Michael George Trathen, PT

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Michael Trathen PT and his staff are wonderful. Starting from the front: Joan and Sussy are so funny and enviting, they always make you smile no matter how bad you are feeling.

For the past year, I have had lower back pain (severe sciatica) which is like having a knife in your back splitting your leg open all the way down the outside. My GP had sent me to the hospital for three epidural steroid injections which provided very temporary relief (5 weeks at most) and insurance will only allow 3 of those per year. But, this is only a bandaid and the pain always comes back.

First of Michael really listens and can tell so much just by looking at how you stand and walk. His adjustments, traction, ultrasound, and massage therapies got that painful stabbing feeling out of my back and leg within about 5 visits. The first few times, I felt little relief right after a session (which he said was normal) but I would go home and ice the areas the way he said to. Finally the day arrived when I woke up and the knife was gone. But, Mobility was still tough and I still have to be careful not to stand or sit or walk too long, but each time I go, I got better and better.

I feel 95% better than I did when I started with him two months ago and that is saying a lot. From crying in pain every single day to not crying at all (other than from knee and hip pain which is another story) is a major miracle in my book. He has helped me when no one else could and I will be forever grateful. I will continue to visit him in order to maintain the healing that has come from his hands and his staff who do the traction, ultrasounds and massage.

Thank you, Dr. Mike, Karen, Joan, Claudiu, and Sussy with the cute dimples. : You are all the best!!

I have been sufferning from Vertigo for years...Michael Trathen and the Procare Physical Therapy Team are a dream come true. The exercises are doable because they evaluate your ability prior to treatment. As soon as I am competent with an exercise, Mike's Team makes it HARDER. Karen & Claud have given me the exercises to view at home on the computer, which makes remembering easier. These folks are the experts! All of the therapists and front office are very nice and caring and know their stuff.

I have had a vestibular problem for years and none of the doctors could figure this out.I tried other physical therapy places- but they really centered on sports medicine with a touch of vestibular as their secondary expertise- or they gave me 12 home based exercises which is debilitating to do in the beginning. Having Vertigo is very disabling and my life has been put on hold- socially and even enjoying vacations or travel. After one visit to Mike and faithfully doing the exercises at home I am 74 percent better! I am very grateful- I know I have a road still to go- but now I can stand at a counter without feeling like I have to move to feel right. Less brain fog too. I can wake up in the middle of the night and not feel the waves! You fellow ones who suffer this disabling disease know what I mean and how Vertigo can take over your life. Thank you Procare- anyone with any doubts- try this place- you will be grateful.

“I am 75 years-old and thanks to Michael Trathen, I have been able to keep myself active. I have been coming to his Center for years. Whenever I have any physical setbacks, I get in to see him right away and he gets me back up and active again. I am an above average athlete playing tennis at the Coral Ridge Country Club every Saturday and Sunday as well as golf four days a week at my local Country Club. Again, thanks to Michael Trathen and the Procare Team, after a hip replacement in 2016 and a shoulder replacement in early 2018, I can still compete in tennis with fellows 20-30 years younger. From the Senior tees in golf, I can shoot in the high 90’s.
I have recommended 8 to 10 fellow golfers and tennis partners to Michael Trathen since 2016 and Michael has performed successful hip, knee, and shoulder Therapy on all of them. He is not only an outstanding PT, a great person with fabulous bed side manner and sense of humor. I am always laughing and having a great time when I go to see him and his Team. I’d be remiss by not mentioning that he has an amazing staff, including his Mom who is a sweetheart and Sussy at the front desk. Sussy always welcomes you to and from the facility with a beautiful smile and a kind word.

In 20015, when I first met Michael, I felt a personal bond and friendship and after several years, I still have that same bond.” I recommend Michael and the Procare Team to anyone that wants to receive the best Physical Therapy in Fort Lauderdale. Thanks Mike

My Jouney to Procare PT. After being diagnosed with a severe herniation of the L4-L5 disc, my doctor advised I was likely going to need surgery but suggested I try physical therapy first, in hopes of avoiding surgery. Since I have never needed physical therapy before, I asked around for a reputable physical therapist. A close friend (who also happens to be an orthopedic surgeon) recommended Michael Trathen and Procare Physical Therapy in Fort Lauderdale, FL. When I arrived for my first appointment, I was in significant pain and was convinced that physical therapy would be a waste of time, for I was destined for a surgical remedy. My physical therapist, Michael Trathen listened carefully to my symptoms and explained, in detail, the physiology of my injury and how physical therapy might help. Michaels knowledge and obvious competence immediately made me more optimistic that this might actually work. For the next six weeks I saw Michael and His Assisting 2-3 times per week. Although I had some setbacks, Michael always remained positive and focused. What I appreciated most was Mike's genuine concern for my well being and his sincere desire to help me. I am proud to say that I have avoided surgery and have just received the news that my injury is healed. I am currently pain free and getting back to my routine (which my kids especially enjoy now that Dad can play with them again). Procare Phyiscal Therapy has earned my appreciation and respect. Additionally, I was most appreciative of Michael’s compassion and professionalism during my treatment. I watched him interact with other patients and saw first hand, how he treates everyone with the same passion. I spoke to so many other patients over the weeks I was getting treated and each and everyone of them had positive thing to say about Mike and his team. Thanks Procare for keeping from having to go under the Nife! Thanks Thanks Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

