Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery

Fantastic experience: It was so wonderful. The reason I signed up was to eat better. More protein and less sugar. Nitza was so helpful to me. I had many years of eating horribly. I skipped meals if I was busy and would grab something like a cookie or chips just to have something in my system. Now, I make sure and have at least 30 grams of protein each meal and eat protein snacks in between my meals. I can now go to the grocery store and not grab skittles as I check out. I no longer skip meals. If I’m in a rush I grab 3-4 ounces of Boars Head turkey and eat it in the car. I feel so much better and have gotten stronger in the gym. I would highly recommend Vulcan if you want to take control of your bad eating habits, want to feel better, and get stronger in the gym.

Fantastic experience: I was introduced to Vulcan Performance while at Burn Bootcamp. I started having some heel pain in my right foot. This pain was consistent during the day and got to where I could not jump on my feet and even just walking was painful. I met with Sean and he concluded that I had a bone bruise. I started doing PT with him 2x a week and after about 3 weeks my pain was much less and I was able to be as active as I was before. I am thankful for Vulcan and how they helped me quickly feel better and be able to get back to 100%. I would highly recommended them to anyone who needs some PT or some help with recovering from any pain.

Fantastic experience: Ellie is the best! So knowledgeable and always on top of it!

Fantastic experience: My therapy experience with Vulcan Performance was on a level like no other. Highly trained therapists that give you their full attention. Was a great help with my knee and shoulder. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I started having issues with my back out of the blue and was trying all the avenues to get relief. Started at Vulcan through a recommendation at Iron Tribe Fitness. I was going twice a week for 1 hour and seeing great results. Ended up working out the inflammation in my SI joint and haven't had issues again.

Fantastic experience: Vulcan Performance is the best rehab I have ever received. After a few months of work, dealing with a strained Achilles, I am now back to running stronger than I was before. The staff at Vulcan is top of the line, and I have nothing but high praise for the process!

Fantastic experience: Had a relapse on rotator cuff tear and couldn’t get vertical movement on arm; have now almost full use.

Fantastic experience: Had a first class experience at Vulcan! Sean Hiller actually did a more thorough intake on me - asking questions, listening to my answers, etc. - than either my GP or the back specialist I've seen about the bulging disk in my back. He was as motivated as I was - if not more! - to do what he could to get my back to a better place and avoid surgery. Successful so far! I highly, highly recommend these folks.

Fantastic experience: Vulcan performance and physical therapy is where you need to go for all of your physical therapy needs! Sean is professional and knowledgeable and will get you back to doing what you live to do! Thanks Sean!

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed working with Sean to get my hip healthy again! He had me focus on a lot of strength work to get me back into running pain-free. He also worked with me on form and running techniques as well as plans to gradually increase my volume and efforts. I am pain free and healthy enough to complete my half iron-man! The people and atmosphere was also very pleasent to be around. I will be recommending Vulcan PT to anyone I know that needs PT.

Fantastic experience: I went to see Chris Temples for PT on my shoulder after my cousin recommended him and I am SO glad I did! I had been going to another PT and not seeing any results. Chris used exercises that I had never tried before and I immediately knew this was going to be different. It felt like I had a personal trainer at each visit and I looked forward to the hard work. I will continue to sing his praises and recommend him to anyone needing some PT or strength training after an injury.

Fantastic experience: My two experiences with Vulcan P&PT have exceeded my expectations. As a lifelong athlete in my mid 30s who’s never really dealt with many injuries, I was SUPER upset when I couldn’t get past my shoulder pain last year, and knee pain this year. I didn’t know what to expect showing up to Vulcan but was given the highest recommendations. I found Dr Hiller and his team to be very welcoming and personable, and also very knowledgeable and professional. They really helped me understand what I was dealing with and what the path to not just pain decreasing, but strength increasing looked like. And I was very encouraged by the progress we made on both of these issues and got back to 100%. I highly recommend them for any PT you need, but ESPECIALLY if you are an athlete. Plus they’re just cool people and you will enjoy time spent in their office. Thanks Vulcan team!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Vulcan was great! I had a lower back injury that was messing with my day to day activities. Sean and the other coaches gave me exercises that helped isolate the pain and eventually recover completely!

Fantastic experience: Vulcan was great! I had a lower back injury that was messing with my day to day activities. Sean and the other coaches gave me exercises that helped isolate the pain and eventually recover completely!

Fantastic experience: Three weeks into working out at Burn Boot Camp my knees started bothering me. I have never had knee problems before, but this did not come as a surprise after the weight I gained during my recent pregnancy. My trainer told me to sign up for a time to get checked out by a trainer from Vulcan Performance and I’m so glad I did. I was examined and then referred to Rebecca at the front desk to schedule an appointment with Christian. They got me in very quickly and handled everything with my insurance. I did physical therapy with Christian for almost two months and my knees finally feel strong again. I enjoyed my time at Vulcan Performance so much I have referred my husband to go to them to get his back and hips looked at. The entire staff was so friendly and welcoming to me and my 4 month old son that I would bring with me most of the time. Christian quickly learned he liked to be pushed around in his stroller so he would push him around the room to keep him happy while instructing me on what to do to. It was so kind of him and made PT bearable and doable as a new first time mom. I can’t recommend Vulcan Performance enough and especially Christian. Thanks to them I am able to workout at Burn again at full capacity without worrying about tearing something in my knees again. Hopefully I won’t have any trouble in the future but if I do, I know who I will be calling!

