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.
Nearly 1 million knee replacements are performed annually in the United States. Therefore at Advanced Care Physical Therapy, we know how especially important it is to provide manual therapy and personalized care for our knee patients to ensure they can recover speedily and start living their lives to the fullest. The same goes for Christine B., ACPT patient recovering from a knee replacement. Read Christine B.’s story of how she travelled 1-hour round trip for the individualized care at Advanced Care Physical Therapy. After my knee replacement, I had two weeks of in-home physical therapy from Advanced Care Physical Therapy. My therapist was excellent and helped me tremendously during a very difficult time. After my initial two weeks, I had to get physical therapy outside my home, so I went to Advanced Care Physical Therapy. It is approximately thirty minutes from my house, but it’s worth the drive—best move I ever made! Everyone at the facility, from the therapists to the assistants, were better than I could have ever imagined. The facility provides so much one-on-one attention. They spend quality time working on your range of motion and relaxing your muscles. Then after that, you get a great work out that is personalized for each individual’s needs to help strengthen your muscles. To me, it’s equivalent to the same level of care an athlete would get. In my personal opinion, Advanced Care physical Therapy is the best place you can go to have physical therapy. If I ever need PT again, I would not hesitate to come back to your facility to recommend you to a friend. I honestly don’t think there is anything that you could do to improve your services. Keep doing what you are doing an thank you for a wonderful experience. To learn more about how you can rehabilitate and recover after a full knee replacement at ACPT, click here!
At Advanced Care Physical Therapy, many of our patients return to us again for the patient-centered care they know they are guaranteed to receive from our dedicated team physical therapists. Longtime patient, Philip P., is no exception, as he trusted ACPT multiple times to help him recover. Read longtime patient, Philip P.’s, recovery journey at Advanced Care Physical Therapy from a knee replacement and torn shoulder. Nine years ago, I started receiving therapy from ACPT after a knee replacement, and have received nothing but T.L.C. since. In June 2019, after being told there was nothing wrong with my right shoulder, I came in to ask for an appointment, I was told to sit down, someone would see me. On the third visit my therapist told me I needed an MRI, which revealed tears in the shoulder. Over the years I have told numerous people, if they need therapy, come to Advanced Care Physical Therapy, I have brought three people to ACPT for care, and many more I’ve told have come and are totally satisfied. I want to thank everyone at Advanced Care Physical Therapy, Inc.
Tom B. had one goal: to walk his daughter, Amanda, down the aisle at her wedding. Struggling with knee pain for years, he eventually became so unstable his knee would give out and even prevent him from walking. After undergoing a total right knee replacement, Tom came to the therapists at Advanced Care Physical Therapy to rehab him back to health. Tom’s ACPT physical therapist, Mike Nawrocki, PT, made it his mission to not only help Tom reach his goals, but to surpass them. Tom’s main rehabilitation goal was to no longer miss out on life’s big moments, and he did just that. Tom not only walked Amanda down the aisle at her wedding, but sporting his healthy, new knee, was able to join Amanda on the dance floor in a father-daughter dance. Join Tom and countless other ACPT patients who live life no longer on the sidelines, but on the dance floor. Click here to learn how Advanced Care Physical Therapy can help you rehabilitate your knee replacement!