Patient Testimonials

My experience at Power Physical Therapy was awesome. Walking into the office I was greeted every day by a super friendly receptionist who made sure I was always ready to go and conquer my physical therapy for the day. The staff was extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make sure I was always comfortable; they really made physical therapy fun and made me feel like I was family rather than just another patient. Mark was also a great doctor. He was great at checking on how I was doing and his recovery plan for my knee allowed me to get back on the baseball field quickly! Thanks to the people at Power PT, my knee feels leaps and bounds better than before I came in. I will be forever grateful for my time here at Power PT and am excited to continue my baseball journey! Thank you, Power PT!

I was treated by Dr. Nowlin for bilateral total knee replacement and two separate (4 total) surgeries on both elbows. With his and his staff’s help/guidance, I was able to walk around Europe within six months of the surgery on my knees. He approached my rehabilitation based on my needs using solid, tough, common sense therapy. It wasn’t easy, but I left physical therapy every time feeling like I was progressing towards functionality. I spent two years with Power PT in my life. They treated me as part of their family every step of the way.

When I first came to PT, I remember my knee being very swollen. I had a hard time with the bike riding and the heel downs were nearly impossible for me to do. I’ve come such a long way since me beginning here. 20 heel downs and I’ve doubled my weight in my leg exercises. Swelling is almost nonexistent and pain is virtually gone. Thank you!

I strained my hamstring running, and was unable to run, bike, or engage in many of my other hobbies. The Power PT team has helped me recover quickly, as well as helping me ramp back up at a safe but fast rate. The Power PT team has always been professional and friendly, making the recovery process enjoyable as well.

Power PT has been helpful for this as well as previous injuries and if I’m ever injured again, I will return. I would recommend Power PT to anyone.

When I came in back on February 13, 2019, I was walking with a cane. I had a tremendous amount of pain and stiffness in my left knee. I tore my meniscus when hiking down a hill back in 2004 and had surgery to repair it that same year. For about ten years –no problems. Then arthritis set in and I started having pain and tightness. Recently, I was working full time and taking courses that required a lot of sitting. Hence my leg muscles atrophied cause more weight (and yes, weight gain from stress and wrong food choices) to press down on the knee. It basically crippled my ability to move without assistance. Since coming back to Power Physical Therapy, this is my second tour of duty here, I am able now to walk without a cane and feel the strength and stability returning. I have a three week trip to Great Britain in four months and know that I can have the flexibility and strength for all the walking and stair climbing I will be doing. YOU GUYS ROCK!! Thank you for getting me back on my feet!

I had injured my calf training for a half marathon when I came in. I had taken a week off thinking it would simply go away, but when it didn’t I decided to seek help. I found this clinic through the internet seeking professional help and guidance on what to do with my calf since I couldn’t run without pain anymore. Dr. Mark diagnosed a calf strain and through different exercises, stretches, and massages, I was able to slowly recover. While I wasn’t able to run the half marathon by precaution because I was only 5-6 weeks away from the injury, I did run my fastest 5k without any pain or re-injury. The personal touch, friendly environment and positive vibe of Dr. Mark and his staff made the recovery process fast and enjoyable. Thanks!

Before coming to Power Physical Therapy, I had so many injuries. For 2 years, I had knee tears and pain on my right side. My athletic trainer told me to come here and strengthen my knee for the next season. At first, I was a bit afraid of going to a new place and meeting new people whom I would have to be vulnerable with on my injury. However, when I arrived, everyone was so thoughtful, empathetic, and supportive; they cheered me on with my successes and assisted me during hardships.

Over the past 9 months, give or take a few, I would have to say that I have grown mentally and physically here. Mentally because I have regained confidence and motivation to keep going through all the injuries I have acquired before. Physically because I would have never thought I would be almost back to full strength. I am so grateful for everything Power Physical Therapy has done for me, not only because they have helped me, but also because I have gained a new family.

I came to Power Physical Therapy after a full knee replacement; at the time I was using a walker and had very limited movement. In the next six months, I gradually improved from using a one-pound ankle weight to lifting thirty pounds (on both legs) and walking without the walker. The staff was a big cheering section each time I accomplished a goal. They would suggest adding more weight or trying a new machine and I would say “okay.” I enjoyed coming to physical therapy and even looked forward to it. If you really need to know, yes, I am a real patient and was not paid to make this statement.

