ATI Physical Therapy

Physical therapist kept giving me her medical opinions, I nicely asked her to stop, she did not. I got up from table and walked out.

Omg ATI Physical Therapy makes being injured fun.
Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got.
Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot.
Wouldn’t you like to get away?
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name,
and they’re always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see,
our troubles are all the same
You wanna be where everybody knows your name.

I started at ATI about ten weeks post-​op from an ACL reconstruction. For the first ten weeks I had been one-​on-​one with a therapist. At ATI, like at many physical therapy clinics, the therapists multi-​task and work with multiple people at one time. So, there were usually 2 – 4 therapists and 4 – 6 clients being worked with when I was there. Also, my therapists rotated, so I worked with three of them instead of the same one every session.
What I loved about ATI was the appreciation it gave me for soft tissue work. For the first ten weeks post-​op, my previous therapist did little soft tissue work. When I got to ATI they did TONS of soft tissue work that felt extremely therapeutic. Lindsey, Christina and Deanna were all fantastic at soft tissue work. Also, they were knowledgable. They told me exactly what they were working on, how it functioned, and why they were working on it. For example, Christina taught me about the popliteous muscle at the back of the knee and how it functioned. Apparently this muscle gets really «angry» after an ACL reconstruction and they pointed out how «gravelly» and knotted mine was. That was just one example of MANY. I always looked forward to the soft tissue work (which happened right after a warm-​up) because my soft tissues needed it. They honed right in on tightnesses and knots, took time to work on them, and smoothed my tissues out. It made me feel so much better — because it really helped! — and I always looked forward to it. I give these guys an A+ for soft tissue work.
After the soft tissue work they would put me through a workout. I’m a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and former Ironman triathlete, and I’m almost 40. So, I’ve put a lot of time into fitness, and have quite a bit of experience working out. I push myself. When it came to my workouts, although the things they told me to do were challenging and great exercises, I felt like I was basically on my own. I think part of this had to do with that fact that compared to the other clients there, it appeared that I «knew what I was doing.» True, the average client I saw there, with the exception of a few younger athletes, was deconditioned, middle-​aged or older and/​or overweight and clearly not trying to get back to a place of peak athletic performance for their age. (This was a pretty accurate cross-​section of America…2 out of 3 adults are overweight and the vast majority of people don’t exercise.) It appeared that the average client had been inactive pre-​injury and was trying to get back to a place of functional inactivity: meaning, full range of motion, walking their dogs without pain, being able to open spaghetti sauce jars, etc. All of that is important. But personally, I need to get back to a point where I can do explosive plyometrics (tuck jumps, suicides, jumping lunges, high knees, speed skaters, sprinting, etc) along with endurance training… pain free and without worry that I’m going to get injured doing it.
So, largely because of the awesome soft tissue work I got at ATI, I started to feel like I could really workout again and start pushing myself. I went for a trail run during a trip to San Francisco, came back and hit the weights hard — because I was feeling awesome — and then did a workout at ATI with their assistant Sara that put me over the edge and I ended up injuring my soleus muscle just below my calf. That forced me to lose 1 – 2 weeks of training (still am not able to run). My point is, the combination of me pushing myself too hard, not having guidance as to what to do and not do on my off days, and not being strictly monitored during my workouts at ATI resulted in a setback.
At that point I decided to find a therapist who has 16 years of experience, has worked quite a bit with athletes and also will work with me one-​on-​one and help guide me during my off days with specific workouts and restrictions. The therapists at ATI are younger and less experienced, but nonetheless were excellent and knowledgable. I would strongly recommend this clinic to the MAJORITY of people who need rehab to get back to a place of function or light activity. But I would not recommend this clinic to serious athletes, because I just don’t think the clinic is designed to give athletes the one-​on-​one attention they need. Particularly aging athletes who aren’t quite as spry at they were 10 – 15 years ago. :)
I never truly understood or appreciated the art of body work and soft-​tissue work, and that is something I will take with me for the rest of my life that I learned at ATI. And on a side note about the company, they send therapists on these really cool mission trips. Deanna just got back from Ecuador where she worked as a therapist in an impoverished village. SO cool.
A huge thank you to Lindsey, Christina, Deanna (and Sara and Amy at the front desk)…you guys are great therapists and even better people. THANK YOU so much for everything.

