Are you tired of having Foot Pain? We have the treatment for you! The Heel Pain and Running Injury program

Are you tired of having foot and heel pain?  Tired of running with pain?  Not interested in surgery or injections?  This is the answer for you!

Running Injury and Heel Pain 

Program

Want to get out of pain? This is the program you need to be on!

1.  Evaluation with accurate diagnosis and with prognosis

2.  4 Step Recovery Treatment Plan

3.  1 hour treatment sessions with One-on-One Patient Care with Board Certified Specialist

4.  Individualized Home Recovery Program

5.  Free pair of shoes or orthotics at your favorite running shoe store!

6.  Running Video Analysis 

7.  1 month consultation period after completion of program

8.  No surgery! No Injections!

9.  Pain free in fewer visits.  Get back to running sooner!

This is what are patient's are saying

"I suffered from achilles tendinitis after starting new training.  Luckily a friend introduced me to Dr. Ron Miller.   Dr. Miller was able to treat my achilles tendinitis without any drugs or injections and the best part was that I was back running pain free in just 2 weeks.  Not only did Dr. Miller help me recover faster but he also showed me how to prevent future flare-ups.  His treatment was able to save me time and money and I only needed 2 visits!  If you are currently suffering from any kind of physical pain trust me, Dr. Miller can help you."

Kathleen B.

This is the most comprehensive program to resolve your pain, make sure it doesn't come back and to get you back to the activities you love.  No surgery!  No injections!  Call us now at 407-494-8835 to schedule you evaluation today or visit us at www.PursuitTherapy.com for more information.

Top 10 Reasons to go to Pursuit Physical Therapy: BONUS: Better Outcomes, Faster Results, Period!

BONUS:  Better Outcomes, Faster Results, Period!

Perhaps the most essential and significant reason for any patient to not hesitate in seeking out therapy at Pursuit Physical Therapy is quite straight forward and unpretentious—Patients see better outcomes, exponentially quicker results, and most important to the patient, Pursuit Physical Therapy adapts and customizes to each individual to ensure they get back to their activities and passions faster, pain free!  We get results!

For example, here is a case:  A patient complains of left Achilles pain after Cross Fit training.  Patient was pain free after one treatment session and home exercise program by the end of the 1st week.  After the second treatment session, the patient was pain free with exercise, and returned to Cross Fit workouts and running pain free at the end of the 2nd week.  Pain free and back to training in 2 weeks!  Visit www.PursuitTherapy.com for more information and call us at 407-494-8835 to schedule today!

  

Early Physical Therapy Treatment for Low Back Pain: Better Outcome and Cheaper?

When you have low back pain (LBP) who should you go see to receive great patient care, to resolve your LBP, and how much will it cost you?  Well, a recent research study showed when experiencing LBP, early physical therapy treatment shows a good outcome and it is more cost effective thus reducing medical costs.  It also showed a decrease in surgery rates, injections, number of physician visits, and a decrease in opioid medication usage.

This sounds good to me!  If you have LBP, consult your physical therapist to see what is the best treatment option and to help get you out of pain now!  Pursuit Physical Therapy will get you in to see a specialist as soon as possible and you will see a board certified specialist.  Call us at 407-494-8835 or visit www.PursuitTherapy.com for more information.

New You Tube Layout for Pursuit Physical Therapy!

Check out the new look of the Pursuit Physical Therapy You Tube Channel!  More videos to come and please contact Pursuit Physical Therapy at 407-494-8835 or visit www.pursuittherapy.com for more information.

Can Tart Cherry Juice Really Help Me With My Pain?

I must admit that I am fairly new to this tart cherry juice thing.  I usually don't believe the general press or the internet on certain claims or statements, but the affects of tart cherry juice is beginning to have more research to help support its claim of decreasing pain, decreasing the effects of exercise and DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), and decreasing inflammation.  Recently Life Extension just released an article, with attached references, regarding the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Tart Cherry and reviewed it effects of decreasing exercise muscle soreness, decreasing inflammation, prevention of CV disease, and its anti-cancer properties. Imagine if a simple supplement could help decrease medication usage (and its known side effects) in patients with chronic pain and inflammation such as gout, osteoarthritis, RA, and atherosclerosis?  What is it could prevent or change the state of disease in pathologies such as atherosclerosis, cancer, or Alzhiemer's disease?

