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Category: Patient Stories
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Emarie’s Journey: A Heartwarming Tale of Healing and Hope
In the world of physical therapy, every story is unique and every triumph is significant. Emarie’s journey, marked by unwavering courage and the unbreakable bond between patient and therapist, is a testament to the life-changing potential of therapy. For Charles and Meegan, Emarie’s parents, the journey began with a diagnosis no parent wishes to hear.…
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A Second Chance to Walk Again
“We exceeded our goal which gave me a second chance to live with a quality of life I was hoping for!” – Theresa, former Ivy Rehab patient Have you ever received a message that completely stopped you in your tracks? When Aleece Passow received a note from her former patient Theresa, it was an instant…
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Physical therapy teaches fitness trainer how to be mentally in-tune with his body
“Physical therapy has helped me to mentally be in-tune with my physical body. I now listen to my body more and give it the necessary time it needs to rest.” – Coach Ray, fitness trainer, athlete, and former Ivy Rehab patient When fitness is a way of life, an injury can quickly bring everything to…
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Lung transplant patient uses physical therapy to overcome common signs of aging
“Physical therapy has kept me moving, allowing me to get down on the floor and play with my grandson. This means the world to me.” – Rickey Draft In 2015, Rickey Draft was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This is a disease in which tissue deep in your lungs becomes thick and scarred over time.…
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Overcoming Intense Sciatica Pain to Run a 100-Mile Race
The pain shooting down his hip and into his leg was so intense that at times, Tim could barely walk. Daily activities were unbearable and exercise was completely out of the question. Yet he was expected to run a 100 mile race in just three short months. After having come this far, it couldn’t all…
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Back in the Saddle After a Tough Horse Racing Accident
Horse racing runs in the family so it was no surprise that Skyler wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps and pursue her dream of being a thoroughbred horse jockey. In 2019, everything changed in the course of one afternoon, leaving Skyler to wonder if she’d ever race again. In one swift move, Skyler’s horse…
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Pediatric Physical Therapy – Treatment and Hope for Young Patients
When 6-month-old Kacey Diaz came to Southeastern Therapy for Kids’ Kempsville clinic for therapy, she had an initial referral for torticollis and made good progress. But therapist Janice Barrera, PT, DPT, noticed she had delays in gross motor skills and recommended continued therapy. Kacey required more than three years of pediatric physical therapy to learn to…
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Nick’s Story – How Therapy Unlocked a Family’s Autistic Child
When Sheri Naumovic of Virginia Beach brought her autistic son, Nick, to Ivy Rehab’s Southeastern Therapy for Kids clinic, she had a gut feeling he knew more than he was letting on. She was also near her wit’s end. Nick had been in speech and occupational therapy since his regressive autism diagnosis at 3 years old. By age 14, Nick…
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Life Beyond Opioids – How Physical Therapy is Changing the Game for Chronic Pain Patients
The opioid epidemic has been big news. No one wants to live in constant pain, but many people also don’t want to face the risks associated with opioid painkillers. Opioids are highly addictive and can lead to depression, overdose and withdrawal symptoms – stealing one’s quality of life and destroying relationships in the process. While…
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An Aquatic Therapy Success Story for Multiple Sclerosis Patient
Not all therapy happens on land. Aquatic therapy is not all about swimming! The power of water for therapy has been proven to be better than land-based therapy for certain conditions like multiple sclerosis, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and fibromyalgia. Even cardiac patients and those struggling with balance can benefit from aquatic therapy. And most orthopedic…
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Helen’s Hip Surgery Changed Her Life
A case of polio when she was young led Helen to experience severe hip pain later in life. The increased pain in her hip started affecting her quality of life. As Helen says “I don’t think I was in a mall for two years. And a woman that doesn’t go to a mall isn’t a…