and stretching exercise program for me. She also helped me begin to build my endurance for aerobic and cardiovascular workouts. Before I started working with Lee Ann, I couldn’t even open a can with a manual can opener. Every day activities would have me tired just thinking about them. After 4 weeks of therapy with Lee Ann, most of my muscles were back to normal strength. I have continued with an exercise program she recommended for me. I now can do my housework, yard work and have been able to do heavy duty cleaning. I also enjoy brisk walks every day, still increasing my distance and speed. Lee Ann and Pat offer their clients a terrific environment to receive therapy along with caring and encouragement to succeed in recovery. Lee Ann’s knowledge of side effects of chemotherapy and radiation make her a wonderful asset to those, like myself, who need to rebuild their physical strength after cancer treatment. God bless you Lee Ann and Pat. ---------- When I came to Optimal Physical Therapy on August 1st, the pain in my back and legs was severe pain. I came 3 days a week for a month, never missed a day. I really did not know how I could put up with pain anymore. I also was very afraid to do therapy because of so much pain. Now today is August 28th and now I am at 90% pain free. I went to the mall for the first time in a year. I was able to go to store after store. I will be going to Kennywood in September and also a bus trip in September. I want to say a big thank you to Patrick Sheehy, MS, PT. ---------- After having a total knee replacement, my doctor suggested I go to physical therapy. My daughter was already going to Optimal Physical Therapy and she told me how great they were, so I decided to give them a try. I also found that Optimal Physical Therapy was a terrific place, they made you feel like family. I can now go up and down steps, step over step. I couldn’t do that until I went to Optimal Physical Therapy. They really helped me a lot. If I ever needed to have physical therapy, I would go back to Optimal Physical Therapy and would also send friends and family to them. ---------- I started physical therapy several weeks ago on the advice of a doctor. For more years than I care to remember, I have been plagued with severe lower back pain. Certain activities guaranteed I would be visiting a chiropractor, missing work, popping pain pills or all three remedies. I have to admit that I was not convinced in my own mind that physical therapy would help me. Pat was determined that I would walk and stand normal again. His persistence paid off. He diagnosed my problem and showed me exercises and techniques to keep my back strong and pain free. It sure beats taking drugs. ---------- When I started therapy, I had severe pain in my back which would catch me unaware, besides the constant pain that was always there. After a month or so of physical therapy, my severe pain is gone and I feel so much better now. I feel I can get back to normal again. ---------- When I started treatment at Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, I was two weeks past surgery to stabilize a shoulder that has dislocated at least a dozen times over the past 12 years. My right arm was in a sling, and the mobility of that arm was very limited. I couldn’t style my hair, had trouble taking a shower and couldn’t reach above my head or behind my back. Over the next two months, I went to physical therapy twice a week, and performed prescribed exercises at home on a daily basis. From the very first day of treatment, I could see an improvement in my range of motion and strength. I am now able to do all the motions that my doctor described in his protocol concerning my recovery. I can write on the blackboard at the school where I teach. I can reach the top shelves of my kitchen cupboards, and I am back to taking aerobics. I plan to ski again next season. From my first phone call to schedule an appointment, to my last session, I found the staff to be professional, friendly, punctual and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance to anyone in need of their services. ---------- I would like to thank Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance for the excellent care they gave me. When I first came to Optimal P.T. I was complaining of severe neck pain, with a sharp stabbing pain shooting up into the back of my head. After only a few treatments I noticed a remarkable difference. I no longer have the sharp pain and have more range of motion with my neck. I would not hesitate to recommend Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. Both Pat and Crystal were very professional and accommodating. One month ago, I came here with low back pain that would not go away. The doctors treated the pain with steroids with no relief. I went to see a chiropractor and had some immediate relief but it didn't last. Then I came to see Pat - a referral from a client of mine. Pat not only provided me with immediate relief, but with ongoing relief and the training to strengthen my muscles on my own to provide continuing strength and relief. What an absolute joy visiting your facility these last 3 weeks. My daughter had not been able to play basketball without pain during the spring or the beginning of the fall season. After visiting your office she is now able to play pain free and she is also able and