Success Stories

Patients with Back Problems:

  • I have been treating at Achieve to rehabilitate and strengthen my low back, which was operated on a few months ago. I can certainly tell a difference especially in my stomach and low back muscles.  The therapy has assisted me in being able to walk and sit for longer periods of time. I also have the ability to accomplish a fair cardio workout, which was one of my goals at Achieve. Unlike some therapy offices in town where patients primarily deal with techs or other assistants, the therapists at Achieve are “Hands on.” –Kevin D. 

 

  • When I first came to physical therapy I couldn’t bend over to pick anything up without experiencing pain in my back. It was painful to walk, sit, sleep, and stand. After having received therapy for a month, I have strengthened my core muscles and back through stretches and exercise. Now I can touch my toes! –Nikki P. 

 

  • Before I came here I could not twist, free stand, or do any other movements. My pain level then was approximately 4-5. Today depending on how much extension the pain level is 0-2. –Fred S. 


 

  • When I first arrived, I was experiencing constant pain in my lower back to the point where it hurt to walk. Now, I can still maintain my physical activities at home with a baby, without significant pain for days at a time. –Linnea W.

 

  •  Before I came to Achieve Physical Therapy I could hardly sit still for less than 5 minutes. Now I can sit for hours, and finish my work at the computer. I stopped my pain medication after the 3rd therapy session. –Jessica A.

 

Patients with neck Problems: 
 
 
 
 

 

  • Reduced head/neck pain- I am even able to work on a computer for almost 20 hours straight. Thank you, thank you! I’ve got some of my life back! –Shannon B.

 

  • For the first time in three months I was able to sleep on my bed instead of wedging myself on the couch to sleep, due to severe muscle spasms and pain in my neck. The surgery and Physical Therapy together have helped me to move my neck much better. Right now I no longer feel the pinching of nerves on the right of left side of my neck. I wish I could or would have been recommended here a lot sooner. My pain level is clearly not as severe. –Pamela T.

 

  • I am now able to move my neck from left to right without sharp pains. –Audrey T.

 

Patients with Shoulder Problems:

     

  • Initially I had much difficulty doing some very basic functional activities, like reaching above my head to get things out of my home/classroom cabinets, writing on my classroom whiteboard, washing my hair, drying and styling my hair, etc… Now I can lift above my head, wash, dry, and style my hair, write for prolonged periods of time on my classroom whiteboards, carry more than 10Lbs of boxes, and clean my house without severe pain. –Josephine P.

 

  • When I started treatment I would feel pain in my shoulder with typical everyday movement. After only a couple weeks I no longer feel pain with everyday movement and the pain has reduced noticeably when I reach for something. –Robert S.

 

  • Considering the fact that I had no range of motion is my left shoulder, the opposite is the case now! I will recommend your team in this facility to all who are in need of professional, caring, and talented services! –Eileen E.

 

  • I am able to lift my arm above my head with a lot less pain. It is easier to get dressed and do things at school. I have a lot more movement. –Chase R.

 

  • Since receiving PT I have increased range of motion in my right shoulder, more stability, and less pain. –Beth B.

 

  • Before I had my surgery on my shoulder I had a lot of pain. I couldn’t reach, lift, or do my hair. Since surgery and with doing rehab at achieve I can now do all these things with little pain. I am even taking a belly dancing class and I have to move my arm for that. They have showed me to improve my mobility and strength so that I can feel close to normal again. –Carole G.

 

Patients with Arm and Hand Problems:

  • When I started therapy I could not turn my wrist, or hold anything over a pound. After working with the therapist at Achieve I can bowl three times a week with a 15 pound bowling ball with no problems. I can’t thank Achieve and their staff enough! –Christopher H.

 

  • Before therapy I had trouble reaching and lifting objects. With therapy it slowly helped me extend my elbow and lift. I am now able to continue with my work. –Jessie H.

 

  • When I came in I was not able to lift my arm, or lift heavy objects. In just a few weeks I am almost 100% able to perform most tasks. The staff here is amazing! They made me feel very comfortable. –Kathleen S.

 

  • Prior to Physical Therapy when I did hand held camera (camera weighs 25lbs) I would be in a lot of pain and couldn’t do more than 3 days in a row. After PT I can now do 5 days in a row with very little pain. –Blenda M. 

 

Patients with Knee Problems:  

  • Thanks to Achieve PT, the past 6 weeks have helped me to feel stronger all around. I now walk without limping. –JoAnn C.

 

  • Physical Therapy has been productive at reducing the pain in my knee and increasing the range of motion. At this point in my recovery, I have regained full range of motion and can now put all my weight on the knee.  I am very pleased with the care and attention I received from the staff at Achieve Physical Therapy. –Kimberly C.

 

  • The left knee isn’t swollen any more. My knee doesn’t give out under me. The pain level has gone down. I walk better and my left knee feels stronger. –Jennifer C.

 

  • I have less pain than before therapy and more movement in my knee. Some days I can’t tell what joint was replaced. –Edward R.

 

  • Since therapy I am able to go down stairs normally. Prior to therapy I had to go down the stairs backward, holding on to the handrail, putting excessive weight on my right leg to avoid putting pressure on my left knee. –Joseph S.

 

Patients with Leg and Foot Problems:

  • Friday I walked 1 ½ miles at the park and felt great. My leg is getting stronger everyday and I rarely feel pain. The jelly feeling in my leg has gone away. –Vera M.

 

  • Before attending physical Therapy, I had very limited movement in my foot and toes. I had a huge ball of scar tissue on the top of my foot, which was very painful. My movement in my foot and toes has increased tremendously and my scar tissue has decreased. I am now able to walk and stand for longer periods of time. –Michele L.

 

  • Achieve Physical Therapy has been wonderful. They have provided everything I need to help restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain after my surgery on my ankle. Their treatments of specific exercises have improved my flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. Best of all, I am back to doing everything I did before my injury- running, cycling, and kickboxing! –Lindsay B.

 

  • I started therapy with a pinched nerve in my right foot; it hurt constantly and was especially painful after walking. I can now walk 2 miles without discomfort. I have also learned how to stretch so that this problem should remain minimal in the future. –Kathrine F.