Lea Stralka, DPT, OCS, CSCS

About me.

Growing up in an active family provided me with opportunities to get outside and exercise. This turned into a passion for the outdoors and different ways to enjoy it. Whether it was running, cycling, whitewater kayaking, skiing, hiking; I preferred activities that brought me into the fresh air. This turned into a general love of movement. From there I wanted to learn more about how the body moved, which led me to the University of Colorado, where I earned a doctorate in Physical Therapy. I have been enjoying the practice of Physical Therapy since 2003 with a focus on sports and orthopedics.

PHILOSOPHY

Power PT is here to….

 

Perform manual therapy to improve muscle alignment and biomechanics, increase muscle function, and decrease pain.

soft tissue, manual therapy, biomechanics

Empower you through education, so you understand what is causing your discomfort and what you can do to help yourself.

empower through education

Provide custom exercise programs to ensure you are strengthening the CORRECT muscles.

individual exercise program

What to expect during an appointment.

Listen to patients

Listen

Tell me what you are feeling. What do you think is wrong? What do you love to do? How is your pain or dysfunction holding you back?

Watching movements

Observe

After listening I will watch you perform specific movements. Such as bending forward, doing small squats, walking, reaching overhead, etc.

special physical therapy tests

Test

From what I have heard and observed I will focus on specific tests to help identify what is the root cause of your pain or dysfunction.

custom exercise plan

Plan

Information gained from specific tests will help to generate a plan. Typically this will include specific manual therapy treatments and an exercise program that will empower you to take control.

More about me:
-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Member of Jack’s Homegrown Racing bike team
-Mom of two boys

Orthopedic certified specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association.

Orthopedic certified specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association.

BICP ride leader

BICP ride leader

Polestar Pilates graduate.

Polestar Pilates graduate.