testimonials

“You started me, slowly, on a regime called postural restoration. At first, I was a little skeptical, but I faithfully did my couple of exercises every day and within a very short time, I noticed that my knee was markedly improved and that I was having fewer backaches. Now I rarely have either knee or back pain. Another wonderful side feature is the reshaping of my hip area. I probably have lost a couple of inches and have had to have all my pants taken in.”

Knee Pain …

“Today I walked for 45 minutes, at a brisk pace, over a challenging course with some steep hills, and never thought about my knee! Since I hurt it in an aerobics class about 5 years ago it had gotten progressively worse and I always thought about it when I walked. I thought the time had finally come for a replacement. Then I found Advance Physical Therapy and Postural Restoration. From May until August of 2010 they worked with me on Postural Restoration Exercises and now I can move normally. The dreaded knee replacement is not on my radar. Not only did they teach me some very effective and simple exercises, they explained why they work and how my posture was having such a negative effect. They went beyond working on my knee to include the entire body. This is amazing stuff and I consider the folks at Advance Physical Therapy to be miracle workers!

- Chapel Hill, September 2010 – Sharon Perry

Tin Man . . .

“After the first few days of practicing the Postural Restoration exercises given to me at Advance Physical Therapy, I realized to my astonishment that I could move like the newly oiled Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. I hadn’t realized how much stiffness and effort was required to get to the floor or up to a high cabinet until it suddenly felt effortless. What a joy just to move!”
- Chapel Hill, February 2009 – Margie Brache, Massage Therapist

Car Accident. . .

“My daughter was involved in a very serious car accident when she was 4 years-old. She broke numerous bones in the accident including two cervical vertebrae. After wearing a neck brace for eight weeks following the accident, she had a severe side bend with her head tilted toward her right side, and her chin was elevated and turned toward her left side. It was very painful for her to turn her head to the right.

For about a year, it seems like we tried every treatment imaginable and unfortunately did not have very much success. No one that we talked with seemed to really understand what was causing her condition. However, in August of 2005, my daughter’s orthopedist referred us to Advance Physical Therapy and Holistic Health.

The improvement in my daughter’s condition has been absolutely amazing! Her range of motion while turning her head is now normal and she no longer experiences pain while doing so. The alignment of her head with her spine is symmetric such that her side bend is very rarely noticeable. Postural restoration techniques, which treat the body as interconnected and not on a joint by joint basis, have been largely responsible for this change. My daughter is almost 9 now and we still have monthly physical therapy appointments so that we can address issues that are arising as her body grows. Although I’ll never really know what would have happened if we hadn’t pursued this mode of physical therapy, I believe that the consequences of addressing these issues in a different way would have been much more invasive and likely less effective. We feel so fortunate to have found Advance Physical Therapy!”
– Chapel Hill, January 2009 – Alison Marquis

Knee pain and Hip pain. . .

“In August, 2007, I begin to have trouble with my right knee. I tried a number of cures; acupuncture, steriod shots, etc. The doctor I went to did not prescribe physical therapy, but said that he would do an MRI if I continued to have pain. I had gone to you in the past for my back and decided to give physical therapy a try again.

You started me, slowly, on a regime called postural restoration. At first, I was a little skeptical, but I faithfully did my couple of excercises every day and within a very short time, I noticed that my knee was markedly improved and that I was having fewer back aches. Now I rarely have either knee or back pain. Another wonderful side feature is the reshaping of my hip area. I probably have lost a couple of inches and have had to have all my pants taken in.

Should you begin postural restoration classes, I would be very interested in expanding my knowledge. I am a convert. What a revelation. Thanks so much.”
- Chapel Hill, July 2008 – Cissy Pearce

Shoulder Pain. . .

“I’m writing this note to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent service I’ve received from Advance Physical Therapy in the treatment of pinched nerves in the neck and shoulders.

I arrived for my first appointment in excruciating pain, wearing a wrist splint, and a sling on my arm. After the very first treatment, my pain was relieved and after several treatments, I no longer had to take any pain medications and I was able to go without the splint/sling.

The therapist was extremely knowledgeable, positive and comforting with her professional and calm attitude. Each physical therapy appointment greatly eased my pain. She very thoroughly explained and demonstrated the various exercises that I need to do in order to relieve the pain as well as to live in a manner that would help prevent my reaching this level of injury again. (including providing pictures and written directions). I cannot thank you enough for your important service. I am now back to work and enjoying life once again.”
– Pittsboro, April 2008 – Lynn Bailor

Scoliosis. . .

” I must admit, that I was more than a little skeptical of postural restoration when I first heard about it. I had heard claims of non-surgical ways of arresting the progress of scoliosis, but frankly didn’t believe these claims. My orthopedist had only told me about very invasive surgical correction for my progressing scoliosis. He believed the condition of my spine was responsible for the shoulder, hip, and back pain that had visited me intermittently for many years.