Fantastic experience: I am amazed at the results I got after going to Vulcan Performance! I was facing minor surgery on my knee and was unsure about taking the therapy route. I had spoken with Sean a couple of times and knew if I went to therapy it would be with him. In fact, I wouldn't schedule my procedure until I had a chance to discuss it with him. He explained the importance of getting a start on the therapy before the procedure and helped me get set up ultimately with Christian to prepare and then repair afterwards. I was excited to get to every session and see what improvements could be made after each one. My knee was swollen and painful with limited extent of motion but felt better even before surgery. I was shocked at how quickly they asked me to come in after the procedure but was so glad to get started again as the mobility started to gradually increase immediately. Christian clearly explained the plan for every session and walked me through exercises I didn't know I could do. It was awesome! He sent me home with exercises to do also so that I was ready to advance more with every session. Near my final session, I had my first completely pain-free day in months. I cannot praise Christian and everyone at Vulcan Performance enough for what they did for me. I'll bet they can do it for you too!

Fantastic experience: About a year ago my doctor sent me here to treat back pain. It was diagnosed that I had a weak core and needed to build back my strength. The exercises and instruction I received were the best I've ever had and completely fixed my pain. The past six months or so I've been slacking off and not exercising and recently I've started having back pain again. I remembered the exercises we did and how fast the pain went away so I joined a local gym and just a week of doing the movements I was taught got rid of the pain. I'd recommend Vulcan Performance to anyone looking for a good physical therapist.

Fantastic experience: I'm very thankful for Christian & the rest of the team at Vulcan Performance. They are committed to giving the best, most helpful service they can, and I've been grateful for the time & energy they put into finding the right treatment to help get me back to health.

Fantastic experience: I’ve also been recommending Vulcan to everyone I know. I moved here from the West Coast and over the years I would sparingly get therapy on my knee I injured in a snowboarding accident 20 years ago. However, my knee still hurt and therapy never seemed to help for real. When I moved here, I found out about Vulcan and started with them immediately. Let me tell you how amazing they are. Sean, the owner, is really great at his craft and got my knees so strong that I ran 2 marathons last year. 2!! I’ve never been able to run 1 marathon before due to my injuries, but Sean made it possible. All of that from just a few months of PT with Vulcan! Also, everyone is super nice and Sean is just the easiest person to talk to. I’m actually about to make an appointment for another injury and I’ll be attending the Inverness location this time around. I’m sure I’ll have a five star review for them as well. Thank you guys for everything!

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience with this team. They worked with me to meet my goals, and were a wealth of information and support. I highly recommend them!

Fantastic experience: Sean and his team do a great job. I am a tough case and several years post shoulder surgery. Was suffering from loss of ROM, weakness, and pain. I have only been working with them for a month, and I already notice a big difference in all areas. They work you hard but trust the process and trust them as they really know what they are doing.

Fantastic experience: Went to Vulcan to help with with some bicep tendonitis I couldn't shake. I was very pleased with the results and protocol with which they addressed it. Very professional, friendly and pleasant to work with. I will absolutely continue to use them for any PT or rehab needs in the future.

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience. It really helps me to deal with my injury. The staff was excellent.

Fantastic experience: I came to Vulcan Performance with a low back injury, unable to enjoy normal physical activity. Claire and the Vulcan Performance team developed a PT plan to get me back on track. I’m now doing all the things I love to do! Many thanks to Vulcan Performance!

Fantastic experience: I came to Vulcan Performance about four months ago with both knees hurting significantly most of the day and a right shoulder that bothered me during the day, and when I slept. Christian helped me do the right sequence of exercises that help to strengthen both of my knees. I’ve done PT once or twice before for my knees and I’ve never done this particular sequence. My knees barely hurt anymore and I’m not waking up anymore with shoulder pain!

Fantastic experience: Coming into Vulcan performance my rotator cuff was keeping me from sleeping at night plus I lost my strength in my shoulder. Working with Christian he helped me get my strength back in shoulder. I am able to pick up over twice the weight today. I had to use weights and bands. Still making progress today. After driving my shoulder does not hurt anymore. Plus Christian encourages me .thank you Christian

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Vulcan Performance!!! Sean Hiller was great and helped me get me back to doing the things I love to do, even running again! Before going to Vulcan, my knee was aching and swollen, and weak. I had had a knee scope to repair a torn meniscus 6 mos prior, did traditional physical therapy, and thought that my knee was as good as it could get. But a friend recommended Sean Hiller, and so thankful she did. My range of motion increased tremendously through his therapy sessions. The strength in both legs increased a ton too, which in turn helps support my knees. During my last session, I actually ran 3 miles on the treadmill! I never thought I’d get to do that again and I’m so happy! The entire staff at Vulcan are so upbeat and friendly. I enjoyed my time there and will definitely go back if and when I find myself in need of PT.

Fantastic experience: Sean and all the PTs at Vulcan are amazing. Before I started with Sean, I was training for a half marathon when an old injury flared up that left me unable to run. I had tried other PTs in the past for the same injury and they all ended with "this is all we can do for you" even though I didn't feel like the issue was resolved. Sean helped me return to running and much quicker than I imagined. He pushed me to lift more weight than other therapists I had tried in the past which I believe helped contribute to my recovery. I am now running consistently again and regaining my speed.

Fantastic experience: I have been recommending Vulcan Performance to everyone I know. I started PT with them due to recurring pain in my shoulder and hip. I just completed therapy and now able to go about all my daily activities with no discomfort, and even perform all movements in the gym without pain. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience working with Claire during my pregnancy and after. She provided many modifications to allow me to continue CrossFit and helped me regain my core strength. I also had a knee injury from years ago that I never took care of but after working with her I have no more pain and now know exercises to continue maintaining it.

