Camps! Camps!  Valeo Physical Therapy is offering many different camp options for the summer.  The entire family and all athletic skill levels are covered.

Back by demand is the Sportsmetrics Lower Extremity Injury Prevention Camp.

SportsMetrics is the first ACL Injury Prevention Program that is scientifically proven.  It was created by a team of athletic trainers, physical therapists, and researchers, under the direction of Dr. Frank Noyes.  SportsMetrics is the foundation upon which sports-specific skills are built.  SportsMetrics is the first ACL injury prevention program scientifically proven to decrease serious knee ligament injuries in female athletes.  With Anterior Cruciate Ligament, or ACL, injury rates that are 2-10 times higher in female athletes than in male athletes.  SportsMetrics is not just another plyometric/jump training program.  Jumping drills are used to teach the athlete to pre-position the entire body safely when accelerating (jumping) or decelerating (landing). The selection and progression of these exercises are designed for neuromuscular retraining proceeding from simple jumping drills (to instill correct form) to multi-directional, single-foot hops and plyometrics with an emphasis on quick turnover.  

A solid foundation of strength, coordination, and overall physical conditioning is required for athletes to attain their highest potential in their sport-specific skills.  Train with SportsMetrics to reduce your risk of injury and enhance competitive athletic performance.

The ValeoPT program includes pre/post testing, video analysis, and use of the innovative Vertimax jump training platform.

See our ValeoPT/SportsMetrics page for specific details and information on group discounts!  http://www.valeopt.com/index.php/hot-programs/sportsmetrics

Our Wild Bunch Staff will send your pain “On the Run”!!!

We are a Physical Therapy Clinic serving Clear Lake and Houston. Back Pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, foot and ankle pain all STOP HERE! We offer massage therapy and personal training programs. Stop by today.

The FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS are on - don’t miss your time to shine, ATHLETES! Train on our VertiMax for MAXIMUM performance gains!

The Fastest Most Effective Way To Improve:

40 times & First Step Quickness
Vertical jump
Explosive power off the line

NFL Teams that employ VertiMax in their Training

Buffalo Bills
Carolina Panthers
Cincinnati Bengals
Dallas Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts

Detroit Lions
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
New York Jets
Cleveland Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers
San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Seahawks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Washington Redskins

Stop by Valeo Physical Therapy Today and take your game to the next level using VertiMax

Here comes the much talked about Valeo Fit+ boot camp from Valeo Physical Therapy.  We piloted this program during the 1st quarter of the year and all the participants loved it.  That said, it was challenging as it is being run by a former Marine who has an obsession with CrossFit and making is own innovative functional exercise equipment.  This program will be 6 weeks and our goal is 100% completion.  As ValeoPT strives to provide exceptional physical therapy treatment through an individualized approach, that same philosophy is being applied to our boot camp meaning that enrollment will be limited and when the slots are gone we will close enrollment for that session.  The boot camp is open to the public; however, consideration will be given to our previous clients and their family/friends. 

Some additional highlights include comphrensive pre/post testing, access to Athletic trainer for any soreness/injury needs, access to Physical Therapist for any activity modification needs, and discounts within the clinic. 

We look forward to seeing you out there!

Get Fit. Be Fit. Live Fit

Valeo Physical Therapy Your Community Physical Therapist!

Upcoming 7th & 8th Grade Athletes

4 Quarters

1. Football 101-basics & fundamentals
2. Application
3. Speed & Agility
4. Strength & Flexibility training
(Body weight and resistance bands)

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00-3:00 pm
June 6 - July 15 Cost: $400

901 Oakgrove Suite 500
Webster, TX 77598
WWW.VALEOPT.COM

Valeo Physical Therapy is excited to introduce our Payment plan option for physical therapy services.  This plan is an affordable option for individuals to get rid of their pain without the pain of paying high Co-Pays or Deductibles.  This plan covers 8 treatment sessions that can be used over 90 days. 

Question: Only 8 visits, but my doctor as recommended 3 x per week for 4 weeks that’s 12 visits?  How will I be able to get better with 8 visits over 90 days? 

Awesome question that further reveals the signature of Valeo PT personalization.  Once the initial evaluation is completed our therapists will be able to personalize your treatment plan and with the use of advance techniques and technologies, partner with you to allow for success within the 8 visits over 90 days.  Caveat: this does require increased compliance on the patient to actively participate in their recovery, by completing their home exercise program and communicating with the therapists any changes their condition.