I love my physical therapists team of dedicated professionals who happened to be funny and very friendly and make you achieve your goals of recovery with a smile but do not be fooled: you be kindky reminded to do your exercise correctly or being manually treated for better flexibility. Every one is friendly and expert and I can only compliment this great team of friendly professionals always trying their best to make your recovery successful. Kudos!

I have been to Athletico in the past for a few injuries, but decided to give ATI a try because they were so close to my house. I’m really glad that I did. I’m working with Alissa, Deanna, and Lauren. Each of them has been great, and added something different to my recovery. I would definitely recommend them to friends/​family.

I injured both of my Achilles tendons months ago and ran a half marathon without knowing how serious the injury was. I continued to run after (in preparation for the full marathon) but couldn’t run more than 5 miles without breaking down in pain-​filled sobs. Went to the doc and she sent me here. Three months later, I am finally beginning to run again all thanks to the wonderful ladies at ATI. Not only are they great therapists, they are all around great people. They never chastised me for screaming into the pillow (or swearing for that matter) while I was writhing in pain, nor did they leave me to my own devices and let me lead my own workouts. I have a few more weeks there, and I’ll be sad to go.

My co-​worker (hi there, Elizabeth W!) happened to use this location and I’m glad I was able to go to her for a recommendation. I’ve undergone treatment at this location twice, for several weeks each time. If I have to do physical therapy, I’m glad that this ATI location is fewer than five minutes from my house.
Lindsey Nicholson is a fantastic physical therapist. She is very attentive, friendly and upbeat. In fact, all the staff are welcoming and friendly. They are open twelve hours per day so there’s lots of options for scheduling; I prefer to have sessions early in the morning, before work, just in case there’s some issue with me getting there on time after work. It’s never been a problem to schedule me first thing in the morning. Every time I’ve been there, the therapist who’s worked with me (usually Lindsey) has only been working with one or possibly two other patients at the same time.
My first round of therapy lasted about two weeks and I had absolutely no pain when we were done. This, after having had varying levels of pain for about 4 months prior. I had five one hour appointments with Lindsey, and the day after my last appointment, I flew to Philadelphia, where I spent the following four days exploring the city by bus and foot, walking several miles per day around the city. Before I had started my therapy, I had discomfort walking only a few blocks. My second round of therapy lasted about twice a long, but the results were just as positive.
The facility seems to offer a pick-​up service if needed, though I’m not sure how it works. The space is incredibly neat and tidy, and the staff are dedicated and knowledgeable. None of them are pushy or overbearing, and are careful to explain if you have any questions and are not afraid to change tacks if something doesn’t seem to be working.
If you are unfortunate enough to need PT, I wholeheartedly suggest ATI, and this location in particular, to get great help to set you right.

Great place. This is the 4^th clinic I have had therapy at, and they are the best. An entire team of physical therapists that work together to help the patients improve. Wish they hadn’t let Phil go, but everyone still here is fantastic. Do not hesitate to use this clinic. Parking lot, pick-​up service and access to the Clark bus make this a great place to get pt.

The whole team here is great! After an ankle sprain in the fall, I begrudgingly went to physical therapy. My foot doc recommended ATI and they were wonderful! Though it was painful at times, I looked forward to going due to the friendly staff and the benefits physically. Now it is spring and I’m feeling stable and back to my usual activity. On the off chance I have another injury, I would definitely head back here!

The absolute best! They are very professional but at the same time make it an experience to look forward to at each visit.
Unfortunately, I have, over the years, been to several other Physical therapy facilities and none of the others come close to ATI.
Thanks to all, especially Lindsay Nicholson, DPT, I am walking again.
(My orthopedic surgeon loves her and he doesn’t get enthusiastic about too many things.)