Who is an urban athlete? Sure, you do it to look good, but mostly you do it to feel good and to be strong for your life. MVMT specializes in getting urban athletes and performing artists back on track. At the heart of our approach is a 1-to-1 treatment philosophy to focus on you and your goals to help you return to doing the things you love.
It was a huge relief for me to find a physical therapist who understood the nature of my injury and was deeply invested in my recovery. Mark is focused, a clear communicator, knowledgeable and someone who I am always happy to see.
It was a huge relief for me to find a physical therapist who understood the nature of my injury and was deeply invested in my recovery. Mark is focused, a clear communicator, knowledgeable and someone who I am always happy to see.
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At the heart of our approach is a 1-to-1 treatment philosophy - your session is yours and yours alone. Every 45 minute follow-up session is a continuous dialogue between patient and therapist to assess your progress. We believe that the best healing environment is not a rushed one, and involves your brain as much as it does your body.
Schedule a call to speak with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to ask any questions you may have. Schedule a FREE 30-minute "No-Sweat" in-person visit to discuss your injury and your goals for treatment. Let's see if we're a fit. Let's get to it. Schedule a full, comprehensive examination by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and start feeling better.
MVMT has helped so many of our cast, musicians and crew understand their injury and heal. More importantly, they are a vital partner to help me keep the company healthy and the show running. We aim to provide you with the highest caliber of physical therapists and the highest quality service for your company.
Reviews (23)
Daniel D.
Nov 26, 2021
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I was thrilled with my experience working with Mark! I was having back pain and spasms that prevented me from making it through a full day working from home without pain. This also limited how much I could attend Crossfit classes, which I had been doing for 3+ years. With Mark's guidance, I was able to find proper standing postural alignment, a comfortable seated position at the desk, and implement this pain-free alignment across my Crossfit lifts. I am working at home with no pain and have fully returned to Crossfit! Mark armed me with a rehab plan and key exercises that I can always implement
Jennifer M.
Oct 27, 2021
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I came back from vacation on crutches after jamming my ankle in a canyoning accident. Through careful and gradual progressions, Mark got me back to walking, squatting, jumping, running, even dancing onstage for a performance! He was always available to answer my questions and gave me the tools I needed to recover. I am so grateful for his knowledge, warmth and encouragement that got me back on two feet!
Allyson A.
Oct 20, 2021
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Steven Tortora
Jun 30, 2021
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Mark has helped me with multiple issues that other physical therapists were unable to treat effectively. After experiencing debilitating shoulder pain for several months and visiting multiple other pts without seeing any benefit, Mark was able to get me back to lifting heavy in the gym after just 6 weeks. I think what sets him apart is that he’s extremely thorough and gives each patient a lot of attention. He’s also very passionate and knowledgeable and makes sure his patients understand what’s going on and how they are progressing. He’s the only pt I’ll go to from now on.
Chip A.
Nov 23, 2020
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I came to Mark for an injury that has been plaguing me since 2015. I am a broadway dancer and injured my low back during the run of a show. After countless doctors visits and being told I needed a career ending surgery I came to Mark feeling defeated and I was in a tremendous amount of pain. when asked to touch my toes, I could hunch my shoulders forward and that was about the extent of range of motion until I hit a massive wall of pain. 3 months later I am able to touch my toes and I did my first cross fit workout. I still have a ways to go, but I am thrilled that Mark gave me my life back
Chip Abbott
Oct 18, 2020
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I have too many great things to say about MVMT than I can fit here. Mark is incredible and has helped me regain confidence in movement. I am a professional dancer and came to Mark defeated after five years of trying what felt like a million different approaches toward getting out of pain. Fast forward 4 months later and I have a new perspective on how to manage my injury. I am so thankful for MVMT and all that Mark has done to help me get back on track.