Followup Question:  But Paul, I had extensive surgery there is no way this plan will be able to cover this situation.

Again, the personalized treatment plans allow for post surgical pain control, facilitation of healing, normalized range of motion/flexibility, and strength progression while utilizing all our tools.  This may include electrical stimulation units that are taken home to help pain control and muscle re-education and equipment loaners to make home exercise as successful as possible.  Example (not all cases are the same): patient with total knee replacement treatment program completed in 7 visits resulting in 0/10 pain, knee flexion range of motion of 130 degrees and full knee extension.  Patient was completing elliptical training, squats, and step-ups using 8 inch step without difficulty.

The benefits of Valeo Physical Therapy personalized programs and the use of advanced techniques and technologies to speed the rehabilitation process.

With NO FEES and NO Finance Charges, this plan allows you to get the treatment you need today!

Call today for more information and we look forward to getting you pain free, FAST!

281-488-5877

Need to get in shape for summer?!? BOOT CAMP at Valeo can jump start your summer work out! Our boot camp involves circuit training, core conditioning, interval training and cardiovascular conditioning! Don’t miss the chance to look AMAZING this summer! Call today to sign up! 281-488-5877

ATTENTION 7th & 8th Grade Boys:: FOOTBALL CAMP registration is NOW! Valeo Physical Therapy has designed an excellent football camp to help prepare you for your Fall 2011 season. Don’t be left on the sidelines! Our camp will teach you Football: 101 the basics, speed, agility and strength & flexibility training. Camp begins June 6th so secure your spot TODAY! 281.488.5877 or www.valeopt.com

We weathered an eventful and exhilarating 2011 BP MS 150 that concluded Sunday, April 18, at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Texas Capitol in Austin.  We spread the good news about Valeo Physical Therapy and how we are committed to offering our services to further assist those affected by MS.  

We hope you will join us for next year’s ride: April 21-22, 2012!! 

Sorry for the mass email, but this is a subject very dear to me.  As many of you know or not, the state of Texas is one of the last states to allow full direct access to physical therapists.  This is a problem we see daily at Valeo Physical Therapy when patient’s call us trying to get access to therapy and then get delayed as much as 4 weeks waiting to see an ortho or primary doctor to get a prescription.  This can be extremely frustrating especially if the patient has a mild muscle strain that can usually be fixed in 1-3 visits that after a month becomes difficult to fix in 12-16 visits.

I just finished making the calls as did my assistant and we were done within 10 minutes.  Just call and identify yourself and state that you support HB 637.  Some may ask for your contact info and the Houston reps may ask for you voting address.

Yours in Good Health,

Paul E. Colosky Jr., MPT, MS, ATC, CSCS

Owner, Valeo Physical Therapy

HB 637 Patient Access Bill Update

Last Wednesday, many physical therapists, assistants and students from the SED drove to Austin, and signed a letter of support for HB 637.  Thank you!!!!!  There were also a handful of therapists that were testifying at the hearing who waited patiently, rewriting their arguments, until after midnight (close to 1am) when HB 637 was finally heard.  The testimony wrapped up at 2am and the speakers (including SED members Eric Wilson, Nick Patel, and Brian Duncan) excellently defended patient access to physical therapists before the House Committee on Public Health.

Now the committee will vote on Wednesday April 27th. On Tues, April 26th Please contact each member of the House Committee on Public Health. Tell them you support HB 637 - Patient Access to Physical Therapy. Let them know this is about Patient Choice.  

 
Contact the House Committee on Public Health Members:
Chair - Rep. Lois Kolkhorst (Brenham), (512) 463-0600
Vice Chair - Rep. Elliott Naishtat (Austin), (512) 463-0668
Rep. Carol Alvarado (Houston), (512) 463-0732
Rep. Sarah Davis (Houston), (512) 463-0389
Rep. Veronica Gonzales (McAllen), (512) 463-0578
Rep. Susan King (Abilene), (512) 463-0718
Rep. Jodie Laubenberg (Rockwall), (512) 463-0186
Rep. (Dr.) Charles Schwertner (Georgetown), (512) 463-0309
Rep. Vicki Truitt (Southlake), (512) 463-0690
Rep. (Dr.) John Zerwas (Simonton), (512) 463-0657

Please call even if you are not in their district and encourage as many people to call as possible.  We need 6 affirmative votes to get the bill out of the committee to go for a vote in the House of Representatives.