I started coming to Power Physical Therapy after my second of four surgeries related to one knee injury. Throughout the one and half years of surgeries, I was unable to perform any physical activities that involved the knee. Due to the nature of the injury and recovery, my left quad, calf, and hamstring severely atrophied. During my tenure here, they were able to help rebuild much of my muscles and strength back where physical activities were possible. Though I was instructed never to play soccer again, I am still able to jog, lift, and do many of the activities I loved and thought I may not be able to do without pain. Dr. Mark and his staff are always inviting and have become almost a family. His knowledge and care is outstanding and would recommend to anyone.

I appreciate the professionalism of the staff and their patience with my treatment. I could not ride my bike before treatment and now I can. Riding the bike is critical to my recovery. I am very proud of my new knee and could not have gotten to use it properly if it were not for Power PT.

My orthopedic surgeon recommended Dr. Nowlin at Power PT for my frozen shoulder injury in early 2014. I was amazed by the steady progress and I eventually was able to have full mobility without stiffness and pain. Three years later, I came back to Power PT for a knee injury. When I first started, I walked with a limp and could not use the stairs without pain. After doing strengthening and balancing exercises for 6 weeks, I progressed well and now I can walk normally and take the stairs with no pain anymore, my knee muscles are stronger than ever before. I greatly appreciate Dr. Nowlin and Dr. Lucarevic for helping me feel much better and resume normal activities again! Both doctors and the friendly staff (Yvonne, Brittany, Erik and Noah) have all been outstanding! I also appreciate the home exercises so I can continue working out at home. I would highly recommend Power Physical Therapy to anyone!

Everyone here is so helpful and considerate. I feel my balance has improved some. Everyone has been very helpful. They have put me through the exercises and encouraged me. My experience has been very good.

Thank you, Stephanie, Erik, and Doctor Mark, for everything. I came in for your help after knee replacement surgery. I could barely walk or bend my knee and now I can walk miles and climb stairs thanks to all your help and time with me. My husband was a former patient with you and Power PT made him good as new. Thanks again for everything. I appreciate you all so much!

My experience at Power Physical Therapy was amazing. At first, I was a bit scared going through the exercises, however, everyone working at the office was very helpful and patient during every exercise. The relationships that I have built with people working here are ones that I will always remember. All the exercises provided by the therapist are very helpful when recovering from an ACL and meniscus surgery.

Looking back on the first day I stepped into the office and where I am now is truly impressive as well as a blessing. I want to thank everyone at the office for their time and patience during my recovery. I could not have gone to a better therapy place than Power Physical Therapy.

Power Physical Therapy is great! I’ve been here for almost a full year and there was never a moment that I disliked. The staff was always kind and they made me feel a part of their family! Regarding movements I had issues with throughout my rehabilitation; my posterior knee definitely bugged me! However, Dr. Mark was always there to reassure me of my inquiries and accommodated for it. Keep up the good work Power PT! (Also, love the monthly newsletters!)

I came in after a meniscus repair. The physical therapy was well paced. The staff was attentive to any discomfort and adjusted the program accordingly. When I came in, I had trouble just going up and down the stairs. Now I feel confidant resuming my normal activities. The biggest difference here versus other physical therapy facilities is the personal attention. There is always someone following you through the exercises and keeping track of your progress.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here at Power Physical Therapy with Mark Nowlin and staff. From surgery to final PT session, I feel that my physical recovery has gone very well and steady improvements were noticeable on a weekly basis. My range of motion for my left knee was about 85% and after my sessions, I was able to get back to close to 100% at around 140˚. From Mark, to his assistants, and Kim at the front office, my recovery here at Power PT was fun, challenging and personable. I highly recommend Mark and his staff for your health needs. They are professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, and Laker fans!

After my knee injury, I could not do any of the activities I enjoyed. Power PT helped me get back on track and start biking, running, and hiking!

My experience at Power Physical therapy has helped me get through my second ACL repair. While was I was rehabilitating my knee here, I realized my soccer career was far from over. The help I’ve received from Dr. Mark and everyone here was not only physically helpful, challenging and progressive, but positive and uplifting. I’ve enjoyed my time here rehabilitating my knee. It is overall a great facility and community. Thank you!

My name is Anna Caldera. I came with a knee injury and couldn’t bend my knee. But each day, each visit I made little by little progress and now I am almost to a full function. I am grateful to everyone who helped me to get where I am today. People are amazing!

When I came in, my hips were very stiff and painful. In the three months of physical therapy at Power Physical Therapy and homework assignments while away from Mark and company, my range of motion strength, strength and stamina are much improved. Even better than that is my pain is drastically reduced. Much thanks to Mark and the company at Power Physical Therapy.

