PATIENT SPOTLIGHTS
"I have seen much improvement." "I had questions. Why am I having pain in my shoulder? Should I continue to exercise or will it hurt me more? Is this just due to age and arthritis? I read about OBTS and decided to give it a try. I found the staff was professional and friendly. I advise anyone who is experiencing pain to put yourself in their hands. Their approach was highly individualized and I have seen much improvement. Don't
"I am now able to continue the sport that I love and have missed." "Hello! My name is Tristan Poe and I am a sophomore at LaPorte High school, Varsity Tennis Player, and an active member here at Orthopedic and Balance. My story begins with a tennis tournament I participated in at Michigan City's Northwest Athletic Club. I was doing fairly well against my opponent until I felt a sharp pain in my right shoulder while trying to retrieve a ball. This led to an unfortunate loss and a sore shoulder, but believing it was just a minor muscle spasm, I took it easy on the arm for a couple days and then continued my tennis career. A few weeks later, with tennis season at the high school starting up, my pain had progressively become worse, so my family and I agreed it would be best to visit a doctor as soon as possible. We made an appointment with a specialist, who then recommended an x-ray and MRI which led us to uncertainty of my return. The results came back after about a week or two, and sure enough, it showed I had a minor tear in the labrum, which was the exact cause of my pain. Thankfully, it did not require surgery, but weeks of rehab was a necessity for my arm in order to heal, which meant I would have to sit on the bench for the rest of the season. While I may not have had my tennis, Orthopedic and Balance was a great place to begin my therapy. With excellent care and much love from the staff members, they made my visits pleasurable and provided various techniques and therapeutic practices to strengthen and heal my injury. These techniques soon improved my mobility tremendously. I appreciated Mike and his team for evaluating and creating a plan of care that not only looked at my present career, but my future mobility for matches to come. I am grateful for such amazing and compassionate therapists that stood behind me with such encouragement that I am now able to continue the sport that I love and have missed." -Timothy Poe
accept your pain." -Margaret Bender
"Feeling better, and sleeping better with a more positive outlook on life." "My Right foot was burning from the spinal stenosis in my back. I contemplated surgery, but my doctor recommended PT at OBTS. The staff was terrific and very helpful. The burning sensation has definitely improved due to the six weeks of therapy. I am no longer considering surgery, feeling better, and sleeping better with a more positive outlook on life. Thanks team!!!!" -Bill Stack
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