LoDo Physical Therapy

Experiencia fantástica: I wholeheartedly endorse LoDo Physical Therapy and my physical therapist, David Vanas. I went for what I thought was an Achilles issue, but was diagnosed with a torn soleus muscle. Through dry needling, targeted muscle work, and homework exercises, I am making great progress. With patience and good humor, David has worked to repair, strengthen, and improve the range of motion and function of my calves and ankles. It has been a long process to overcome this painful and frustrating injury; however, with the excellent treatment and personal attention I have made incredible progress. I will be running again soon – better and stronger for sure. Thanks David!

Experiencia fantástica: The LoDo Physical Therapy staff have been fantastic to work with through all my weekend warrior injuries as well as dealing with more pedestrian stuff. They always seek the least invasive treatment possible, focus on teaching patients how to get stronger and better between appointments, and take care of all the insurance paperwork. What's not to love? Give them a try!

Experiencia fantástica: I have a herniated disc and two compressed discs and if not for Phil Koffler and Lodo PT I would have to have a spinal fusion. The thing is that I don't get that much pain from the herniation--it comes from my SI joints--this is not something I would have ever known without Phil and his skill! (ha). But really, if you have confounding pain and nothing has helped--you have not been to Phil.

Experiencia fantástica: Lodo PT is a phenomenal place to go rehab any injury or need you have! They're in a very accessible location downtown so perfect for anyone living or working nearby. David and the rest of the staff have extensive knowledge and experience as well as being personable and friendly. Would recommend them to anyone.

Experiencia fantástica: Life happens and I cant express enough gratitude to David Vanas. Dry needling my shoulders and neck to help with trigger points and pinched nerves. The relief is priceless. I am very pleased with all of the staff they are friendly and helpful. So many physical therapy offices feel like assembly lines but the small one on one attention you receive here is like family. I came to them originally after knee surgery a few years ago and the recovery was a lot easier with a great PT Family. Cant say enough good things about these guys.

Experiencia fantástica: After having a hip replacement, I have been so thankful for Phil Koffler at LoDo Physical Therapy. I know that my recovery would not of been this successful without him! His keen observation just watching you walk can tell him at a glance what areas need to be worked on and he gives you the right exercises and stretches to strengthen those areas. I always feel so much better after his manual adjustments and his knowledge and expertise are the reason I can now walk without pain. Informative, professional, addresses all questions and concerns! His Office Manager, Lesa Lancendorfer, handles appointments and insurance issues accurately and efficiently and her friendly manner makes you feel welcome as soon as you enter the office.

Experiencia fantástica: Phil is the best physical therapist I've ever had. He is detailed oriented and takes the time to get you back on track!!

Experiencia fantástica: I highly recommend anyone needing physical therapy to come here. The staff are welcoming, friendly and are very flexible working with your schedule. Dr. Vanas is an excellent PT. After the initial evaulation, he worked with me on a plan to get my knee and leg muscles back into shape and now after 3 months of hard work, I am able to exercise pain free! My legs feel better than before. Thank you Dr. Vanas and to everyone at Lodo Physical Therapy.

Experiencia fantástica: David helped me tremendously when I injured my ankle playing basketball. I thought I would be out of commission for a very long time. David made sure that I was back in action and strong very quickly.

Experiencia fantástica: First of all, I have never left a review before. However, with all honesty I can say they are the most brilliant physical therapists. I first started seeing Phil after a 20 year headache that was treated as a migraine. He took one look at me and said "you simply have terrible" neck muscles. You need to strengthen your neck, etc. And I did and my life changed! I have sent many friends and no one has regretted going to LoDo Physical Therapy. My advice to anyone is to give them a try. You won't be disappointed.

Experiencia fantástica: I’m typically an active person, I run 3 miles a day, and hike in the summer and ski in the winter. My boss recommended Lodo Physical Therapy when I sustained a shoulder injury. I knew there was a problem when my shoulder started slowing me down. I started seeing David and my shoulder improved considerably! I sustained a separate injury to my neck months later. I thought, I’ll try this other PT office on Lowry near where I work and live. They didn’t hold a candle to David. After a week, I went back to Lodo PT, and it was worth the drive. From now on, this is the only place I will trust with my injuries. David is professional, kind, and he knows what he’s doing.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been going to Lodo PT for several months now recovering from shoulder surgery and have been more than pleased! Phil and the staff have been great about getting my strength and RoM back as well as taking care of several smaller issues. His thorough knowledge of the body is impressive and has been very effective in helping me bounce back from an injury!

