I had an injury to my right shoulder almost 8 years ago. I dislocated it and never really had treatment on it after it was put back in place. As years went on it had gotten worse as far as pain and rotation. I contacted RTP Athletics for treatments to help build the shoulder back up and get rotation back without the pain. After a few treatments I can say my right shoulder has made a turn for the better. I’m able to rotate the shoulder with little to no pain at all. From here on out for any future treatments I will be contacting Mark. - Paul B. 10/25/20

I had foot surgery in 2011 to remove a sesamoid bone in my foot and have had pain from a neuroma ever since. After a recent series of alcohol injections from my podiatrist, my pain level went down from an 8 or 9 to a 2 or 3. My doctor recommended that I go to Mark Lewis at Return to Play Athletics to see if it was possible to reduce the pain even further. Mark used different techniques to manipulate and stretch my foot, ankle and leg. Each session lasted a full hour and afterward, he gave me exercises to do myself to stretch and strengthen my foot. Mark was very friendly, knowledgeable and thorough and answered all my questions in a way that was easily understood. After 4 weekly sessions and exercises at home, my foot pain is almost completely gone. I would highly recommend seeing Mark for any type of physical therapy to improve your quality of life. - Jill Lardon 1/31/21

Mark was able to work on an extremely difficult to reach knot within my trapezius using ART. His knowledge of the musculature system and an athletes need for optimum performance (i.e not just OK performance) make him my first point of contact for future issues. - AS 11/7/20

I don’t have enough great things to say about RTP!! Years of dancing and surgery on both legs left me with scar tissue, pain and muscle dysfunction. I’ve tried stretching, and massage therapy for years with only temporary relief. At my first appointment Mark came up with a tailored, comprehensive plan that fit my needs and helped me feel better than I have in years, after only 1 treatment session! He is knowledgeable, personable and has experience with professional athletes, which made me feel at ease during my appointments, and confident I was in the right hands! I’m finally able to walk pain free for the first time in years, all thanks to Mark!! - Cara Byron 2/8/21

I had the pleasure of working with Mark for 5 weeks following an extremely tough bout with plantar fasciitis that left me unable to exercise and struggle to walk through the day. Mark had me back on the court in no time and feeling better every day! Mark is a true professional but brings a very personal touch that separates him from any other trainer that I ever worked with. Highly recommended!! - Steve Foley 1/20/21

Mark Lewis is great. Mark really takes an interest in his patients and takes the necessary time to listen, and to explain, while providing outstanding treatment and advice. We recommend Mark to anyone who wants to get better. Mark will help you recover from an injury, or help you become more flexible so that you can feel better and be more active. - Andrew Barry 2/12/21

Mark treated my ankle and calf with active release therapy and it really helped with my pain due to running. Not only was Mark’s treatment highly effective, but he provided many personalized stretches and exercises for me to do at home for my continued health and well being. I am completely satisfied with Mark’s knowledge and treatment and would strongly recommend his services to anyone needing treatment. - Robert DeMalo 3/24/21

Mark is super knowledgable and answers my many questions. The treatment I received from him has by far made the most significant difference in my recovery. If you are considering making an appointment, do not hesitate! - Rosa Iacono 6/29/21

Mark helped me to get adjusted to my new orthotics after also dealing with foot pain. He is professional, knowledgeable and passionate in what he does. Mark not only used specialized techniques, he referred me equipment I can use at home in addition to a home rehab regiment. He was very helpful in answering my questions and concerns and very empathetic to my needs. I also went to him post-op recovery from a surgery I had and he accommodated me knowing I was having discomfort. Mark is amazing in what he does and I highly recommend his services. My understanding is he also worked for the Philadelphia Eagles for a decade and if he can help professional athletes out, imagine what he can do for the average person. My feet have been feeling a lot better from the program he prescribed and the manual techniques in the office. Overall very satisfied with Marks services at RTP Athletics. - Justin Huleatt 6/8/21

Really good service, and very helpful. Came in dealing with shin splints from running, and Mark was very knowledgeable about my certain shin splints (posterior) and really loosened up my calf’s, to help my shins out. Very good business! - Colton Hancock 6/27/21

Mark is the best! - Don Doyle 8/26/21

Mark is the best and most thorough AT and sports performance specialist in the Philadelphia area. He has so much experience under his belt and treats every client of his uniquely to their individual needs. He’s an incredibly gifted manual therapist and body worker. I come to him for all of my athletic injuries and always leave feeling great with no pain and more importantly educated and inspired to keep pushing through an injury and how to take care of my body and get back to
What I love doing. - Julia Stremmel 12/30/21

