Total Physical Therapy

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Michael Leclere

Total-PT and Dimitry Polyakov has been the most comprehensive, knowledgeable and practical problem solver I have ever been to. I have multiple low back/ pelvic and other issues that I have been treated by: The HSS and WC in New York for 10 steroidal injecitons,; 50 Accupuncture sessions; YEARS of standard physical therapy; rolfing sessions for years; and on oxycodone for pain management. NONE of these therapies were working, as they did not get to the actual source of what was wrong, but treated the symptoms and the pain. (I did appreicate the pain management when nothing else was working, but have histories that do not mix well over time with opiods) Dimitry takes the time to evaluate your total problem and looks for the issue that is causing the pain or dysfunction. In my case, I have a complicated medical history, as well as multiple issues relating to dysfunctional movement patterns, old scare tissue, etc. that other therapists had not properly diagnosed. Prior surgeries had caused scar tissues and other internal conditions that made a diagnosis difficult for most practitioners. As case in point: in addition to low back pain, I have been plagued with planter fasciitis. During the first session, Dimitry resolved a big toe issue that was preventing proper movement, allowing the toe to behave properly and thus, along with other fascia issues resolve the planter fasciitis. I am now FREE of this conditioin after having this for 5 years. The best thing is that I did NOT go to Dimitry complaining of this condition, as I had accepted it as somehting that other podiatrists have simply made orthodics for in lieu of finsing out WHY I have this condition. This was caught by Dimitry from his overall evaluation of hip and low back pain. My pelvic pain was the most complicated and is extremely difficult for most people to get properly diagnosed and properly treated. After several sesions, I am now finding pain relief by following the protocol of exercises and releases twice a day. For the first time in 5 years, I see light at the end of this allopathic horror. I do the exercises and release routines twice a day and see results every day. In fact, I drive 60 miles to see Dimitry simply based on the results I am acheiving. I strongly reccommend Dimitry and Total-PT if you are serious about pain relief and need someone that has an amazing knowledge of anatomy & neurology I will post more updates as my treatment continues.

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Savannah Day

Dr. Dimitry Polyakov changed my life by going above and beyond to give me the ability to become pain free! From the initial phone consultation, I immediately realized “Total Physical Therapy” are the ultimate PT professionals. Dimitry transformed my chronic condition, restoring me back to normal and allowing me to fully work out again.
 I feel incredibly fortunate to work with Dimitry and was amazed at how quickly I experienced improvement. I believe his total approach to healing the body is unmatched in the area, as I was referred to Dimitry after working with several therapists and experienced only limited success. During each hourly session, Dimitry works one-on-one and provides undivided attention. He listens attentively at the beginning of each session to identify changing issues and responds accordingly with the appropriate treatment. Not only does he skillfully and thoughtfully work on the original injury, he takes a total approach to the body by helping to heal multiple issues as they arise. This approach is particularly advantageous to patients and a major benefit from working with the therapists at Total Physical Therapy. Additionally, he is an educator and teaches how to improve mobility, balance, and strength for a healthy body. He goes the extra mile by transferring his knowledge to his patients by patiently explaining how to deal with issues when they occur, thereby empowering people to understand how to deal with injuries long after the physical therapy sessions have ended. Furthermore, Dimitry extends the sessions in unique and helpful ways including taking video clips and pictures of the exercise that will help heal. He promptly follows up by emailing these clips so the patient can see first hand how to correctly perform the exercise at home. This PT/patient connection adds to the speed and quality of the patient’s overall progress. Dimitry is highly skilled and intelligent. Additionally, he is pleasure to work with! With the highest endorsement, I recommend Dimitry and his team at “Total Physical Therapy”.

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Dan Pierson

I am 42 and had been suffering from chronic back and hip pain since an injury in my early 20s. I went to orthopedists, numerous rounds of PT and chiropractors. On occasion, the therapies would help, but the relief only lasted a short period. I was still in pain and growing frustrated. Thankfully, I found my way to Total Physical Therapy where I met Lauren Beasley. Her approach was completely different. She wanted to know every detail of my background including any previous injuries. Then, after a few motion drills, she started working on my ankles. A little confused, I reminded her I was having back and hip pain! Lauren then went on to explain her theory that my previous ankle injury (from when I was 6) was causing my back pain. No doctor, or any other practitioner, had even asked about my history to know about my ankle injury. After about 10 minutes of work, we did some other drills - none of them were the traditional hamstring stretches, supermans, etc. I felt immediate improvement the very first day. I continued with just a few more sessions and worked on a variety of drills from breathing, to changing my walking pattern to a few other odd, but VERY effective treatments. I am now 2 full years out and am still pain free. I now exercise daily and feel better than I did in my 30s. Thank you Lauren - you made this possible. D.P

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David Schwartz

Turned 50 this year and I decided to address some nagging aches and pains in my life: pain in both shoulders, minor lower back aches and pains, and neck stiffness. After ten minutes with Dimitry, I came to learn that all the issues were related. Dimitry explained to me that pain in the shoulder is dealt with by addressing fundamental body issues: posture, muscle tone, core strength, how I walk, how I sit, how I stand. After working with Dimitry for a single session, I became acutely aware of my body, my posture, and my gait. To my horror, I began to realize how much I hunch, how poor my posture is, how I lean forward and hunch my shoulders when I sit at my desk at work. Dimitry explained to me that we would re-train everything. After a three sessions, I feel renewed. My shoulders are much looser. The exercises that Dimitry has given me -- in combination with his physical manipulation of the capsules in my shoulder — have begun to change my life. I feel so much possibility. So much freedom. Fix it once. Fix it right!

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