Maximum Velocity Physical Therapy

Forgive the novel… Had somebody told me I would be a different person when I walked out of Maximum Velocity, I would not have believed them. Hearing Ron talk about athletics previously at a triathlon seminar, I knew that he had a great deal of knowledge. A triathlete acquaintance had also gone to him and continues to do so with great success.
I went in originally to see if Ron could assist me with my running. I love athletic events, especially OCR’s but decided to try triathlons. I hate running. My body was giving me issues and I hit a wall. My body would no longer comply with my training, and I was close to giving up. Instead I took one more chance to see if I could excel and figure out what I was doing wrong. After all, running is required for all of my events. Why run from it? No pun intended.
What Ron did for me, no other professional has been able to do or help give me answers. I went in to get answers regarding running. He is doing that. Each week, I am progressively getting stronger and faster. Beyond that, he is helping me rid me of my chronic headaches. I’ve had a daily headache for 15 years. This was my life. This impacted my training and every aspect of my life and not in a good way. Doctors wanted to give me meds and put me on disability. As we talked, Ron figured out what could be causing them and started therapy right away. Each week, I have fewer headaches. Last week I went 5 days straight. It was a body mechanics issue. I have since cried a few times out of joy and relief.
Above all else, Ron educates and explains everything throughout the session. I love being so in tune with my body and what it is telling me during my training.
My bootcamp trainer and athletic friends are already noticing a difference. It will be exciting to see how I continue to progress as I continue with Maximum Velocity. Going there has been life changing. Worth every penny!
Ironman 70.3 here I come!

I came to Ron at Maximum Velocity about 2 months ago, barely able to walk, using a crutch and feeling overwhelmed with pain and failure. Three months had passed since my knee surgery and not only had I not made any progress, I felt like my body was crumbling around me. My other knee felt like it was giving out, my back was in constant pain, and the post-​op knee was weak, bent and swollen. In short, I was desperate. I was back in the United States for just a few months before having to return overseas where physical therapy options were very limited. Meanwhile, I wondered if I would ever walk normally again and if the summer was even enough time to make a dent in my recovery.
Fast forward to the present day, I haven’t used a crutch to walk in weeks. I can walk up and down stairs, do squats, and have experienced a metamorphous of healing physically and mentally that I never thought possible in such a short time. My life has changed from feeling broken and hopeless to feeling strong and optimistic. One of the most important aspects of my time with Ron has been education. Ron has taught me how to interpret, categorize and address my body’s movement and its relationship with pain. Without this, I think I would still be sitting with my icepacks and TENS machine waiting for the pain to get better. I am so grateful to Ron for everything. Words seem grossly inadequate, but Ron saved me, and if there is anyone out there who is feeling like they are out of options this is the place for you.
There are many reviewers on here who are athletes for whom Ron has helped, but I wanted to write a review specifically for that person who might be feeling intimidated; wondering if this place is only for super athletes. I remember looking at much of the sports related information and thinking, «I’m I the sort of person that belongs in a place like this?» I worried that I might be too broken or not athletic enough to feel comfortable. I am so glad that I didn’t listen to my fears and I found enough courage to walk through the doors because once I did, I realized that my concerns were completely unfounded. I have always felt comfortable here. I call Ron «The calm dad» he has a very serene exterior, but he’s going to expect that you push yourself to your full potential, whatever that may be for you as an individual.
I’m deeply grateful that a place like Maximum Velocity exists and that Ron has created a place of healing and strength for all. He completely changed the way I understand my body and I have achieved more movement and strength than I have had in a decade.