Fantastic experience: I have suffered from lateral epicondylitis for a year. I tried EVERYTHING including 2 other PTs and expense injections without relief until I found Claire at Vulcan Performance. In the beginning, I was unable to do even the simplest of task such as grabbing my phone much less an upper body workout at the gym. For months, I was using only one arm. Claire worked with me to help me regain my function and strength. Now, not only can I preform those simple tasks without pain but I have returned to full workouts at the gym without any issues. Everyone at Vulcan Performance is knowledgeable, compassionate and make you feel welcome and encouraged right from the start. Highly recommend Claire and everyone at Vulcan Performance!

Fantastic experience: I started at Vulcan after I strained a back muscle. Sean not only helped me restore function and get pain-free in that area, he also identified the root cause of the issue and gave me tools for strengthening my weak areas.

Fantastic experience: Excellent team , friendly personalities . Dedicated to healing and making sure patients are getting the best care . It's been a pleasure recuperating here . More personal than other rehabs . Thankyou so much! I have had the pleasure of going to the location in Irondale on Montclair road . Charles carman

Fantastic experience: Sean Hiller and the team at Vulcan Performance Rehab and Recovery are truly outstanding ! My personal results exceeded my greatest expectations. When I started therapy my shoulder mobility was almost non existent and I had constant pain. My prognosis was surgery and and a long recovery. Instead of surgery I opted to follow Sean and his teams physical therapy protocol. A few months later and after some intensive therapy I am now back to 100% mobility and no surgery ! I can't thank Sean and his team enough. I highly recommend them

Fantastic experience: I am seventy years old. I have had an active life which has included exercise and consider myself in relatively good shape. When I first came to Sean in July 2022, I had been struggling with back issues for over two years. I could no longer lie in any prone position and was sleeping upright in a recliner since February. Every morning when I awoke I was in great pain within a few steps. I began the day with Tylenol, muscle relaxers and an ice pack and continued throughout the day. I also was taking Tramadol daily. I was still doing my daily routine including working out but I was miserable. I was also unable to travel due to pain while in a car and of course the need for a recliner to sleep. Sean diagnosed my issue as a bend in my mid back probably caused my sitting in a poor position for years. Neither I nor my wife had noticed it as most problems structurally take years and are so insidious. Unlike every PT place I have been to that used a cookie cutter approach, Sean developed a routine based for me specifically. We began an exercise routine designed to strengthen my back, core and lower body, The ultimate goal was to strengthen and create extension in my upper back so that my mid back and low back could improve and I could be more erect. Within a few weeks my back pain eased enough to reduce my daily medicine intake. Within a month my need for medicine was occasional not daily as I awoke with very little discomfort. I have also made two short trips. I can pick up my grandchildren ( carefully ) and do all the things including exercise with little or no discomfort. In addition to a program tailored to my needs, Sean helped me incorporate the most beneficial exercises into my routine at the Y. I believe all my goals will be met with Sean's guidance. I will only go to Vulcan in the future. Two of my sons' have been here and have found great success. Hirlye Lutz

Fantastic experience: The team at Vulcan Performance has guided me through two life challenging events during the last year. It's been a hard road and I know with out a doubt, the outcomes would have been much less satisfactory if I had not found VP. VP rehabbed me through a stroke in my dominant hand. They even got me to a level where I could throw out the first pitch at a Barons game. (Go team Jay!) Next, when I thought I had made a huge mistake having a Total Knee Replacement, they reassured me it would be ok and they were right! I re-started Crossfit yesterday. Old man speed but something I never thought I would do again. Their knowledge, kindness and one on one approach of providing the patient with research based and proven therapy is, to me, the best in Bham. So a big thank you to Sean, Claire, Christian, Jay and Rebecca!! I could not have done it without y'all. Gil Cummings

Fantastic experience: Before Vulcan I had so much pain in my hip flexors and lower back that it made everyday tasks difficult. Through Vulcan, I worked to strengthen areas of weakness in order to reduce the pain. Claire worked with me on my form so that I did not have to give up working out and doing other things I love. The environment at Vulcan is so friendly and welcoming. I appreciated their rigorous approach to PT and am so thankful for all of their help!

Fantastic experience: 5 Stars. Christian and all the folks at Vulcan Performance were great to work with for my physical therapy. They successfully addressed my lower back issues and set me up with plans going forward to prevent the issue from happening again. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I had anterior cruciate patella tendon graph for a basketball injury to my knee in 1987. I am 55 years old. My knee never completely recovered. Two months ago I was experiencing burning pain under both my knee-caps. Sean understands sports injuries and how to rehabilitate them. After 2 months I am experiencing no knee pain. In addition, he has me on long term workout plan to maintain my gains.

Fantastic experience: When I began working with Claire at Vulcan Performance, I was experiencing persistent pain in my left shoulder that was interrupting my sleep and simple daily activities. I was unable to workout the way I wanted and I was having difficulties getting dressed and working comfortably. Claire helped me strengthen muscle weaknesses and instability in my shoulder which has not only relieved my pain but has set me up for success and avoidance of injury in the future. I'm no longer in pain daily and am back in the gym doing everything I was before pain free. Claire and the rest of the Vulcan Performance staff have been great!

Fantastic experience: Forever thankful to my coaches at Orangetheory Downtown who recommended the staff at Vulcan Performance to me. I've had issues with pain for at least 10 years. My hip and lower back pain has gone from a consistent 8 out of 10 to rarely occurring (going 2x a week for a month). Unlike some other PT offices they don't try to just "fix" you with heat, cold packs and a massage gun. I'm looking forward to my next few weeks with them! Thanks Dr. Jay!

