Thanks to everyone at LaFree for helping my recovery from shoulder surgery.  John and his friendly, professional staff took me from post-surgery pain to full (almost) range of motion.  My husband is also thankful, as now he doesn’t have to do everything for me.  The day I was able to put my own hair up  was a day of celebration!  To be able to shampoo, bathe & dress myself again is almost as important as being able to type, use my computer mouse with my right hand and drive.  The best thing will be this summer when I can swim and hang up clothes on the line.  -MD-

When arriving, I could barely move my neck and walked stiffly.  After my weeks of therapy, I have almost total movement (rotation) with my neck and very little pain.  My lower back feels better, though I still have to work at home to strengthen my abs and  back.  I am grateful for the work John and his staff do to assist  with your progress.   -SM-

This is my second week back at

LaFree’s.  I was having numbness in my lower back from my surgery.  Since being here at LaFree, the numbness on my right side is gone and the left side is also healing.  Also, with the other exercises to strengthen my legs and back, I can now get up and down easier and also walk better without the pain I was having.  It’s also helping me to have a good nights rest.  -MS-

"I had difficulty with forward reaching with my right arm. I had no strength, plus I had a lot of pain. After three weeks of strengthening therapy, I have more mobility and strength." -- W.S.

John LaFree, MSPT -- Owner & Physical Therapist
Email: jlafree@lafreept.com
John's Philosophy ~
John opened this physical therapy practice in Plymouth, Indiana with a commitment to providing services that meet the needs of patients and physicians in the Marshall County area.

John has a clear philosophy for treating patients: he believes in giving each patient one-on-one direct physical therapy care, including very individualized treatment programs based on the patient's needs. He believes that treating the mechanical cause of the symptoms to minimize the chance of recurrence of symptoms. He is also passionate about the quality of patient care and the patient satisfaction coming first and foremost. John is known for making everyone feel welcomed and cared for in the clinic, making the patient in front of him feel as though they were the most important person in the world.

Professional Commitment ~
John has a concentrated background in physical therapy since graduating from University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy in 1994. John has achieved extensive training in orthopedic physical therapy from the following teachings: McKenzie Institute for treatment of lumbar and cervical spine, McConnell Approach to the Problem Knee, McConnell Approach to the Problem Shoulder, Sahrmann Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes, Gary Gray's Chain Reaction Explosion, and Brian Mulligan Manual Therapy Techniques. John remains actively involved in the profession of physical therapy in order to stay abreast of the latest and most innovative treatment approaches.

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