The Stokes Experience

Welcome to Move4Life, the medical consultancy of Dr. Wayne Stokes.

In a world of ever-increasing medical specialization, combined with the pressure to use short 10-15 minute appointments to meet financial goals, it is rare to find a doctor who takes the time you need to guide your recovery and help you regain the healthy activity you seek. Dr. Stokes believes in devoting extensive time to each patient. He will review your x-rays/MRI images and treatment options. Dr. Stokes will provide guidance and trusted second opinions concerning the confusing and sometimes conflicting recommendations of your specialists. It's like having a highly experienced doctor in the family; a doctor who worked for decades at a teaching hospital; a doctor now focused on you living your best life.

Dr. Stokes will spend time in the gym to guide you through exercises that enhance your strength and range of motion, while minimizing damage to your joints and discs. He will evaluate your ability to stand, sit, transition from a sit to stand, walk, perform a squat, and a push up. These are the prime movements to evaluate and treat almost all musculoskeletal (muscle and joint) problems; the building blocks of biomechanical performance. Dr. Stokes will examine you from many points of view to evaluate your ability to move. He will guide you through the critical elements of ultimate movement performance in your day-to-day life, whether you are sitting at a computer or recreation-focused. You may follow his prescription at home or bring it to your physical therapist or trainer to continue your journey to full recovery.

It's time to end your stiffness, pain and chronic musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Stokes is committed to offering each of his patients a unique, dynamic, care-based approach to help you progress to your best movement.

Case Stories

Autumn's Story

Autumn, a 38-year-old female runner, had experienced intermittent diffuse pain in the front of her knee over the years. Standing, weighted X-rays revealed no arthritis. The exam revealed no evidence of meniscal tear or ligament damage. Weakness was noted in her pelvis and hips. MRI of the right knee revealed a small meniscal tear, and it had been recommended that she have an arthroscopic procedure. Autumn responded fabulously to a physical therapy program focusing on proximal muscle strength including the hip abductors, hip flexor stretching and a focus on ankle range of motion and balance training. She has since completed multiple marathons.

Hunter's Story

Hunter, a 28-year-old male recreational athlete who played high school basketball growing up, came to me with discomfort when jogging and hopping. He was still unable to play basketball after spraining his ankle four months previously. He initially went to a walk-in clinic, received an X-ray that did not show any fractures and was told to go home, ice and that he would improve. During my physical exam of his ankle, it became clear that he had multiple problems. I confirmed the diagnosis of a traditional lateral ankle sprain, (anterior talofibular ligament injury), but also found a high ankle sprain and peroneal tendonitis. The MRI of the left ankle that I reviewed with him did not reveal any occult (hidden) fractures. Physical therapy focused on proprioceptive balance training as well as proximal hip strengthening. In addition, he received and completed a home exercise program. Hunter returned to playing full court basketball in four weeks.

James' Story

James, age 42, came in reporting three months of day and night shoulder pain. The pain increased with activity and overhead use. He recently increased his weightlifting in the gym. After a thorough history and physical exam, it was noted that he had a history of a shoulder dislocation 10 years prior, put back in place in the emergency room. The exam revealed evidence of rotator cuff irritation, but that was separate and related to inflammation and abnormal biomechanics. Exam also revealed evidence of the previous dislocation with instability and increased motion. James responded tremendously to a focused muscle exercise program that incorporated all the muscles around the scapula (shoulder blade) in addition to the rotator cuff muscles. Although he was a candidate for possible surgery for instability, the physical therapy and subsequent home exercise program stabilized his shoulder. No shoulder surgery needed. No repeat dislocation.

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Park City Clinic

1794 Olympic Parkway,
Suite 140
Park City, UT 84098
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Contact Info

Phone: +1 (435) 549-5368
Fax: +1 (435) 214-2258
eMail: Info@Move4Life.MD

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PC Clinic Hours

Tuesday-Friday: 1 - 7 PM
Saturdays and TeleMed hours as needed

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