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Testimonials
Client feedback from athletes and patients who trusted David Watson with recovery, performance, and return-to-activity goals.
"We felt we were in very good hands with David Watson as our physical therapist. My 13-year-old daughter tore her ACL and as she is very serious about athletics it was very important to us that her recovery from surgery be handled very carefully and professionally. In fact, we were prepared to travel to a specialized sports center if need be. After meeting with David, we felt very confident that he was more than qualified to manage her lengthy recovery process. Anybody who needs PT will be lucky to have such a competent practitioner available to help them recover from any injury."
— G.L.
"Physical Therapist David Watson is the Tom Brady of physical therapy! He's knowledgeable, thoughtful, a great listener, and he is caring. I came to him with a shoulder and neck issue and he helped me make real progress. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
— K.A.
"Dave Watson is an absolutely excellent physical therapist. I dislocated my shoulder playing ultimate frisbee, and saw Dave for about 2-3 months. He is extremely knowledgeable about the workings of the body, and can communicate them in understandable language. He was eager to help me get back to my sport, and was very conscientious of my goals and timeline of when I would like to be playing again. Dave also is great to talk to, and takes a genuine interest in your pain, experience, and regular life! I enjoyed every minute of my physical therapy sessions, and I felt he pushed me appropriately so that I healed properly and regained strength quickly and completely. By the time I was healed and could go back to athletics, I was sad to say goodbye! Definitely would (and do!) recommend him for anyone who needs a physical therapist."
— M.M.
"After developing a persistent runner's knee like injury, I went to David Watson for PT. He aptly diagnosed the cause (weak glut medius/quad on my left side) and provided me with a list of exercises for how I could remedy the process. He wasn't pushy about demanding lots of sessions, which I enjoyed. After ~6 weeks of sessions (2 a week), I felt I had improved and have been able to increase my milage without knee pain. He suggested I continue exercises on my own schedule and we ended our sessions together. Definitely would recommend for a PT."
— J.S.
"Could not have asked for a better physical therapist. I went to David Watson for the first four months after my ACL surgery (before I moved out of state) and I was very pleased with the process. He always made sure to inform me of where I was in the recovery process and where he expected me to be a week, two weeks, or a month out. Dave would provide me with home exercises I could do on days I did not have physical therapy and he would always follow up to make sure I was staying on top of everything - he genuinely cares. I would recommend Dave to anyone looking to address a minor injury or recover from surgery."
— J.Y.
"David Watson has been instrumental in changing my life. I have severe osteoarthritis in my left knee and it had been debilitating for at least the last decade. I had seen multiple doctors over the years and weight loss had been their only advice since it was clear to them that I would eventually need a knee replacement. I finally asked if physical therapy would be any kind of help and my knee specialist reluctantly agreed. That would be when I met David. He took the time to get to know me and my goals which allowed him to better understand when and how to push me to get stronger. His knowledge base is excellent. I tend to ask a lot of questions when I'm not sure why I'm doing a certain exercises and he always knew exactly what he was talking about and never lost patience with my need to know. At least he didn't seem to. :) When my sessions were coming to an end he took extra time to make sure I had all the tools and knowledge that I needed to keep progressing on my own. Since then I have kept up with my PT at home at least 3 days a week and thanks to David’s education and belief in me I can now walk more than a mile without limping or pain whereas before I couldn't go 1/4 of a mile without limping heavily. I had to put in the work to get better but David helped me so much with his support and knowledge I truly feel that I owe him more than I could ever repay."
— D.C.
"I highly recommend Dave Watson as a physical therapist. I had lower back pain for over 3 years. I saw two different physical therapists before Dave and no one could figure out how to help me decrease my pain. Then, I found Dave. He worked with me for about 2 months and taught me so many different ways to help my back heal. Not only did he give me some exercises to do in session, he helped me learn different life skills I could use in my personal life and work life. He really showed that he cares about you and your needs. Every session, he would always check in and see how I was feeling. Whatever was bothering me that day, he would make sure to put special attention on the current pain. I highly recommend Dave for any injury, but especially for lower back pain!"
— S.R.
"David Watson is a fantastic physical therapist. I highly recommend him. I saw David for a painful disc issue in my lower spine (L5S1). He got me from not being able to sit, bend down, climb stairs or drive without severe pain, to painless and fully functional in a matter of months. But it wasn’t just exercises; David taught me how to manage my pain without taking meds, how to address flare ups of sciatica, and retrained me in the proper form to use when sitting, bending, lifting and other daily movements. David is professional, respectful, and a true expert. He is extremely knowledgeable about his field and uses a mix of traditional methods and the latest techniques/technology. I found that David always ensured that he spent enough time with me in a session to address my questions. I learned a lot that really helped me in my recovery, including the strategy and why I was doing each exercise or activity. So if you are looking for a top-notch physical therapist, I highly recommend David Watson. He fixed my back and gave me the ability to function pain free again."
— P.S.
"I came to David for therapy post ankle surgery, and am so thankful to David for his care over the course of the semester (about 3 months). He is highly attentive and provided me with many creative exercises that I hadn’t seen before. For instance, David has a unique way of doing ankle mobilizations with straps that really helped my ankle regain flexibility. He is also incredibly encouraging and helped me stay positive when my progress was slower than I wanted. Overall, I would highly recommend David Watson, thank you so much!"
— K.S.
"I came to Dave with knee, lower back and shoulder pain in January of this year. I now have none of the above. Dave was attentive, professional and listened to all of my concerns while helping me work through my injuries. Even though I was referred for knee pain, I was helped in all of my other problem areas. Dave is a pleasure to be around and really knows his stuff. It eventually became a highlight of my week to head to PT. If you're looking for a PT look no further!"
— K.D.
"Dave is a knowledgeable, attentive, and adaptive physical therapist. I went to see him for a 10-year old injury that I had already done PT for several times. My time with Dave was miles better than past experiences. In our intake, he asked great questions and listened intently to understand the multifaceted nature of my injury. He clearly outlined his goals for our time together and checked in regularly in the 3 months I went to PT to see if we were meeting them. Dave is data focused – he tracked my progress every session and shared updates often to help me understand how I was moving along. Each time I came in with a new ache or issue, he carefully assessed and tweaked my exercises to respond to my current situation. After our time together, I finally have strength back in my shoulder!! Best of all, he taught me all about my injury and shoulder/neck so that if I encounter problems in the future, I will be more prepared to handle them myself. Thank you, Dave!"
— C.S.
"I had a very positive experience with David Watson. He is an excellent physical therapist and I cannot thank him enough. I began seeing Dave just weeks after having surgery for an ankle fracture (broken fibula/dislocated ankle). Over the course of the next 6 months, I had 2 weekly PT sessions. Dave was instrumental in my recovery. He helped me work from being on crutches and touch-down weight-bearing when I started, through both partial and full weight bearing, an addition surgery, all the way back to running. Dave was professional, knowledgeable, and motivating every step of the way. With each session, I made progress and always left feeling better than when I went in. My recovery was a very long process with many PT sessions due to the nature of the injury. Dave's genuine and friendly personality made it much easier to get through. I always look forward to our daily conversations. Overall, I highly recommend David Watson"
— Z.V.
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