Fantastic experience: Words can't express how thankful I am for Claire at Vulcan! I came in highly discouraged after being in constant pain for over 9 months. She encouraged me that I wouldn't be in pain forever, and she tailored my exercises to exactly where I was weak and experiencing pain. I've had PT from several places before, but I have never experienced care like this. I'm now back in the gym and doing the activities I love that I haven't been able to for over a year. I highly recommend them for any injury you may have!

Fantastic experience: Sean and the entire team at Vulcan are extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with, which is a rare combination in the physical therapy world. Coming in with a nagging injury, Sean absolutely over delivered in my results. He has not only helped me to heal but to exceed the performance level I had even before my injury. I can't say enough good things about Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery!

Fantastic experience: Within days of being diagnosed with a right ankle avulsion fracture, I was able to schedule an appointment at Vulcan Performance Rehab & Recovery. I am very grateful for Claire's therapeutic care & encouragement. The whole team is upbeat. Even when going through painful exercises, I enjoyed the experience and definitely could tell I was making progress. I highly recommend Vulcan Performance!

Fantastic experience: I came to Vulcan after several months of waking up with pain in my right hand. I thought it was just carpal tunnel pain, and I was wearing two cumbersome braces at night to try to manage the pain. Once I came to Vulcan, Claire did a thorough assessment of all my symptoms and correctly diagnosed my issue. After working with Claire for several weeks, I not only resolved my issue, but I am more aware of my body and encouraged to continue to take care of it with movement and strength training. I appreciate that she continued to track my progress with the same tests along my treatment. It made me confident that I was on the right track. Everyone at Vulcan is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do -- helping people. Thank you, Vulcan, for helping me!

Fantastic experience: Claire was amazing! Listened to my concerns, goals and tailored our time to reaching my goals. As an athlete I appreciated the rigor of our workouts as they targeted my bum shoulder but also increased my overall fitness. The rest of the staff was friendly, greets everyone by name and creates a team atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: In Dec 2021, I had my quadriceps tendon reattached to my Patella. I had been to do 2 previous physical therapists prior to being referred to Sean Hiller and Vulcan Performance. I wanted to do BFR (blood flow restriction) therapy as part of my recovery. When I first got there I only had 103 degrees of knee flexion and when I left in less 2 months, my knee flexion was 137 degrees with full range being 145 degrees. Sean is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and pushes you to your limit in a very healthy and safe way. His passion for his craft is contagious! In addition, I felt all the staff were professional, very skilled and were just overall good people. I would strongly recommend Vulcan Performance to anyone in need for physical therapy!!!

Fantastic experience: My experience with Vulcan Performance was excellent. The staff was professional and friendly, and they offered personalized outcome-oriented care. I would recommend them for anyone who wants to use physical therapy as a potential alternative to invasive surgery, or who might need PT after surgery or major injury.

Fantastic experience: Before I came to Vulcan Performance, I was stuck in the same cycle of my shoulder getting better, easing back into swimming, and then about 1-2 weeks later it would be hurting again. I had surgery at one point to try to fix the problem but that didn’t even break the cycle. I was not able to workout, swim, and compete at the level I was before nor the level I wanted to be at. When I came to Vulcan Performance I had been to numerous other PT’s and was just hoping to get some answers. When I started, Sean had me focused on getting my range of motion better as well as getting my strength up too. Overtime, more and more strength exercises were thrown into my program and some stability exercises as well. 4 months of working with Sean 1-2 times a week, I am pain free and haven’t had any problems since. I am able to workout harder than I was before and still swim too. I now have all of my range of motion back too. I have a program that I do multiple times a week to keep up what I got back in PT. I looked forward to going to PT every week and my shoulder is finally better after almost 2 years of surgery and rehab all thanks to Vulcan Performance.

Fantastic experience: About seven weeks ago, I got a viral infection that altered my coordination, balance, and equilibrium. It affected my entire vestibular system. I was extremely dizzy and extremely nauseated almost all of the time. I threw up a few times, I had little to no appetite, and I was fatigued almost all of the time. All of my previous activities of daily living that would have taken little to no thought or effort were either nonexistent or extremely hard for me to do. I was unable to walk on my own or without assistance without getting extremely sick. I could not drive, write, or work. I did not have the energy to stand up in the shower, put on makeup, or do laundry. I was dependent on just about everything! Although I was very diligent to do vestibular exercises on my own and at home, I knew I needed something more. That is when I started therapy at Vulcan Performance. They not only helped me with my vestibular therapy, but they also helped me with my physical therapy. They helped me relearn all of my normal activities of daily living. I am so grateful that my dizziness is now at about a zero to one at baseline. When I started physical therapy, my dizziness was at about a seven to an eight at baseline. I now have to work very hard to even stimulate my dizziness and other symptoms. Vulcan Performance tailored to my individual needs such as changing positions (sitting down to standing up or laying down to standing up) and head movements (up and down and to the right and left). They helped me with eye movements, balance, elevation changes, and lifting objects above my head. They helped me improve my hand- eye coordination, and they helped me learn to walk in a straight line and run. I have now started to drive again, I have a full appetite, I can write again, and I can walk normally again. I feel like myself again. I am so grateful that even on the days I could not physically come to the clinic, they gave me workouts and exercises to do on my own at home. This helped speed up my recovery process. Every single time I went to Vulcan Performance, I had significant improvement in my vestibular therapy and physical therapy. I am so grateful that Vulcan Performance did not let me get complacent and stay where I was. They pushed me, challenged me, supported me, and encouraged me every step of the way. The whole entire staff was the brightest spot in my day every single time I came into the clinic. Movement truly is medicine. I’m so grateful that I did therapy at Vulcan Performance, because sitting in bed all day and feeling sick was not getting me where I needed to go. I can’t wait to continue meeting my goals and getting back to normal life. I attribute my fast recovery to Vulcan Performance, and I am so thankful for the whole team at Vulcan and how they helped me!

