Tidewater Physical Therapy

I’ve visited this location about 9 times in the last month while dealing with bursitis in my right hip. I went three times during the week of Christmas alone because I was really trying to squeeze in as many trips as possible just prior to the end of the year so I could maximize my met insurance deductible before it reset on 1 January. They were absolutely great about accommodating me and my request and managed to fit me in for 6 of those appointments with only about 13 days left in the year (4 being weekends and 1 being a holiday).
I did a range of exercises during my four weeks here with Jonathan and some of the PT assistants. I usually had the same gal, I believe her name was Ivor, and she was adorable. Very peppy and friendly. By the end of my four weeks she gave me a hug on my last day and said she’d miss me.
I’d never been to Physical Therapy before — so I honestly didn’t know what to expect. A few people had mentioned it because my bursitis had been bothering me since July so when I finally went to a specialist who recommended it I figured it was time to do something about it.
PT is an interesting bird — you go in — warm up whatever part you will be stretching and strengthening that day — do a bunch of stretches each time (usually the same ones so after a while they don’t even need to tell you what you’ll be doing, they just put out the equipment you’ll need. Afterwards your Physical Therapist will usually come and spend about 15 – 20 minutes of one-​on-​one time with you either stretching or massaging the area you’re working. When I first started physical therapy the pain was a lot the first week or so — so sometimes my therapist, Jonathan, would rub some muscle relaxer like bengay on my hip.
I’d always end with an ice pack and those little electrodes to stimulate the muscles in the area.
According to my doctor — I only needed PT for a short period of time — to learn the stretches and strengthening exercises to get me smart on doing it at home — so my original prescription was only for about 3 – 4 weeks 2 – 3 times per week.
As I mentioned in my first review, Jonathan did a long initial consult and exam and we discussed that my main concern was being able to work out again. So we’ve been over the last two weeks getting me to slowly work out again for 15 – 25 minutes and doing my strength moves. So far all is going well and I have been able to increase by 10 minutes in the last two weeks with very little pain. This is BIG because since July if I worked out for even 10 minutes my hip would pulsate with pain like a tooth ache. It was miserable and I need to work out to get some of my aggression out!
My last appointment was last Tuesday and Jonathan spent a lot of time with me just before I left making sure I knew everything I needed to do — giving me a handout of my exercises to take home — and providing me with a few tools I needed. He stretched my hip/​leg one more time and everyone wished me well.
I feel that this has been very beneficial to me and I am a firm believe in PT now. I’m able to work out 3x per week for 20 – 25 minutes and I will slowly work back up for 45 minutes or an hour at max. I have a few tools to continue my strength exercises and was told by Jonathan to call if I ever have questions or need anything and I really believe he meant it.
I always had a good time here — and really enjoyed working with Jonathan. He’s exceedingly pleasant and personable. We talked about True Blood and some other tv shows while we did stretches and such because I had just started watching it over Christmas vacation and he had seen the entire series. It made the time fly and also made the stretch/​massage time less awkward.
He is easy to work with and seems to not only be excellent at his job but very personable.
I did not meet the other therapist though I did see him some — Brian — so I can’t comment on him but I’m sure he’s excellent as well.
If I EVER need PT again — this is my place.