Physical Therapy for Pain Relief, Strength, and Overall Wellness
While going through baseball-related elbow and shoulder surgeries as a college athlete, Luke experienced the importance of quality rehabilitation to continue enjoying an active life. He graduated from University of Miami’s Physical Therapy program in 2006 and soon began working in sports medicine with collegiate and professional athletes. Today, he treats clients of all levels, from those recovering from sports injuries to those dealing with chronic pain. He understands the amount of reliance and vulnerability patients experience upon beginning therapy; therefore, he strives to treat every patient the way he would expect to be treated.
About Luke
He uses his experience in the field of physical therapy and continuing education as well as his personal experience in rehabilitation to tailor the treatment for each of his patients. Luke was once a patient himself while rehabbing baseball related elbow and shoulder surgeries and prefers a “one to one” personalized treatment plan with each of his patients. He understands the amount of reliance and vulnerability patients experience upon beginning therapy; therefore, he strives to treat every patient the way he would expect to be treated.
What is Dry Needling?
A highly effective physical therapy treatment that involves inserting a very fine filament needle through the skin, into the muscles, and the surrounding tissue. It is a highly effective treatment for a multitude of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
Luke pursued his certification in dry needling to provide faster healing times and improved treatment outcomes for his patients. Dry needling allows the body to heal itself naturally, which falls in line with his belief in a holistic approach. Through the combined therapies of integrative dry needling, soft tissue mobilization, and bodywork, Luke has reduced pain and increased mobility in a long list of patients.
How Long Do Results Take?
Dry needling works by causing a micro lesion within the pathological tissue. The micro lesion results in several healing responses within the tissue. While you typically feel some immediate relief, you commonly experience a gradual improvement in symptoms over the following 1 – 2 days.
What Conditions Does Dry Needling Treat?
Common conditions treated include, but are not limited to neck, back, SI joint and shoulder pain; bursitis, arm pain (tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, golfer’s elbow), certain types of headaches, jaw pain, buttock pain, leg pain (sciatica, hip pain, hamstrings strains, knee pain, IT band pain, calf tightness/ spasms) and plantar fasciitis.
