Avant Physical Therapy

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Tammy

I’ve seen at least 6 physical therapists over the past 15 years for various problems. Upon moving to Seattle, I was so happy to find Avant PT. What sets Avant above and beyond the typical PT shop: - Excels at complex problems: Many run of the mill PTs will give you the “standard” set of exercises for your condition. Avant goes deeper and sees the nuances of your movement, and prescribes exercises that really target the problem. As a result, I’ve had much better results (reduction in pain, full return to activity) coming to Avant, versus the typical PT experience. - Whole body approach: when I had shin splints in 2015, the problems moved from shin to foot and up to the hip. Dr. Bannister was able to see the whole picture and how each of these parts was affecting the others. As a result, we were able to fix my legs and walking completely, instead of just working the foot. - Accessible exercises: Dr. Bannister is really clever in figuring out exercises that you can do at home without a weight machine or special equipment. - Empathetic: I’ve had many doctors and PTs poo-poo my description of pain and symptoms. At Avant, my observations help us pinpoint the problem and determine which exercises are helping. - Very smart, great instincts and tons of experience: I’ve had jaw pain for over a decade and many dentists and chiropractors have told me it was was just typical TMJ and not to worry about it. I had Dr. Bannister take a look and she said there was something more going on and strongly recommended I get a CT scan. The scan revealed that I’ve been losing bone in my jaw (osteoarthritis)! Because of her insight, I’m now getting the help I need for my jaw, instead of grinning and bearing it like I had been for years. - Root cause, not just symptom management: I have been going to chiropractic for years to help manage chronic pain and subluxations. Working with Avant PT on my back and neck, I have strengthened and improved movement patterns to where I don’t need a weekly chiropractic appointment! I now have an arsenal of stretches and exercises to ward off each of my pain points. It feels great to have some control over these problem areas. To top it off, the prices are reasonable and insurance is accepted. Appointments start on time. There are convenient appointment times like early morning and lunch time.

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Jenny Trieu

I love this clinic, but especially love Laura!! If youre looking for someone who is so knowledgeable, personable and energetic, you MUST go to Avant! I started seeing Laura when I had fully torn my ACL and partially tore my meniscus. I did pre-hab with her to ensure that the muscles around my knee were as strong as possible for surgery (I opted for the hamstring graft). Post surgery, I immediately started seeing her again as soon as I was cleared by my surgeon (5 days post-op)! She challenged me and my body with exercises that worked so well in building up my strength and mobility again. Shes pretty much a magician! At my four week post-op appointment, my surgeon told me my progress was at the 8 week mark! At my 8 week post-op, I was at the 12-14 mark and so on... my surgeon was impressed and so was I!! Co-workers, friends and family, were all shocked that I was as mobile as I was so soon after surgery! I have Laura (and my amazing surgeon - Dr. Wahl at OPA Ortho) to thank for it!!! I HIGHLY recommend going to Avant for any physical therapy needs! The clinic is beautiful, in a great location, has friendly staff and I have to say that Im kind of sad that Ive been discharged from PT! Haha

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Michael Gaffney

Yesterday I crossed the finish line of the BC Bike Race, a seven stage mountain bike race covering 200 miles of aggressive British Columbia single track. It is hard to believe that only 6 weeks ago I was convinced that my season had ended prematurely due to a back injury resulting from overtraining. Brenna Murray diagnosed my injury quickly and worked with me over the course of several weeks. Not only did she help completely resolve my back problem. She taught me how to increase my overall flexibility tremendously, resulting in greater comfort, better endurance in the saddle AND a four hour (plus) improvement in my finish time when compared to my performance in the same event 2 years ago! I cant say enough about how awesome Brenna, Laura and the rest of the Avant team are at what they do! Thank you ALL for getting me back on track and helping me achieve my athletic (and life) goals!

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L. Haley

Laura has been amazing! I went to her after an orthopedic surgeon told me I needed to have shoulder surgery which would have resulted in significant time off/rehab. Laura was able to fully fix my shoulder with no residual pain. More importantly, she was able to determine that while I had some shoulder issues the majority of my pain was radiating from my nerves which, left untreated, would have continued to cause me pain. This means that if I had the surgery suggested I would have continued to be in pain postoperatively. She is truly one of a kind, I wouldnt go to another PT ever. Go here, get healthy, get back to your life!

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Wes Dorne

I totally recommend Avant Physical Therapy. I had been to a couple therapists in the past to deal with a nagging shoulder issue, but after working with Brenna I can honestly say that my shoulder has never felt better. Brenna was very educational about what I needed to do and gave me all the tips and tools to maintain the strength that I gained. She was easy to talk to and went out of her way to try to make this recurring problem go away. Casey also was great with scheduling and was always a joy to talk to. Avant is very conveniently located in Belltown / Lower Queen Anne.

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Darren Austin

Patient of hers for multiple years - highly recommended! I have been a patient of Lauras since before she opened her own practice at Avant. She has been an incredible help in helping me rehab my knee following an ACL & meniscus injury. She not only addressed specific issues with my knee but also corrected the mechanics of my stride so that I am less prone to injury in the future. I continue to practice the exercises she taught me and my overall physical health has benefited greatly from her expertise.

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