Unfortunately for me this is the second time in a year that I've had to undergo physical therapy. In 2010 I had a foot fused and after a lengthy recovery I began PT. I went to the Institute for Athlelic medicine in Eden Prairie. I began working with a therapist who was in their training program. Part way through my rehab he moved on to another location and I was assigned to another trainee. His treatment program differed greatly from the first. While I did recover I wasn't happy with feeling that I was given to students without a consultation of a long standing therapist and felt like a guinea pig.\r
In 2011 I suffered a knee injury and was advised to begin physical therapy to try and rehabiltate without having surgery. I did my research and chose OrthoRehab Specialists after what I had read about them. WOW, what a difference! I first met with Mike Dixey and we discussed my injury and prognosis. He decided on a treatment plan and we began working together. Mike introduced me to his partner, Amber Banwart, and she was brought into the loop on my recovery program. These are the only 2 therapists that I work concurrently with and I appreciate that they are both fully aware of my condition. I did end up having surgery but my knee was kept in the best physical condition possible prior to surgery to aid in a faster recovery. As soon as I was allowed I went back to OrthoRehab and have been working with Mike and Amber since then. I am on my way to getting back to my life and I owe so much to OrthoRehab in making this possible.\r
If you or someone you care about finds the need for physical therapy I recommend 100% going to OrthoRehab. Mike and Amber truly care for their patients. They get to know you, take an interest in each patient and make what can be an uncomfortable process as much fun as it can be. While I hope I won't need PT again if I do I'll be back.
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