RISE Physical Therapy

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Ben Schulze

Alex Kelso and his team at RISE Physical Therapy will not only make you RISE again but will make you run, jump, walk, exercise, sprint, swim and play ball again. It is truly amazing to enjoy the personalized care, patience and professionalism he and his team bring to this job. I came to RISE in April 2016 recovering from a ruptured AchillesTendon due to an unfortunate basketball game. Calling the the first time I just left a message and got a prompt call back from Colleen who heard my excitement about starting this journey of recovery. She discussed my scheduling and financial needs to make this happen. For both she went out of her way to find creative solutions always focusing on my recovery as the most important issue at hand. The first time I met my therapist Alex Kelso I was on crutches, uncertain on what to expect and fearful that I may never get back to the mobility I once considered normal. He examined my injury with patience and professionalism and discussed what treatment would look like. Above all he was encouraging, shared my enthusiasm for recovery and it was evident that his passion for his job goes well beyond a paycheck...he wants to see you be YOU again. I have now been at RISE for the past three months and have gained more mobility back than I ever thought possible. I look forward to going as I am shown each visit what I have accomplished and a goal for the next visit...everything is based on continuous improvement. The personalized videos that were sent to me helped me stay focused and on track between visits. The day before each visit I get a personalized phone call (not a machine) confirming my next day appointment. They are super flexible with appointment times and the billing is a breeze. I have nothing but GOOD things to say about RISE (I attend the Liberty Station spot) and can only recommend Alex and his team. I will stay with them until I am fully recovered to pre-injury strength which I now know is possible. Thank you RISE!

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Johan C

Ive known and worked with Dr. Kelso for a number of years after we were introduced through mutual friends given my neck and lower back issues (this is dating back to when he was still finishing his degree at UF in Florida). Dr. Kelso is unlike any other PT I have worked with for a number of reasons: 1) 100% committed to helping you get the results you are after by motivating you, pushing you beyond what you think you are capable of, and giving you the tough love like a brother that was crucial in helping me achieve my results 2) Personal and also caring with his work - you can tell he is a PT because his heart is in it for the right reasons 3) Always looking for new ways and techniques that get better and faster results for his clients and has a wealth of knowledge he uses where appropriate 4) Due to the number of serious injuries he has overcome himself, he works and speaks from experience which I found inspiring 5) Driven to provide a high level of care and support for his clients. Regarding point 5 as proof (and why I took the time to write this review) I moved to Australia and after a recent injury and due to my work as a musician, decided to reach out to Dr. Kelso for his opinion. The support and advice he has given me has been crucial in developing my recovery plan as well as determining what type of care and providers are best suited for my needs... beyond a doubt, couldnt recommend him anymore for what he has done for me! Thank you Dr. Kelso for everything you have done and have no doubt you will be a great asset to RISE PT!

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Robert Wong

I cant say enough about Alex... I was living with severe upper back pain for close to a year and finally decided that I needed to do something about it. I first tried multiple massages and even acupuncture to no relief. I saw my regular doctor who recommended physical therapy. Instead of going with the Sharp Rees Steely facility, I decided to find something close to my work to make it easier to make appointments. I AM SO GLAD I FOUND RISE. Alex was spot on with his diagnosis of the cause of my pain (irritated levator scapulus due to irregular upper back muscle development) and developed a comprehensive program to relieve the pain through regular stretching and strengthening/retraining surrounding muscles. Rather than a copied sheet of paper with generic stretches... Alex made videos of the movements that I needed to practice at home making it really easy for me to understand what I need to be doing. Ive been seeing Alex for twice a week for about 3-4 weeks and my pain is now very minimal and I do my stretches before every workout and it helps incredibly. Ive recommending RISE to all my friends. Also, Taylor at the front desk desk is a gem! Nadine is also a wonderful new addition to their team!

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Colleen de Grasse

I cannot say enough about the fantastic quality of service that I am receiving at R.I.S.E. Physical Therapy with Alex Kelso. After going through numerous physical Therapies over the years, Alex, was the first physical therapist who took the time to see the bigger picture and he was quickly able to narrow down the root cause of my pain and mobility limitations. Alex, patiently worked with me for 8 months by implementing very specific structural changes that made all the difference to my ongoing recovery. Also, because my particular therapy needs called for the cooperation of many different agencies, Alex, went above and beyond in order to help me get the continued support that I needed. Alex is a very special person and its been a privilege to get to know and work with him along with the rest of the R.I.S.E. Physical Therapy family. Without all of their ongoing support, I would not be able to take another step towards a more healthy and productive life. For that, I will be forever grateful. Thank you R.I.S.E!

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Bee Barker

Physical Therapist Alex Kelso worked directly with me during all of my appointments. Alex performanced diagnostic exams to calculate my progress during the program. He adapted physical therapy techniques specifically for me. I did not perform the typical "one size fits all" set of exercises that might be found at other facilities. Nor was I ever handed off to an assistant to work with me. And what was even more impressive, Alex created short videos after each visit, sent me the videos so I could better replicate my assigned "homework". Alex is compassionate, funny and astute. He constantly observes the patient making proper adjustments to effectively get the desired results. I actually looked forward to my appointments, instead of dreading them. His methods resulted in me not only functioning normal again, but made me aware of my specific mechanics, and changes I needed to do to avoid future injury. Thank you Alex!

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Kim H

Im a "middle-aged" active female who loves to work out, stay in shape and run 1/2 marathons. I recently experienced a set back with "runners knee" and was recommended to call RISE Physical Therapy to get me back on track...and Im so GLAD I did!! Dr. Thomas Russell assessed my injury and weaknesses and gave me detailed, understandable reasons why I had experienced my injury and put forth a program that I was able to achieve full recovery! He was so thorough in the advice and exercises that I was to preform, that he actually recorded videos so I could reference them when I was working out solo in my home gym. The "one on one" therapy and genuinely friendly, positive and professional approach by Thomas was one I would recommend to everyone! The entire staff works in harmony with one another so well...like no other facility Ive ever experienced. Thomas and RISE....youve got my vote!!

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