Rise Above Physical Therapy 476 Lowell Street, Methuen, MA 01844

"I cannot express how grateful I am for the exceptional care I received from Dr. Mike! I worked with him while training for my first marathon. Ten years ago, I had surgery on my knee and in the beginning stages of my training my knee hurt and kept swelling. That’s when I found Dr. Mike! With his expertise, dedication, and unwavering support, I not only overcame my fears but also achieved what I thought was impossible. Once I started working with Dr. Mike, I experienced little to no knee pain (besides the expected aches) or swelling during my runs- a testament to the personalized and effective approach taken by Dr. Mike. His knowledge and encouragement pushed me to surpass my time goal, and I am now a marathon finisher! I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking top-notch. Thank you for helping me make my dream a reality!"

"I needed physical therapy to get relief from chronic tightness in my upper back, shoulders, and neck. For more than 15 years I had tried many therapies to reduce the pain in those areas, and to stop headaches that resulted every week or so. I had success in relieving the pain with massage therapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. All of these therapies were helpful, but the pain and headaches would return after each treatment. I knew that I needed some immediate relief, and also a ‘tool box’ of exercises to continue self-care after the series of PT sessions was over. Dr. Mike did not disappoint in this department. Over four weeks of twice weekly sessions he introduced quite a few exercises which worked to release the pain significantly. And then he gave me a lot of homework, to apply the exercises throughout the time in between PT sessions. There was some trial and error involved in finding the most effective exercises. Dr. Mike was tireless in these efforts, and each week the pain was reduced further. Life goes on, and there are many parts of modern life that give us stress. For me, that accumulates in the upper back, shoulders, and neck. But since having PT from Dr. Mike, I am equipped with techniques to stop the buildup of pain and to restore comfort. I am happy with this empowerment, and glad to walk around without my previous pain. Carol M"

"I am so glad I found Mike! He is so positive and enthusiastic that it’s impossible not to want to put in the work to get the desired results. I was found to have a grade 3 osteoarthritis of my knee causing pain and a constant clicking, which was making me limp, aggravating my sciatica. I was miserable and was finding it difficult to continue my daily walking program. Mike worked with me to strengthen and stretch out all the involved muscles and joints. First the knee pain went away, then the annoying clicking disappeared. My gait improved and and I lost the limp, relieving my sciatic pain. I feel so much better and am pain free! I’m back to my daily walks and can’t thank Mike enough! He is patient and makes adjustments in the exercise plan to ensure you get a program that works for you. After each session I got an email outlining my home exercises for the next period of time, which was so helpful. Mike made me feel that my progress was as important to him as it was to me, and was the incentive I needed to keep up with my home exercises. I highly recommend Dr. Mike Loebelenz at Rise Above Physical Therapy."

"Mike Loebelenz is the best Physical Therapist I've ever experienced. His 1on1 sessions allow him time to identify the root cause of lack of movement and pain. Moving forward he constructs a rehabilitation plan which ensures an effective and successful recovery. Mike is friendly, professional, and extremely thorough. I will be back to have him address my shoulder issues."

"I was experiencing knee pain and an irregular running posture for about a year. The pain took away my joy of running for exercise. My first appointment with Mike was my opportunity to receive the relief I quickly experienced soon after my visit. Mike is high-energy and very personable! He asked about my pain and experience with it. He listened and quickly developed a plan to help elevate and eventually eliminate my pain. He's great with adjusting the plan when a new issue arose or a current exercise wasn't working. After six appointments I have everything I need to maintain healthy runner's posture and mitigate joint pain."