Cristian T.’s recovery journey at Advanced Care Physical Therapy began with a pizza. Walking down the frosted sidewalk on Harford Rd after retrieving his take-out order, Cristian and his slices took an unexpected tumble. Cristian’s damages that frigid evening turned out to be much greater than a spoiled dinner: torn pectoral tendon and shoulder tendon, damaged rotator cuff, and nerve damage resulted in him receiving three operations. After serving the Parkville community for over 25 years, ACPT has become a trusted provider of physical therapy for so many of our Parkville neighbors, and Cristian is no exception. When asked how he found ACPT, Cristian said, “I looked for the clinic closest to home, and I can throw a rock at your parking lot from mine.” Cristian was treated by ACPT’s owner and co-founder, Ted Vlahoyiannis, PT. “For over 20 sessions, Ted worked everything out and what he did worked perfectly,” said Cristian, “He pushed me to do better.” “When I went back to the doctor, he said, ‘You’re doing good I am surprised you can move your arm that much!” Cristian has reported regaining over 90% mobility in his arm since receiving physical therapy at ACPT. “I am still very happy with the operation and care that I got afterward to get me back into the shape I need to be in. My recovery has been a success story.”
It is estimated that approximately 40% of the population in the United States will experience some form of dizziness or balance difficulty over the course of a lifetime (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders [NIDCD], 2014). But did you know that vertigo and dizziness can be treated with physical therapy? Read this story from vertigo sufferer, Sue A., about how her treatment at Advanced Care Physical Therapy allowed her to regain control of her life! I initially consulted my primary care doctor after persistent vertigo, dizziness and headaches limited my confidence while driving and caused me to discontinue many of my usual activities. My doctor subsequently referred me to Ted Vlahoyiannis, PT at Advanced Care Physical Therapy. I am very grateful for the help I have received at Advanced Care Physical Therapy as my vertigo and dizziness have decreased, and I have improved my core muscle strength and balance. In addition to just performing my exercises, I learned why I was doing certain exercises and how to perform them independently at home. I have since returned to driving with confidence and resumed an active schedule. I feel reassured that if I face future health set-backs, thanks to the team at ACPT, I now have the tools to cope with these challenges. Click here to learn more about how ACPT can help you defeat your vertigo!