Client Profile: Perry Clough

Perry's MATRIX Experience:
"What fitness goal are you working towards at MATRIX Personalized Fitness?"
My goal was to regain the fitness level I had about two years ago when I began to experience leg pain and instability. My condition did not improve during months of unsuccessful physical therapy at two facilities that, if anything, made my condition worse. This was due in large measure to their initial diagnoses that the cause of my condition centered on my leg when, in fact, it was in my back. A lumbar fusion in early 2018 successfully addressed the problem.
"What, in general, does your program at MATRIX PF entail?"
Exercises to improve my range of motion and balance.
"What 'homework,' if any, are you assigned?"
I was encouraged to do the exercises that I’d learned during a session a home.
"What changes have you noticed since starting at MATRIX PF?"
Improvements in both my range of motion and balance to the point that they are now where they were two years ago. I’m satisfied with the improvement.
“What would you say to someone else who may be considering signing up at MATRIX PF?”
Go for it!
“What activities can you do now that you couldn’t do before you started at MATRIX PF?”
As indicated earlier, my fitness level is now back to where it was before I first experienced leg pain so my range of activities is also back to that level.
“Have you used a personal trainer before? If so, how is your experience at MATRIX PF different?”
My experience was essentially the same at the two physical therapy facilities I attended before my surgery. Their diagnoses during my first visit took all of four or five minutes after which I was immediately shown what I’d call Cookie Cutter exercises in that they were prescribed to folks who exhibited symptoms that were perhaps similar to mine but didn’t take the time to tailor the exercises to my particular situation.
The difference at MATRIX is that they spent a bunch of time trying to figure out exactly what was going on so that the experience was specific to me and my problems.
"What about your workouts at MATRIX PF do you enjoy most?"
I can’t say that I really enjoyed any of them, but the more recently prescribed range of motion exercises come closest.
About MATRIX:
MATRIX is a personal training and massage studio in East Greenwich, RI. Our programs incorporate the latest advances in neuroscience to help reduce chronic pain, rehabilitate old injuries, build strength, increase cardiovascular capacity, and improve balance, agility and speed. Neuroscience teaches that our brains feel threatened if they are not receiving clear information from our nervous systems. It’s a survival instinct. Just as you slow down when you drive through fog, your brain hits the brakes and will inhibit movement and even generate pain when it perceives a threat. MATRIX fitness programs train your nervous system so the information your brain receives is accurate and reliable. Reliable information means stronger, safer, more efficient training. MATRIX massage therapy treatments intuitively incorporate deep tissue and Swedish massage techniques, depending on the needs and goals of the client. At MATRIX, we work with your brain and body to achieve your personalized fitness goals!
About Shane:
Shane is the owner of MATRIX Personalized Fitness. His unorthodox background gives him a broad perspective on creating efficient, lasting change through exercise and sometimes unconventional drills. He has years of hands-on experience as a personal trainer. He is also a biomechanics expert (a fancy word for the physics of human movement) who has spent years analyzing the effects of stress and exercise on our soldiers. In recent years, he has integrated neurology and eastern wellness principles into his training. This dynamic, well-rounded approach is all geared toward getting lasting change for his clients in an efficient, sustainable way. His certifications include:
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
Z-Health Certified Practitioner
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
M.S. Biomechanics
500hr Register Yoga Teacher
Connect with us:
www.matrix-pf.com/
/ matrixpf
/ matrix_pf
/ matrix_pf_eg
/ matrix-personalized-fi...
/ matrixpersonalizedfitness