Case Studies

“I can play my saxophone as much as I want and go through day-to-day activities with little to no jaw pain.”

“With Luke’s help, I’ve learned a lot for how to help avoiding getting pain…the clinic was upbeat – friendly – a nice atmosphere…Luke did a good job to help me. He was someone I could talk to. He listened to me and did a great job.”

“I am able to eat and do everyday activities like brushing teeth, flossing, etc., normally and without pain or locking.  My headaches have also been reduced…Very nice staff (at Full Potential). Easy scheduling and good communication. Welcoming to patients. Really good at listening to concerns and giving detailed explanations.”

“My jaw doesn’t hurt nearly as badly as it had and I am much more aware of my posture and foods/activities that impact my jaw. I am no longer experiencing daily headaches!”

Our nose is an amazing organ that does not get the attention it deserves for its ability to filter viruses, bacteria, allergens and other airborne substances. If you were to look up the benefits of nasal breathing versus mouth breathing you would find a lot of information touting its value to our health. 

“I wasn’t sure this was going to work for how bad my pain was- but I was proven wrong and I’m doing great.”

Patient was discharged from physical therapy due to reports of 80% improvement since the start of therapy and no longer experiencing any pain in the right  knee. She is able to perform her daily tasks without any difficulty. She is able to walk longer distances and has been challenging herself to utilize stairs more. She signed up for Evergreen Commons to begin a regular physical activity regime which was one of her goals at the start of therapy. She was educated on the use of her home exercise program to maintain gains in strength and range of motion. 

The patient was discharged from physical therapy due to reports of 100% improvement since the start of therapy. He no longer is having any pain in the right  knee and is able to perform his daily tasks without any difficulty. He was educated on the use of his home exercise program to maintain gains in strength and range of motion as well as manage any future flare ups in the right knee. 

Patient was discharged from physical therapy due to no longer experiencing pain in the right hamstring and feeling confident with his home exercise program. He reports being pain-free with all daily activities. Functional report demonstrates significant improvement (28/80 to 77/80) with tolerance to daily activities including heavy and light house chores, lifting, bending, squatting, bed mobility, and dressing. 

“I was mistreated from other clinics and lost all hope in PT. It took a lot of time to decide to go (to physical therapy) and I’m so glad I did….night and day difference from my last PT.  I don’t think anything could have been a better experience.  From the bottom of my heart (and healing sciatic nerve) THANK YOU!”

“I’ve gone from pain almost all the time to intermittent.  I now have the tools to address my pain and feel in control and able to live less restricted… (physical therapists were) great in diagnosing the issue and quickly putting me on a recovery path. Highly recommend!”

“Thank you both for your helping me figure this out.  Without going to see you I would have never known to explore my options further.”

The patient was discharged from physical therapy with increased pain free trunk ROM to WFL, no low back pain during his normal daily activities including his work which requires frequent lifting/bending/reaching tasks.  In his course of PT he even experienced one brief flare-up, but through his provided exercises and education he was able to get through it without missing any work time. 

“I had been suffering with back and hip pain for so long I could not even remember what it felt like to not have pain. I had tried numerous treatments. Then I found Dr. Luke and Full Potential. I have been pain free for months. Thank you for giving me my life back.”

To verify the truth about trigger points, tenderness and referral, try having someone push on the back of your shoulder blade or better yet you do that to them, especially if they have a shoulder pain problem and it is not a fresh injury. Do you will feel tight ropy bands of tissue and a nodular texture in the muscle along with tenderness? At times you can twang the tight band like a guitar string with it producing its referred pain. This is a good verification test.

Full Potential is highly trained in the treatment of BPPV. It can be treated with repositioning maneuvers that help guide the inner ear crystal back into the correct position. Usually, there is a noticeable difference right away and resolution within just a few treatments!

“I have had a long-standing gait issue with my right leg which had gotten so bad that I couldn’t walk 2 blocks without pain. After working with Luke for several months, I have seen great improvement. I am able to walk much longer distances without pain.  Luke’s therapy plan helped me make good progress toward my goal of walking 1.5-2 miles without pain. Also, my core and lower body strength has improved significantly. As a result, my posture and my balance are better. Before working with Luke, I had never had a physical therapist that I was reluctant to say goodbye to.  He was encouraging and supportive, helping me to find that sweet spot of progress without lots of pain. Last but not least, everyone on staff is competent, kind, and helpful.”

In the state of Michigan, physical therapists are allowed to see and treat patients through direct access (meaning no formal physician prescription is required) for a period of 21 days or 10 visits, whichever comes first. A thorough physical evaluation is performed and if there are any contraindications to initiating care, they are referred to seek out more formal medical evaluation. Should care be needed beyond 10 visits or 21 days, physician authorization is required.

“I am able to eat and do everyday activities like brushing teeth, flossing, etc., normally and without pain or locking.  My headaches have also been reduced…Very nice staff (at Full Potential). Easy scheduling and good communication. Welcoming to patients. Really good at listening to concerns and giving detailed explanations.”

“When I started PT, I was unable to lift and utilize my left arm because of a shoulder injury. I was constantly in pain.  Luke’s plan and support has helped me regain strength and mobility so I’m able to get back to my daily + fitness routines.  I’m so thankful for Luke and Full Potential PT!”

“My jaw doesn’t hurt nearly as badly as it had and I am much more aware of my posture and foods/activities that impact my jaw. I am no longer experiencing daily headaches!”

“Physical therapy helped me improve 100%, and I am feeling good running.”

Patient was discharged from physical therapy due reports of 90% improvement since start of therapy. Her pain intensity has decreased during her work days and she is able to get pain to 0/10, and more quickly, following use of her home exercise program.

At the conclusion of her care, she had not had a fall in 2+ months and was able to transfer from ground to stand independently.  She was engaging in more home/farm tasks and feeling more confident in her situation.  She was very pleased with her ability to be more physically active and feeling encouraged about her future!