When thinking of running long distances, most people also consider the consistent repetitive impact and loads on the body as a whole, but especially the knees. Physical therapists across the world treat runners who are in pain and work to help develop programs for preventing pain and enhancing performance. As Ive watched a lot of the Olympic coverage the past few weeks in London, it seems clear that most all of these athletes have dealt with pain and limitations at some point and even fighting through various issues as they go for gold!
Lee Kole stated, There is nothing better in life than to see and hear the amazing changes people can make in their lives. I remember meeting with C.C.s therapist when he first started and his concern that he would not be able to return to what he loved, running. Being a part of this process and working with such great people is a true privilege. All of us really enjoy what we do and the relationships we build with our patients here at BreakThrough Physical Therapy, but words really cannot describe what it is like to have someone openly and honestly share these types of results. Mr. Kole also explained that proper treatment and optimal results can really only be achieved with a detailed assessment by a physical therapist. Often, people will look to the web, magazines and books for assistance, but nothing really compares to one on one individualized assessment, treatment over a series of visits, said Kole. Successful treatment often requires a systematic approach involving the assessment and treatment of not only the affected area, but also adjacent regions as the body is a system of joints and muscles that work in harmony for efficient movement patterns.
BreakThrough Physical Therapy provides a high level of service and attention to every detail whether it is a weekend warrior or high level athlete looking to truly optimize their performance. Their website, www.BreakThroughPT.com showcases all the people they have helped in various sports specific capacities over the years and it is clear that their team of trained therapists is ready to help many more people to enjoy life to the fullest.
Lee Kole has been in outpatient orthopedic practice since 1998. After completing the bachelor's program at the University of Oregon with a degree in exercise and movement science and a minor in biology, Lee obtained his physical therapy degree from Fontys Hogeschool Eindhoven in the Netherlands.
Lee is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and his team uses a comprehensive approach consisting of patient education, manual therapy, and functional training. He enjoys working with patients with a wide variety of orthopedic needs. From sports-specific injuries to chronic-pain issues, Lee and his team take the lessons from each encounter and apply them to the next. Lee ensures that there is a high level of communication between the therapists at BreakThrough Physical Therapy so that they are all learning and sharing with one another to provide each patient the very best experience and results. In 2007, Lee was selected to present at the national American Physical Therapy Association Conference in Denver, Colorado. He was honored to work with a local physician to train other therapists on improved concepts and methods for posture and body mechanics during keyboarding and computer work with the goal of injury prevention.
BreakThrough Physical Therapy opened in Sunnyvale July 19, 2004 with the goal of providing the highest level of care, quality reporting, convenient scheduling, and efficient billing systems to ensure that our patients enjoy an experience that is consistent from their first contact with our facility. They are continually improving their systems and adding professional and support staff that uphold these same values.
For more information about BreakThrough Physical Therapy visit www.breakthroughpt.com/running-physical-therapy or call (408) 736-7600.
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Lee Kole
BreakThrough Physical Therapy President and CEO
(408) 736-7600
l.kole@breakthroughpt.com
