I have been working with Susan Henning since the autumn of 2010. I am a 61 year old female whose scoliosis was diagnosed at the age of ten during a pediatric check up. I was most fortunate to avoid back surgery since my spinal growth stopped at about twelve years old. I was left with… Continue Reading →
Scoliosis and Schroth Method of Exercises
C (13 yr old female) had a scoliosis upper curve of 51 degrees and lower one of 45 degrees in Jan 2013. Two top Ortho surgeons in Raleigh both recommended surgery ASAP. We felt that surgery for our 13 yr old should be the last resort. After much research, and a trip to the Northeast… Continue Reading →
Orthopedic specialist was very surprised to see such an improvement (in x-rays) in a very short period of time…..
Mrs. Susan Henning at Advance Physical Therapy (Chapel Hill) is an outstanding professional. It is very rare these days to find such a dedicated health care provider who truly cares about well being of the patient. She is very knowledgeable in physical therapy, understands the important aspects of health issues and finds the way to… Continue Reading →
I got the Chi Running thing!
Monday is my Day Off, so I went for a run around the Carolina North Forest, two days after our (Chi Running) class on June 3. I got it! I got the Chi Running thing! I would hesitate really even to call it “running”. it was more like bobbing in place and somehow also going forward. I… Continue Reading →
Chi Running
I wanted to say thank you again for the workshops. I really liked and enjoyed the sessions. I think that the chi running methods you taught in terms of breathing, how to move arms and legs, the body angles, and so on, really make sense in the light of running efficiently without unnecessary waste of the energy… Continue Reading →
Physical Therapy For Breathing Problems
I contacted Advance Physical Therapy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in April of 2015 because I was experiencing (breathing problems) shortness of breath during normal activities and also during the night. The receptionist, Deana, arranged for me to meet with Dr. Jean Massé later that month for an evaluation and recommendations. My initial appointment with Dr…. Continue Reading →
Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement
I had hip replacement at the end of the year, and after a month with Nancy Toole, PT my hip was stronger than it has been in years. Every session with Nancy challenged me to work harder and smarter as she targeted all the core muscles surrounding my repaired hip. Her positive, pleasant demeanor contributed… Continue Reading →
Personalized Attention After Shoulder Surgery
My experience at Advance Physical Therapy was not only healthy but very pleasant. The personalized attention that I received (after shoulder surgery) helped me greatly to recover in the time frames set. This personalized attention makes a difference from other places where I received therapy and medical care. Professionalism, knowledge and human sensitivity are the… Continue Reading →
Adult Manages Scoliosis and Kyphosis
I have a smaller thoracic curve and kyphosis as well. I have tried different physical therapists, acupuncture, massage and exercise but nothing worked for the pain I was experiencing or the progression of my curve. I felt helpless knowing that a very extensive surgery might be the only possible way to deal with this issue…. Continue Reading →
Hip Pain
I had my hip replaced at the end of the year, and after a month with Nancy my hip was stronger than it has been in years. Every session with Nancy challenged me to work harder and smarter as she targeted all the core muscles surrounding my repaired hip. Her positive, pleasant demeanor contributed to… Continue Reading →
Hypermobility and Pain
Treating hypermobility with Postural Restoration… Continue Reading →