Chris Johnson, PT recently blogged about the performance effects of tart cherry juice with endurance training and states he is an avid user of tart cherry juice with his training.  One study in 2010, showed tart cherry juice supplementation aided in recovery after strenuous exercise when running.  Another study, showed a decrease in pain and muscle strength loss after exercise induced muscle damage.   Further research, showed an increase in antioxidant defense towards decreasing oxidative damage.  These three research articles are starting a body of literature that supports the use of supplementing tart cherry juice to help decrease pain, decrease inflammation, and decrease side effects of exercise.  As Chris Johnson said, are you on the juice?  Great stuff!

How Does the Foam Roll Work? Everyone is using It!

This is a great review by Better Movement about how the foam roll works and the theories behind it.  Enjoyed reading this.

What is Physical Therapy and is it Appropriate for Me?

As our country struggles with economic hardship and the cost of healthcare continues to climb, the cost-benefit of direct access physical therapy services is more evident.  Direct access refers to the ability of a patient to access physical therapy services without a physician's referral.  Thus, patients with pain and musculoskeletal deficits do not have to report to their primary care provider in order to receive a prescription for physical therapy.  Instead, they can report directly to a physical therapist, an expert in biomechanics and musculoskeletal injuries, without any major restrictions or physician referrals.   Florida is one of the few states that allow direct access to a physical therapist without any major restrictions.  Clearly, physical therapy is by no means the cure for every condition, but it can provide quick, effective results at a minimal cost for many musculoskeletal problems. 

It is also critically important to address medical conditions as early as possible in order to avoid chronic pain and to optimize therapeutic outcomes.  A recent physical therapypublication found that “less than 5% of shoulder rotator cuff tears are due to traumatic and single-injury mechanisms, whereas 95% of all tears are due to gradual wear.”  For example, addressing the biomechanics of the shoulder at the earliest signs of pain through physical therapy will help to prevent a full muscle tear; thereby optimizing successful treatment, preventing further injuries, and ensuring independent, long-term management of the condition.  Physical therapists are the experts in biomechanics and motion, and we help patients to function by using latest techniques to treat and prevent musculoskeletal injuries, thus improving your quality of life.

The physical therapy profession continues to grow, advance and adapt to modern health care needs into the 21^st century.  The purpose of this post is to make people aware of ALL options when seeking medical care, and that physical therapy is easily accessible, cost effective, and a clinically powerful alternative for many orthopedic conditions.  Just ask any of the individuals that have already been treated at Pursuit Physical Therapy.  The Pursuit Physical Therapy staff has unmatched academic credentials and experience treating a variety of orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, back pain, sport-specific rehabilitation, and golf swing analysis.  Moreover, Pursuit Physical Therapy prides itself on promoting only the very best evidence-based practice with optimal patient care, and patient satisfaction.  Pursuit Physical Therapy promotes the vision of the future of physical therapy, which is physical therapy provided by doctors of physical therapy, recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of choice to of which consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function, and health.  Visit www.pursuittherapy.com or Pursuit Physical Therapy at 407-494-8835 for more information regarding physical therapy and how we can help you get out of pain!

Exercise is medicine!

Common Cross Fit Injuries?

What are some of the most common Cross Fit Injuries?  We really want to get involved in some of the local Cross Fit gyms around Central Florida. Injury prevention, training with proper biomechanics with the squat, deadlift, clean, and jerk lifts, and assisting with evidenced based treatments may help prevent an injury from occurring and, if injured, we can help you to get you back to Cross Fit pain free faster than the standard.  Feel free to comment on this blog, on the Pursuit Physical Therapy facebook page, or via email at pursuittherapy@gmail.com.   Visit our website at pursuittherapy.com for more information!