I've seen Jim three times now and have been really impressed with his approach. I originally went to him because of ongoing issues with my right knee related to an old meniscus injury and surgery I had almost 30 years ago. Rather than just focusing on where my knee hurt, Jim took the time to walk me through what was actually contributing to the problem and how my mobility, strength and movement patterns all tie together. I now feel like I have a really good path forward for keeping my knee healthy and staying active long term. Jim has given me a very specific set of mobility and strength exercises to work on at home and has done a great job explaining why I'm doing each one and what I should be paying attention to. Along the way he has also helped me with ankle mobility, some lower back issues and an older shoulder issue. I really like that his approach isn't just about getting rid of the immediate pain. He looks at how everything is working together and gives you tools to improve strength, mobility and hopefully prevent problems from coming back. I would definitely recommend Jim to anyone looking for good physical therapy, whether you're recovering from an injury or just trying to stay healthy and active. The sessions are very personalized and I never feel like I'm being run through a generic PT program. My wife and daughter also see Jim, and we've all had a great experience with him and PreventPT. read more

Excellent service! I had initially contacted several PT in the area, and Jim is the only one that called back and left a detailed voicemail of what he would need to know & how he could help. The initial phone conversation as well as every single session were very helpful. Each session includes a consultation as well as PT. read more

I have bad back arthritis and degenerative disc disease. I was facing fusion surgery. I was seeking a therapist who would focus on me only and provide personalized attention to my issues. Jim is that guy as your sessions with him are one on one. His sessions have rebuilt my core and reduced my pain dramatically. He has taught me how to continue this at home and for long term. His knowledge is second to none. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants personalized attention and the key follow-up. Because of his work I have avoided the dreaded fusion surgery. read more

I went to prevent PT with what was diagnosed by a podiatrist as arthritis of my ankle. Very often when I rode my bike, I would hurt my ankle to the point where I thought I had sprained it. The podiatrist told me I had arthritis in my ankle and told me to stretch my calves. This was a little helpful, but didn't get to the heart of the problem. Jim of prevent PT got to the heart of the problem very quickly. I had tendinitis of a very small but important tendon. Jim recommended I get orthotics which compensated for a weak arch that caused the tendonitis. He gave me exercises to strengthen the calf muscle/tendon responsible. This solved 90% of the problem for me. I also got great tips for working on my 67-year-old left hip issue which has been bothering me for over 35 years. Jim gave me a diagnosis which made sense. He described aspects of joint mechanics that I was not aware of, and gave me several exercises, which have helped very much. I recommended Prevent PT for anybody wanting to understand their muscle and joint mechanics and the proper stretch, stretches and exercises to alleviate pain and allow you to get back to your active life. read more

After months of no pt training. I finally got some sessions authorized. I was referred to Jim, he has a tremendous amount of help in my rotator cuff rehab and strengthening. I would highly recommend him. he not only goes after the current concern, but takes in past injuries. He helps train in away that should help you not injure yourself in the future. read more

I had arthroscopic knee surgery and needed good PT. Most PT offices had no time for me and some did not even call back at all. Jim called back right away. Super nice guy. And I learned that he is a one man show. In the good way. A very well equipped PT studio with everything that you need and no receptionist. One person in the space at a time. It was great. Very professional. Jim was always ready for me on time and worked hard on my knee and overall therapy plan/ regime. Even with my truncated and difficult timing, we made huge progress and I feel better that months prior to my surgery. He communicates clearly, gives good online homework and clearly knew exactly what I needed and will need both anatomically and in terms of my time and future physical demands. I would recommend Jim to anyone. You would be lucky to have him. read more

Jim is an excellent PT and provides a top notch service. I have had knee issues all of my life and because of this I have unfortunately developed many compensation patterns. Jim provided a thorough examination and developed a personalized plan to address my issues. He explains movement limitations along with the movements needed to improve mobility and strength which empowers the patient to work independently. He even sent information to my personal trainer to get her on board with my treatment plan. It has been an amazing experience. I recommend Jim with the highest regards! read more

Jim helped me through some very painful back issues with a complete look at how my body was able to move and helped me heal.

