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I would recommend him to the cycling community

John S

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Mike Robinson graduated with Honors from The University of Akron where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology. Later, he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from The Ohio University, where he discovered his passion for treating runners and athletes. During his time there, he assisted in physical therapy data collection for the NCAA division I cross country athletes and completed his first clinical rotation with Ohio University’s sports medicine team. Through the program with Ohio University, Mike became certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Part A) and Graston Therapy Technique. Additionally, he received additional instruction in treatment of the running athlete and vestibular rehabilitation.

Since becoming a Doctor of Physical therapy, Mike has continued to grow as a clinician. He became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2021 and then a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2022. Currently, he is continuing his journey as a Fellow in Training with Regis University studying Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. 

Mike also has a specific interest in bike fit and treating the cycling athlete.  Mike is a passionate and thoughtful clinician who encourages his patients to reach their maximum potential. He uses a combination of hands-on treatments, exercise, and education to help his clients reach their goals. Outside of the clinic, Mike loves running, biking, hiking, and weightlifting - typically with his wife Rachel and their dog Poppy.

Mike Robinson

Physical Therapist, Eugene, OR

October 29, 2024

Really happy to provide a very strong review for Mike Robinson, DPT at Zenith Performance and Wellness. I am a fairly serious road cyclist, but also an older one! This means that I have had a variety of physical problems on the bike at times.

Over the last year I had some intermittent severe sit bone pain and at first I attributed it to either bike fit issues that come with a new bike or a saddle issue—or just aging. I tried a variety of fixes and was getting pretty discouraged as I trained for the Wolf Creek Century.

I had thought it might just be a physical issue (me, not the bike) and had been doing some PT and began working with Mike a bit more than a month before the Century. He did a thorough assessment and made clear recommendations for exercises.

This crash course to get ready for the ride was extremely helpful, and I was able to do the ride with a manageable level of discomfort and set a new personal best for the whole course. Great result.

I am a person who likes to understand the underlying mechanism of a problem, and Mike (patiently) gave clear explanations that helped me commit to the exercises. I am currently continuing to work with Mike, and I would recommend him to the cycling community without hesitation.

He is himself a pretty serious rider and that informs his thinking and his interventions. And he is a nice guy who is very easy to work with!

What Clients Are Saying About Our Rehab PT

From weekend warriors to elite athletes, our clients trust Zenith for expert care and real results. Here is what they had to say about their experience with our Rehab PT—tailored support that helped them move, train, and feel their best.

Zenith Takes PT to the Next Level — Running Pain-Free

I started experiencing a persistent pain in my right hip after returning to running after several years. I am active and participate in sports and the pain was keeping me from my routine runs, races and my overall fitness. Mike evaluated me and got to the root of the issue. He is innovative in his approach and integrates elements of massage into the work. He is fun to work with, communicates regularly and uses humor as we approach some difficult movements that push me out of my comfort zone. After each visit, I receive a set of exercises to complete at home between sessions. As I got stronger, the pain decreased and I was able to return to my routine. We targeted goals, and he continues to tailor each session and prescribe a set of exercises to meet the unique characteristics of my body type and performance needs. I highly recommend Zenith; they take PT to the next level.

Kanoe B

From Misdiagnosed Adductor Pain to Running Strong Again

I can’t say enough good things about Zenith. After over a year of lingering adductor pain that seemed to come out of nowhere, I finally found answers and treatment here. As a semi-professional runner, lingering pain isn’t something I can afford. It throws off my form and affects every part of my training, including lifting. So I went to a doctor who thought it was iliopsoas tightness and they sent me to a PT who thought it was an adductor strain and made it worse. Then I came to Zenith and started working with Jesse. He took the time to understand the full story and offered a completely different perspective: this wasn’t a strain or tightness but actually a nerve issue. That insight alone was a game changer. He worked on the problem during our first session, gave me daily stretches, and even made simple lifestyle suggestions that I hadn’t considered (like actually using my standing desk throughout the day). The progress was slow and steady. After the first follow-up, I still had some discomfort, but the plan felt like it was finally targeting the root cause. Jesse introduced strength training specific to the problem area, which I was initially nervous about. After my first lift, my muscles were sore in and around the adductor area, but the pain didn’t worsen. That was the turning point for me. After just four sessions and a few months of consistent stretching and strengthening, I’m nearly 100% better and still improving. I’m back to running and lifting with more strength, confidence, and most importantly almost no pain.” “If you’re dealing with a nagging issue like me or an injury then I would highly recommend Zenith. It’s an investment, but for me I saw it as a long-term investment in my body’s future, and I’m glad I did because it was absolutely worth it.

Jake R

A professional bike fit—life changing

I worked with Mike and he was incredible! I was experiencing so much knee pain on my bike and he was able to help me move to feeling confident and pain free again by making some adjustments to my bike fit and prescribing some exercises that changed how my body functioned. I never knew how life changing it would be to have a professional bike fit, it has changed my riding!

Geoffrey H

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