Mary

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  • Name: Mary
  • Age: 60s
  • Pain point: Hip
  • Outcome:

    Walk without pain and put her pants on without having to sit down.

Mary’s Story

What was and how bad was your problem prior to receiving physical therapy?
I fractured my hip and after two and a half months, I felt I was strong enough to do Physical Therapy.

What was your pain preventing you from doing?
I was not able to dress myself because I had lost strength on one side.

What would you say to someone who was experiencing pain but skeptical about physical therapy?
It’s easier than what you imagine. I think physical therapy, just the word itself, might be intimidating, especially when you come in after a break. Physical therapy is like exercise… it takes time to become effective. I would definitely recommend physical therapy

Out of all the things that you enjoyed about coming to Preferred Physical Therapy, what did you enjoy the most?
Here I worked with everybody, which I thought gave me good variety in how they approached my particular situation and a different set of eyes. It’s kind of like you have several sets of eyes looking at what your issue is and giving you feedback , versus one.

What were you wanting to achieve and did we help you to achieve it?
​​​​​​​Now through the exercises and the therapy, I’ve been able to get the strength back. I’m at the point where I can go back to normal activity.

What to Watch Out For:

Pain scale: 5-8/10
Pain description: Sharp pain in the pelvis
Worse with:
  • Standing on one leg
  • Going up stairs
  • Walking on uneven surfaces
Better with:
  • Rest
  • Sitting

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