Fantastic experience: Physical therapy at Vulcan was one of the greatest decisions. I started around November and finished about a week ago. Back during my first appointments, I could barely lift a thing and was always in so much pain. Claire took her time and worked with me to regain my strength and create a very positive environment. By March, I was lifting significantly more and could get back into the gym without any trouble. She helped me regain the confidence that I lost with my initial injury. I had an amazing time getting through my workouts and everyone inside was always the sweetest!

Fantastic experience: Claire is an excellent physical therapist! Pain is gone and now she has me focused on strength training to cure bad habits that lead to injury in the first place. Finally - a challenging but customized prescription to move. A delight to work with even during the stress of Covid-19. Health & Well being are Job #1 at Vulcan. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: A neurological issue restricted my lifestyle for almost nine years. After just ten sessions with Claire at Vulcan Performance, I have gained back my sense of balance and physical strength that I had given up on. I now have more energy and endurance than I have enjoyed in a very long time. I am enjoying working in my garden, traveling with my husband and enjoying my grandchildren again! I look forward to each day with excitement vs dread and depression!

Fantastic experience: Vulcan Performance and Rehab have been instrumental in helping both me and my son recover from injuries to our shoulders and my sons knee. I have a torn labrum in my right shoulder and doing anything overhead or doing any sort of pull up was not possible without intense pain. Thanks to Sean’s practical approach to rehab and actually having you workout and perform those movements to strengthen the shoulder rather than just some passive stretching with heating pads, I’m able to perform up to 10 pull-ups unbroken and I’m able to do snatches. As for my son, he’s going into 9th grade and suffered a broken shoulder and separated AC joint in his left shoulder playing football. Once again Sean and Vulcan Performance came through with an excellent plan to help him get back to playing and actually having the shoulder stronger than it was prior to his injuries. We both love Sean’s approach to each one of his clients and the fact that he, and everyone at Vulcan, actually work with them one on one and it’s not just a factory of rehab doing the same old thing for 30 minutes to an hour and falling asleep. When we leave Vulcan performance each time, we’re sweating like we do from a regular workout. I high recommend Sean and Vulcan Performance for any type of injury rehab you need, you will not regret it at all. Kevin Bridges

Fantastic experience: I started working with Sean Oct. 2021 at Vulcan Performance. I came to Sean as a last resort as I had recently been told by an orthopedic surgeon that I needed a full hip replacement on my right side. The reason the Dr recommended it was because I had osteoarthritis in my right hip and pretty much all cartilage had been worn down. In addition, I had Femoral Acetabular Impingement, and a CAM Deformity on the outer side of my ball and socket joint. With all these issues, I had gotten to the point that I was in so much pain that I wasn’t able to run anymore. Really, any high impact exercises bothered it and even sitting for long periods of time. For about 88 months, I had tried rest, Ice, and taking anti-inflammatories, but nothing worked. When I was told, the only answer was hip replacement surgery (at 39 years old), I was devastated and willing to try any alternative therapy to see if I could avoid it. That was when I was referred by a friend of mine who was also a client of Sean’s who had been told something similar and said I should book an appointment with him. Sean and I worked together for about 5 months. The things he did that helped me improve the most were BFR (blood flow restriction) therapy as well as many different hip/glute strengthening/ROM exercises. Slowly but surely my Range of Motion and hip strength started to improve and this in turn led to a decrease in pain during activity and at rest. After 3 months of training with him, I was back running again and now, I’m able to run paces similar to what I ran before I had gotten to the point that I couldn’t run and I can do it with NO PAIN!. In addition, there really isn’t any exercise that I can’t do that bothers my hip anymore. I am so incredibly grateful for Sean and the rehab training he did with me. If I wouldn’t have gone, I would be recovering from hip replacement surgery right now. Instead, I’m back to running 4-5 days a week! I highly recommend anyone who has a long history of training and exercise with joint or musculoskeletal issues to see Sean prior to having any kind of replacement surgery. You really have nothing to lose, and you just might get to preserve your body and your quality of life a little longer!

Fantastic experience: I injured my ankle two years ago, my grand dog pulled me off a high curve and bent my ankle. It was not a break but a torn ligament. It has given me trouble and in and out of theraphy. Dr. Robert Green recommended you due to the results he has seen in his patients. The philosophy Vulcan uses in the treatment is life changing for me.. my ankle still has burning sensation sometimes. I have overall arthritis in back and neck. The working on the body core has open my eyes to how important strength is to overall health and the aging process. The strength exercises have been so subtle but increasing over time to where I feel much better for my future in my senior years. The bands with the exercises, the weights and all the various positions you’ve taught me stay in my head as I go through a day of living. I sit at a red light and do the neck exercises! To continue with the strengthening is the key to a happier old age!

Fantastic experience: Before working with Sean, my hip injury caused me a great deal of pain along with loud popping in my hip which prevented me from fully participating in my college athletic practices and workouts. I was limited to my activities and even sleeping and walking to class were difficult some days. On my first visit with Sean, he sat down with me and thoroughly evaluated my symptoms and pain level. On my next visits he had me working my hip dynamically and doing things that I would do specifically in my sport of pole vault. He also sent me home with exercises to do at home. After my last appointment with Sean, I was able to compete with no pain and get a personal record. I was also pain free after the meet and am looking forward to a successful pain-free season thanks to Sean and his individualized physical therapy techniques. The whole staff at Vulcan Performance was professional, caring, and always have their patients’ best interests at heart.

