HIDEF Physical Therapy

These people are pros. They let me know about insurance options and the connected me with Meghan who listened to my needs, she is talented and is eager to help me with my injury. I have been seeing improvement. Thank you Meghan. Peace balance and love. Bob

These people are pros. They let me know about insurance options and the connected me with Meghan who listened to my needs, she is talented and is eager to help me with my injury. I have been seeing improvement. Thank you Meghan. Peace balance and love. Bob

I am sharing my experience as a caution to others considering this physical therapy clinic. I was being treated for a mild elbow injury (partial ulnar collateral ligament tear) and had reached a point where I was pain-free and recovering well. During the second session following this injury, I was instructed to perform an isometric hold using a 15-lb kettlebell/dumbbell. This represented a significant and abrupt increase from the much lighter weight used the prior week. I trusted the clinical guidance provided and did not question the progression. Unfortunately, this exercise resulted in a re-injury to my elbow. Three months later, the pain has still not resolved, despite receiving appropriate physical therapy at another clinic. I have since consulted two orthopedic surgeons who specialize in elbow injuries. Both expressed serious concern when I described how the re-injury occurred and explained that this particular exercise places unnecessary shear stress on the ulnar collateral ligament, the same ligament that was already injured, thereby increasing strain rather than promoting safe rehabilitation. In addition, I felt uncomfortable with how strongly patients were encouraged to leave positive Google reviews. On one occasion, I was explicitly asked to leave a review because the clinic was “competing with other offices for a prize,” which felt unprofessional. While I believe the intent may have been to help, the lack of appropriate clinical judgment, insufficient consideration for patient safety, and the pressure to provide positive reviews are concerning. I recommend exercising caution if choosing treatment here.

I am sharing my experience as a caution to others considering this physical therapy clinic. I was being treated for a mild elbow injury (partial ulnar collateral ligament tear) and had reached a point where I was pain-free and recovering well. During the second session following this injury, I was instructed to perform an isometric hold using a 15-lb kettlebell/dumbbell. This represented a significant and abrupt increase from the much lighter weight used the prior week. I trusted the clinical guidance provided and did not question the progression. Unfortunately, this exercise resulted in a re-injury to my elbow. Three months later, the pain has still not resolved, despite receiving appropriate physical therapy at another clinic. I have since consulted two orthopedic surgeons who specialize in elbow injuries. Both expressed serious concern when I described how the re-injury occurred and explained that this particular exercise places unnecessary shear stress on the ulnar collateral ligament, the same ligament that was already injured, thereby increasing strain rather than promoting safe rehabilitation. In addition, I felt uncomfortable with how strongly patients were encouraged to leave positive Google reviews. On one occasion, I was explicitly asked to leave a review because the clinic was “competing with other offices for a prize,” which felt unprofessional. While I believe the intent may have been to help, the lack of appropriate clinical judgment, insufficient consideration for patient safety, and the pressure to provide positive reviews are concerning. I recommend exercising caution if choosing treatment here.