Patient Success Stories
Athletico Physical Therapy is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and personalized service on a daily basis. Patients tell their story best and we wanted to share their successful experiences with everyone. For your chance to be featured on our Patient Stories page submit your comeback story!
This Month’s Featured Patient:
Throughout my life, I have been a very active person who enjoyed gardening, painting, sewing, and various other creative activities. A few years ago, I started to lose the ability to hold a pen with my fingers. Managing a busy schedule, I ignored the inconvenience and sought alternate ways to cope. As years went by, things began to deteriorate further. I started dropping items from my hands due to a loose grip and became unable to participate in many of the activities I always enjoyed.
A visit to a neurosurgeon, who assessed my condition, directed me to Athletico for a month of occupational therapy (OT) before undergoing surgery. The patience and encouragement I received from my therapist, Claire, gave me the motivation to work hard. It was very challenging, but with her guidance, I committed to two sessions a week. After a few weeks, just before my scheduled neck surgery for fusion and disc replacement, I was able to bend my fingers and make a fist.
I resumed physical therapy after the initial recovery period from surgery. The personalized attention Claire provided boosted my confidence, encouraging me to strive towards regaining arm and hand strength. I am happy with the progress I have made and am hopeful about returning to my active lifestyle.
Thanks to Claire and the Athletico staff in Dallas.
2024 Patient Stories:
Matt Powers |
Rowan Reyes |
Mark Diamond |
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Philip Werner |
Kristen Trukova |
Alex Baker |
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2023 Patient Stories:
Mary Beth Stout |
Tony Simpkins |
Ron And Carolyn Schwarz |
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William Moore |
Alison Frandsen |
Steven Reynolds |
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Ava English |
Annie Welch |
Felicia Walden |
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Timothy Voss |
Annette Shambaugh |
Sara Foster |
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2022 Patient Stories:
Julie Nelson |
Jeff Surdej |
Lindsey Cavlovic |
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Marsha Behrens |
Brian Stevens |
Darcy Welsh |
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Bob Marino |
Tiffany Timmermann |
Sami Callihan |
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Sheila Frost |
Nancy Wilson |
Bianca Allor |
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2021 Patient Stories:
Laura Jarvis |
Adam White |
Alina Barnett |
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Madison Steskal |
Pawan Verma |
Hailey Newill |
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Sukanta Majumdar |
Ariane May |
Richard Guzik |
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James Bychowski |
Rick Kron |
Armando Trinidad |
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2020 Patient Stories:
Jill LaFreniere |
Mitchell Hahn |
Carolyn Thomas |
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Abby Schmidt |
Andrea Weber |
Frank Tomaszewski |
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Sara Aitken |
Grace Gau |
Joe Gray |
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Sandy Kindred |
August White |
Austin Antoni |
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2019 Patient Stories:
Jennifer Dawson |
Merron Hart |
Austin Farley |
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Tess Eckhoff |
Kathy Furteck |
Joseph Weber |
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Jan Sinclair |
Karen Krohn |
Janine Renault |
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Mekenzie and Karrington Vandermolen |
Thiri Haubrich |
Laura Stonitsch |
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2018 Patient Stories:
Marianne Meeder |
Ashley Barnett |
Steven Huber |
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Madison Slattery |
Nora Bestor |
Stephanie Rupp |
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Carl Carlson |
Mary Smeltzer |
Brian Kolz |
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Michael Ferconio |
Eden Fisher |
Michael Affeldt |
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2017 Patient Stories:
Nicole Harris |
Steve Burton |
Bob Samonski |
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Diana Ciepiela |
Gregory Weinstein |
Kendall Schmidt |
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Tim Noonan |
Victor Montoya |
Donald Chalmers |
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Amy Bishop |
Billy Pirie Back Pain Third Lake, IL |
Grace Langston ACL Tear Wentzville, MO |
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Past Patient Stories:
Greg Metzler |
Laura Doherty |
Paul Koenig |
Randy Venahaus Elbow Pain Collinsville, IL |
Deborah Feffer |
Donald Wilson |
David Thomson Vertigo/BPPV Northbrook, IL |
Demetrius Baker Knee Replacement Forest City, IA |
Danielle Doucette Ankle Injury Milwaukee, WI |
Glenn Kubek Baseball Injury Bridgeport (Chicago) |
Maike Fink Shoulder Injury Munster, IN |
Anna May Miller Atrial Fibrillation Iowa City, IA |
Valerie Banister Work Injury Monument Circle (Indianapolis) |
Carrie Matczynski Hip Injury South Elgin, IL |
Gina Biernacki Knee Pain Mich. Ave. (Chicago) |
Tom Maag Parkinsons Barrington, IL |
James Strempel ACL Surgery Palatine, IL |
Brooke Bloedorn Hip Pain Milwaukee, WI |