Frank M. knew he wanted to avoid a knee replacement at all costs. After suffering from persistent leg pain, Frank’s orthopedic surgeon agreed that a new knee would be a last resort measure, and he would instead benefit from physical therapy. After visiting other physical therapy clinics, Frank’s pain was not improving. Then his physician suggested he visit Advanced Care Physical Therapy. “The evaluation at ACPT was very helpful,” said Frank. “They conducted the evaluation and measured different things I did on the bicycle, leg press, and other machines, but the biggest thing I got out of it, which I’m now working on at home, is to improve my balance.” At ACPT, our patient centered treatment philosophy allows for our therapists to spend necessary time with our patients to get to the root of what is causing their problems. And in Frank’s case, this was no exception. “As Ted, my physical therapist, explained to me, I have to re-learn balance. I’m trying to avoid an operation on my knees, so I’m improving my strength and balance which helped with my knee pain.” Just like with Mr. Frank, at ACPT, our dedicated and knowledgeable physical therapists are relentless in their desire to improve the quality of life of every patient who walks through our doors. “I was impressed with ACPT and would recommend it to others,” said Frank, “I went to another place and I did not feel anybody was diagnosing my case. At ACPT the technicians were helpful assisting me and gave me a lot of attention. Everyone had good personalities.” The family-oriented atmosphere at ACPT ensures that we get to know our patients on an individual level as we treat not just the aches and pains, but aim to help the whole patient. Many patients like Frank come to ACPT and find that even by improving their strength and balance they not only regain their independence, but start living an active life once again.
Cristian T.’s recovery journey at Advanced Care Physical Therapy began with a pizza. Walking down the frosted sidewalk on Harford Rd after retrieving his take-out order, Cristian and his slices took an unexpected tumble. Cristian’s damages that frigid evening turned out to be much greater than a spoiled dinner: torn pectoral tendon and shoulder tendon, damaged rotator cuff, and nerve damage resulted in him receiving three operations. After serving the Parkville community for over 25 years, ACPT has become a trusted provider of physical therapy for so many of our Parkville neighbors, and Cristian is no exception. When asked how he found ACPT, Cristian said, “I looked for the clinic closest to home, and I can throw a rock at your parking lot from mine.” Cristian was treated by ACPT’s owner and co-founder, Ted Vlahoyiannis, PT. “For over 20 sessions, Ted worked everything out and what he did worked perfectly,” said Cristian, “He pushed me to do better.” “When I went back to the doctor, he said, ‘You’re doing good I am surprised you can move your arm that much!” Cristian has reported regaining over 90% mobility in his arm since receiving physical therapy at ACPT. “I am still very happy with the operation and care that I got afterward to get me back into the shape I need to be in. My recovery has been a success story.”
Fractured humerus, severe nerve damage, unable move or squeeze: Brandon F. arrived at Advanced Care Physical Therapy with a severely injured left arm. “Basically my whole arm was dead,” he said. At first, Brandon could not even move his arm at a 90 degree angle. Though as he progressed in his treatment, between electrical stimulation, manual therapy, strengthening exercises, and other physical therapy techniques, Brandon’s arm healed, and he regained his strength and range of motion. “Advanced Care Physical Therapy is like a family,” he said. “I come even when I am not a patient to see everyone. The atmosphere and the energy is great.” At Advanced Care Physical Therapy we take pride in our patient-centered approach to treatment, personally investing in the wellbeing of each patient, from their initial evaluation, to their discharge, and beyond. Click here to learn more about how you can treat arm injuries at ACPT! Read other patients’ success stories recovering from injured arms at ACPT.
Do you still experience routine pain from an old injury? Has your pain reached a point where it impedes your daily functioning? If you think it is too late for your body to heal, think again. Read on to learn how Advanced Care Physical Therapy patient, Deborah S., rehabbed a 40-year-old arm injury and regained her mobility, pain free, after years of disuse. I shattered my elbow in a roller-skating accident about 40-years-ago, and over time, I reached a point where I lost feeling in my last two fingers and had severe nerve damage in my arm. I had been to Advanced Care Physical Therapy after I underwent a knee replacement and now returned again after getting surgery on my elbow. Joe Federline, PT, MPT, my physical therapist at ACPT, eliminated the pain in my elbow and helped me regain my mobility. I liked Joe because he was holistic in his treatments. He would give me different pointers that I did on my own, and that I continue even now. After only a month in physical therapy, I returned to work! For years and years, I could never use my injured arm to even talk on the phone, and now I use that arm to talk on the phone without even thinking because I am pain free! My experience at ACPT was great, everyone was so friendly and went out of their way to welcome me and take care of my needs. If you are also dealing with an old, nagging injury, why wait? Book your appointment today and see how physical therapy at Advanced Care Physical Therapy can restore your quality of life like it did for Deborah S.!