Physical Therapy
Performance physical therapy to optimize your movement so you can get out of pain and avoid surgery
Physical Therapy
Dr. Alex Samuel is a Board certified Physical Therapist who will evaluate and rehabilitate individuals who have conditions or injuries that limit their ability to move and or perform physical activities. This can be improving one's range of motion, increasing his or her strength, as well as decreasing their pain. Dr. Samuel has had internships learning from the former PTs of the Miami Dolphins and clinical rotations with NYU Orthopedics.
He has experience treating individuals with Acute and Chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Whether you have undergone surgery, or dealing with chronic pain, Dr. Alex Samuel can address your goals. He uses a combination of his background in track and field and degree in Kinesiology to look at human movement from a very specific lens to help his patients move better than they could ever imagine.
Dr. Alex Samuel
Our 5 Step Framework
Step 1: Go through an in-depth interview so you feel heard
We will ask questions about your past medical history, surgical history, current meds, and other health related questions that will give us a clear idea of what you’re going through.
Step 2: We take you through our signature Ascend Assessment™
The Ascend Assessment™ will take you through our custom mobility and strength screens to understand exactly where your body is that. We don’t assess a single joint or muscle, we focus on the whole body. Our signature assessment will tell us exactly what makes your pain better or worse.
Step 3: We collaborate with you to develop a tailored rehab plan
Based off our signature assessment, you’ll get a custom plan with effective exercises that will address your pain and limitations immediately. You’ll leave your evaluation with a clear understanding of your musculoskeletal issues and an actionable plan for improvement. 90% of our patients report feeling relief within one session.
Step 4: You’ll get unparalleled support and guidance through the Ascend app
We scale your exercise program weekly via our custom virtual app so that you are getting closer to your goals without guessing on your own. You’ll have access to your therapist in between sessions to help you troubleshoot any problems that come up within the same app.
Step 5: Return to your goals and optimize your health/performance
We take you through the most in depth return to sport assessment to ensure your are in the best position to return to your goals. Our team will typically work with our patients on an ongoing basis afterwards to continue to improve their health and performance. We believe taking care of your body should be proactive rather than reactive so you can perform at your highest level for years to come.
SERVICES OFFERED
1 ON 1 PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT
On your first visit you will have all the necessary information to not only understand your diagnosis, but solve the root cause of your problem. Through our Ascend Assessment our doctors are able to prescribe custom rehabilitation plans for our patients so they can finally feel relief.
Dry needling is a form of Acupunture that uses thin Monofilament needles to address muscle tension and stimulate healing. Following Dry Needling RX, the patient will perform exercises to enhance their outcomes of healing the tissue of importance.
DRY NEEDLING TREATMENT
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY TREATMENT
What is extra-corporeal radial shockwave therapy?
Extra-corporeal radial shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a series of high-energy percussions to the affected area. The shockwave is a physical sound wave “shock”, not an electric one.
How does it work?
1. Treatment produces an inflammatory response. The body responds by increasing metabolic activity around the site of pain. This stimulates and accelerates the healing process (promotes the remodeling of dysfunctional collagenous tissues, such as tendinopathies, trigger points, muscle strains, etc.).
2. Shockwaves break down scar tissue and/or calcification
What are the benefits of Shockwave Treatment?
This therapy stimulates the body’s natural self-healing process. There is actually an immediate reduction of pain and improved range of motion. ESWT may also eliminate your need for surgery depending on the symptoms present.
OUT OF NETWORK THERAPY
Choosing an out-of-network physical therapist like myself ensures you receive dedicated, individualized care focused on achieving optimal results. By operating outside insurance restrictions, I can spend more time with you, thoroughly assess your condition, and develop a personalized rehabilitation plan addressing not only your current injuries, but also any past or potential future ones. This proactive approach allows us to work together to restore your function, prevent re-injury, and ultimately achieve long-term health and wellness.
Out-of-Network Benefits at Ascend PT
Ascend PT is an out-of-network physical therapy practice. This means we prioritize individualized care, free from the limitations of insurance contracts.
Benefits for You:
Comprehensive Treatment: Receive care for multiple body parts simultaneously.
Transparent Pricing: No hidden costs or surprise bills.
Personalized Attention: Guaranteed one-on-one treatment sessions.
Expertise and Value
Dr. Alex Samuel, PT, DPT, brings a unique blend of skills as a physical therapist, strength & speed coach, and wellness consultant. His extensive knowledge allows us to offer exceptional value beyond traditional in-network providers.
Payment Options
We accept various payment methods to accommodate your needs:
Out-of-network benefits
HSA cards
FSA cards
Experience the difference at Ascend PT today. Contact us to schedule your personalized treatment plan.
