movement Evaluation
Are you...
Experiencing pain or limitations during specific movements or activities?
Seeking to optimize athletic performance?
Wanting to move better in everyday life?
Elevate your Movement Health
*HSA and FSA payment accepted
Totem Success Stories
Our Client-Focused Approach
Your journey begins with a one hour, one-on-one evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). We prioritize understanding your:
- Individual Goals: What do you want to achieve with your movement and what activities/exercises are looking to return to?
- Movement History: Past injuries, activities, and current lifestyle.
- Current Challenges: What specific movements and activities are limited or painful?
The Totem Difference: Beyond Traditional Assessment
Our movement evaluation goes deeper than just identifying issues. We assess:
- Functional Movement Patterns: How you move in everyday activities, exercises, and sport-specific movements.
- Strength and Mobility: Pinpointing asymmetries or weaknesses.
- Neuromuscular Control: How well your brain communicates with your muscles to organize movement patterns to accomplish tasks.
The Evaluation: Comprehensive and Personalized
Our DPTs utilize a variety of tools and assessment techniques, including:
- Movement Analysis: Detailed observation and assessment of your movement patterns.
- Hands-On Assessment: Manual muscle testing, joint mobility, and range of motion testing.
- Barbell Assessment: If you are a barbell athlete, we want to see how you move under a barbell! Our Doctors of Physical Therapy specialize in squat, bench, deadlift, overhead press, and Olympic weightlifting assessment.
The Rehab/Training Continuum: Where We Stand Apart
Unlike traditional rehab, Totem emphasizes early integration of training principles. We understand that you want to return to a specific activity or exercise, therefore your rehab plan should include and build capacity in those movement patterns. Rehab and training should not be thought of as two separate entities, rather they are on a continuum. This means that your rehab plan will include:
- Corrective Accessory Movements: Tailored to address specific limitations and asymmetries.
- Strength Training: Building resilience and optimizing performance in the foundational movement patterns.
- Movement Education: Empowering you with knowledge to move with confidence in life and sport.
Your Personalized Movement Plan: A Hybrid Approach
At Totem Training and Performance, we take a hybrid, client-centered approach when it comes to executing your rehab plan.
Unlike the traditional physical therapy model, where you have 3+ sessions per week, spend 10-15 minutes with your physical therapist, and have to share your time with other clients, Totem Training and Performance works with you 1-2 times per week, completely one-on-one for a full hour. We also utilize TrainHeroic to provide custom tailored exercise programming to assist you in your progress towards your goals.
This approach allows for improved accountability outside of your in-person sessions and expedites your improvement.
Are you ready to get back to doing the things that you want to do without limitations?
Click the button below to schedule a Movement Evaluation today!
*HSA and FSA payment accepted
meet the team
Tyler
PT, DPT, COMT, BRM
Dr. Tyler Boyd graduated in 2021 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University and in 2019 from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology of Exercise. He is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, specializing in advanced manual therapy techniques for the cervicothoracic & lumbar spine, as well as upper & lower extremity conditions. He has attained the Westside Barbell Personal Training and Athletic Coaching certification, specializing in implementation of the Conjugate Method to improve strength and athletic performance. He has also obtained a certification in the Barbell Rehab Method, specializing in coaching and modifying barbell exercises for clients with pain. Tyler is passionate about powerlifting, and has competed in the USAPL in the 90kg class.
liam
MBA, CPT, CNC, SFC
Liam Carlin received his Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management in 2018 and Master’s of Business Administration in 2019 from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Taking the academic business knowledge gained in school he applied this to his real passion, health and fitness. As a life-long exercise enthusiast Liam is well versed in injury risk-reduction, balance and agility, metabolic conditioning and weight-loss, functional bodybuilding, and martial arts training. With a personal injury history that includes 3 ACL tears and subsequent surgical reconstructions, he has spent numerous hours learning first hand what it takes to recover from an injury. He is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Stretch and Flexibility Coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
gage
PT, DPT, COMT, CSCS, USAW, FMS
Dr. Gage Swartz earned his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University while having an athletic career for the WVU wrestling team. Gage then earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from West Virginia University. Gage has also received his Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Gage has also obtained his USA Weightlifting credentials from the US Olympic committee, and is certified in Functional Movement Screens. These tools have allowed Gage to hone his passion for improving sports performance. Gage has a strong passion for the field of sports performance using a holistic approach to improving the human movement experience. Outside of work, Gage enjoys wrestling, hiking, kayaking, hunting, and spending time with his dogs and family.
Located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh Barbell Club
331 Station Street, Bridgeville, PA, 15017