Experiencia fantástica: I am going to LoDo Physical Therapy for an inner ear issue... seems strange no? David is the best physical therapist I have ever been to!! evaluated me and is now working on the inner ear issue as well as my balance. In less than 2 weeks I can see improvement!! I have never been a big supporter of physical therapy - but I think I have not been to a GOOD physical therapist! I would highly recommend LoDo Physical Therapy and I will continue going - which is NOT something I thought I would do. Staff (Leesa) are so friendly! Central downtown location - which is a HUGE plus!!

Experiencia fantástica: Phil Koppler, owner of LPT,has helped me post surgery, post injury, and nurtured sucessful recovery for this middle aged male athlete. If you think surgery is the immediate solution, then LPT is not your place. Through a variety of PT procedures, I've been able to have the results to get back in the game. There's a lot of work and ice involved.

Experiencia fantástica: I went to multiple PT's to help me with my IT band issue. Phil has been the only one to actually help correct the issue. Incredible knowledge of the body and how it moves.

Experiencia fantástica: Do yourself a favor and go to LoDo Physical Therapy. My past experiences with PT was not so great, but luckily a friend recommended Phil to me. I don't know how he does it, but he is able to know exactly what your issues. He works with you during your session and manipulates your body in ways I didn't know was possible! He provides you with techniques and exercises to help you manage your issues on your own. He's given me hope that I don't have to live in pain any longer.

Experiencia fantástica: Phil is hands down the best physical therapist I have ever had. I’ve been an athlete throughout my life, so I’ve definitely had my fair share of injuries and physical therapy appointments. Last year, I snapped my right femur through and through. Within a year and a half Phil helped me go from re-learning how to walk to biking 192 miles in 2 days! He’s the best physical therapist because he’s extremely knowledgeable, listens well, and pays keen attention when you’re doing your exercises. He has also experienced a gnarly injury himself before, so he’s empathetic to the tough recovery processes while finding a balance of pushing you to work harder. My favorite thing about Lodo Physical Therapy office is that when you schedule an appointment, you’re typically the only patient working with your physical therapy during that time. I’ve been to many physical therapy offices where my doctor had 3+ patients at once and handed off most of my appointment to the assitant/student in training. My recovery from those injuries have been minimal if any at all…LoDo physical therapy does not do that practice - instead you get to work 1:1 with your physical therapist the entire time, with them guiding you through each exercise. I’m very thankful for the way this office runs their practice and for Phil! Also, their front desk secretary Shelby moved on to her next adventure, but shout out to her too cause she was always so nice and helpful :)

Experiencia positiva: My PT John was great, and he helped me a lot. I recommend him 100%. I had issues with the billing department sending me a mistaken outstanding bill and then not getting back to me after numerous calls. Very stressful ..

Experiencia fantástica: LoDo physical therapy is an excellent facility for your physical therapy needs. The team here knows what they are doing and has a great comfortable place to work from. I highly recommend coming here if you need any physical therapy work done - also the location is prime! Enjoy

Experiencia fantástica: I’m so happy I found LoDo PT! I’ve struggled with Achilles tendinitis for the last couple of years and wanted to get back into running after moving to Denver. John helped me immensely in a short period of time, and was always able to coordinate around my schedule. His exercises were simple and he always explained everything clearly. Everyone in the clinic was friendly and had a great sense of humor. I’m now back to running without pain and feel stronger than I did just a few months ago. Can’t recommend these guys enough!

Experiencia fantástica: I love it here at LODO Physical Therapy John is great to work with and he really knows what he is doing. He has helped me be able to regain strength in my hips to where they don't hurt me all the time. I can walk over to they're office with out hurting and I can sleep now to and I had just about giving up on sleeping through the night but I'm now getting good rest and it's due to his great progress with me I can't wait to see what comes with continuing to work with him. Thank you John and LODO Physical Therapy.

Experiencia fantástica: I can’t say enough good things about my experience at LoDo PT! I suffered a quad injury this summer in the midst of some long-distance trail running, and Phillip had me back to running in just two months. Phillip took the time to ensure the exercise program worked with my schedule, and encouraged me to find other ways to stay active. Every person in the office was so helpful and friendly, I always looked forward to my appointments each week. I wouldn’t be back to doing the things I love without Phillip’s help. I will be back to LoDo PT for any of my future PT needs!

