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WELCOME TO ATHLETIC ADVANTAGE PHYSICAL
THERAPY, A MYOFASCIAL RELEASE AND
WELLNESS CENTER

ABOUT ATHLETIC ADVANTAGE

Physical therapy that ensures a solid balanced foundation.

Join with us on a journey, a path that will recapture the vitality lost when a traumatic injury occurs. This is a journey like no other you may have traveled. Medical professionals will provide a label to your pain or condition and describe what damage has occurred. The true recovery, however, will depend on many other factors such as muscle tissue and skeletal structure that may be unrelated to the injury.

First lets introduce the fascial system and the influence this tissue has on posture, movement, strength, flexibility and painful symptoms. The first leg of our treatment triad is education. Understanding how the body and musculoskeletal system functions.

Rehabilitation is the second leg of our triad. We will work together as a team releasing fascial restrictions, changing posture and alignment that contribute to pain and tightness. Alignment when unbalanced robs us of our flexibility, strength and movement.

Prevention is the third leg of our triad. It represents the action taken to minimize the risk of future injuries by positive methods that influence our lifestyle and activities. Our prevention of injury is not only based on the exercises we do, but how we respond to fascial restrictions limiting our mobility.

Balancing the skeletal posture with muscle energy techniques integrated with myofascial release is the ground work that ensures a solid and balanced foundation. If you experience low back pain in Columbus, Ohio, Lewis Center, or the surrounding area, schedule an appointment with Athletic Advantage today.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our experienced staff will get you long lasting results.

MARK READ

LPT
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BETHANY EVERSON

PT
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AMANDA WAHL

PT, DPT
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SHANNON QUICK

Practice Manager
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PHYSICAL THERAPY?
Why Choose Ohio Neck and Back Pain Relief Centers?

If you’re looking for help with any of the following situations, please contact us so we can help treat
the causes, and not just the symptoms.
  • Muscle pain
  • Neck pain
  • Low back pain
  • Bulging disc
  • Herniated disc
  • Pinched nerve
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Sciatica
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Chronic pain
  • Hip pain
  • Hip replacements
  • Preventing hip replacements
  • Arthritis – knee arthritis/hip arthritis/shoulder arthritis
  • Foot pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Preventing shoulder replacements
  • Knee pain
  • Torn meniscus
  • Knee replacements
  • Preventing knee replacements
  • Tennis elbow
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Posture
  • Myofascial release
  • Tight muscles
  • Stiff muscles
  • Inflexibility
  • Increasing range of motion
  • Balance
  • Prevent falls
  • Sprained ankle

TREATMENT TECHNIQUES

Our strategies for a quick, lasting recovery.

FOOT MECHANICS

Foot biomechanics add an interesting dimension to structural symmetry and leg length. People experience leg length changes not because it is a “normal” condition as many are lead to believe.
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MANUAL THERAPY

A “hands-on” approach that separates Athletic Advantage from other clinics. Here we focus on manual therapy techniques to improve your mobility to promote relaxation, decrease pain, improve flexibility, strengthen tissue, and improve movement patterns.
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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Myofascial Release is the therapeutic treatment of the non-elastic tissue that three-dimensionally surrounds and integrates all tissues of the body.
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STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY

We help you restore flexibility and mobility then focus on strengthening muscles.
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POSTURAL TRAINING

With the increased time being spent on computers, cell phones and at desks, this treatment’s focus is to identify and correct any postural problems present.
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POST OPERATIVE

Occasionally treatment will include a protocol provided by your surgeon. We follow that protocol and ensure to assess all imbalances that could have contributed to the cause of your surgery.
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"I've had Mark work on my back, shoulders and neck. The results were nothing short of spectacular! He has helped increase range of motion and a reduction of pain quickly! Not to mention the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating!"
Carl L.
"Just wanted to send you a quick thank you for getting me back to work an entire month early. If it wasn't for your unique type of care, myofascial release, I would not be back so soon. An average physical therapist would not have been able to rehab me that quickly and/or effectively. Even Dr. Pugh, my surgeon, has been amazed at my progress and range of motion. As you are aware, my job depends on my physical ability to perform in order to work so I am especially grateful for all of your hard work and efforts to help me return to work. It has been worth the hour drive from my house to do physical therapy with you."
Dianna W.
"I came to Athletic Advantage after seeing many other physical therapists. Mark Read was the only one to find out the cause of my lower back problems and he treated the problem, not just the symptoms. I have not had back pain in years. I always believed that I would just have to tolerate this pain for the rest of my life, but Mark showed me that I could be helped. When someone asks me for a physical therapist, Mark and Athletic Advantage will always be my first and only response."
Todd M. Kays, PhD, Sports PsychologistAuthor of "Sports Psychology for Dummies
"Mark Read has a unique approach to physical therapy that looks at your injury in relationship to your entire body. A few years ago, I broke both my hip and my shoulder. After several months, I was discharged by the physical therapists as having 'recovered'. I was not satisfied with that 'recovery', however, and was referred by an acquaintance to Athletic Advantage. At that time, I had limited mobility in my shoulder as well as a mild limp and chronic pain in my legs. Mark's initial evaluation looked at what the fractures had done to my entire body, neck, back, etc. With his therapy and persistence I truly recovered. Following subsequent surgery on my shoulder, Mark was able to diagnose the lingering pain as bicep tendonitis. Once again, Mark's approach has resulted in restored mobility and freedom from pain."
Karen D.
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