DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT — HEAR WHAT PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY.
“After dealing with knee pain for over three years with various medications, including anti- inflammatories and pain pills, my symptoms gradually got worse in July 2017. I then endured cortisone injections and Synvisc gel injections without any relief. Knee replacement was the next step. To my dismay, I had to wait seven months for the cortisone levels to get out of my system.
“I started therapy 2–3 times a week at the beginning of this year. Not knowing what to expect, I was evaluated by Ryann with the goals of gaining strength, learning the importance of posture, and gaining overall knowledge of knee rehabilitation. My surgery date was scheduled for March 1. “My surgery was a success, and I was up and out of bed and walking the halls within 90 minutes. I resumed PT the next week with Ryann and Jan, with very little pain and the help of a walker. To our surprise, I was able do my exercises with better range of motion, flexibility, and strength. Three weeks post-op, I can now walk freely around the house, including stairs, and I am using a cane for support otherwise. I have minimal swelling, I’m able to straighten my leg, and I have full range of motion! I am beyond the expectations of my doctor and physical therapists, and I have no doubt this would never have happened if I hadn’t started PT prior to surgery. I want to thank the staff at NCW&STC for their compassion and knowledge when motivating me to do what I needed to do. The hard work made my recovery so much smoother and faster than I ever could have imagined!” –Gilbert Hewitt “After about eight sessions with Jan and Ryann, I realized that although the therapy helped somewhat, surgery might be best. When I decided to schedule a total knee replacement, Ryann gave me a number of exercises to do, in addition to the existing program, in order to prepare for this surgery. “After surgery, the surgeon prescribed additional PT, and Ryann guided me through the postoperative phase (May–June 2017). Because of the additional exercises Ryann had me do, the postoperative therapy was easy, and I am well on my way to total knee recovery.” –Chris Sullivan
“During this waiting period, my pain increased, I was unable to walk any distance, I wasn’t sleeping, and I was unable to accomplish everyday tasks. I began looking for any type of relief possible — I even tried CBD ointments, oil, and vapors. With no relief, my wife suggested NCW&STC after her own success with them after major back surgery.
“I first started physical therapy at NCW&STC in Sept. 2016 after X-rays disclosed that I had “bone on bone” in my left knee. The orthopedic surgeon believed that the therapy might help the knee recover somewhat to the point that I might not need surgery.
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