Patient Spotlights What our patients have to say!
“PTS has been an important component in treating my back issue. I have a unique condition which causes my left back to get very tight which limits my range of motion. Stephen patiently listens to my feedback and applies various techniques to give me the relief I need. I like the way he treats my back because he will not give me the ‘textbook answers’ to my questions. As I’ve been to a few physical therapy facilities and often they won’t spend time to listen to my concerns. Stephen is the only one who understands my situation and works with me to get rid of the pain and increase my mobility. I highly recommend PTS to anyone who has back issues.” Allen C.
Patricia L. with therapist Stephen George
Joseph C. with the therapist Shahrin Ahmad
“My therapy treatment was a success! I have my range of motion back and the pain in my ankle is gone. Shahrin PT was very good, she gave me exercises along with manual therapy techniques to help with the flexibility. The strength in my ankle is back to normal.” Joseph C.
I came to PTS to be fitted for a leg brace. When injury occurred in my leg it threw my entire gait off which caused me to have lots of pain in my back. Stephen not only helped me with the brace he addressed my back issues and explained to me why I was having the pain. He gave me an exercise regime to do at home and did some hands onmobilities to help ease my back pain. He is amazing! Patricia L. Talk to the experts! • Caitlin Cooper, PT • Jennifer Freitas, PT • Stephen George, PT • Melissa Giustino, PT • Ida Hirst, PT
“I have been coming to Physical Therapy Specialties (PTS), off and on, for many years. Each time I return, it is like coming home to family. The people here really care about you and helping you recover and improve your quality of life. From the front office staff, to the PT Assistants, and the FANTASTIC Physical Therapists, they all are compassionate and caring people. One of the most recent things I have learned is that the body can present with pain in places that really are not the root cause of the issue. Last year, I was coming to PTS for therapy after receiving injections in my back and hip for pain. It was difficult to determine if the hip was pulling on the back or vice versa. After collaborative care frommy orthopedic doctor, my DO doctor, and my PT, it was determined that I would need a hip replacement. We were not sure how that would impact the pain in my back. I received the hip replacement late last year. I resumed care here at PTS for recovery from the surgery. I have been working with Ida Hirst and, as always, I have received excellent care as I recover! Shortly after surgery, I was no longer experiencing the back pain and we were able to focus on rebuilding the muscle strength to support my new hip. The facility here at PTS includes a therapy pool that is not offered at many facilities. My recovery has been greatly improved by working with Ida to develop a regimen of pool exercises that my body could not perform on land. I have been able to build my muscle strength and my flexibility. I also have exercises to do at home. The therapists are excellent at explaining how each exercise is working to improve the condition. When I understood what I should be expecting to feel or see, it was easier to correctly perform the exercises. I believe the strengthening exercises supporting my back last year has helped my recovery from the surgery. It is a wonderful feeling to go from a walker, to a cane, then a limp, to walking upright again! I would like to thank PTS and, especially Ida, for helping me experience the evolution of man (or woman) in my recovery!!” Mary D. “It is a wonderful feeling to go from a walker, to a cane, then a limp, to walking upright again!”
• Michael Petrak, PT • Shahrin Ahmad, PT • Shabeeba Shafi, PT • Dina Stepanek, PT
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