willing to keep up with her exercises because she sees the difference it makes. Thanks a million. As the mother of a 3 year old and a 26 pound 9 month old, my problems with pain in my left shoulder blade increased to the point that I couldn't find a comfortable position to sit or lay without extreme pain. I couldn't even breathe properly due to pain. After physical therapy here, I can now hold my son again without pain, feed him and play with him and take care of my toddler and my house for the first time in 5 months. I no longer need to take pain medicine daily. The at-home exercises and instruction are very helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone with pain. A month ago, just the thought of doing a push-up with my son sent shivers down my spine for fear of the pain and weakness in my left arm. I couldn't even raise my left arm to close my rear hatch of my car without severe pain. This condition continued for seven months or more until a friend convinced me it would not go away by itself. My wife had an even more severe problem and her doctor recommended PT. She chose Pat for the convenient location to our home and I came along to observe. His treatment was exceptional and successful and I asked my doctor to prescribe therapy for me. He did. After only six treatments, my ranges of motion have returned to 100%. I no longer suffer from debilitating pain and can enjoy activities I had previously written off. Last week I played tennis with my family. At one point, I used my left hand, just for fun. I came to Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance for two long-standing injuries. I had pain in my right arm and severe pain in my right knee. After switching from another area physical therapy clinic to Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, they correctly identified my problems and effectively treated both of my injuries. I can now walk without pain for the first time in over a year and have returned to pain free gardening. I only wish I had discovered Optimal PT sooner. Thank You. I can truly say my treatment was excellent. My doctor sent me to Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance 4 weeks ago and I am very pleased and grateful that he did. At the time I could barely walk or do much of anything due to the pain I was having in my back and hip area. The pain had brought my life activities to a halt. Thanks so much, and I will tell everyone I can where to come when they need help. When I came to Optimal PT, I was experiencing severe spasms in my shoulders due to a diagnosis of torticollis. After only eight visits, my spasms disappeared and as an added benefit I could hold my head straight for the first time in years. I came to Optimal PT with much skepticism as I had seen physical therapists; massage therapists, and chiropractors in four different states with no results. I would highly recommend their services. I have been suffering from headaches since I was 12 years old. I am now a "woman of years." I progressed from simple headaches to full migraines since my 20's. In the past 10 years, I noticed that the headaches emanated from the base of my skull/upper neck area. I took it upon myself to request my PCP refer me for physical therapy as a last resort. A family member mentioned Optimal PT because Pat Sheehy had helped her father's back problem. After five sessions, (even after the first two) I've noticed a reduction in my neck and head pain plus much better posture. Last month I attempted to do yard work. I lasted 1/2 hour but I had to quit due to neck and head pain. Just yesterday I was able to complete three hours of yard work (weeding, clipping, packing and hauling debris) with minimal discomfort. I have avoided doing "heavy" work in the past and I am no longer afraid to attempt it. I had been suffering from severe neck and back pain for at least 4 months before starting therapy at Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. Pat worked with me for 10 sessions, stretching my muscles and teaching me exercises to strengthen those muscles. Presently, I feel great and have full range of motion back. I am able to function in my daily activities of caring for my three small children and husband without pain or apprehension. Once in awhile, if I start feeling stiffness in my neck or back, I just perform the exercises Pat showed me and I immediately feel relief from any discomfort. Thanks so much, Pat, and I will definitely recommend you to my friends and family! My son was in an automobile accident in July 1997. He was hospitalized for 11 months because he sustained a traumatic brain injury. He lost total use of his right leg and partial use of his left leg. We have tried severeal different facilities for physical therapy and had almost given up on John ever walking again when someone recommended "Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance." Since we started here, John's condition has improved dramatically. His ability to walk with his walker, his muscle control, and his stamina has shown great improvement. We have new hope that John will some day walk again. I have tolerated lower back pain for over 3 years. I always attributed this to "getting old" (upper 30's) and being a little out of shape. I finally got fed up with the pain. ----------
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