Orthopedic Sports Therapy

Great results with Dr. Hamic for my son Carson’s football-​related back injury. He is very knowledgeable about the injuries and challenges that are unique to specific sports and player positions. He provided exercises to do between sessions that kept Carson rapidly progressing while still sidelined by the injury. Dr. Hamic understood the desire to get back on the field as quickly as possible. Carson was healthy and ready to compete after 3.5 weeks of PT. He was back to training at optimal/​improved performance levels by week 6, even stronger than before the injury. Great central Tempe location, we highly recommend this clinic.

I switched to this physical therapy office and am really glad I did. I have long-​term injuries that resurfaced in my pelvis and low back. Pam did thorough evaluations of my injuries and has followed up on my progress every visit. She is detailed, thorough, and caring. She does targeted manual therapy every visit, answers any questions I have, teaches me useful exercises to do at home, and discusses ideas for how I can alter the way I sit in my car or at my desk. She also is trained in pelvic floor injuries/​disorders. She and the other PTs treat patients one-​on-​one, which is crucial. (Prior to seeing Pam, I tried a different PT office in Tempe. I was in one large room with 4 – 6 clients, one or two PT techs, and only one PT, who was rarely the person who first evaluated me. I spent 1.5 hours a visit doing exercises on my own and applying heat to my back. It was what you could all a human PT mill. Avoid that kind of situation.) Aside from the excellent one-​on-​one therapy, the staff at the front desk are very friendly and organized. I will recommend Orthopedic Sports Therapy to all of my family, friends, and colleagues.

I am on my third week of visits to Orthopedic Sports Therapy and I am loving it! I have suffered from lower back pain from years, sometimes worse than others, and on my first visit here Amy (my physical therapist) answered a lot of questions I had about my body and bone structure. I have been going 2 to 3 times per week and I am starting to see a difference, each week adding a new exercise and stretch to my routine. Amy is completely in tune with my needs and what my body is telling her, I am amazed how often she can locate the source of my pain and assist.
I feel confident that I am being provided solutions that I will be able to use over the course of my life to treat my pain.

Found this place based on reviews after my second spine surgery. I just needed a little guidance and patience. Ryan addresses the whole patient to the extent of sharing with my partner things she can do at home to help me recover faster, or stretches when i cramp up, especially when I was still on heavy meds. The office staff is courteous organized and bright, You walk in feeling like they want to be there. And you have a whole support team that listens and cares. This place rocks! Thank you for helping on getting me back to me and really hearing what I was saying and not just the lack of words. The ability to read someone in extreme pain and not push is crucial, and I feel comfortable to just be me every day no pretense of I hurt too much OK, what hurts can we stretch it instead? His ability to hear see and treat the whole patient is really incredible!

When I tore my ACL, I had no idea where to begin. Thankfully, I had a friend who had gone before me and could help me navigate the process. One of his best recommendations was to see Ryan for my rehab. He had received such great care from him, that I chose to make the trek across town. Anyone who has gone through an injury of this nature knows how confusing and discouraging the process can be. When I had my first appointment with Ryan, I felt like my recovery was at a stand still. Thankfully, he sees patients one at a time, truly listens, utilizes hands-​on therapy, and creates personalized plans to help overcome whatever unique challenges you are facing. I can’t express what a shining light he was in this process! I was also able to work with Pam one time and she was equally amazing! Not to mention Morgan and Shawna at the front desk are so friendly and accommodating and advocated for me when my insurance tried to deny my claims. You will truly be cared for as a unique person at Orthopedic Sports Therapy.

I have to admit that I am not a big fan of physical therapy. In the past I have not had very much success, but I am happy with my knee therapy this time around. What has made the difference is that Ryan really pays attention and is actively involved with troubleshooting the issue and resolving the problem. If your treatment is not resolving the issue, Ryan will make changes until it does. When my exercises did not seem to be targeting the area that needed development, Ryan explored the issue and altered the exercise and treatment until it did. I see now the value of physical therapy and would recommend it.

I found this office through Unilocal when I suffered a knee injury and decided to give it a try since there were great reviews. The place is small and cozy; definitely a far cry from the PT office I previously visited. The best part is that you get one-​on-​one care and guidance from the therapist the entire visit; you’re not pawned off on assistants.
Ryan is my therapist and I couldn’t be happier. Not only does he know his stuff, but he actually makes the visit fun.
I will continue to come here for any other injuries I sustain, and you should too.