I first met Ron Gallagher in 2013 when I started having problems with my left hip. At that time I was 37 and have already had labral surgery on right hip in 2012. I’m extremely active, ex competitive lightweight fitness girl who was competing at the national level. In addition, I am a Board Certified Physician Assistant, practicing medicine for the past 12 years. Little did I know that the two previous PT that I had seen post surgery did not help me progress back to normal. You see, as they looked at me, they saw a fit person who «knew what she was doing.» Yes, I know how to workout, for the most part have practiced proper body functions & mechanics, and get myself at the most leanest levels a stage can honor. BUT, I did not have the tools or knowledge on how to properly rehab myself back to normal. I was discharged by PT when I was about 85% better (twice)!!! Why didn’t I say anything about this? To be frank, I was left believing this is as good as it gets! Pretty depressing for a very active female who no longer could squat, run, perform impact workouts and even wear most high heels!!!
So when my doc ordered PT with the new onset left hip pain, I thought, «great, another PT!» My first day with Ron, I’m sure that he could tell I was wearing that attitude on my sleeves. He sat down and begin taking a thorough history. He also video taped me performing certain exercises and movements. He then literally took a dry erase board and began explaining my problem to me. I could see how committed he was in helping me, and for the first time, someone gave me hope that I will be back to performing all the previous workouts I had stopped doing for the past few years. I left that visit feeling good and stayed compliant with the routine. In about 6 weeks I was doing all the things he had said I would do! The first day I ran again, I almost cried! That same month I went to Hawaii and climbed the stairway to heaven, a steep vertical climb that I never would have attempted if it had not been for Rons passion in helping me!!!
Since then, I have seen him for a hamstring issue, for my neck and now currently being treated by him for knee pain. I actually trust him to diagnose me moreso than most physicians I’ve seen, and he is absolutely the first petson I contacted when my knee started hurting last week. He loves what he does, and it shows. What’s that saying, «when you love what you do it’s not considered work, but a passion.» That’s what I think of with Ron and his desire to help others better themselves. He is the best!!!

Ron has been amazing for our whole family. My wife and son especially both had problems that they’d struggled with for multiple years (and advice like «just stop running» from doctors). Ron has my wife healing herself and getting back on the road running where she loves to be. For my son he helped idenitfy the mechanics of why he was hurting and helped me son really understand the ‘why’ first, then worked at his level to get him strength where he needed it. I cannot say enough good things, it has been a game changer for them both!!!

Just finished with my first evaluation appointment. It went GREAT! Ron is super friendly and knowledgeable. The facility is very clean and well equipped. Ron educated me on how my improper biomechanics are the root cause of my foot pain. We talked about my history of foot ailments, evaluated my strength levels, worked on some strength exercises, watched a video evaluation of my leg movements and I left with some exercises to do at home until my next appointment. I can’t wait to go back and continue on my road to recovery!!! I highly recommend him to anyone who is focused on WELLNESS and staying active and pain free.

