Velo Sports Rehab

Cat Carroll December 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

Patient Spotlight: Jon Lin

Meet Jon, one of our amazing patients!

Jon’s originally from Chicago and when he’s not pushing terabytes of data from one server to another, he loves pushing the limits in endurance races. The question he asks himself is always how far and how long? Since 2007, that question has brought him to the finish line of 12 marathons, 3 half Ironmans, and 1 full Ironman. His commitment to endurance races has been fueled by bringing support and awareness to the water crisis in Africa.

To see the work of Jon’s fundraising organization Team World Vision, take a look here: https://www.teamworldvision.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1106

You can donate to the cause here: teamworldvision.org/participant/jonlin. $50 provides clean water for a person for their lifetime.

Here’s what Jon had to say about Velo Sports Rehab:

Q: What is your favorite thing about Velo Sports Rehab?

A: Maybe it’s the engineer in me, but I’ve been impressed by the way Dr. Adam Swick was able to answer all the questions I had – no matter how dumb it may have sounded. I never felt ashamed for the situation I was in, but felt like he was on my team and wanted to get me back on track as soon as possible.

Q: What activities do your treatments at Velo Sports Rehab help you to enjoy?

A: Most recently, I had come in with some lingering hip / glute pains that weren’t serious, but were annoying and kept me from performing at the level I wanted to. With Adam’s help I was able to recover effectively and run my 12th marathon in Chicago this past year pain free! And all with having begun treatment three weeks before race day! Looking forward to getting the support I need for future marathons and triathlons.

Q: What else would you like to share with us about your experience with Velo Sports Rehab?

A: For someone that wants to make endurance racing a permanent part of their life, I’m reminded of the African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This is a lifestyle that requires community and I’m proud to let VSR come around and support me and as a result have a direct impact on the lives of the people that have a new lease on life by having access to clean water.

Cat Carroll May 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

Get To Know Dr. Adam Swick!

Dr. Swick playing rugby in the Alumni vs Undergrad match at Western Oregon University
Dr. Swick drinks with goats in sub-Saharan Africa
Dr. Swick petting a cheetah in South Africa
Dr. Swick walking on a desert flat in Namibia
Dr. Swick atop a mountain in Tasmania

Dr. Swick is a rugby enthusiast with a passion for helping people! Here’s what we learned about him:

What’s your favorite thing about your work?

Most of our patients have been told time and time again what they cannot do with their bodies. My favorite thing is helping patients reclaim their lost mojo and see them get back to what they are passionate about.

What’s one thing not many people know about you?

I once ate 36 hard shell tacos in one sitting.

What makes you laugh the most?

Jim Gaffigan.

What are you working to improve?

Spending more time unplugged.

Who is your hero?

Dan Carter (Former flyhalf for the New Zealand All Blacks).

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

 Is bacon considered a meal?

What makes you feel accomplished?

Ticking items off my to-do list before 10:00am. 

How do you spend your time outside work?

Coaching rugby, eating my way around Seattle, lifting weights, and getting out into green spaces whenever possible.

What’s a skill you’d like to learn?

How to build a log cabin.

Dr. Swick is currently accepting new patients! Give us a call at our Seattle office to make an appointment: (206) 420-3131.

vsradmin April 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Bench Press, Squat & Deadlift Prep with Dr. Swick

Looking for ways to prevent injury when lifting? Dr. Adam Swick provides warm-up exercises for three common lifts: Bench Press, Squat and Deadlift. Check out the videos below, give these exercises a try and let us know what you think.

Bench Press Prep

Squat Prep

Deadlift Prep

vsradmin March 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

Patient Spotlight: Kayla Kobelin

Meet Kayla, she’s a Bellevue native and lifelong competitive athlete. She fell in love with running at an early age, entering her first race at the age of 7. By 15 she transitioned to sponsored snowboarding, but after 4 years of competitive snowboarding and several severe injuries she transitioned back into the running circuit. She’s now a competitive runner, with a true love for obstacle course racing! Check out Kayla’s website to read about her racing adventures and see her upcoming race schedule. Kayla was one of a handful of people last year to be invited to Under Armour’s Run Camp in Death Valley, she’s featured in this phenomenal Under Armour Run Camp video clip.

Here’s what Kayla had to say about Velo Sports Rehab (VSR):

Q: What is your favorite thing about Velo Sports Rehab?

A: I can’t choose just one! All of the staff at VSR are wonderful! I know every time I come to VSR I will get the treatment I need and leave feeling better than when I came in. The staff is super knowledgeable and Dr. Seavey is incredible at treating my sore muscles and preventing any further injuries.

Q: What activities do your treatments at Velo Sports Rehab help you to enjoy?

A: Coming to VSR each week allows me to not only increase my weekly mileage, but helps my body recover faster from injuries I suffer during training. Without VSR, my workouts would not be as efficient because I would be spending more time recovering. Now that my body is feeling good, VSR will help me conquer my first IRONMAN this year!

Q: What else would you like to share with us about your experience with Velo Sports Rehab?

A: I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone at VSR. Without you guys, I wouldn’t be able to run at the level I do now. You guys are always there to greet me with a smile on your face, I appreciate ALL of you!

Awe, thank you Kayla for the kind words! You are an inspiration and pure joy to be around. We love having you as a patient and look forward to continuing to support you in your racing excellence. We truly have the greatest patients at VSR and we are grateful for each one.

vsradmin January 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

Learn Something New About Dr. Shawn Lutz

Dr. Shawn is no new face to Velo Sports Rehab, he’s helped many patients recover from injury and reach their mobility goals with enthusiasm!

He holds his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University of Western States, and holds 7 post graduate certifications. We played Q&A with Dr. Shawn and learned some other impressive facts about this energetic practitioner.

What’s your favorite thing about your work?

I love helping people move better. Hearing about a new personal best or a return to a favorite activity following an injury always makes my day!

What’s one thing not many people know about you?

I spent 5 years of my youth in Southern England and spoke with an English accent until I was 15.

What makes you laugh the most?

Dry British humor especially satire like Hot Fuzz.

What are you working to improve?

Right now I’m working on improving my Photography. I do some landscape and astro photography when I am out climbing. It seems like there is always something more to learn to help better capture the beauty of the mountains.

Who is your hero?

My Grandma. She is healthy and active at 94 years old. She still volunteers as a patient advocate at the geriatric ward of her local hospital and brings the nurses a home made cake every week!

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

Prince’s Purple Rain

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Whole Foods Burrito Bowls

What makes you feel accomplished?

Climbing Mountains