I had rotator cuff surgery in April and have been working with Eric at the Gladstone location. He has done a great job helping me regain strength and mobility. This was my second surgery on the same shoulder, so it's been a bit more complex-but he's been very patient, knowledgeable and encouraging throughout the process. I would recommend Athletico and Eric to my friends who need PT. Peggy Evans read more

The staff and services from Athletico- Gladstone are amazing. In just six weeks, I went from thinking that knee surgery was my only option to understanding how therapy can help in self healing and recovery. The staff is outstanding. Corey is a physical therapist who is invested in his craft, his clients, healing, and positive outcomes. Highly recommend! read more

I had to find a place to get physical therapy after surgery to repair a snapped quad tendon. Athletico--Gladstone was the first place I looked at because it is extremely handy for me; after checking the available reviews I didn't look any further. I was put with Corey, and that turned out great (I did see the manager, Eric, for one appointment when Corey wasn't available, and he seemed excellent, too). My surgeon told me after the surgery that I might never regain full range of motion because of some "trimming" of damaged tissues; I told Corey about that at the beginning, and he simply said, "We'll see". We did see; when he was finished with me I had accessed every degree of flex I'd had before. Information and explanation was excellent throughout my time there. Scheduling was easy, and I was given a printout of appointments each time I scheduled. Corey gave me customized recommendations for exercises to do at home during different stages of my recovery, with illustrated printouts plus online access to see videos of the exercises being performed. He kept me informed when he took measurements (ROM or strength) so I could tell how I was doing, and Athletico asked for brief surveys at different stages to ask ME how I felt I was doing, with immediate feedback on my progress and how I compared to "similar" cases. The facility was modern, well-equipped and spotless; there was normally at least one student assisting the therapists, and when they weren't with clients they were cleaning and sterilizing tables and equipment between users. AND HERE'S THE IMPORTANT PART: Corey is both personable and professional. He was always watching to see where I was doing well, and where I wasn't, and how much I could handle, and he would adjust his plan on the fly to keep me moving forward on a highly personalized path to recovery. He asked for my feedback regularly, and was always positive, encouraging and helpful. Corey did NOT call for the most appointments the prescriptions would cover; he saw me with the frequency he thought best for my individual case. And he did not "stretch it out" to keep me in therapy as long as was authorized; he got me better and then talked to me when he thought I was ready to stop therapy. When he was comfortable, and knew I was comfortable, he cut me loose. The entire staff, from office manager/receptionist on, made the experience better than I had expected; many of them were working in or studying physical therapy because of THEIR OWN experience recovering from serious injuries, so they were both sympathetic and empathetic. Most of my experience was with therapist Corey and students Molly and Jackie; all were excellent to the point that I honestly I think I'll miss them a bit (I had limited experience with others there, and thought they were all great). My 5-Star rating of Athletico--Gladstone is firm enough that I intend to post this review on multiple sites, so if you see this again you'll know I meant it. read more

Was directed here in January 2019 after suffering an acute medial meniscus tear at work. Participated in therapy for about 10 visits prior to surgery, gained mobility in my knee, with the exception of the tear catching and causing great pain. Eric Rondeau is the facility manager for this location, and was very personable and accommodating. He is very knowledgeable about joint injuries and is able to troubleshoot individual shortcomings. He noticed immediately that I did not use the proper muscle groups for various bodily movements (e.g. squats, walking straight, etc.) He worked on correcting some of these shortcomings which I had built up over my lifetime in order to take some strain off my damaged knee. During this time frame, Office Coordinator Gladys Johnston was hired to perform the coordination of scheduling and handle the various insurance policies and communication scenarios. She is a very upbeat and helpful person! Worked with my scheduling during this period, which was no easy feat as my family was dealing with the onset of aggression from our special needs son, in addition to my injury. Shortly after my surgery in March 2019, I was re-directed to Athletico for post-op rehabilitation. The business had gained clients, and in addition to Eric, I also was treated by Andrew Miller, who was assigned as the facility manager for the new Peculiar, Missouri location for Athletico. He was temporarily assisting Eric in Gladstone, Missouri, and working at the Liberty, Missouri, office. Both of these gentlemen were concerned with my recovery. Do not get me wrong, they will push you some days to perform in a similar fashion as a personal trainer in a gym, but never more than you can tolerate. Your rehabilitation is their goal, and injuring you is not. I got to know them, as well as they did me, and I was happy to be included in some of their family stories. The facility is kept very clean, they have several restrooms, the equipment is new and innovative (I had never heard of, or seen some of, the items we used, before,) and proper hygiene control is used at all times (clean towels, equipment wiped down with sanitized spray.) I was blessed to be directed here for my rehab. The location was very close to my residence, there is ample parking, and the staff and office coordinator are awesome. I will recommend this facility to any of my friends who need some physical therapy, and push for any further work related rehabilitation to be accomplished with Athletico. Ron Meade read more

Office Coordinator, Kennedy, was congenial and welcoming to all patients and efficient in the clinic's administrative support. The clinic suite was large, but the numbers of patients and therapists were scheduled according to pandemic protocols, which in no way detracted from the encouraging and upbeat atmosphere there. Covid compliance was strict, with entry temperature checks, masks and handwashing. Between each patient's use, all machines, equipment and used surfaces were sanitized--so 2019! Therapists were dedicated to accurately assessing each patient's need for rehab, improving range of motion, strengthening and pain relief for varied sport injuries and medical conditions. The clinicians closely monitored exercise form and whether we experienced pain at any time, modifying treatments accordingly. We were encouraged, yet challenged, to maximize benefits of each exercise, which may have included using machines, equipment, bands or weights.  Eric Rondeau, Clinic Manager, was my therapist, who initially identified my pain, my lifestyle and my personal goal for PT, in order to individualize my exercises and manual therapy. He charted the measured improvements in range of motion and resistance strength--always asking me questions, observing and assessing treatment options. In my case, he emphasized core strengthening and balance improvement, as he managed my three consecutive courses of therapy, initially for low back pain, then shoulder and ending with knee treatment. Eric was intentional in assigning home therapies to be reasonable in number and duration, in order to promote commitment and proper form. His PT medical science and determination empowered me to achieve my goals of eliminating the previous needs for two spine surgeries, as well as likely shoulder and knee surgeries, as indicated in an MRI and xrays.  I have been reprieved for my years of poor body mechanics and am now sleeping without pain, now walking up to two miles most days--and now realizing how much pain I had previously tolerated, since those pains have now gone. Eric had compassion and encouragement for all of his patients having far greater medical reasons for therapy than I did, but he also adopted my personal goals as his own--and we won! read more