Courtney Bess
Oct 12, 2020
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A chronic sufferer of lower back pain since my teenage years, the scariest time of my life was when I “blew out my back.” I had been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, L5-S1, and had been told by more than a couple of doctors that I was a candidate for disc replacement or disc fusion. I had never felt pain like that before, and others who understood agreed, stating, “it is worse than childbirth.” I was seeing stars, I was in that much pain. I would eat like a dog, on the floor, on all fours, since I couldn’t sit up, couldn’t stand, couldn’t walk. It was affecting not just my
McCall Marie
Sep 27, 2020
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I recommend MVMT to everyone I meet who needs exceptional care and physical therapy. I saw Mark for a back injury where I couldn't even walk or dance without pain! His expertise was amazing. I have been to other physical therapy clinics beforehand and spent many many months in the same injured state, whereas after a month having sessions at MVMT, I was feeling so much better. I love his approach and how it's not just to give exercises and call it a day, but it is to make a plan to come back stronger and with more knowledge and body awareness too! Now I am back on my feet and am so grateful for
Nicole Benoit
Aug 30, 2020
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Mark at MVMT PT has literally been a God-send. As a Broadway performer, there are very few that I will allow and wholly trust to adjust and realign my body when in the throws of an injury. Mark's indelible knowledge of the demands on athletes and professional theatrical performers helps serve his keen, articulate, and expert approach toward healing. Excellence, expertise and compassionate decorum aside, the PT studio is always clean and neat, and I particularly like how his prescribed exercises can be accessed virtually if I need a refresher on the movements. I couldn't recommend his services more
Alex F.
Aug 15, 2020
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Going in to the physical therapy sessions, I had some severe shoulder/neck discomfort and lack of mobility. It may not sound serious, but it would get in the way of my tennis serve for example. Every session Mark would detailedly assess the range of mobility for certain movements, and keep track of any progress. He'd do some work on the uncomfortable areas to temporarily relieve the issue, and then focus on exercises to work on preventing it from happening again. After a few months, my mobility and understanding of the situation both improved greatly, and now I'm able keep up with the
Mike Stivers
Aug 05, 2020
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I cannot recommend Mark Lusk highly enough. He is one of the most attentive, kind, and dedicated health care practitioners I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Mark has helped me address debilitating nerve pain and allowed me to regain a wide range of function and ability. I remember clearly, a few sessions in, once I had begun to feel a bit better, Mark asked me “what do you want to be able to do?” It was such a comforting, patient-centered question that I hadn’t ever been asked by a doctor. Lastly, Mark is available to and communicative with his patients. Any questions or concerns I
Adam Hyndman
Jul 29, 2020
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As a Broadway performer and an avid outdoor sports enthusiast, there are a varied and diverse degree of demands I make on my body. After a surgery, 3 physical therapists, and over 2 years of struggling through a major back injury, working with MVMT Physical Therapy was the key turning point in my recovery. Many physical therapists will pair their practice with a particular occupational specialty, but Mark is the first practitioner I have worked with that integrates the nuance of an expertise in dance technique with a sports, strength training, and athletic prowess. His one-of-a-kind vantage point
Craig Bridger
Jul 29, 2020
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I came to Mark with intense, debilitating pain in my left shoulder, after years of ignoring/getting by with an old injury that resulted in bad posture, bone spurs, and arthritis in the joint. I wanted to avoid surgery if possible. Mark's specific, careful, and very hands-on way of working was transformative for me. I've never worked with a PT before--or after--with Mark's intuitive understanding of the body, and his commitment to my recovery. My shoulders will never be perfect, but I've been pain-free since completing Mark's program, and have returned to my routine of running and weight-lifting
Andrew M.
Nov 27, 2019
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I recently completed a therapy course with MVMT and Mark Lusk, and could not be more satisfied with the experience. Marks level of insight and expertise were excellent, and the overall experience was a new one for me as pertains to physical therapy. I have been through many facilities for different recoveries and they all felt like I was getting a mediocre training session at a gym for hurt people. The sessions with MVMZT by comparison were done in a private room in a 1:1 setting so I was the full focus of the therapists attention, not one of 3 a therapist was running between at most places.
Katy G.
Jul 15, 2019
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Dr. Mark is simply the best! I had major surgery on my foot, including bone debridement, Achilles removal/repair, and major ligament repair, and after only a few visits with Dr. Mark my surgeon was shocked by the strength in my ankle and toes! Dr. Mark explains and demonstrates everything thoroughly, including drawings on his door to expand a thought. I am also plus sized and he treats me as he treats any other patient and abides by the HAES standards! If you are in need of some physical therapy for reasons large or small Dr. Mark is the best possible choice. 5 Stars.