One day, a friend, whose advice I respect greatly, referred me to Advance Physical Therapy. Because I didn’t want to take time from work and assume the risks associated with surgery, I decided to give it a try. Also, I work hard at my daily fitness program, and was afraid surgery would temporarily, if not permanently, affect my ability to reap the rewards of such a program.

My physical therapist graduated me through many very unusual exercises, which I did twice a day for a year. At first I was still skeptical, as these were very different from exercises I had been given by other physical therapists. However, my pain began to subside quickly, so I continued with the program. Now, not only am I pain free, but x-rays performed by my orthopedist show no progression over the past year.

I highly recommend postural restoration, especially to any one who is considering surgery to correct posture-related discomfort.”
- Chapel Hill, December 2007 – Beth Keena

Jaw Pain. . .

“I was aware that my spine curved in various ways that caused my posture to be less than straight and my shoulders rounded. But when I started getting lower back pain and neck stiffness over the years, I went to chiropractors first and eventually orthopedists and then physical therapists.

None of these practitioners offered postural restoration: an integrative way of looking at the body, and how my recent jaw pain stemmed from areas that were out of alignment in the rest of my body. With the help of Advance Physical Therapy, I am in the process of restoring my posture to where it needs to be for optimal functioning. My back, neck and jaw pain has significantly decreased and I have a tremendous amount of hope for continued improvement over the rest of my life.”
- Chapel Hill, November 2007 – Linda Kolstee-Ozkaynak

Volunteered after only one visit. . .

“The lame walk. I came in a week ago, limping badly and in pain. For the last week, I have been walking normally and almost free of pain.”
- Chapel Hill, November 2007 – Bill Brown

Scoliosis…

“When I was 14 years old in 2006 my family and I found out that I had scoliosis. It means my spine is curved. It is sure that all spines have curves, however when there are abnormal side-to-side curves in the spine, it is called scoliosis. I learned that a curve is considered bad if it is greater than 25 to 30 degrees. My doctor said my curve was 37 degrees and recommended using a brace while sleeping. He also informed us that 45 degree is a critical degree for a surgery.

After knowing a brace and surgery are all treatments in a hospital, my mother started researching about scoliosis. She wanted to know any treatment for my scoliosis. My mom took me to chiropractic and physical therapy. We chose to keep going with physical therapy because we believed that it would be better to make the muscles stronger, instead of cracking my bones in place. The stronger muscles will finally push my spine and straighten it.

For half of a year I had used a brace while sleeping, and I had done special Postural Restoration exercises taught by my physical therapist. However, in April 2007 my curve turned out 42 degrees. My doctor warned my family and me if the curvature exceeded 45 degrees at the next visit, we would need to seriously consider a surgery. He said he would put metal rods next to my spine to straighten it in an operation.

My mom, my physical therapist, and I discussed about this situation and decided to try hard one more time. Three of us have worked hard together and especially my physical therapist has been wonderful. She has kept encouraging me and has been cautious about my situation. She always helped me.

Finally, I took an x-ray again at my hospital in September 2007, and my curve was 29 degree. It was even better than my first degree (37 degree). The option of the surgery was out of topic. My doctor came to measure the curve of my spine again and again because it was not normal. Usually the curve tends to go worse and worse. He said the measurement of truncation is also better. He finally concluded the brace worked very well. However, we don’t think so. The exercises taught by my physical therapist have worked well for me.”
- Chapel Hill, October 2007 – A. J.

Neck Pain, Back Pain, and Hip Pain. . .

“After over 25 years of chronic neck, back and hip pain, I had not considered the possibility that there was a therapeutic course left that could address any of these issues. My quality of life had been significantly altered as my symptoms worsened through the years. I had been to both traditional and non- traditional practitioners in many cities that could only provide a temporary fix – and not to all aspects simultaneously.

Through Postural Restoration I have truly received a “lifeline”. As a result of the very personalized program designed to address my specific and changing needs, I have achieved a level of physical comfort and stability that I couldn’t have imagined was possible. Through this therapy I have been taught an awareness of what has created the problems, why a particular approach should be taken and how to be an active participant in resolving my pain. Through Advance Physical Therapy and Holistic Health, I have been provided with pain resolution, maintenance of issues and a program for strengthening and gaining back the active lifestyle I had.

I am so thankful that I am now able to resume activities which I would not have considered undertaking just a short time ago. I cannot speak highly enough about the results I have achieved, and am very grateful for, through Postural Restoration.”
– Chapel Hill, September 2007 – Melanie Aquilino

Stroke Recovery Treatment …

“On March of 17th of 2009, I had a stroke at the age of 40 which left me with paralyzes on my left side. While in the hospital, I was fortunate enough to have had Katie & Josh, Neuro Physical Therapists, work with me on my gait.

I have been in outpatient re-hab ever since my release from the hospital, in April. My therapist left the hospital and joined the Advance Physical Therapy team and I followed them to Advance Physical Therapy because I had experienced so much improvement while working with them.

However, I was still in need of much more. They work me hard, but we see improvements everyday and I am very grateful to God for the dedication that they both show to their patients.”
- Mebane, January 2010 – Angie Sprinkle