PT Liftology builds physical therapy around the way you move

A painful squat, an uncomfortable run or a shoulder that limits a workout gives PT Liftology a specific place to start. The physical therapy practice works with athletes and active adults, building care around the activities they want to return to. Appointments give patients a full hour with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy to talk through their goals, examine how they move and work on treatment.

What happens at the first appointment?

PT Liftology's initial evaluation includes movement and strength testing, a discussion of the patient's goals and treatment during the appointment. The clinician can watch a lift and assess the movement associated with pain. Hands-on therapy, mobility work and the beginning of an exercise plan are part of the clinic's first-visit approach.

The clinic describes modifying training around an injury as part of its care. Follow-up appointments combine hands-on work, strength exercises and movement retraining tailored to the patient. If a particular lift brings on pain, patients can bring their lifting shoes or belt so the clinician can assess them using their usual equipment.

Clinicians who spend time training, too

Daniel Cole and Elaine Tsay bring their own sports experience to the practice. Cole competes in HYROX, and Tsay competes in Olympic weightlifting. The clinic's biographies identify both as Doctors of Physical Therapy with fellowship training in orthopedic manual therapy. Tsay's clinical interests include shoulder and hip problems and rehabilitation after surgery.

The work also extends beyond the appointments. PT Liftology describes a maintenance plan that helps patients understand which movements and mobility exercises to keep working on after treatment. The patient's activity goals guide that plan, whether they involve lifting, running or returning to a sport.

Start with a conversation

The clinic is cash-pay and accepts HSA and FSA payments; any out-of-network reimbursement depends on your insurance plan. To talk through whether its approach fits your needs, book a free consultation through PT Liftology's website. Tell the clinician which movement is bothering you and what you want to get back to doing, then ask about the next step toward an evaluation.