Experiencia fantástica: LoDo Physical Therapy has been an excellent experience all around. The practice is ran very well, and keeps their patients engaged. I've worked exclusively with Dr. Phillip Wherman the past 9 months following ACL/Meniscus surgery, and my progress has been excellent. Phil challenges and supports me during my sessions, and I always know he has my safety in front of mind. It quickly became apparent that he is in-tune with all his patients, and pushes them at their own appropriate pace. At no point have I been pushed past my "pain" tolerance to regain my flexibility/movement. He also takes sanitation very seriously, cleaning all equipment immediately before using it. In addition to his professional diligence, Phil has a great personality and I genuinely enjoy spending time with him twice a week. Danielle does an excellent job working with you on scheduling, insurance and all other issues. She makes sure to check in with patients each visit to ensure future conflicts and issues are avoided. Finally, she has done an excellent job supporting mask use, social distancing and sanitation in the office. Visiting the practice, and the people who run it has been a breath of fresh air in a crazy year! I highly recommend LoDo PT to anyone recovering from a sports (or any other) injury.

Experiencia fantástica: Laura is a miracle worker! To be able to go from not being able to bend over to tie my shoes or put on pants when I first started seeing her to now being able to Backcountry ski without pain or discomfort is just amazing. I am so grateful for all her help. I would not recommend seeing any other PT for Low Back/SI Joint Pain.

Experiencia fantástica: Coming to LoDo Physical Therapy and working with Phillip for multiple months was always a pleasure. Phillip listened to my concerns and took time to understand my goals so he could keep track of my progress throughout the recovery process for a torn labrum in my hip. The sessions and at home exercises were dynamic throughout the process which allowed me to continue to make progress at a pace that my injury allowed. In addition to the great services, it was also always a pleasure to interact with both Phillip as well as Danielle during visits, and everyone was very professional. While I am happy to fully recovered now, I certainly do miss coming in for sessions. I would recommend LoDo to anyone looking for a physical therapist

Experiencia fantástica: I have had two major, successful shoulder surgeries. There are two reasons why my shoulder surgeries were successful. One, I had a great surgeon. Two, and most importantly, I had Laura as my physical therapist to help me post-surgery. She developed and flawlessly executed a plan to gain range of motion back, reduce stiffness, and make sure that my pain was minimized. I am not going to lie; there were many days that I did not like her. She pushed me hard, but she never pushed me beyond a safe limit for my shoulder. She understood that time is of the essence after shoulder surgery to gain mobility back, and she pushes you to make sure that you make as much progress as possible in the first couple of months after surgery, which is crucial. I am a big believer that you should have a love/hate relationship with your physical therapist. It is hard work to recover from surgery, and you need to have a physical therapist that pushes you towards a successful recovery. Laura is the best physical therapist in this respect. You would be remiss if you did not use her as your physical therapist. I feel so strongly about her skills as a physical therapist that I fly from Jakarta, Indonesia, to Denver so that she can be my physical therapist.

Experiencia fantástica: Laura is hands down the best PT person I've ever worked with. I have suffered from intense chronic shoulder pain for a decade. Laura has given me significant periods of relief as well as the skills to maintain that relief myself. She's amazing.

Experiencia fantástica: Danielle has made the scheduling so easy and friendly. She is always there with a smile and greeting when I arrive. Phil is my PT and he has been fantastic. He is constantly checking in and making sure all of the exercises are doing what they should. I always leave with plenty of at home exercises to work on which are really helping with my hip pain.

Experiencia fantástica: Laura is an excellent physical therapist. She cares about each patient's progress, goals, and well-being. The rest of the staff has been friendly and helpful, even if they are not my allotted PT. I would recommend LoDo PT to anyone!

Experiencia fantástica: Both Laura and Danielle have been amazing to work with! Laura is the first PT I’ve seen and I wouldn’t go to anyone else in the future. I broke my shoulder from a dirt biking accident back in November and immediately started working with her - I saw her for 5 months and now have excellent rotation and strength back. She has given me plenty of at home exercises as well to continue building the strength in my shoulder. During sessions, she really listens to what you’re feeling and is patient with your progress - overall highly recommend! Danielle also made the scheduling process super easy. She’s easy to get a hold of, responds quickly to emails and is flexible with changes.

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve been seeing Laura on and off for about a year now for a variety of maladies. She’s great to work with. I’m always so impressed with the breadth of her knowledge and the passion with which she practices. She listens intently, asks great questions, keeps perfect notes and develops great game plans for treatment. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone. Also, the rest of the staff is great, especially Danielle up front.

Experiencia fantástica: Phil Koffler is quite simply a genius diagnostician. I presented with a bulging disc in my cervical spine and not only did he confirm the diagnosis but he fixed it. The thought of cervical surgery scared me to death and I did everything Phil asked me to do and I am healed. Phil also treated my daughter following a ski accident (hello tree) and she is as good as new. I am grateful beyond measure for Phil and his amazing staff.

