A year following an emergency hysterectomy,
I was experiencing chronic pain and was still unable to
resume the active life I had always led. After many tests
and doctor appointments, my physician sent me to physical
therapy; I chose Living Well Physical Therapy because it
was therapist-owned, the staff was highly educated in the
field and they offered
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During my first session the therapist took about two minutes
to dissipate the pain and gave me information on how to
do the same thing at home. She expertly diagnosed the therapy
I needed - but more importantly, she listened to my concerns
and took the time to explain just what had happened to my
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As therapy continued, my pain continued to disappear and
my strength started to return. After I had improved enough
to not need specific therapy any more, I moved to a Pilates
class that was offered on-site and was modified for those
moving from rehabilitation back to exercise.
I am once again an active person - gardening, hiking,
biking, skiing - and pain-free.
S. Mancusi
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In September of 2010 I had
to have rotator cuff surgery after a fall on my wood floor. My surgeon
from Concord Orthopedics told me after surgery that my injury was
the worst he had ever seen. Not only did I need major reconstruction
on my rotator cuff but also my bicep tendon needed to be reconstructed.
Needless to say I was a nervous wreck - would I ever be able to
use my arm again?
After six weeks of recuperating, I began physical therapy at Living
Well Therapy. I had to go three times a week. I was scared as I
had no idea what I was in for. Upon meeting with Dr.Julie Kinney,
physical therapist, my fears were put to rest. I knew I would have
the best care I could possibly have. I was right!
The physical therapists are incredible! Dedicated to their patients
well being and their knowledge I found amazing. I received one on
one therapy every time I went. They did not put me on the table
to do the exercises alone - they stayed with me the whole hour and
that attention paid off! I was so impressed. Not only were they
my therapists, they became my friends.I also highly recommend having
a deep tissue massage by Anna! I felt like a brand new woman after
she was done!
It has been a year now and I am able to use my arm! I can put my
arm above my head, behind my back, and can carry groceries etc.
If you have ever had this injury you know this is a major feat!
I did it!! With the help of my "friends".
I have only positive things to write about the Living Well Therapists!
I urge you to give them the opportunity to make you whole again
also!
Colleen Simpson
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