Jim is a rock star. In only a few weeks/twice a week he released my post surgery frozen ankle using manual therapy and direct, videotaped instructions(those tapes really helped afterwards, to get the exercises done at home). He understands anatomy and best strategies for recovery. You are there one on one, absolutely private and focused appointments. Thanks Jim for all your hard work. read more

I have been working with Jim Hoese at Prevent PT for almost a year. He helped me rehab a recurring knee injury and is currently helping rehab after total knee replacement surgery. His diagnostic and therapeutic skills are stellar. Not only does he provide strengthening programs and suggestions for home exercises, he provided expert manual manipulation of my knee to decrease scar tissue and increase range of movement. Perhaps a bonus is that Jim is motivational, kind and professional. Very attentive and available. read more

I never leave reviews, but Dr. Hoese has given me my life back. I've suffered from back problems for over 20 years due to herniated discs. My routine has been a few months feeling good then POP-a few months stuck on the couch. Wash and repeat. 20 f'ing years! I've gone through more PT's/doctors/acupuncturists/voodoo healers and spine specialists than I can remember. I've tried everything short of surgery. My last flare up had me in so much pain I couldn't sleep for weeks. I had a steroid injection that helped a little but my doc was convinced it's time for surgery if therapy didn't help significantly this time around. Due to COVID I wasn't able to see the regular chiro or PT I had been going to and that's when I found out Prevent PT was offering their service online. Not going to lie, I was skeptical about it as all I wanted was someone to put their hands on me to relieve the pain. But Dr Hoese took a long term approach not only helping me with ways to relieve the pain, but assessing and diagnosing my structural strengths and weaknesses and implementing a plan. It's been 2 months since I started working with Dr. Hoese and I've got my life back. I'm stronger and finally getting back to surfing, running, and enjoying what I love, being active. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

I have worked with so many different PT's and trainers. However, none were like Jim. He has an excellent knowledge of body mechanics and keen ability to find problem spots and then develop solutions. I came to Jim because I was experiencing mobility issues in multiple areas of my 47 year old body that were affecting my surfing. After a month with Jim, I not only am surfing better than I have in a long long time, but I feel better, as well. I highly recommend working with Jim for rehab or simply to improve body mechanics in ways that translate to improved function in the real world. read more

In June of 2021, I was injured playing soccer. I was unable to drive for a while so it was so helpful that Jim was able to come to my house for my therapy appointments. He is very professional, knowledgeable, caring & compassionate. You can tell he enjoys his profession & is passionate about helping you get back to doing the things you enjoy. I also really like that Jim plays soccer because I think it helps him understand my desire to get back onto the soccer field. Jim explained everything in detail about what had to take place before surgery as well as after surgery & what I should expect. He was instrumental in getting me ready for my ACL replacement surgery that I had in September 2021. Jim actually helped me figure out that I had blood clots in my leg post surgery & I am not sure if I would have figured out so quickly what was going on without his help. He was very patient & kind & helped me reach out to my surgeon to get an ultrasound scheduled the same day. Having blood clots slowed down my rehab but Jim was there the whole time checking in on me. I am so grateful that I found Jim and I will recommend him to all of my family and friends. read more

Maybe you've had training at different places, but I doubt you've had a DPT like Jim. His knowledge of the body's mechanics helps you realize why the exercises you're doing will make a difference in every part of your life. After years of trying many trainers finally a person who can explain the connections of strength to movement, cause to effect. It's going to take a while to help improve my mobility, and core strength. Exercises are geared to each person after his analysis of your movement, strength and health specific to you. Working with someone as knowledgeable as Dr. Hoese is like a post graduate course in human biodynamics geared to a level I actually understand-for the first time ever. read more

Dr. Hoese was a lifesaver for me. I was coming out of an injury on top of shoulder surgery and I was in 11/10 pain. I struggled to find a PT that could offer personalized service. After seeing 3 PTs that offered 10 min of hands on and then put me on some generic ice machine or stim, I needed to find someone that was willing to devise a short. medium, and long-term plan and someone willing to take that journey with me. Dr. Hoese is that person. He is interested in not only treating symptoms, but treating the root cause of the issue. I find most PTs miss this point entirely. Dr. Hoese runs this business and is hands on the whole 60+ minutes. He regularly follows up in between visits and gives you milestones and exercises to hit before the next visit. I went from unable to function/sleep to seeing a recovery path in short order. I would recommend Dr. Hoese to anyone that takes recovery seriously and wants to get back to a pain free life. Thanks Dr. Hoese for all of your differentiated service. It's hard to find people that truly care. Thanks again for getting me back to life! read more