Ryan has been great to work with during my recovery from a car accident. He’s very attentive to what works for me and what does not. Also, he’s excellent about explaining his treatments and what is happening. I highly recommend them and will continue to use them other other issues that may pop up in the future.

The team here is excellent. I’ve been seeing Ryan for a right shoulder injury. He is very professional and knows so much about how to properly treat this injury. He gives me homework to work on strengthening specific muscles. I am very glad I checked them out. I highly recommend.

I have had TMJ pain off and on since my teens — I can’t believe I hadn’t looked into PT before. I have seen Pam (owner and therapist) at OST for a few weeks and my progress has been amazing. The evaluation and tracking of progress, coupled with treatment and at home exercises, has been exceptional. We are also working on neck issues from previous untreated MVA’s and again the level of professionalism and care is exceptional. Highly recommend OST!

I took my son there upon a referral from a podiatrist regarding a posture problem. Pam, the owner, is not only very knowledgeable but also very sympathetic. She recommended a very reasonable course of action given my son’s age. I strongly recommend them.

I was injured at work and my provider required physical therapy 3 days a week. Orthopedic Sports was one of my choices for the therapy. I selected them based on the reviews of Unilocal.From the first phone call to Shawna for scheduling was a breeze. Very professional, kind and flexible with scheduling. Upon walking thru the door I was pleased to see a very clean and comfortable facility with soft music in the background. Mind you I walked in with a pain level of eight on a scale of 1 – 10 with medication.
When I met Pam she was very professional, pleasant and comforting. I could tell immediately that I had made the right choice. Pam’s knowledge of the overall body is amazing! She immediately started working on me to relieve the pain with some massaging, electronic stimulation, exercises and a workout plan for home. Pam talks with my Doctor, radiologist and whom ever it takes to help me. I have never seen a medical service provider so passionate. I am very, very thankful for this! I am always provided with a text reminder for the appointments and email’s containing my at home exercise plan. If you are need of physical therapy give Pam a call as she will change help to improve your life. Thank you so much Pam.

I had chronic neck pain. Pam gave me straightforward feedback about changes I needed to make with my posture, exercises and ways to do simple traction techniques to help it heal. She is professional and real. So knowledgeable yet able to explain things clearly. Thank you for helping me Pam, you are a gem.

I have seen Pam for a couple of issues and she has always been able to make a big difference.
I most recently had treatment for a shoulder impingement. When I started seeing Pam, I couldn’t open a jar without pain (how exactly my shoulder is involved with opening a jar it a little obscure to me, but trust me, when I was trying to open a jar, it hurt my shoulder). Now as the end of treatment, I am pain free and back to my normal activities of swimming, weight lifting and jar opening.
I was impressed that when you go to Orthopedic Therapy and Wellness you are treated by a physical therapist throughout. At other physical therapy offices I have been seen and evaluated by the physical therapist, but then the bulk of my treatment has been done by a physical therapy assistant, or a physical therapy technician.
I highly recommend Orthopedic Therapy and Wellness and will be going back any time I need further physical therapy.

Pam (owner and Physical Therapist) is professional, experienced and very personable! I have seen her for neck/​shoulder pain, and my son has seen her for knee/​hamstring/​IT band sports related pain. She did a throuogh evaluation, in-​depth therapy, and perscirbed reasonable at-​home exercises. We did a few sessions, and when we were healed, she let us go without the upsell.
We love Pam and her office! (and the fun green walls are a happy plus)

I have been under physical therapy (PT) care with Pam Neuharth, owner of OTW for a few months. I have a complicated and extensive history of joints and bones issues and was born with club feet. Pam is very diligent, personable, caring and reliable. What differs OTW from other PT places is that I spend a whole ½ hr or one hour sessions with Pam only. In other places, they have PT assistants and patients end up spending minimal time with the physical therapist. Pam has really good suggestions and useful recommendations and makes excellent observations. Her sessions are varied, it is not routinely the same treatment. I would definitely recommend Pam.

If you’re looking for quality, personal physical therapy, OTW is your place! Pam Neuharth is knowledgeable, yet able to explain things in plain English. She clearly loves what she does and takes a personal interest in seeing and being a part of your improvement.

I have been a patient of OTW since they opened. First I had chronic lower back pain and then hip pain. In both situations, I was thoroughly examined and carefully explained what was going on and causing my pain. I was so impressed with the time taken to do this and the physical therapy. The seemingly simple exercises that I was required to do as homework really worked! I couldn’t believe it. I would highly recommend this company to anyone suffering chronic pain.