RESULTS: WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING….

I am not used to leaving a health care facility with a feeling of sadness that my treatment is complete. I came to BIM with back pain twisting me in some agony and knee pain leaving me feeling insecure about taking long walks. Now just a few weeks later it’s time to return to a normal life equipped with tips from the professionals on how to avoid much of the pain in the future.

In the time I spent in therapy I always felt well treated by expert and caring folks. I feel like I have been treated by friends and not just a well trained staff. And I am grateful to be mobile again and back in motion.

 

 

Hi, my name is Cyndi Swendson and I have been battling vertigo for the past 6 years. I went to numerous doctors and specialists seeking help, but with no success. The vertigo controlled my life. I had given up and come to the conclusion that I would have to modify my life to control the triggers that brought on the Vertigo symptoms.  I originally came to Back in Motion for back strengthening. When I explained to the physical therapist that I had Vertigo, he immediately told me they could help me.  They had a trained physical therapist who had success in treating patients with Vertigo. Of course, I agreed to try the treatments. I had nothing to lose at this point.  Well, after 4 treatments, my Vertigo was gone. I was not only amazed at how quick it went away, but how grateful I was to have my life back.  I want to thank all the staff at Back in Motion and a special thanks to Mike for helping me.

I injured my back helping a friend cover a boat. I laid low for a while, trying to work it out on my own. I came to Back in Motion and in three weeks I’m back to normal. My back feels great.  B. Odom

My posture and back strength have increased. I was pleased and items like this should be highly considered as first rule of action before surgery is considered or recommended.  E. Rowe

The physical therapy has helped me understand better what I can do and exercises have targeted the areas I needed.  After my last appointment, I was able to go to a driving range and hit a large bucket of golf balls, then follow that activity with a 3 mile walk to Douglas Mountain.  Great progress and results! N. Frizzell

I couldn’t bend my knee without pain and my leg muscles were weak.  It hurt to drive and ride my bike. Now I can do both of these things without even thinking about it! C. Hasbrouck

“When I first came to Back in Motion, I thought I was dying from back pain and didn’t know what was going on. After the PT, I feel so much better and it is amazing what exercises can do.  Thank you PT!”  J. Petterson

“When I first started at Back in Motion, I had “Frozen Shoulder” as well as the inability to bed by fingers.  It is hard to believe how well I’m progressing. I know it is a long recovery process, but even my PCP is impressed with the results and I am eternally grateful for Back in Motion’s care, knowledge and concern they have for their clients.”  Dave M

My name is Joe Royland, and I’m 44 years old. I came to Back In Motion after seeing my Doctor for lower back pain and nerve pain and stiffness/numbness in my left leg. It turns out I had slipped a disc (L5), and the inflammation it was causing was putting pressure on my sciatic nerve. As a result, I was having great difficulty walking, and even standing or sitting for long without great discomfort. I was barely even able to sleep through the night, either. After an unsuccessful round of anti-inflammatory steroid treatment failed to help alleviate my condition, my Dr. recommended Physical Therapy as a means to treat it. Thereby, I ended up with an appointment at Back In Motion in Gorham.

What started out as a very painful endeavor, soon became something I very much looked forward to doing each week. I am extremely grateful for all that I learned in my time spent while attending Back In Motion, and will use that knowledge to help prevent and further troubles. I would easily and readily recommend their services to anyone in need of such assistance. In closing, I’d like to give all the staff at Back in Motion a big heartfelt THANK YOU! –Joe Royland

I owe my current life as it is to the staff of Back In Motion! It sounds dramatic, but it’s true. When I started this journey I was not sure that I would ever be able to go back to work, or live a normal life. Every single team member at Back In Motion was a constant source of positive reinforcement for me. My visits were the highlight of my week, always a pleasant experience that I looked forward to. It was a long, difficult journey that, thankfully, ended in success! I now rave to everyone about the benefits of physical therapy! These issues are not ones that can be treated with medicine alone, it takes an integrated full body, full lifestyle approach, but it is definitely worth it! I cannot thank all of the people at Back In Motion enough for all they have given me!”  Mim Coward

On January 20^th, Inauguration Day, I slipped on ice on the top steps at my home, winding up at the bottom of the 5 steps with a complete rupture of the quadriceps tendons from the knee.  On January 27^th, I had surgery to repair the injury. My younger daughter worked for a well-known physical therapy company, so it was a no brainer.  Two weeks after surgery, I had my assessment therapy interview and was on my way, so I thought.  My daughter called me the next day to say that their company was not on the list of “preferred providers” that my insurance company would cover.  As I needed to start therapy that week, we were in a panic.  My daughter called back and said that the head of her therapy department told her that if she was injured and couldn’t use their company to do the therapy, then she would go to Mary at Back in Motion.

I had a great time at Back in Motion.  Mary, Liza, Paul and the other therapists were superb as were the support staff.  It was a pleasure working with them.  Everyone was so supportive and encouraging.  The staff never complained about the old, fat guy that always talked non-stop.  They were great.  The occasional bribe of candy or a fruit ring didn’t hurt either.  It put a smile of their faces (but it didn’t get me a reduced sentence!)  If I had to do it over again (which I hope I never have to do), I would go back to Back in Motion in a heartbeat. Sid Doyle

My doctor referred me to Back in Motion for rotator cuff issues in both shoulders on September 21, 2011.  Since I was leaving for Florida on October 3^rd, we scheduled three sessions a week for two weeks.  I saw Kim Nappi for Physical Therapy.  She assessed my discomfort in both shoulders and provided appropriate physical therapy that eased the pain quickly.  She made me feel comfortable throughout the whole treatment and answered all questions that I had about the procedures.  She provided exercises to do at home between the sessions that were supportive of the treatment.  Kim was very professional at all times and a pleasure to talk with as we moved through the sessions.In 6 sessions, I have had a remarkable increase in my range of motion and decrease in my pain and discomfort.  In my opinion, Kim Nappi is a great addition to the staff at Back in Motion.  In addition, Physical Therapy Assistant, Phil Joseph, guided me carefully through the exercises after my treatment with Kim each time.  He was also professional and made me feel very comfortable doing my exercises.  Thank you, Back in Motion, and especially Kim Nappi for such great treatment! Larry Thompson