Fantastic experience: Vulcan performance, and Ellie Hiller, changed the way I view food and my body. I have always been a tiny person who was not able to gain weight. When I entered my freshman year at Auburn, things changed. I gained about 6 pounds over the course of the year. I was so unhappy and felt like I needed to go back to my lifestyle of restricting and overexercising to see results. I was so skeptical but Ellie told me she could help me reach my goals while still eating normally and exercising regularly. I started to see results from her program in 2 weeks. I lost the weight I gained, and saw my body firm up, and gained muscle in my legs and arms! Ellie was calling and keeping me accountable throughout the week and Is so invested in her clients. If you want to transform the way you view food, your body, and your health, Ellies program is for you.

Fantastic experience: If you are struggling with an injury, do not hesitate to call Sean and the team at Vulcan Performance. I can honestly say that they changed my life. When I first came to Vulcan Performance, I had just been diagnosed with a lower back injury and was told that I needed surgery immediately or else I was going to have to live pain for the rest of my life. Being 25, surgery made me nervous and I was extremely discouraged. I had basically written off all of the my favorite activities including running, cycling, and weightlifting, and even dreaded daily activities such as traveling in a car, walking, and attending social events, all because of the fear of aggravating my lower back. During our first session, I could tell that Sean's dynamic approach to therapy was unlike any other PT that I had ever attended. He worked diligently to identify what type of injury category I fell into to best treat the pain. Every session after that, I felt noticeable improvement and progression towards the goal of eliminating pain and returning to my normal activities. What I felt was most helpful was his focus on incorporating functional movement such as deadlifts, squats, resistance bands, and even running. Each PT session felt like a workout in itself, with a focus on correcting form, gaining strength in my lower back, and improving mobility. I have avoided surgery and by the end, with some encouragement from Sean, I felt like there wasn't anything that I couldn't do. I was able to return to the gym and complete workouts in their entirety without the constant fear of irritating my back. I even picked up running again and plan to run a half marathon in December. I cannot thank Sean enough and the entire team at Vulcan Performance for making my PT experience so enjoyable and helping me take my life back.

Fantastic experience: ring a WOD in Dec, I got a little too relaxed in my form and pulled my back. I have never had back issues before and this took me to my knees. I thought a couple weeks of rest and stretching would help but it did not. I did go to see a physician and any major issues were ruled out and therapy was prescribed. The level of pain I was in prevented me from being able to perform simple tasks like cleaning my home and I was only able to sit at my desk for short periods of time for work. My trainer recommended Sean and Vulcan Performance. I was expecting a very long and tedious recovery based on my level of pain and past experience with PT. In less than 7 weeks (2x per week), I am pain free and back to the same level of WOD I was doing prior to my injury. The methods used by Sean during my therapy were new to me (a lot of historical PT) and he explained everything as we went along. He explained what we were working on that day and why and communicated with my trainer so my therapy was a continuation of care as I safely worked to build back my fitness levels. I even had a ski trip to CO toward the end of my therapy and was able to ski with no pain. Thank you Sean for getting me healthy!!

Fantastic experience: Vulcan performance exceeded all of my physical therapy needs. After completing therapy for 6 weeks elsewhere, I called Sean in tears with no progress and frustrated. He assured me he could help me. I had a partial meniscectomy for a torn meniscus. After 6 weeks of failed therapy, a friend recommended Vulcan performance. It was hands down the best phone call/decision I’ve ever made in my rehab journey. Before I went, I wasn’t able to continue my workouts that I had been doing months prior to my injury, I hardly had any range of motion bc of swelling and weakness and couldn’t get up a flight of stairs without pain! After completing my rehab at Vulcan performance, I now have zero swelling, full range of motion and have no pain walking up stairs. Oh! And I’m back in the gym 5-6 days a week and can even run! Words i thought I would never say. My rehab experience was a combination of blood flow restriction And strength training! I have sent several friends to them already and Would send you! If you sound like me or have any physical therapy needs, I can’t urge you enough to give Vulcan performance a shot!

Fantastic experience: Sean has helped me tremendously in my recovery! Would highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Incredible Physical Therapy!

Fantastic experience: Several years ago, I suffered a back injury while on a hunting trip. Arthritis caused the pain to increase requiring a neurological procedure. After working with my Physical Therapist, Claire at Vulcan Performance, I can once again resume my normal activites. My mobility has increased and my activity is no longer restricted.

Fantastic experience: I have to admit that the exercises Sean gave me really worked. I no longer have any lower back pain. Coming here has been a really good experience.

Fantastic experience: Sean has a wealth of knowledge regarding movement, the human body, and overall physical performance. I learned so much from his Body Project Seminar that I will use in my own training as well as coaching other athletes at our gym. This was such a great investment of time, and I walked away with more knowledge on how to utilize my body as it was designed to move!

Fantastic experience: After recovering from a TBI, I wanted to get more coordinated with running, sudden movements, and going and up and down stairs. After the first few visits with Vulcan Performance, I started seeing great progress. I improved quickly and was given exercises to continue at home. I highly recommend working with Shaun. He will create a program that fits your needs. He is the man!

Fantastic experience: Vulcan Performance is one of the best PT experiences I’ve ever had. The staff is kind, personable, and very intentional about finding the best ways for you to heal and get back to your daily activities. 10/10 recommend for all PT needs!

