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My Philosophy

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As your physical therapist, my goal is to not only relieve your pain but also keep you pain-free, so you can return to the activities you love. I aim to achieve this with every patient by conducting a thorough one-on-one assessment, prescribing targeted interventions, and actively participating in the execution of your care plan. By following this process, we can work together to relieve your pain, achieve your movement goals, and provide you with the tools to prevent future issues.

As your trainer, my goal is to help optimize your health, build resilience, and keep you injury-resistant while engaging in the activities you love. I apply the same principles I use in physical therapy: assess, intervene, execute, and re-test. This model ensures we are always working toward the goals you set at the start of training. By using science-based principles of strength, conditioning, and performance training, we can work together to improve your movement, increase your well-being, and enhance your performance.

I founded Volition Performance & Physical Therapy to deliver higher-quality, individualized care and to bridge the gap between performance and rehab. In my experience working at large, chain PT clinics, the focus was on seeing as many patients as possible, rather than providing the best quality of care. Under this traditional, in-network insurance model, I was treating 2-3 patients simultaneously for 8 hours a day, and I knew I wasn’t giving them the best experience. At Volition, you will always receive a full hour dedicated entirely to your treatment.


Another limitation I encountered in chain PT clinics was the inability to properly treat athletes aiming to perform at a high level, either due to a lack of understanding of how to challenge and load patients or a lack of appropriate resources, space, or equipment. That’s why I chose to treat inside a performance gym, where I have the equipment and space to meet the needs of every level of athlete.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Personalized interventions guided by a thorough assessment to provide the quickest path to pain-free movement

STRENGTH TRAINING

Evidence-based training and movement principles applied to get you stronger and feeling better at the same time

MOVEMENT & PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

A principles-based approach to analyzing human movement as an integrated system

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Austin

Associate Professor Exercise Physiology

Auburn, AL

"I had shoulder pain with bench pressing and overhead movements that I just couldn't get rid of! I worked with Vik for two months, and now I am able to bench press pain-free without any injections, pain-killers, or surgery! Vik really took a different approach and explained in detail how the body was mechanically linked and what he assessed was the root cause of my shoulder pain. The rehab activities he prescribed were very specific and helped me find relief almost immediately."

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Bill

Engineer
Oakton, VA

"I have been running for almost 50 years, and late last year I severely sprained my ankle while running on my favorite river trail. I was really heartbroken and worried that my running days might have either ended or were going to be dramatically curtailed. Vik put me through a completely thorough program for several months that gradually got me back to running – but not until I had progressed through a number of strengthening exercises. Vik tailored a program for me that addressed my lack of leg and foot strength, balance, and a number of other bad workout habits I had accumulated over many years.  What started as straight-ahead physical therapy expanded into a range of full-body strengthening exercises he prescribed that have given me new strength and confidence while running – even on treacherous trails.  Vik was extremely patient, resourceful, and had a knack for combining physical therapy’s science with practical, day to day exercises that folks like me can perform.  I am grateful for what he did for me!

 

So I am back to my favorite, challenging running trails – thank you Vik!"

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Emanuel

Web Developer

Tampa, FL

"I had the pleasure to start my training with Vik several months ago. Having back issues and pain I was hesitant to do things like squats and deadlift. With his combination of skills and expertise Vik was able to get to a point where I had a strong base. Vik worked with me through squatting deadlift all while checking in with how my body was feeling. He set me up to be able to continue my training on my own and I'm grateful for that."

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Cameron

Registered Nurse

La Porte, IN

"I was having hip mobility issues and constant pain with squatting. Vik helped me overcome my pain and set me on a path for better functional movement and I've been squatting pain-free ever since."

CALL TO SCHEDULE

Tel: ‪(571) 206-8668

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HOURS

Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm

Saturday: By appointment

Sunday: 7am - 5pm

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