“Lindsey did the major part of my wife’s PT after a total knee replacement. I had a lower extremity tendinosis, which was not getting better on its own.

I was very impressed with Lindsey’s compassion and coaching and equally impressed with the depth of her knowledge— always evidence-based.

Lindsey presented me with the actual published papers indicating the likelihood of success of each exercise, critiquing the care with which the work was done and the likelihood of success of each maneuver.

She also is a wonderfully warm and nurturing person, who helps people through their pain with great enthusiasm.”

“I will always be grateful to Lindsey Plass as the incredible physical therapist who helped me return to running, after being told that I should stop or face a hip replacement.

From my first appointment with Lindsey, I recognized that she was a very personable and competent professional, with a great positive attitude. She listened carefully as I explained my situation. At the time, my goal was to be able to complete a 5K again someday. So, I was thrilled when Lindsey confidently told me that I would be able to get back to running, likely even complete another marathon.

My first appointment with Lindsey was at the end of August. At the beginning of November, I completed a 5K, with no pain, and took first place in my age group. I’ve been back to my normal running routine ever since, including 5K’s, a few half marathons and even a marathon.

I would highly recommend Lindsey Plass as a physical therapist for anyone with hip problems. In fact, I would trust her judgment and recommendation on any running pain.”

“Lindsey's knowledge is not just cook-book, but precise and applicable to specific conditions and particular people; I perceived the difference is immediately . Because of her knowledge and precision, and also because of her skill in motivation (I am a clinical psychologist), she helped me enormously. I had kind of given up, thought maybe I would not be able to do long walks any more, because my injuries are overuse, repetitive use, wear and tear, and I am indeed in my 60's.

But what I interpreted as weight and age and gravity bringing me down was actually a need to strengthen specific muscle groups. Enter Lindsey who recognized these things, and who focused on strengthening. I felt so much less gravity bound over the weeks, and I stopped turning my ankle on an almost daily basis.

Please do hear that I had almost a dozen different medical consults before I got to Lindsey--and that Lindsey got it and got it right and helped me enormously. I am very grateful to her.”

“It is difficult to summarize in a short quote the many years of my hip journey, which has entailed months and months of physical therapy with multiple physical therapists, multiple doctor visits and opinions, strength training, as well as psychological and emotional healing. I am not a stranger to running injuries. Running and injury almost seem synonymous. However, this injury was different than all others. Words that come to mind that encapsulate this journey include fear, sadness, loss, grief, loneliness, anger, frustration, broken, confusion, hope, hard work, determination, perseverance, support, confidence, healing, strength, resilience, and joy. For many people, including me, running is not just an activity – it is a way of life – it provides solace, boosts confidence, challenges us physically and mentally, it is a social outlet, offers a sense of freedom, and is a way to be mindful.

After being diagnosed with labral tears in both my hips and being told “I should not run because it will further damage my body and cause me to require a hip replacement later in life,” I experienced a tremendous amount of fear. I began viewing my body as damaged and broken. I felt I had to choose between something that was such an integral part of my life and emotional wellbeing and the future health of my physical body. For a period of time, I lost hope that I would be able to return to running and also lost the joy I experienced while running because, each time I ran, I thought I was harming my body.

After much deliberation and almost having surgery, I learned of a physical therapist and runner (Lindsey) whose journey mirrored mine. Her story, compassion, understanding, and belief in my abilities helped create hope. I began to challenge the fear-based mindset and began to appreciate my body’s abilities and resilience.

I ultimately decided not to pursue surgery and, though it has taken a lot of hard work and patience, I am back running, nearly pain-free. Words are powerful. The impact of what I heard following my diagnosis and the research I was doing impeded my recovery and took an emotional toll. What was most helpful in my healing was viewing my body as strong and resilient, as well as the support I received from others with similar experiences. What was also extremely helpful was learning about current research and studies provided by my physical therapist (Lindsey), which served as evidence that we don’t really know what the future holds.

So now, I choose to run with a more balanced approach, a rejuvenated sense of joy, and a tremendous amount of gratitude toward my body and those that have helped me along this journey.”