PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS
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Qr/HYHO+DUG “I thought Physical Therapy was just for sissies until I worked with Linda for four months. After a year of misery and missteps I had surgery to repair a torn gluteal tendon. There was a shard of broken pelvis bone lodged under the tendon and the hip socket contained bone spurs and scar tissue. I was confined toabrace fromwaist toknee forsixmonthsand forced tousecrutches, something for which I was ill-prepared. The first day, I hobbled into Avenues PT, Linda adjusted the crutches to the correct height and showed me how to use them. Exercises under Linda, whom I affectionately called “Helga the Evil Trainer,” began immediately. She helped me strengthen muscles that had been compromised for over a year, as well as balance and endurance. She laughed at my stupid jokes, taught me how to walk correctly once the brace was off, and showed me moves that would help me avoid the back problems she saw in my future if I didn’t change my ways. Three months after surgery, Dr. Snyder at OCR said that at three months, I was where he’d hoped his patients would be at six months, and there was no need for me to return. I’m gradually reclaiming much of my active life, back to spinning, swimming, and hiking, and I’m pretty muchpain-free. Iwouldn’tbewhere IamnowwithoutLinda’shelp.So thankyou, Helga– physical therapy was time very well spent. I enjoyed every session and promise to continue working with the belts, the ball, and the weird exercises, and I look forward to gaining even more strength and mobility. I give you full credit for my success. Physical Therapy literally saved my butt.” - Barbara G. “Physical Therapy Literally Saved My Butt!” Qr/HYHO+DUG
Getting Back To Work
“February 8 I broke my humerus, and was stuck in a sling for 2 months. In April, I was referred to Avenues Physical Therapy from my orthopedic surgeon. At that time I had very limited mobility, and had problems doing all daily activities like getting ready or just at my job. With continued therapy through June, I can now return to work and do all my normal activities I was doing before I broke my arm. Thanks to the great therapists at Avenues then I was able to return to work and my daily routine.” - Dawn B.
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“Almost Back To My Grouchy, Old Self!”
“I started therapy with 8 broken ribs and an injured shoulder. With the help of Kelsey, I am now able to lift my arm above my head, crawl under my ATV. I am able to get up and down and work on vehicles and lawn mowers in my garage, which I couldn’t do before. I have more mobility and range-of-motion in my shoulder, and I’m able to do all my usual, everyday activities without almost any pain. The doctors told me it would take time to heal the broken ribs, up to six months, then I’ll be back to my grouchy, old self.” - Raymond B.
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n° 328411 Kelsey Kean, PT, MPT Tawna Bovero, PTA
Eric Nelson, PT Linda Froelicher, PT, MSPT
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