Physical Therapy in Ann Arbor for Active Adults Who Refuse to Sit on the Sidelines
A full hour, one-on-one, every visit, with a board-certified orthopedic specialist. We find what’s actually driving your pain and get you back to lifting, running and living, without pills, injections or unnecessary surgery.
You’ve Tried Resting It. It Keeps Coming Back.
You stretched, you foam rolled, you took the ibuprofen, maybe you even did a round of PT. The pain backed off for a while, then came right back the minute you got after it again.
Rushed, Generic Treatment
Fifteen minutes with the PT, then a handout and an aide counting your reps while three other patients wait. Nobody ever figured out why it hurts.
Pills Instead of Answers
A prescription, a cortisone shot, a “good luck,” and eventually the word surgery. None of it fixes how you move.
Sitting Out What You Love
Skipping lifts, cutting runs short, turning down the ski trip. The pain isn’t just in your joint anymore. It’s running your calendar.
The problem usually isn’t you. It’s a model built around insurance visit caps instead of finding the root cause.
One Clinician. One Hour. One Goal: Getting You Back to Your Life.
Dr. Joe founded OLO in 2020 to fix everything that frustrates people about traditional PT: rushed visits, insurance dictating the plan, and cookie-cutter exercises. Here’s what you get instead.
- A full 60 minutes, 1-on-1, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy every single visit
- Hands-on care is included: dry needling, manual therapy and more are part of your session, not billed separately
- A real gym, not a treatment table. Barbells, pull-up rigs and open space to rebuild the movements you actually do
- Your goals set the plan, not an insurance company’s visit cap
- Flexible scheduling, plus mobile and virtual sessions when you can’t make it in
Pain and Injuries We Help Ann Arbor Athletes Move Past
From a back that locks up after deadlifts to a shoulder that won’t let you press overhead, if it’s keeping you from training, working or playing, we can help.
Back Pain & Sciatica
Low back pain, disc issues, SI joint pain and sciatica.
Learn more →Neck Pain
Stiffness, desk-posture pain, whiplash and nerve symptoms.
Learn more →Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff, impingement and pain lifting overhead.
Learn more →Elbow Pain
Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and pain when lifting.
Learn more →Hip Pain
Hip impingement, hip flexor strains and bursitis.
Learn more →Knee Pain
Runner’s knee, meniscus, ACL rehab and squat pain.
Learn more →Foot & Ankle Pain
Plantar fasciitis, Achilles problems and ankle sprains.
Learn more →TMJ & Jaw Pain
Jaw pain, clicking and tension around the jaw.
Learn more →Headaches
Tension and neck-driven headaches, treated at the source.
Learn more →Sports & CrossFit Injuries
Lifting, CrossFit, running and weekend-warrior injuries.
Learn more →Our 3-Step Process Gets You Back to What You Love
No cookie-cutter protocols. Every plan is built around your body, your sport and your goals.
Uncover the True Cause
A thorough, hands-on assessment of how you move, not just where it hurts. Then we explain exactly what’s going on and what it will take to fix it.
Correct the Problem Areas
Manual therapy, dry needling and specific exercise prescription get stiff, irritated areas moving and feeling better, often starting on day one.
Build a Plan to Stay Healthy
We progress you back to full training, then leave you with an individualized plan to keep the gains and stay out of trouble for the long haul.
Physical Therapy Services in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Hands-on treatment to calm pain fast, plus the strength and mobility work that keeps it from coming back.
Dry Needling
Very thin needles target tight, irritable trigger points to calm pain and restore movement. Many patients notice relief within a session or two. An evidence-based technique performed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Learn more →Spinal Manipulation & Mobilization
Hands-on joint techniques to restore motion and ease neck and back pain.
Learn more →Soft Tissue & Cupping
Soft tissue mobilization and myofascial decompression for tight, overworked muscles.
Learn more →Mobility Programming
Personalized plans that blend flexibility, strength and stability.
Learn more →Strength Training
Rehab-focused lifting, coached by a DPT and USA Weightlifting coach.
Learn more →Mobile Physical Therapy
Dr. Joe comes to your home, gym or office around Ann Arbor.
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Dr. Joe Olofsson
PT, DPT, OCS, USA-W
Joe is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and board-certified orthopedic specialist with a simple mission: keep people doing the activities they love and away from pills, injections and unnecessary surgery.
He practices what he preaches. Football, wrestling, jiu jitsu, CrossFit, skiing, Olympic weightlifting and hiking have all been part of his life, so he understands what it means to be told to “just stop doing it,” and he won’t tell you that.
Real Stories From Active Adults in Ann Arbor
My primary care doctor recommended Dr. Joe to address a sciatic nerve issue, and I’m so glad he did. Dr. Joe quickly helped me improve my mobility and reduce my lower back pain with several different techniques. On a deeper level, Dr. Joe also gave me confidence, motivation, and knowledge to improve my health in the long run.
I am an experienced CrossFit athlete (10+ yrs) and I recently developed shoulder pain. I started working with Joe to fix my shoulder. Working with him is great! He has a tremendous passion for his work and has a wealth of knowledge about body mechanics. His approach is comprehensive.
Joe guided me through PT for my knee to successfully complete a half marathon this past summer. At my worst, I couldn’t jog over 30 minutes without acute knee pain. Joe quickly identified the issues, developed a rigorous exercise plan, and continued tweaking and building upon the plan to progress strength and endurance.
Insurance, Cost & Your First Visit
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Still wondering about something? Call or text (734) 707-7285.
Do you take insurance?
OLO is a cash-based, out-of-network practice. That’s what lets every visit be a full 60 minutes with Dr. Joe, with no visit caps, no waiting on authorizations, and no one but you and Joe deciding what your plan looks like.
If your plan has out-of-network benefits, we can give you a superbill to submit for possible reimbursement.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Yes. Many of our clients pay for their care with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
Not to get started. Michigan is a direct access state, so you can see a physical therapist for up to 21 days or 10 visits, whichever comes first, without a referral. If you need care beyond that, a physician’s referral or signed plan of care is required to continue.
What happens at my first visit?
You get a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with Dr. Joe. We talk through your history and goals, do a thorough movement assessment, and explain what’s driving your pain. Treatment, including manual therapy or dry needling, usually starts that same day, and you leave with a plan.
A Private Physical Therapy Clinic Inside Wolverine Strength and Conditioning
Rehab where you can actually train. Our private treatment space sits inside Wolverine Strength and Conditioning on State Circle, just off US-23 and I-94.
- 680 State Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108Inside Wolverine Strength and Conditioning
- (734) 707-7285Call or text
- Serving Ann Arbor & Washtenaw CountyYpsilanti, Saline, Dexter and beyond. Mobile and virtual sessions available.
Ready to Move More and Hurt Less?
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll call or text to get you scheduled, or set up a free consultation if you’d like to talk it through first.
No referral needed to start · HSA/FSA accepted · 60-minute 1-on-1 sessions