Rehab United has changed my life! I began working with Brian Wilson, Ben Harwood and Justin Robinson over a year ago, when I came to them with severe leg weakness, lack of balance, coordination and drop foot due to my multiple sclerosis. As a result of my hard work and their dedication as coaches, trainers, and therapists I was able to complete my first triathlon in the summer of 2009 with the Race to Stop MS Program. I am stronger and more confident than I have been since being diagnosed with this degenerative disease in May of 2005. I am now working toward my second triathlon in June. Thank you Rehab United!!

- Jo Powell

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you and Rehab United for all your help and guidance with my workout routine. Using your simple suggestions, I have eliminated nearly all pain in my left shoulder, which had plagued me for years. In addition to your expert advice, I was impressed by your friendly, helpful staff, and positive atmosphere at both of your facilities.

I will highly recommend you to anyone in need of a true professional. Keep up the great work!

Warm Regards,

- Don Moore

Bryan:

Thanks again for all your help!

See you next week,

- Melanie Benn, Paralympic Swimmer

Dear Mr. Connerly:

Hi my name is Steve Hunsberger and my daughter Megan plays for the U17 Albertson Fury (New York). Megan is a PA State and Region One ODP player, has played for the US National team on occasion, and attended elite soccer camps. Unfortunately, Megan sustained an ACL injury to her right knee in the last five minutes of our last game at the Surf Cup tournament. However, my reason for e-mailing you is not to dwell on that negative outcome, but to praise your staff, and most particularly your first-class medical personnel on site. I actually think your trainer was on the field before Megan hit the ground. His professionalism, kindness, and apparent knowledge were exceptional. Megan visited your medical tent, which resembled more the likes of a first-class emergency unit, and was seen by your tournament staff orthopedic surgeon - the bedside manner alone was comforting to Megan. She will have reconstructive surgery here in Pennsylvania next week.

Being involved in youth sports myself for many years, we often times receive praise as well as complaints. I feel compelled, however, to contact you and let you know that even in adversity, and what was an unpleasant outcome, your effort, your staff’s efforts did not go unnoticed as first-class and an overall exceptional tournament experience

Respectfully,

- Steve Hunsberger
- Perguia Grifos USL SYL General Manager
- Megan's Dad

Over the past year I have been working with Rehab United trough the Race To Stop MS program. I set a goal for my self about two years ago to complete a triathlon and working with coaches Justin Robinson and Brian Wilson has made my dream come true. Last summer I completed my first race and now working hard with the team at Rehab United to make this upcoming season even better. Working with RU has been a life changing experience. I could not have done it with out them.

Thank you Rehab United!!

- Nestor Lozoya

Hi Bryan,

I just wanted to drop a quick line to thank you so much for putting me back together for IMAZ! I finished in 11.51 – I did not really set any time goals for my first full distance, but I was really pleased with my overall performance. The swim went well – I stayed well wide of everyone (as you and B-Dubb recommended) and I did not get any shoulder pain - amazing! The bike was okay, I had a few stomach cramps and that worried me for the run, but luckily they went away in transition. The run went fine, I had some foot pain, but I put it to the back of my mind and was able to carry on - so not that bad! Overall I loved every minute – you should sign up! Hope is well with you and my thanks again – I am HIGHLY recommending you to my friends.

Take care,

- Sinead

Hey Bryan,

My knee has been great, very strong. I can't tell you how much you helped me. My back has not been hurting at all and I improved on my running and cycling - Yeah!

Of course I can't go too long without injuring myself - recently my other knee started hurting and the doctor said it was petellar tendonitis. I rested it for a few weeks and then tried tweaking some of the exercises you showed me. It's gotten better, but still hurts occasionally.

Thanks for the exercises, though and thank you so much for the rehab. I'm so excited that I can run again and am feeling so much better! I never thought I'd be able to do this again. I can't thank you enough and am recommending you to everyone I know who could use your help.

Hope all is going well and look forward to doing some training soon!

- Jan

Rehab United is far and away the best! I have raced for a long time (now as a professional), had several injuries, and I have never been to a facility like RU. The people are amazing and they WILL get you healthy and strong so that your injury will not resurface. They will fix your issue, but a big emphasis will also be placed on developing overall strength and mobility so that you are less prone to injury. They got me back to racing after a bad mountain bike crash last year . . . had it not been for RU I wouldn't be healthy and preparing for the this season. Even tough my knee is healed, I continue to go there three times a week to develop strength and mobility because I believe in their philosophy so much. I work with Mike and Bryan – both are fantastic and the entire crew there is incredible.

Thanks!

- Trevor Glavin, Professional Triathlete

I've met most of the RU staff at various TCSD events over the past 15 months, but I became a patient only last week.

DO get the FREE injury screening – I haven't heard of another Physical Therapy practice in San Diego that offers such a service for free. When I got my free screening, I was told it would take 15 minutes, but I was there for about an hour. I was given a detailed assessment, taken through some specific stretches, and I left with handouts showing the key stretches and motions I needed to do.

That's not some cheap giveaway: I was given an evaluation and a focused physical therapy session. I was also told to get checked out by my doctor.

After being diagnosed with near-total degeneration of my L5-S1 disc, my Sports Medicine guy prescribed a short course of muscle relaxants, and a longer course of physical therapy. Being loyal to our TCSD sponsors, I immediately requested to be sent to Rehab United. His reaction? "I hear those folks at Rehab United are kind of hard core." I hope so! I want no unnecessary delays on my path to resuming a full training load.

I could describe my visits so far, but you really should check them out for yourself. I am completely confident I am receiving the most appropriate treatment from the best practitioners.

- BobC

Bryan,

My coach, Lesley Paterson and I decided that during the off season I needed to focus on core strength and proper nutrition. My 70.3 times have been between 6:10 and 7 hours - I get through the swim and the bike portions in pretty good shape, but then the run comes and I tend to fall apart.

Lesley suggested that I attend your Tri-Strength class and I have been coming twice a week for the past three months. I have to admit that initially I was a tad skeptical; the exercises that you and your staff have us do seem unconventional at times. But, I decided to put my opinions aside and just go with it.

In the past month I have noticed some great results, I seem to be biking and running with a lower heart rates and faster times and I feel stronger in my workouts.

This last week I put it to the test with a 56 mile bike and then a 13.1 mile run. The surprise came when I started my run - I couldn’t believe how good I felt! My legs were strong! As I started the run and I found myself running an 8:30 pace, which is too fast for me if I want to survive the 13 miles. I tried to slow it down for a couple of miles but was feeling so good that I decided to see what I could do. I completed the 13.1 miles in 2 hrs 1 min – this by far my best time ever! To top it off, I ran the last two miles at an 8:30 pace! I finished the run feeling really good.

I want to thank you and your staff for the intense strength classes. It is making a huge difference for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is trying to build core strength and improve their performance. I am looking forward to Ironman 70.3 California to set a new PR and later this year to complete Ironman Coeur d’Alene.

Thanks again and keep up the good work!

- Paul Peterson