Ron is like no other!
If I could give him 10 stars, I would.
I have never met a Physical Therapist that is so dedicated to his patients and loves what he does that much. He truly wants people to get back to life!
I followed him from his previous location to his new place that he owns and operates.
First and foremost Ron listens to you, genuinely cares and then takes his time to explain and educate.
He is a physical therapist who goes above and beyond and inspires you to get better. He is as much of a physical therapist as he is a psychotherapist.
Pain and disability are not only physically challenging but can also be emotionally crippling. Ron addresses all of the aspects of your injury both physically and emotionally which is key since You the injured one has to believe in yourself once again and do the work to get better and to maintain that improvement. He arms you with everything you need.
He doesn’t get scared off if you’ve had major orthopedic surgeries.
He helped me regain confidence in my body after 4 major surgeries.
Before I met Ron I had seen a handful of physical therapists and got sick of them
telling me to rest, slow down, brace, immobilize, ice, heat, US, massage and stretch, etc. They rarely put much of the emphasis on the most important part! The strengthening!!!
Most of the time in physical therapy would be spent between heat and US, interferential and ice with maybe 10 – 15 min spent on strengthening. Nobody explained to me that pain is weakness!
Another problem I saw with many of the other PTs was that they did not take the time to listen. They treated me based on the surgery I had and gave me the same protocol everyone else having had that same surgery was given which is why I did not get better and continued to have surgery after surgery, etc.
It’s a delicate and fine line after injury or surgery and you need to have the proper guidance for success. If you don’t then you are stuck in a viscous cycle of pain, weakness and disability that so many people get stuck in (myself included for many years).
It’s so important to have the proper guidance. When to push, when to back off, when and how to progress. Ron will surely show you the way.
If you want to get up and move and start living and enjoying an active life again go see Ron!
I had 3 surgeries on the same hip and 1 shoulder surgery and a severe ankle injury before I met Ron.
I went from being a Salsa dancer, runner, downhill Black diamond skier and tennis player to an injured, weak even at times disabled person.
Now, after working with Ron, I am doing swats with up to 75 lbs. I’m doing 20 lb lunges, push ups, jumps and most importantly I’m back to
dancing Salsa again.
I never thought that I could live an active life again but Ron made me believe it and helped make it a reality.
I have seen elderly patients come into his clinic in wheelchairs and walk out of there briskly after some time.
I came into his clinic barely walking with a walker and 5 weeks later was walking again unassisted.
Don’t let the fact that he does not take Insurance deter you.
It’s worth every penny. Actually he is worth much more than what he charges. Usually an Insurance Copay costs
$ 35-​$ 60 per visit anyway and you see the therapist for maybe 10 min. Then you have a PT tech the rest of the time and usually a different one every time. With Ron you get him personally for the entire Appt.
Knowing what I know now I would have even gone to see him when I was younger, healthy before all of my injuries for preventative purposes
to ask how to train properly, to run properly, etc. to prevent injury.
There are no words to describe Ron and his talent for getting patients back to enjoying their favorite physical activities! He is simply the most amazing physical therapist I have ever met, and believe me, I have met many. He single-​handedly was able to progress me from barely walking with the use of a walker and in tons of pain after hip surgery and serious ankle injury to being able to dance Salsa once again. If you routinely work out at the gym, are an athlete, dancer, runner or just an active person in general and become injured to where you are unable to enjoy what you love doing most or are in pain all of the time then you must go see him! I have the utmost faith, respect and trust in Ron because I thought that I would never walk again without the help of a walker, let alone dance. Thank you Ron!!!

Hello! I’m a cross country runner & it being my first year I injured myself greatly — giving me a limp for the longest time. I even took a break off the season! But when I came to Ron after being recommended by my mom’s coworker, just after 2 sessions, my limp was completely gone & my stride significantly improved. I did better at practice & at my races! Would HIGHLY recommend this place for runners or any athlete involved in any very active sports. Not only will Ron be able to fix any problem, pain, or restriction for your body, but he will also help you improve your actions with tips!
The environment is great & gives off good vibes! If you’re looking to get better quickly, this is the place!

If I could give Ron 10 stars, I would. When I first met him a couple of years ago, I was not able to run without calf compression sleeves, and a distance of no more than 3 miles. Ron helped to get me out of compression sleeves & said he would have me running SIX miles within two weeks. Admittedly, I was not a believer. For years I had run 3 to 3.75 miles with terrible shin splints for the majority of the run, to the point that I could run no more than 3.75 miles.
Two weeks after seeing Ron, not only was I running SIX miles, I was doing so without calf compression sleeves AND I began training for my first half marathon! Ron is TRULY amazing.
Approximately 6 months ago I had foot issues. My foot pain was so severe that I would literally be hobbling halfway through a run. My ankles felt like they were going to explode. In a moment of stupidity, I saw another PT, who was less supportive of running, and stated, «You only have so many miles in your body (whatever that means)». He also suggested running on absolutely flat surfaces, wearing orthotics in my running & everyday shoes, and stop wearing sandals & flats. I thought an electric wheelchair was in my future.
I also visited a Foot & Ankle specialist who suggested I stop running, and «Bike or swim instead». I find both of those activities dreadfully boring.
My husband suggested I visit Ron, as he was able to help me in the past. Once again, Ron pulled me from the depths of despair :-) and made me believe in myself and my ability to run.
I’m back running with absolutely NO ISSUES, NO RESTRICTIONS, NO ORTHOTICS, and training for upcoming races. NO ISSUES AT ALL. I am planning to arrange for training classes with Ron so that he can continue to support me in my running career.
If you want expertise & support with running — see Ron. If you want to hear run-​bashing and no appreciation for your love of running — see everyone else.