- Name: Rudy
- Age: 60s
- Pain point: Shoulder
- Outcome:
Overall doing much better. Reports feeling 95% better. He was able to go swimming with his grandson and throw him around. He is feeling muscle soreness from it but not symptom soreness.
Rudy’s Story
How long did you wait before deciding on physical therapy and what was the obstacle?
For about 6 months, I waited because I thought it would take care of itself.
What was it and how bad was your problem prior to receiving physical therapy?
It was pretty severe. The fact that I couldn’t reach my arm out without pain, I thought I shouldn’t live with this pain.
What was your pain preventing you from doing?
It stopped me from hiking such as using my polls. I was in constant pain even cleaning the house I couldn’t do it.
What would you say to someone who was experiencing pain but skeptical about physical therapy?
Don’t wait like me, just do it.
Out of all the things that you enjoyed about coming to Preferred Physical Therapy, what did you enjoy the most?
I loved the friendly atmosphere. It was a pleasure to come here.
What did you want to achieve with your treatment, and did we help you achieve it?
I wanted to move my arm without pain and I have accomplished that.
What to Watch Out For:
- Lifting
- Pulling
- Cortisone shot
- Rest