Frank M. knew he wanted to avoid a knee replacement at all costs. After suffering from persistent leg pain, Frank’s orthopedic surgeon agreed that a new knee would be a last resort measure, and he would instead benefit from physical therapy. After visiting other physical therapy clinics, Frank’s pain was not improving. Then his physician suggested he visit Advanced Care Physical Therapy. “The evaluation at ACPT was very helpful,” said Frank. “They conducted the evaluation and measured different things I did on the bicycle, leg press, and other machines, but the biggest thing I got out of it, which I’m now working on at home, is to improve my balance.” At ACPT, our patient centered treatment philosophy allows for our therapists to spend necessary time with our patients to get to the root of what is causing their problems. And in Frank’s case, this was no exception. “As Ted, my physical therapist, explained to me, I have to re-learn balance. I’m trying to avoid an operation on my knees, so I’m improving my strength and balance which helped with my knee pain.” Just like with Mr. Frank, at ACPT, our dedicated and knowledgeable physical therapists are relentless in their desire to improve the quality of life of every patient who walks through our doors. “I was impressed with ACPT and would recommend it to others,” said Frank, “I went to another place and I did not feel anybody was diagnosing my case. At ACPT the technicians were helpful assisting me and gave me a lot of attention. Everyone had good personalities.” The family-oriented atmosphere at ACPT ensures that we get to know our patients on an individual level as we treat not just the aches and pains, but aim to help the whole patient. Many patients like Frank come to ACPT and find that even by improving their strength and balance they not only regain their independence, but start living an active life once again.
Longtime Advanced Care Physical Therapy patient, Heather M., shares her story about how physical therapy keeps her strong and independent despite Cerebral Palsy. I don’t know where I would be without ACPT. You see I have CP (Cerebral Palsy), I have all my life. Everyone at ACPT treats me like a human; nobody here focuses on my condition first. My condition is just a part of me, so that means the world to me. Whenever my body is tight and hurting, they are there to ease my pain in many ways. I’ve also grown stronger exercising in the gym at ACPT and through one-on-one work with my therapists who offer me something different each visit so I can improve and become stronger. I want to work hard for them because everyone is so encouraging and caring. I also know after every visit I feel better than when I went in and that is all I could ever ask for. Click here to learn how Advanced Care Physical Therapy will cater to your individual needs with a customized treatment plan!
Especially common among senior citizens, deconditioning of muscles can lead to debilitating weakness, balance issues, and even injury. At Advanced Care Physical Therapy, many of our seniors have reclaimed their independence by improving their conditioning, strength, balance, and confidence through physical therapy. Read Ann S.’s story about how Advanced Care Physical Therapy helped her wheelchair bound husband, Glenn S., walk again. When my husband, Glenn, first went to Advanced Care Physical Therapy, he had problems standing, could not walk, and was wheelchair-bound, even after receiving physical therapy at another clinic. Thanks to Advanced Care Physical Therapy, Glenn is now able to walk with a cane and needs no other assistance. He is so much more relaxed and hopeful. What the physical therapist and support staff did at Advanced Care Physical Therapy was a miracle — it was nothing less than that. We want to give a big thanks to Advanced Care Physical Therapy for giving us hope, for until now, there wasn’t any. We will always be grateful for their care and kindness, especially at a time when we needed it most. Click here to learn how you can regain your quality of life at Advanced Care Physical Therapy!