Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

08/15/2025

https://www.optimal-pt.com/can-going-back-to-school-cause-back-pain/

Students will always have things to carry back and forth between home and school. A backpack is a great way to do that, but if they’re too heavy, backpacks can lead to back pain. Carrying a heavy backpack changes children’s posture, walking speed, step length and more. Unsurprisingly, we also kn...

08/14/2025

Patient Testimonial: "I had a great experience at Optimal PT. Jackie was great to work with. Listened and addressed all my concerns. Easy to schedule appointment times that worked with my availability. Friendly and supportive staff. 5 stars! I'll return for any future needs that come up. No need to look anywhere else." - Debbie
Thank you Debbie for your great feedback on your care here with us. It is one of the best compliments we can get from "graduating" patients. We appreciate that we can share your testimonial with others so that they can find great physical therapy also.
Looking for PT that repeatedly is called "great" and fits your schedule? Call us at 724-779-1300

08/06/2025

This week's patient testimonial: "A great big "thank you" to Pat and all his staff at Optimal Physical Therapy for getting me back in shape after shoulder reconstruction surgery: repair of a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum. 12 weeks of PT with Pat and I'm as good as new. If you want personal one on one therapy with an expert, Optimal is the place to go." - Dave T

Thank you so much for the great testimonial Dave! You worked very hard at your rehab and that is a very important factor as well! Attitude + Effort + Professional guidance/skill = SUCCESS!

08/01/2025

Friday funny: Have a great weekend everyone!

07/29/2025

Tuesday Testimonial: "I had a pole vault injury to my ankle right before the biggest meet of the season. I was in a boot and could barely bear weight. I came to see Pat and he got me back to competing at WPIALs after 3 weeks. I then went on to compete at the State Meet as well as qualify for New Balance Nationals. I came back to finish up my PT and am going to compete at Grand Valley State University. Thanks for everything." - Aubrey E
Thank you Aubrey - it was a joy to watch you recover and return to the sport you love! All our best wishes for college and collegiate competition! With your tenacity and focus, we are certain you will continue to reach for and achieve new heights for your sport and your life!
If you are an athlete and are wondering where to come to for unique specialized one on one recovery care, please give us a try!

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07/15/2025

Tuesday testimonial: "What a hidden jewel of a physical therapy office! My total knee (80 yrs old) feels brand new now thanks to the PT care that I received at Optimal Physical Therapy." - Marty O
Thank you Marty! We really miss your fun smiling self here - you always brought the effort and positivity to your rehab! We hope to see you out and about Cranberry - have a great summer!

07/09/2025

https://www.optimal-pt.com/sleep-and-healing-sleep-positions/

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Sleep is vital as you heal from surgery or injury. Read this to assess if you are getting adequate rest and what sleep positions may help you

07/02/2025

This week's patient testimonial: "Before I started here, I wasn't able to walk or play softball without being in constant pain. I've been coming for about 3 or 4 weeks and I play 2 softball games in a row and can feel 100%. I no longer have pain and feel normal. I can't thank them enough." Natalie P
So glad to hear that you are back to the sport you love and feel back to normal Natalie! It was fun getting to know you. You are free to move about your summer!! To anyone out there who is suffering from pain and not enjoying summer, give us a call - we would love to help you!

06/26/2025

Are you having a total joint replacement or other orthopedic surgery and wondering where the best place to rehab afterwards may be? Read this recent patient testimonial:
"Dear Pat and the Optimal Physical Therapy Staff, I found you and your facility to be a most excellent place to do my rehab for knee surgery. You were what I needed to stay motivated and achieve the progress I made. I had a great experience and am pleased with my outcome!! The staff are professional and caring and I appreciated the individual attention. They were patient with me and never dismissed my audible moans and groans. I felt like I was with family. I highly recommend your services!" Sincerely, Nancy C

Thank you Nancy! We value every single patient who comes to us. The individual approach with professional knowledge and authentic care has never ceased to produce awesome outcomes and long term relationships for us. Have a great summer! You worked hard.

06/23/2025

https://www.optimal-pt.com/can-men-get-osteoporosis/

It is estimated that ten million Americans have osteoporosis. Twenty percent of that number are men affected by the disease. Unfortunately, a high percentage of American men think of the disease as only a concern for women and they also fail to realize medical history and lifestyle habits that can p...

06/19/2025

Patient Testimonial: "Optimal Physical Therapy helped me with my back pain. I went from daily pain to minimal pain with certain movements/activities. The team at this practice is amazing! Jackie was my main PT but all team members helped during my visits. This is a wonderful practice that helped me so much! I highly recommend this practice for physical therapy!" - Alexandra P

Thank you Alexandra for such a nice testimonial! There are many sources to back pain but we know how to root it out and get you moving pain free again! Back pain is one of the most frequent diagnosis we see here. If you are suffering with back discomfort/pain or radiating pain into your buttocks or leg, we can assess and put you into a program to heal from this. Give us a call.

06/13/2025

https://www.optimal-pt.com/do-this-not-that-to-avoid-back-strain-pain-and-possible-injury/

Physical Therapy services are considered an essential business by the State of Pennsylvania as well as a component of critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security of the United States. It is important that persons receive the healthcare including physical therapy that they require....