The ProCare Staff was fantastic right from the get go. From the time I made that fist phone call, till the day I was discharged, It has been a great experience coming here. They have really helped me big time. I was having sever pain in the elbow and also numbness going into my pinky. The Pain was debilitating. I had tried many things prior to coming here. Chiropractic,acupuncture, cortisone shots and several doctors.. I went to an Orthopedic Elbow/Wrist specialist in Miami, who wanted to do some kind of crazy surgery. She was going to open up my elbow and move the nerve to a different location. I was like, oh Hell NO!! There has to be another way. The doctor then gave me the Option to go see Michael at Procare. She said, he is the best PT in South Florida. I was desperated when I came to see Michael Trathen. He could tell I was nerveous, and he made me feel as ease right from the moment I met him. He sat with me and broke down my issue, so I could understand what was going on in my arm. Everyone else just talked surgery or over my head. So I appreciated him taking the time to teach me. He then explained what his team was going to do to fix my problem. I have to tell you I was a bit skeptical, but game. But, OMG it has been a complete success!! The Procare Team (Mike, Karen and Claude) have done the best job. At first My pain got worse, which Michael had warned might happen. But, slowly my pain started to subside and the tiggling in my finger stopped. I woke up one day and was like where did it go??? I had a couple days where it flared up, but Mike and the team continue to work on me till I was 100% pain free with no numbness/tingling. Sussy the office manager is all about customer service and just a doll!!. The team is made up of awesome physical therapists. Every day I came to the facility all the patients and staff were always having fun!! Everyone is alway smiling, from the front desk to the therapist. Joan and Sussy are efficient and always keeps you up to date with your appointments and insurance stuff. All in all this is a wonderful place to come and get fixed. They are the BEST OF THE BEST. If you are told you need sugery, please do yourself a favor and call Procare Physical Therapy.

I am a physician and initially I had been going to PT Center at the local Hospital were I am affiliated. I came to the Hospital with what was diagnosed as a sever muscle strain of the cervical spinal and after 1 month of treatment left, with it and miserable. So, I reached out to one of my Orthopedic Colleagues, that pointed me to ProCare PT. But specifically Michael Trathen the Owner. He stated that he went to Mike himself and Many of the local Doctors go to him exclusively. Initially I was extremely impressed by Michael's knowledge and ability to differential diagnose the problem, with out any Images. I don't get impressed easy, But, this guys is next level. He then began to break down the mechanic of my moments. He used models, pictures and videos to break down and educate me on my issues and what I need to do to fix it. He also took into consideration my posture, sleep positions and my ergonomic work environment. Bare in mind, I never told Mike I was a physician. He literally spent 1 hr with me and covered all bases. After 3 sessions with Mike, my symptoms were completely gone!!! It has been 3 months and the pain has not recurred. I have been around many PTs, Doctors and Medical Professional and it take a lot to impress me! But, This guy is world class!! I highly recommend Procare PT. Thanks to the entire team!!

Pro-Care Physical Therapy is at the top of their Game, with new age techniques and very updated modalities and equipment. I previously went to another PT Center down the street that was suposed to be good, but after doing 3 sessions of rehab for 4 weeks after post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, I was actually getting worse. I was scared that something was wrong with my surgery, but it was actually the poor treatment I was getting. So I switched to ProCare PT.. Making the change to coming here was a blessing. Being at the other clinic was a waste of my time. Michael Trathen and his staff are all very knowledgeable and friendly. The patient care coordinators Sussy and Joan are stupendous ladies. All the therapist and assistants here are very hands on and they take their time. The other facility I was at, I felt like I was on a conveyer belt. They treated me like a number. Procare on the other hand, treated my like family! Don't get me wrong the pushed me hard, but only as much as I could take. They will let you exert yourself to the extent they feel is suitable for the individual. I have been getting treatment now for 2 month and I am way ahead of schedule. My Orthopedic Doctor was so impressed with my turn around. I will absolutely recommend ProCare Physical Therapy to everyone.