I came to PT because of pain in my IT band. This kept me from running for almost a year. I tried a lot of different workouts to fix my problem but nothing worked. I gave Power Physical Therapy a try and came in 3 times a week. A few months later, I’ve run 2 half marathons and on my way to run a full marathon overall, Mark and his team worked their magic and got me feeling 100%. Thanks to them, I am able to continue to do something that I love. RUN!

I arrived at Power PT shortly after major surgery to my left leg and ankle. I had fallen downstairs at work and then needed emergency surgery to mend a broken tibia, fibula, and a shattered ankle. Dr. Nowlin first saw me when I had numerous screws in my leg and ankle, a 6-8 inch plate along the lower portion of my leg/ankle, and a rod running down the length of my tibia. I was in pain and needed to build strength and walk. Dr. Nowlin was a God-send, and determined to get me to where I needed to be…he knew what was possible, and he didn’t let up for a minute. His positive determination was contagious. If he said I could do something, then I knew I could do it. After weeks of strength building, coordination exercises, stretching, etc., it wasn’t long before we saw improvement. I was soon able to walk with the use of a cane. But then we reached a plateau and had difficulty with the ankle range of motion improving beyond where it was at that time…mostly due to the hardware in my ankle impeding further movement. After discussing this problem with my surgeon, I underwent another surgery to remove all the hardware…and once again I was seeing Dr. Nowlin, but now without all the screws, plates and rod hindering movement. Dr. Nowlin soon added a new treatment to our regimen-a rapid release treatment, hoping to break down the scar tissue that had built up under all the incisions. The process seemed slow, but improvement in range of motion became quite visible. Before the second surgery to take out all the hardware, I was not able to walk down stairs easily – I had to take each step by bringing one foot to the other at each step. However, after the second surgery, and after a few weeks using the RRT method, I discovered I could walk down stairs normally – one foot at each step. This was a “hurrah” moment!! Range of motion had definitely improved! I am now a “graduate”. I would (and will) recommend Power PT to anyone in need of therapy to achieve the best physical outcome for themselves. Dr. Mark Nowlin and his entire staff are dedicated to their profession. Dr. Nowlin will take the time to develop a plan for your particular needs, work closely with you each step of the way, and use whatever methods available to optimize your health outcome…and during your journey he and his staff will encourage you the whole way, because they care!

Before coming to therapy I was very limited in movement and didn’t trust my ankle to be able to do simple things such as jumping or planting. Since I’ve been doing therapy, I find myself moving much easier in everyday life and being able to do a lot more with basketball. Even though I am still not fully cleared, I finally do not feel like I am hurt anymore. I think the hands-on work has really loosened up how tight my ankle has been after surgery. Thank you for everything and helping me ensure that my senior year is the best ever. I’m excited to no longer be limited by this injury!

This was my fourth visit to Power PT. When I came in for the initial consultation for my ankle, Dr. Nowlin’s comment was, “Wow! I’ve never seen one that bad before!” Then again we were dealing with a severed ligament that was integral for support and stability. Dr. Nowlin also explained that due to the injury I had suffered nerve damage. He further stated I should have had surgery or at the minimum been in a walking cast. We were 40 years too late for that, so on to physical therapy. When I first started physical therapy for my ankle, I had pain with each step. If my foot touched the ground I was in pain. My podiatrist had given me a wonderful ankle brace and suggested ice and pain meds. That worked for a while but I eventually got the script for physical therapy.

One of the things you come to appreciate about Dr. Nowlin is his thorough understanding of your injury and his plan of attack towards healing the area. No hurry, no doing things that bring pain, and often the exercises he has you doing can be replicated at home for little or no cost. I continued my normal workout regimen of the elliptical and recumbent bike during physical therapy. After a couple of weeks, I was walking without pain again though I still had a little pain depending on the angle that my ankle was in. A few weeks later, that was gone.

Next up was to test the ankle with no brace for my normal workout. No pain. My final test was to further test the ankle by running on the treadmill for a short distance and ride my road bike for a few miles. Again, without the ankle brace to see how the joint responded. No pain, and I was released from physical therapy. I hope to continue my workout and add a little treadmill running, longer bike rides, and to try playing tennis as well. Great progress was had in a short period of time working with Dr. Nowlin and the staff at PowerPT.