Suzanne J.
Oct 16, 2018
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I've had an incredible experience working with Mark at MVMT. I have two lumbar spine injuries and a thoracic / cervical spine issue that has caused me chronic pain for the past 5 years. I began seeing Mark 3 months ago mainly for my upper back/neck/shoulder/head pain caused by the thoracic and cervical issues. I can honestly say that working with Mark has been the first time I've felt significant pain relief in those areas for 5 years! He takes the time to understand my needs, work through my muscle pain via massage therapy (which is something I've found a lot of physical therapists
Adam L.
Jul 25, 2018
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I began working with Mark in 2014 to treat chronic shoulder pain, and knew immediately he had a gift for healing. Mark's focused one-on-one sessions ensure progress and feel great, and his pedagogical method, which emphasizes strength training and body mechanics, ensures my home routine keeps me feeling great and on track. Thanks to Mark, I haven't felt this great in years! And if pain does return, or I experience discomfort or compromised mobility due to an injury from martial arts or just being an active dad, I know I can count on Mark to get me back on track right away.
Sarah S.
Jul 17, 2018
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I went to Mark Lusk at MVMT Physical Therapy after meniscus surgery. My surgeon had told me not to expect too much as he found much more arthritis in my knee than he expected from the pre-op tests. But after working with Mark twice a week for three months, I am back at gymnastics class just four months after my surgery, and I am able to tumble pain-free. (Yes, arthritis and gymnastics - I'm 54).
Jeff G.
May 14, 2018
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I couldn't be happier with the rigor and results of my consultation with Mark. It's been just two weeks since I started on his plan for strengthening my core, and the results are already evident.
Some background: I'm 61, an athlete and tennis player, with an on-and-off history of lower back problems. Things have been stiff back there for several months. I saw Mark on recommendation from one of his colleagues, and his assessment and examination were about as thorough as could be. Complete history, plus a minute-by-minute inquiry into my gym routine, plus what I did on the tennis
Some background: I'm 61, an athlete and tennis player, with an on-and-off history of lower back problems. Things have been stiff back there for several months. I saw Mark on recommendation from one of his colleagues, and his assessment and examination were about as thorough as could be. Complete history, plus a minute-by-minute inquiry into my gym routine, plus what I did on the tennis
Chad K.
May 02, 2018
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Mark is an amazing Physical Therapist. His attention to detail, knowledge of treatment techniques, and personal approach helped me recover from a serious knee injury ahead of schedule! Mark took real, personal interest in making sure I could function even better than I had before the injury. I owe a lot to him. I would have serious limitations on my movement if it hadn't been for his work during our sessions, and his workout recommendations. Well worth every minute spent here.
Emma B.
May 01, 2018
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Mark is an amazing physical therapist. I can't say enough good things about my experience working with him. I'm a personal trainer and an athlete and came to him because I had a hip impingement which was leaving me in severe pain and unable to walk up and down the stairs some days, let alone do my job and train. Mark immediately gave me hope that he could help me and he worked one-on-one with me two times a week for 3 months, carefully monitoring my progress and updating my exercise program each week. Within weeks Mark helped eliminate 80% of my pain and had me back in action. He never
Noel R.
Mar 28, 2018
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Working with Mark has been an absolute pleasure. While bedside manner is exceptional, his technical abilities are evident as he shares what he is doing and why- it makes you feel like you have a partner in recovery. He worked with me week to week and also set me up with long term goals and incremental changes after I was out of his care.
He listens, is very knowledgeable, and is invested in your recovery. I can't recommend him enough.
He listens, is very knowledgeable, and is invested in your recovery. I can't recommend him enough.
Prudence H.
Jul 18, 2017
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Mark Lusk is extremely knowledgeable and does excellent work. He has helped me get over many conditions. He uses techniques no other physical therapist has done on me with great results. He is definitely a cutting edge physical therapist. If you want to recover fast with someone who is very nice and caring, go to Mark.