Experiencia fantástica: 2016: Rockstars! Very happy with physical therapy here - wish I called them sooner! 2019: Been coming for 3-4 years now, and still love 'em! I've been lucky to work with Marin, Laura and Breana and they are all sha-mazing. Danielle makes it super easy to keep up with consistent appointments, and generally stay pain-free! :)

Experiencia fantástica: Laura is probably the best physical therapist I've had treatment from. She is extremely knowledgeable and was quick to diagnose and treat a condition that I had allowed to become chronic. Through her treatments and instructions on stretches and exercises, the condition has become very manageable and the pain is very infrequent (rather than constant, as before). She is not only really good at what she does, but she is a really positive person and has a great sense of humor.

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot say enough good things about LoDo PT! I was referred by my oral surgeon for crippling TMJ pain, instead of getting expensive botox. After several appointments over the last few months, I'm so happy I listened! Danielle at the front desk is friendly, charming, and efficient with scheduling and is always quick to return calls. She understands medical insurance inside and out, and there have never been any surprises with what may or may not be covered. My PT is Laura Lund and she is so incredible with what she does! She spends more time with me than any doctor ever has, and I've seen the most amazing results. After the first appointment I felt immediate relief in my symptoms, and after several recare visits I can truly say she has changed my qualify of life! As a medical professional myself, I now refer each and every one of my patients with similar symptoms, because LoDo PT is truly the best in town!

Experiencia fantástica: I had an incredible experience with LoDo Physical Therapy. Laura was the 3rd PT I've seen for lower back pain and she helped tremendously. I start my Family Medicine residency very soon and wanted to feel strong and capable. She helped me achieve this goal. Laura truly cared about my improvement and provided a combination of effective exercises and stretching for my lower back. As well, the facility is very clean and Danielle at the front desk is a rockstar! She will make sure you are well taken care of and feel like part of the LoDo PT family. Overall, very very positive experience and I highly recommend them to all suffering with pain or needing help with recovery.

Experiencia fantástica: I absolutely love LoDo PT. Bree has been AMAZING. As a skier and a climber, I have had my share of shoulder and knee issues but Bree has helped me resolve any injury/pain issue I've had and also worked with me to correct so I can prevent future injuries. Beyond her skills as a physical therapist, she as well as the rest of the staff are exceptional to work with. Unlike many other practices, they give you dedicated time and attention. I always feel better after an appointment because you feel truly cared for and valued. I highly, highly recommend LoDo PT.

Experiencia fantástica: I saw Laura Lund in the last few months of 2017 for treatment of a stabbing pain in my shoulder. The facility is nice, and they have private rooms for each client. Laura gave me a few very simple exercises to do to "re-engage" the tiny little muscle that was giving me problems. She also provided some "rather unpleasant" (joking...sort of) deep pressure point massage and dry needling. I had to go to my happy place a few times during these sessions, but the results of the combined treatments were excellent. Within 3-4 treatments and being fairly religious about the exercises she assigned me, I was back to 90%. I was so happy with the results that I kept coming back to have her help me with some minor aches and agitations in my hamstring and hips which are chronically tight due to my occupation that has me in a desk all day long. Long story made short, if you think you are a candidate for physical therapy, go see Laura. She is friendly and professional, and she knows what she's doing. Thanks Laura!

Experiencia fantástica: This is the best physical therapy I’ve ever received. David is awesome. My back has never felt better. Danielle is great to work with when it comes to setting appointments and managing visits. I highly recommend these guys for your physical therapy needs.

Experiencia fantástica: This is not only a review, but a BIG thank you to Laura for helping me with tendonitis in my elbow. When I started with Laura, I had chronic pain in my elbow and almost total muscle atrophy, due to a cortisone shot that "didn't take." It was so bad that I had an indentation in my elbow from muscle loss. But ... after a few months of needling and therapy with Laura, my chronic elbow pain was gone and my muscle returned to the point that I no longer had an indentation. Everyone AT LoDo is great, from helping me with my paperwork to keeping track of appointments and insurance insurance. Great Team, thank you!!!

Experiencia fantástica: I went to LoDo Physical Therapy for a back problem, I worked with Tim and I can't say enough great things about my experience with him and the team at LoDo Physical Therapy! My PT was specific and the goal was to get me up and back to my normal self as quick and safely as possible, they really care about your recovery and it shows. The office staff is amazing, it's a comfortable, friendly and happy environment for your PT needs. Easy to access from the parking garage or street parking. I highly recommend LoDo Physical Therapy.

Experiencia fantástica: Worked on a shoulder issue with Tim. He was great. Really understood what I was looking for and setup a program that was quick to fix it. I appreciated that he didn't say I needed PT 3 times a week for 4 months as a baseline. His approach allowed to knock it out in 8 sessions (always do those exercises at home!).

Experiencia fantástica: I worked with Tim to help with knee pain, and the results were quick and lasting. The office environment is comfortable, and the entire staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.