In January I began a boot camp for the first time. After a couple of months of burpees and mountain climbers, my right foot hurt. I walked on it for a few days more until I was limping. I could no longer put my weight on my foot. I came for help in March. I began therapy and in a week I could walk normally. I began to slowly work out along with coming to Physical Therapy two days a week. It’s now mid-June and I am back to normal. Thank you!

I have been to Power PT multiple times. I’ve come here for a quad injury, a sprained ankle, and a patellar tendon injury. They have helped me recover from every one of these injuries. The longest it’s taken me to recover has been about three months. I would credit Power Physical Therapy for these quick recoveries. I have not experienced any other issues with these past injuries. If I have any problems in the future, I would definitely come back.

I came to physical therapy with a strange heel injury that I wasn’t even sure physical therapy would help solve, but in four weeks I am pain-free. Before, any sort of pressure on the back of my heel, including wearing shoes, would cause pain. Now I’m back to wearing shoes and can even jog with no pain. The staff and doctor were very helpful and friendly at every visit.

I came into Power Physical Therapy for ACL/LCL recovery. Like any new process, I was nervous about it and the outcome. However, Dr. Mark and his team worked with me every step of the way and trained me on all the exercises I needed to perform in order to regain full range of motion. The hardest part of the recovery was regaining full range of motion, but through regular visits to Power Physical Therapy, I was able to fully flex and extend the knee.

My back has been injured twice and with the help of Dr. Mark, I have been able to heal and continue with an active lifestyle. Initially, the pain was so bad I couldn’t even sneeze without feeling discomfort! After about one month of therapy, I was able to heal up and was completely back to normal. I want to thank Dr. Mark and his staff for their hard work and dedication.

I came to Power Physical Therapy with a neck that I could not turn fully because of a back injury. I was in pain, not sleeping well, and couldn’t do my usual routine. So glad I found Power PT. Dr. Mark, Stephanie, and everyone else there was a huge help! No pain now I can turn my head, I am sleeping fine, and am getting more exercise than ever. My posture is also much better. Highly recommend Power!

My time at Power Physical Therapy was fantastic. Dr. Mark and his staff could not have treated me better. My treatment went longer than expected, only because they are not rushing you out for patient turnover. It was a great experience!

My experience here was great when I first came here I was in pain in my neck, shoulder area and lower back due to a car accident. I was not able to move my neck that well. My lower back pain didn’t let me sit properly or let me sit for long periods of time. With the PT, I had here with Dr. Mark it helped the pain go away and gave me full movement of my neck and full movement of my lower back. I received great attention by the doctor and staff making sure that I was doing the exercises correctly to help me get better.

I highly recommend coming to PT. I have been an athlete my whole life, so I’ve spent some time in the past dealing with different aches and pains and rehabilitation work. This place makes sure to get your background story and get to you know you as a person first before setting up a plan for treatment.

I was suffering major pain for my lower back and even used to have to miss work due to not being able to get up from bed. PT helped me by customizing a plan fit for my needs that worked for my busy schedule. I work 7 days a week, so having a pain-free back is essential.

With their help, I was able to quadruple my running time on the treadmill. I was able to attend boxing and kickboxing classes again, and more importantly, I was able to keep working without having to miss time.

I plan on going back for more therapy once I stop working 7 days a week and have more time to really concentrate on rehab full time. My eventual goal is to be able to run on the streets again for a few miles a week. With the help of Kim, Ben, and Dr. Mark, I’m sure I’ll be able to go back to my workout routine I had before injuring my back. Even if I can only go back at 60-75% to my routine, that would be a major, major victory for me.

Thanks Doc! Your team is great.

My experience with Power PT was life-changing! Sports-related injuries over years of running track left me with a dull lower back pain that consistently persisted. I had trouble doing most physical activities. Before physical therapy, I was in pain after standing or sitting for long periods of time. After three months of PT, I am doing great! I am able to run, hike and most physical activities without back pain. I would not be doing great without the help of Eric and Dr. Mark. Thank you for giving me my life back!!

I came to Power PT with a tailbone injury. Dr. Nowlin and his staff were very welcoming, friendly and empathetic of my situation. I was given easy to remember stretches and exercises that I could do at home. As weeks of physical therapy continued, Dr. Nowlin added exercises to build strength and help me in my road to recovery. Dr. Nowlin would take the time to listen to any concerns I had and answer all my questions.  Dr. Nowlin’s staff was always smiling and maintained positive and professional attitudes. I would recommend Power PT to anyone with any type of injury!