RTP was recommended to me by my family physician. I suffered from plantar fasciitis for a year. At times I could barely walk. I tried going to a podiatrist and also did physical therapy locally in the Lehigh Valley but nothing they did alleviated the pain. Mark worked with me at his Ridley Park office. The treatment given was very extensive and individualized to my needs. Through his therapy sessions and guidance, I was able to become pain free. If you are suffering and need rehab, don’t hesitate to call Mark Lewis at RTP Athletics. - Martha Barkouskie 7/21/22

Mark was recommended to me by Dr. Lee Cohen to help restore some mobility in my foot joints. Mark did a great job of walking me through the process and gave me a lot of great at home exercises to do. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great personality. I would recommend Mark to anyone trying to rehab an injury. Can’t recommend him enough!! - Meredith Lowden 2/23/22

I'm not the type to write google reviews, but after two I am so pleased with my experience at RTP I needed to pass on the recommendation for others in pain. My first injury was a massive sprain in my ankle. After months of resting I was still experiencing instability. I am a rock climber and was nervous to climb fearing that I might reinjure the area even more. I knew Mark Lewis was the former trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles and figured he would be the most qualified to get me back on the rock. I sent an email, to make an appointment and I was in his office within the week. He is located in the loft of a trendy gym in South Philly. Mark was very easy to talk to. He was meticulous with his assessment, and thoughtful about how he explored the pain I was experiencing. At the end we went through a number of exercises and stretches to help balance the muscles in my ankle. He followed up with an email of what we covered so I could continue the exercises on my own at home. Not only did the exercises feel good that I wanted to do them, but I started noticing results days later. Within a month I was climbing again.
The second injury was a stubborn shoulder injury that would not go away. I literally could not hang with my arm fully extended. After a couple months I knew I had to go back to Mark. He spent extra time in this session making sure we identified the problem area. He did manual manipulations on my shoulder that gave me instant relief! I scheduled a few more virtual sessions with him after which helped me do the stretch properly from the comfort of my own home. In three weeks I was back to my regular workout routine.
I highly recommend RTP. My only regret was not going to Mark sooner. I know now he can curtail the treatment at any point of the injury and help me Return to Play! - Greg Hample 8/25/22

Mark Lewis is the Muhammad Ali or Tiger Woods, both in their prime, of sports training and rehabilitation. He is in every way the master of his craft. I have been seeing him twice a week for months and can only say that he has been life changing. Run, don't walk, to see him before his practice is full! - Larry Irwin 5/2/22

Mark at RTP Athletics rehabbed my knee after ACL and meniscus surgery. Very happy with my results. - Tom Lyster 8/24/22

Mark is a legend! I’ve used RTP athletics for two injuries now and I honestly couldn’t have gotten past them without Mark’s help. Mark is so knowledgeable and is always there to help - I’ve reached out last minute when I was experiencing bad pain & he fit me right in. Whether you’re an athlete or a weekend warrior just trying to stay fit and you find yourself in a bad spot with an injury I would 100% recommend RTP to get back in the game! - Jade Perry 11/26/22

Working with Mark has helped me so much. He taught me a good mobility and stretching routine along with helping me feel better from nagging injuries. I highly recommend. - Gavin Cooper 4/4/24

Mark from RTP really knows how to target pain and help me feel better. When it comes to assistive active recovery after a tough workout, he knows his stuff. Also is a really nice guy! - Curtis Wasilchick 3/30/23

Mark is tremendous. Very skilled and knowledgeable, while being incredibly attentive. Has a broad base of knowledge that combines several disciplines, and is very thorough in his approach. Couldn’t recommend more ! - Joseph Biancaniello 5/31/24

Thankful for Mark and his attention to detail. With his help, regarding a shoulder injury, I felt like I was able to meet my goals and continue Muay Thai and Kickboxing training. - Andrew 10/19/23

My experience here was awesome!! I got the chance to meet with Mark for my shoulder, and it was nothing but great. Mark was very friendly and welcoming. Gave me some stretches to do for my shoulder and all I could say is it feeling better immediately. What was really cool was that Mark went over the time limit for our session, he cares much about his clients and wants the best for them! - Salvatore Laimo 5/31/24

I was really struggling with multiple issues, until I was referred here. Mark found the root cause of a lot of pain and also suffering with an auto immune disease, his body work helps immensely when having a flare up. I would recommend him 1000x over to anyone who is looking to help get themselves out of pain. I look forward to my appointments which are worth every penny spent. - Rocky Orlando 6/21/24