I get texts like this all the time:
“Hey, my knee’s been bugging me. Went to the doc, got an X-ray, waiting on MRI and ortho.”
Eight weeks later… they finally get cleared to start physical therapy.
And I’m sitting here thinking: we could’ve had one 30-minute conversation on day one and saved all of that.
One discussion, one plan, and they’d still be training.
Instead, they’ve spent two months not moving, losing fitness, and feeling worse. All under the label of “healthcare.”
I’m not mad at my friend.
I’m mad at the system.
Because this happens every day and it doesn’t have to.
Path 1: The Traditional Route
Here’s what the typical “doctor first” process looks like for something like knee pain:
Week 0: Knee starts hurting → call your doctor
Week 2: Finally get in. Told to “rest and ice.” X-ray ordered.
Week 4: X-ray is inconclusive → MRI referral “just to be safe.”
Week 8: MRI shows inflammation → ortho says, “No surgery needed, try PT.”
Week 9+: Finally start physical therapy.
The Hidden Costs
During that time, most people rack up:
⏱ 8 weeks off training
💸 $4,300 in billed visits and imaging
🧭 15+ hours spent on travel, waiting rooms, and appointments
😩 Declining fitness, rising stress, lower motivation
And after all that time and cost… they end up right back where they could’ve started, ready to move again.
Path 2: The Van Luit Performance Co. Route
Here’s the smarter alternative.
Day 1: Knee hurts → you message me.
Same day: We talk, assess your movement, and make a plan.
Week 1: You’re already training — with smart modifications and confidence.
No waiting. No confusion.
Just clarity, consistency, and progress.
You stay active while we address the root cause — and learn how to manage it next time it comes up.
Your Results
✅ 0 weeks off training
⏱ 1 hour total with your provider
💰 $199–$550 total cost
💪 Fitness maintained
🧠 Confidence up, stress down
You don’t lose momentum. You gain understanding.
Side-by-Side: The Real Cost of Waiting
You Don’t Need to Wait for Permission to Move
Pain doesn’t have to mean “stop training.”
You just need a plan that works with your body, not against it.
That’s why I started Van Luit Performance Co.
To make expert guidance accessible from anywhere, so you never get stuck in the medical maze again.
Your Next Step
If your knee hurts, or any nagging pain is holding you back, message me before you get stuck waiting for answers.
Together, we’ll make a plan on day one that keeps you moving confidently.
Van Luit Performance Co.
Move with confidence. Recover with precision. Perform without limits.