HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
Get Back in the Game!
If you’re an athlete or enjoy playing sports, injuries are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Fortunately, our Total Performance Physical Therapy physical therapists can help you recover after an injury and avoid the need for surgery in many cases. Our team can help guide you through the preventive steps you can take to minimize your risk of sports injuries. If you sustain an injury, we’ll identify all the factors related to your injury and address them one by one. Through our specialized programs, we can help you recover and improve your physical capabilities. We’ll take a holistic approach that fortifies your overall health and improves the skills necessary to maximize your athletic performance. If you’re an athlete looking to recover after
an injury, prevent surgery, and get an edge on the field, court, or weight room, we can help. Our therapist-led programs are designed to help athletes withstand the physical demands of sports more effectively, minimizing the incidence of an injury and need for surgery. Tailored Plans After an Injury If you are trying to avoid surgery and wonder if physical therapy can prevent or delay surgery, the simple answer is yes! Most orthopedic-type surgeries are not urgent or emergencies. Although traumatic situations can be emergencies, most times, there is a significant period of time between diagnosis and surgery. Far too often, people mistake their symptoms for signs to rest or avoid the activities causing them pain. Even more
frequent is the number of people who ignore aches and pains, thinking they will go away on their own, only to discover those early warning signs were the body’s signals to get help. Unfortunately, rest, avoidance, and trying to ignore or push through pain only lead to a bigger, often more complex, problem. At Total Performance Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will weed through your symptoms and identify the root cause of your particular situation. We will give you the tools to prevent, delay, or prepare yourself for surgery. We’ll guide you through a gradual progression to make sure you are ready to return without any limitations or impairments standing in your way. This cautious approach ensures a safer and more effective recovery process.
Austin Dressler, PT, DPT, Harleysville Dr. Austin Dressler is a 2023 graduate of the University of Miami’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He previously attended the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Throughout his education, Dr. Dressler had the opportunity to work closely with Division-1 athletes where he developed an interest in manual therapy and advanced strengthening techniques. He is excited to utilize these techniques with his patients to help improve their performance and function. Dr. Dressler’s passion for physical therapy began as he was growing up playing baseball. He suffered multiple injuries and had previous experiences with physical therapy which led to his desire to assist patients in achieving their goals of returning to recreational activity. He looks forward to using his experience with manual and exercise interventions to provide pain- relieving therapy helping patients move better and improve function. Dr. Dressler is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoys strength training, golfing, and swimming in his free time.
Dr. Dressler at the Del Webb community
Learn more by visiting our website at TotalPerformancePT.com or schedule your consultation today by calling 215.201.4340 !
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