Fantastic experience: Sean and the team (yes you, Kyle) at Vulcan Performance is incomparable! Every time I walked into the clinic I was welcomed with smiles and there was never a loss of conversation. As far as the treatment is concerned, I've gone to PT at franchised locations where the therapist was juggling myself and a few more patients at once. Sean takes a one-on-one approach and sure I was being treated the best possible way. I also really appreciate how well researched Sean's techniques are-- instead of just massaging and rolling you out, he puts you to work! Some could consider this a negative because it is contrary to stereotypical practices, but I always walked out of the clinic feeling better, tired, and stronger. All this to say, Sean and the team are 11/10 and I couldn't recommend them more!

Fantastic experience: So I was having trouble with my right hip, especially when I was running it would flare up and get to where I could hardly get home. I tried some other forms of rehab but I just felt like it would be better for a few days and then come back on even stronger/more pain. Several people recommended Sean and the rehab completely healed my hip in no time!! I had relief after the first couple of visits and now I’m back running and feeling no pain at all. The staff is amazing and they all really take time to diagnose and treat any injuries. So welcoming (feels like home) and just a great experience overall, highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: This is by far the best all-around physical therapy team out there! I looked forward to showing up every day that I had an appointment. Sean and his team love and care about you in your entirety and don't care solely about rehabbing an injury. It is the most welcoming environment. Sean takes a highly researched, one-on-one, strength-based approach. I have never experienced physical therapy so effective. I came to Sean in pain and unable to do full workouts on my own, and my last few sessions were basically all workouts! I am incredibly thankful for Vulcan Rehab!!

Fantastic experience: I have always been a runner, but had to stop a few years ago due to intense shin pain that has never gone away. After only a little over a month coming to Vulcan, I have had more improvement than I have had with my running in the past two years. I genuinely enjoy coming to my appointments and can feel my running getting easier every time I come. Sean is great to work with, and is super attentive and knowledgeable while changing things up week-to-week so it never feels too repetitive. Kyle is also fantastic about working in appointment times and reminders that work with my schedule. I'm looking forward to making even more progress with my running in the upcoming months!

Fantastic experience: After dealing with shoulder pain, off and on, for 1 1/2-2 years, and hearing great reviews from my friend who had been coming to Sean Hiller, PT for her knee and shoulder problems, I decided that I would come to Vulcan Performance. My complaints were... ...having difficulty getting dressed (mainly with clothes that had to go over my head, or putting a jacket on) ...lying down and changing positions in my bed without pain ...getting clothes out of the dryer ...reaching to the side or behind my back ...my range of motion was not very good (because I as afraid it would hurt me to do certain moves) Sean evaluated me and assured me that he could help! He has helped me so much with a lot of different instructions and workouts, as well as workouts at home. If I have too much difficulty doing an exercise, he will adjust it or give me something else to do. My pain level has improved so much since coming to VP. I don’t have pain every day now! I’m still careful with what I do with that side since it has hurt me for so long. It’s a mind thing! My favorite part of coming to Vulcan Performance is... ...the minute I open the door, I get greeted with a big smile and “Hello” from Sean and Kyle. ...I know that I’m going to get individual treatment that works best for my situation. I enjoy all of our conversations (and laughs). ...I feel that I have not only gotten great treatment for my shoulder pain, I have two new friendships that will continue after my treatments have ended. I would highly recommend Vulcan Performance to anyone who might need it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic experience: I attended a running workshop led by Sean in October. He was so knowledgeable about the aspects of running. He helped me with my running technique, which apparently was not correct. Who knew? I was able to learn and apply what he taught me on my very next run. I also completed that run with a personal record time. NO DOUBT the credit goes to Sean. #nomoreinjuries

Fantastic experience: Sean and Abigail are great. Nothing like having to force a shoulder to do things it doesn’t want to do, but it’s much easier with the Christmas music in the background. I would say it is probably best to get hurt before the holidays. Really, my mobility has drastically improved in only a few treatments. Thank you Sean for forcing me out of my comfort zone into a speedy recovery.

Fantastic experience: 5 Stars! Came to vulcan Rehab with pain in both shoulders that was more or less constant and unpredictable. Over six weeks Sean gave me both the rehab and the knowledge I needed to strengthen that area and improve my movement and habits so that I get my performance back pain free. Three months later my shoulders feel good, my pain is gone and my performance continues to get better. I'd recommend Vulcan to anyone who is injured and wants to get back to performing at (and improving) their best

Fantastic experience: I went to Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery for ongoing neck pain that affected my everyday tasks like driving and studying. I thought, going in for the first time, that this would probably not get too much better since it had been going on for a little while. Boy was I wrong. Sean came up with a plan on how I was going to strengthen my muscles to ease discomfort and increase my endurance to for longs tasks like studying and driving. He also gave me stretches and little workouts (as "homework") so I knew what to do if I ever felt discomfort at home. As weeks went by I could notice that the pain was lessening and could actually see the results in the range of motion in my neck. It got better to the point that I no longer feel pain when performing long tasks. Thank you so much Sean for your help!

Fantastic experience: Sean is so knowledgeable and relatable, and helped me work on SI inflammation. The exercises we did during sessions helped me correct my squat form to avoid future problems and the at-home exercises, which i’ve continued, provided relief from pain and strengthened the associated muscles. I appreciate his focus on functional movement and his working with me to improve form so my workouts are better and more effective, too. Sean’s goal isn’t just for you to feel better, it’s to improve your movement so that you can stay pain free moving forward!

