Barbell Physical Therapy and Performance - North Haven

"Where do I begin with Ryan and the rest of the Barbell PT team!? I have been absolutely blown away by Ryan’s breadth of knowledge, flexibility, and compassion. Back in May, I reached out in hopes of addressing a hamstring injury that was interfering with my weightlifting routine. I was nervous because 1. My previous experiences with Physical Therapists were underwhelming and 2. I was extremely deconditioned following cancer treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Without hesitation, Ryan went above and beyond to address my injury and to safely progress my workouts. He was thorough and always considerate of my oncology-related needs. Over time, I noticed that I was able to lift pain-free and felt stronger with every passing week. Above all else, I started to feel like I was in control again and that maybe this cancer wasn’t in control of me. Ryan helped me take my life back and there is no amount of “Thank you” s that can truly convey my gratitude. At Barbell PT, I’ve always been treated like a human-being, not an injury. So, if you are a person who is looking to overcome an injury and get back to the activities that make you YOU, then you need to give these guys a call."

"I worked with Ryan at Barbell for knee issues, specifically my ITB. I was training for my first marathon when I started having real pain. I chose to work with Ryan after my initial screening with him because he was understanding, supportive and laid out a clear plan for me over the course of about 4 months. It was clear to me Ryan cared and also had some real specialization with people who are or formerly were “athletes”. Between weekly sessions and my own customized at home plan he gave me to do a few times a week- I made lots of progress. My main goal to run the entire marathon without stopping was completed and I even got faster along the way. If you are deciding to work with Ryan or Barbell PT in general, I would highly recommend at least having a conversation with them and going in for some screening. I am confident, at the bare minimum, you will leave feeling like there is lots of hope for recovery/improvement."

"I was very satisfied with the care I got at Barbell PT. I came here after dealing with some persistent low back pain that wasn’t just affecting my workouts, but also my quality of life outside of the gym. Weeks went by without care and my back was getting worse instead of better. To fix this, I was looking for a PT clinic that understood that lifting weights was an important part of my lifestyle and wouldn’t tell me to just avoid heavy loads for the rest of my life. When I first met with Ryan, he assured me that with the right plan, not only would I be able to get back in the gym, but I would make my back more resilient in the long term. Ryan planned my treatment around my fitness and strength goals, and never entertained the idea that I wouldn’t be able to lift heavy weight again. The rehab work was challenging, but programmed out in a way that was sustainable and realistic for me and my schedule. I felt like Ryan made the most out of the time I spent at the clinic and was super attentive - the one on one attention is a huge plus. Ryan also gave me agency with my treatment plan - he was consistently asking how I was responding to treatment and getting closer to my goals, and tailored the plan accordingly. After finishing my treatment plan with Ryan, my back is feeling much better and I’m able to push myself to muscular failure at the gym again. With the post rehab planning, I also feel much less afraid of back pain and more confident in my body’s ability to bounce back. Ryan is definitely an invested, engaging PT that wanted to get me not just pain free, but crushing my strength goals again. I would especially recommend Barbell PT to anyone physically active struggling with pain who wants to be encouraged, not discouraged, from pursuing the activities that are important to them."

"I was recommended Barbell Physical Therapy to help with a minor upper hamstring tear. As someone who competes in weightlifting it was important that I chose a PT Clinic who understood the sport and had worked with barbell athletes in the past. From day 1 working with Sean he was very knowledgeable and able to explain the entire rehab process. My goal was to regain full strength and range of motion prior to a weightlifting competition I had already signed up for. Between the sessions I completed with Sean and the prescribed at home rehab work, I quickly noticed improvement, both in pain level and strength. After just 5 weeks I was able to step onto the platform with full confidence and hit a new competition personal best! I would highly recommend Ryan and Sean at Barbell Physical Therapy to anyone who is in need of a quality PT clinic!!"

"I came to Barbell Fitness after twisting my ankle. It was a great experience. Prior to Barbell, I often focused on "big lifts" in my workouts and Dr Ryan helped me learn why more targeted exercises would improve my strength. As a science-y person, it was really interesting to see how different exercises were challenging and targeting the weak spots that let me get injured in the first place. As my injury improved the exercises became more targeted towards my exact sport, which will also help me progress in the future. Barbell is super nice, friendly, and accessible, and I would not hesitate to recommend to family, friends, coworkers, and teammates!"