Lester PT

11/28/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving from Lester PT.

11/26/2025

We will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families!
We wish everyone a safe and thankful holiday weekend!!

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

StemWave isn’t offering just another surface-level treatment that masks the pain – it's a solution designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing response, promoting long-term recovery.

Many patients report noticeable relief after just one session, with 15–30% improvement in pain levels. By the end of a full treatment plan, outcomes climb dramatically—up to 95% improvement in many cases.

Chronic inflammation is often the invisible driver behind lingering pain and slow recovery. StemWave’s technology helps reduce inflammation at the source, supporting faster healing and lowering the physical barriers that prevent long-term relief.

Mobility limitations don’t just affect movement—they affect quality of life. StemWave works to restore functional range of motion, enabling patients to return to daily activities, hobbies, and movement with confidence and ease.

Unlike traditional pain management approaches, StemWave offers a non-invasive solution with little to no pain and results that last.

11/20/2025

Muscular weakness is the new smoking.

There is strong evidence that strength training is associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality, yet participation rates remain low in the general population.

Approximately 31% of U.S. adults meet the federal guidelines for muscle-strengthening activities, with only 3% consistently lifting weights.

11/19/2025

The fall season is short. Every game matters. And the right recovery tool can mean the difference between a sidelined starter and a winning season.

StemWave gives athletes a faster, safer path back to the field and delivers results when it matters most.

Why not traditional treatments? Rest, NSAIDs, and injections often delay recovery or only mask pain. The problem isn’t just effectiveness, it’s timing. Fall seasons are short, meaning athletes and coaches don’t have six weeks to wait for an injury to calm down, and yet that’s often what’s prescribed.

Unlike surface-level modalities, StemWave penetrates up to 12cm, targeting tendons, ligaments, and deep muscle structures where sports injuries often hide. This creates faster healing responses, increased circulation, and natural pain reduction.

Sessions last just 5-8 minutes. There’s no downtime. Athletes can come in before practice, get treated, and still participate fully. For trainers juggling rosters, that speed matters. For athletes, it feels like getting time back in a season where every week counts.

Contact us to schedule a StemWave therapy session with Dr. Lester today!

11/15/2025

11/13/2025

Just a reminder that we have Massage Therapists in our office!

We currently have two licensed massage therapists available:
-Lisa Smith
https://lisasmithlmt.noterro.com/
- Megan King
https://book.heygoldie.com/Studio-Revive

Book your appointment today to accompany your PT or go ahead and pre-treat yourself for some holiday prep relief.

11/13/2025

Low back pain isn't only caused by tissue damage.

Pain is multifactoral and is influenced by many other things in your life, including stress, sleep, diet, beliefs, community, social influences, and even past trauma.

If you're ignoring all of this, you could be missing a big piece of the puzzle.

- Poor sleep will increase nervous system sensitivity and increase pain.
- Poor diet can increase inflammation and pain.
- Work stress, past trauma, poor mental health, and social stressors can all increase pain.

11/11/2025

11/08/2025

A recent study shows that lifting weights acutely improves your learning ability. This includes an improvement in cognitive functions, such as processing speed and attention. Lifting weights can also make you more alert and reduce mental fatigue by clearing your working memory, similar to meditation.

11/06/2025

Physical Therapy is not only able to help prevent certain shoulder issues, but it can also aid several different shoulder injuries:

- Rotator Cuff Pain
- Biceps Tendinitis
- SLAP Tears
- Shoulder Instability
- AC Joint Injuries