WHAT WE TREAT
NECK PAIN
✔ Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
✔ Brachial Plexus Injury
✔ Bulging Discs
✔ Cervical Radiculopathy
✔ Cervico-genic Headaches
✔ Cervical Fusion✔ Cervical Stenosis
✔ Cervical Strain
✔ Cerviaclgia
✔ Cervical Disc Replacement
✔ Dizziness
✔ Facet Joint Pain✔ Herniated Discs
✔ Pinched Nerve
✔ Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
✔ Whiplash
✔ Wry Neck
LOW BACK PAIN | SCIATICA
✔ Ankylosing Spondolytis
✔ Bulging Discs
✔ Lumbago
✔ Lumbar Radiculopathy
✔ Lumbar Strain
✔ Herniated Discs
✔ Facet Joint Pain✔ Lower Crossed Syndrome
✔ Lumbar Stenosis
✔ Lumbar Fusion
✔ Lumbar Microdiscectomy
✔ Laminectomy
✔ Lumbar Disc Replacement
✔ Pelvic Malalignment✔ Pinched Nerve
✔ Piriformis Syndrome
✔ QL Strain
✔ Sciatica
✔ SI Joint Pain
✔ Spondylolisthesis
SHOULDER AND ROTATOR CUFF PAIN
✔ Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
✔ Arthritis or Osteoarthritis
✔ Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
✔ Bankart Lesions
✔ Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
✔ Breaks and Fractures
✔ Bursitis of the Shoulder
✔ Chronic Shoulder Pain
✔ Dislocated Shoulder
✔ Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
✔ Glenoid Labral Tear
✔ Hyaline Cartilage Injury
✔ Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder✔ Rotator Cuff Injury
✔ Shoulder Strain or Sprains
✔ SLAP Tears
✔ Swimmer's Shoulder
✔ Shoulder Tendinitis
✔ Separated Shoulder
ELBOW AND WRIST PAIN
✔ Distal Biceps Tendon Injury
✔ De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
✔ Elbow Dislocation
✔ Elbow Fracture
✔ Elbow Sprains and Strains✔ Golfer's Elbow
✔ Ligament Sprains or Tears
✔ Little League Elbow Syndrome (Medial Apophysitis)
✔ Olecranon (Elbow) Bursitis✔ Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
✔ Triceps Tendinitis
✔ Tennis Elbow
✔ TFCC Tear
HIP PAIN
✔ Abductor/Gluteus Medius Tear
✔ Arthritis or Osteoarthritis of the Hip
✔ Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
✔ Fracture of the Hip
✔ Fracture of the Pelvis✔ Developmental Dysplasia
✔ Groin (Abductor) Strain
✔ Hip Dislocation
✔ Hip Dysplasia in Adults✔ Psoas (Hip Flexor) Injury
✔ Hip Impingement
✔ Trochanteric Bursitis
✔ Trendelenburg Gait
KNEE PAIN
✔ Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
✔ Arthritis or Osteoarthritis
✔ Baker's Cyst (Popliteal Cyst)
✔ Chondromalacia Patella
✔ Dislocated Kneecap
✔ Fat Pad Impingement (Hoffa's Syndrome)
✔ Hyperextended Knee
✔ Iliotibial Band Syndrome✔ Locked Knee
✔ Knee Tendon Bursitis (Pes anserine bursitis)
✔ Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
✔ Loose Bodies of the Knee Joint
✔ Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
✔ Meniscal Tear/Cyst
✔ Osgood-Schlatter Disease✔ Osteochondritis Dissecans
✔ Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
✔ Patellar Tendon Tear
✔ Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
✔ Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
✔ Prepatellar (kneecap) Bursitis
✔ Unstable Kneecap (Patellar Instability or Subluxation)
LOWER LEG PAIN
✔ Anterior Compartment Syndrome
✔ Breaks and Fractures
✔ Calf Muscle Strain or Tear
✔ Hamstring Strain or Tear✔ Quadriceps Muscle Strains and Tears
✔ Quadriceps Tendon Tear
✔ Patellar Tendon Tear✔ Piriformis Syndrome
✔ Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
✔ Tibial Stress Fracture
ANKLE AND FOOT PAIN
✔ Achilles Tendoon Rupture
✔ Ankle Impingement Syndrome
✔ Ankle Instability
✔ Achilles tendinitis/tendinosis
✔ Ankle Sprain
✔ Arch Collapse/Flatfoot Deformity
✔ Arch Collapse/Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
✔ Arthritis of the Ankle✔ Arthritis of the Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
✔ Arthritis of the Hindfoot
✔ Arthritis of the Midfoot
✔ Breaks and Fractures
✔ Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
✔ Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever's Disease)
✔ Jones Fractures✔ Hammertoe
✔ Heel Spur (Calcaneal Spur)
✔ Lisfranc (Midfoot) Injuries
✔ Metatarsalgia
✔ Morton's Neuroma
✔ Plantar Plate Injuries
✔ Plantar FasciitisStart Your Journey to Recovery Today
Book your appointment and take the first step towards healing
Ascend Physiotherapy and Performance
807 NE 2nd Ave , STE 300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-939-0071
alex@ascendptp.com