It is with pleasure and confidence I write about the excellence of Dr. Mark Nowlin and staff. This is a very knowledgeable and caring group that truly cares about their patients’ progress and well-being. Dr. Mark spends as much time as needed to explain and educate his patients and assist them to achieve maximum health. I would recommend Dr. Mark to anyone and have had a very positive outcome with him!

Overall, I had a great experience. I came in having just re-straining my lower back six weeks before my wedding with lots of pain and limited motion. Dr. Mark got me on the path to feeling better and getting range of motion back on day one. I am confident that his care helped me to be able to dance and have most of my mobility back for my wedding. I came in not being able to put on shoes or pants from pain and I left being able to touch my toes pain-free.

When I first came to Power Physical Therapy, I was dealing with Parkinson’s disease and had just had my halo removed after 3 ½ months, following my fall precipitated C2 fracture. I had nearly zero rotation, which made it difficult to drive safely. Little by little, with painstaking and consistent therapy, my rotation is now in the mid 40’s. The entire staff was exceedingly and passionately helpful in guiding my road to recovery. I am now very comfortable driving as well as completing other sundry daily tasks that had previously been difficult or impossible for me.

I feel very encouraged by my significant progress and am very grateful for the friendly, sincere, and professional service provided by Dr. Nowlin and his superior staff. I will not hesitate to refer my friends and family to this marvelous facility.

I came here for PT after experiencing a lot of tightness and pain in and around my neck primarily related to a prior surgery. I had difficulty sleeping without intense pain. Going through PT, I have noticed a huge improvement. The patient-focused, friendly therapy I have received here has helped me get better sleep at night and work without being a pain the neck. Thank you Dr. Mark!

I am beyond happy with my Physical Therapy experience. This is my second time coming for a different injury and my experience was as great as the first time. Dr. Nowlin, Stephanie, and the rest of the staff really know what they’re doing and really get you working to overcome your injuries. When I came in for my neck issues, I had problems loosening up certain areas and was really stiff.

Fast forward 6 weeks and I feel much looser and flexible with exercises I had trouble with in the beginning. My traps have gotten much stronger which is the last thing I expected, considering I had neck issues. It was great to be a patient again in this environment and with the addition of Stephanie, it only solidified my opinion on why I would recommend Power Physical Therapy to anyone with pain or discomfort. Thanks to everyone.

Yes, they can fix fingers too! This is an amazing facility and an even better staff. After meeting with my hand specialist, he had referred me to a different PT location. Hesitant, I researched myself and found this place to be the only facility with 4 out 5 stars on another review site that was offered by my benefits with my employer. To express how big 4 stars is on the other site – every PT facility/therapist had no higher than 2 stars within a 10 mile radius. I called Power and was able to get an appointment the next day. My first consultation with Dr. Nowlin was nothing short of the utmost professionalism. He asked me what I wanted to accomplish and every session after that initial visit focused on what I wanted. After every few visits he would check on my progress with gauges/instruments to make sure my desired outcome was on track.

I could always rely on a solid hour (based on my injury) on therapy rather than guess what time I was starting and finishing. They are extremely personable and make you feel very comfortable in a time of uncertainty. The payments were a cinch too. Thanks to the entire team at Power; a special thanks to Tom and Linda and the Doc himself. Oh…and the gift after completion wasn’t bad either. I will definitely refer friends and family to this center.

I highly recommend Power Physical Therapy to anyone in the OC area. I sprained my tendon and have been going to Dr. Nowlin for about 3 weeks and am seeing a lot of improvement. His staff is also great and really committed to the patient’s needs.

Dr. Nowlin and his staff are professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. Who would have thought therapy could be enjoyable:) I would definitely recommend Power Physical Therapy!

Highly recommend if you have an injury of any type and severity, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

I came in with an Achille’s avulsion that wasn’t pretty. I had never experienced an injury like this before and didn’t know what to expect. Dr. Nowlin and his fun staff did their best to make my recovery a very enjoyable experience. He is a very kind, caring, patient and knowledgeable professional. He took the time to explain my therapy and was always willing to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Power Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine to anyone who is looking for a great physical therapy office. I have to give a shout out to Erik who is a wonderfully funny and helpful PT assistant! Thank you very much for all your care Dr. Nowlin!!

Dr. Nowlin is great! He helped me get back into running after i had surgery on both my legs. As a college athlete, I really appreciated his willingness to meet me where I was at. I hate sitting still so the fact that he allowed me do other active things while still drawing a reasonable line for my limits during therapy was a huge, positive factor for me. Linda and all the aids were also very nice. I enjoyed all my conversations with them. THANKS POWER PT!