Fantastic experience: Sean was a great person to work with. I never felt rushed when going to see him for my knee pain. He was very attentive and made sure to really get to know me as an athlete and individual. It was very encouraging going to PT and if you have ever had an injury it's a very discouraging time. We always kept it positive. This helped me stay in a good head space and achieve my goals of not having any more knee pain. I would recommend Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery to anyone who needed a PT and wanted a stress free experience.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Sean and his staff! Vulcan performance is not your typical physical therapy clinic. I went to Sean with multiple issues from years of beating up my body through various sports. Through active observation he was able to not only treat my issues but correct the problems that led to the many issues I had. As an athlete himself, he understands the mindset of someone who doesn't want to quit. He has the equipment and knowledge to correct your movements and retrain your brain. He has provided me with exercises to continue to use to gain more strength and keep the injuries away!

Fantastic experience: Sean is awesome! Really knows his stuff and coaches you through it. I came from a different PT and Vulcan Performance is worlds better. 10/10 would recommend. Also Abigail, is the most pleasant and sweet lady at the front desk. It is great to have my range of motion and strength coming back. I am excited to have a full recovery and to get back at it.

Fantastic experience: Sean worked with me on knee and lower back pain. When I started seeing him I had acute knee pain every time I stood up, or back pain when squatting down. After some time with Sean, I am ready to start back on my strength conditioning routine. He is very comprehensive in his treatment and explains things well. I would not hesitate to send someone to work with him. He really knows his stuff!

Fantastic experience: I went to Vulcan for help with my injured ankle. Sean devised a very individualized treatment plan specific to my needs and goals. He helped me get healthy, strong, and confident so I could return to playing basketball at a high level. He also taught me what I needed to do to stay strong and help prevent future ankle injuries. Sean and Abigail always create a positive, joyful environment. I’d recommend Vulcan Performance to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Great group. They worked with my son to help him with chronic tight muscles.

Fantastic experience: I attended one of Sean's Body Project Seminars and left with so much valuable information on both injury prevention and proper body movement. Sean is extremely knowledgeable and fantastic at what he does. I highly recommend his services to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Sean is my go-to guy for rehab and training. He is 100% dedicated to mastering his craft and serving his patients and clients.

Fantastic experience: Sean helped me eliminate my knee pain in short order and gave me the knowledge to prevent the same thing from happening again. Sean is the real deal. Go see him today.

Fantastic experience: Not only did Sean help me reduce the pain in my foot/ankle, he taught me a valuable set of skills to strengthen other areas connected to the root problem. I now have a solid foundation to improve upon and that is definitely due to Sean and his keen expertise. I can’t recommend him highly enough! Thanks Sean!

Fantastic experience: After two meniscus surgeries, I thought I would never run again. Sean helped me adjust my stride and tune my musculature to take over from my worn-out knees, and I'm on the road again! Completely positive experience, would highly recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Went to see Shaun after dealing with serious back pain. I had been dealing with pain for a few months but when I was unable to bend over without a lot of pain I had to do something. We went over the root of the problem (posture) and he gave me exercises to do to correct the issue. I was immediately able to manage through the day, but after just a couple weeks I have now been completely pain free for several days. He’s great, follows up with you, and helps you progress and actually correct your issue.

Fantastic experience: Sean’s Body Project seminar was awesome! He is super knowledgeable about functional movements, Olympic, and powerlifts. He easily explains how these movements can be used to bridge gap between rehab and performance. I learned info that I could immediately use today during my workout and daily activities. Definitely recommend him!

Fantastic experience: I saw Sean about some shoulder and neck pain I was having. In the first visit, he gave me a treatment plan and exercises to do on my own. For the first time in over a year, my pain is gone! After only one visit! Sean is very knowledgeable and can help you with any of your physical therapy or movement needs.

Fantastic experience: I have had two AC joint injuries. After the first injury, I visited a popular clinic in Birmingham and made three visits a week and it took me 3 months to fully recover. After the second and more severe injury, I visited Vulcan Performance Rehab and Recovery and made one visit a week and it took me just over a month to fully recover. On top of that, my shoulder is stronger and more stable than it has ever been. Sean educates you on why you got hurt and what you need to do going forward to keep from getting hurt. I have also visited VP2R to fix a neck issue. Ben recommended dry needling and it provided immediate relief after a quick 30 minute session! Ben is very knowledgeable and is continually furthering his education and certifications.

Fantastic experience: I loved my time here! Sean and Vulcan performance really do things right and treated me as a full person with all my needs. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: sean is awesome! Helping me with imbalances and knee so I can get back on the bike

Fantastic experience: Dude literally saved my arm......and my back.....

Fantastic experience: Sean is very knowledgeable, attentive, and engaging. He doesn’t just treat symptoms, he gets to the issue. I use him for injury prevention and movement performance! I can always tell a difference! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I started seeing Ben a couple of weeks ago due to some shoulder pain while snatching and overhead squatting. He taught me some exercises that have helped build up my back muscles, alleviating the shoulder pain. Suuuuuper grateful that some simple PT work saved me from something that could’ve been a lot worse!

Fantastic experience: VP2R was EXACTLY what I needed. A physical therapist with expertise in crossfit and Olympic lifting. Sean knew what needed improvement and with his program I am pain free for the first time in 10 years! I could not have achieved my goals without VP2R. Sean identified the issue, established a plan of action, and executed. I recommend VP2R to anyone with injuries that thinks they can’t get back in the gym. You can do it, and VP2R can get you there

Fantastic experience: Sean has given me the best PT experience yet! The sessions are thoroughly executed with purpose and programmed for constant progression throughout recovery. Most importantly, every session was fun and something I looked forward to throughout the week!