Patient Testimonial #1

After my last knee surgery late summer 2006, I was recommended to receive physical therapy. I declined for two reasons. First, the therapy I received after my two prior knee surgeries seemed like a waste of my time. Second, I swim five times a week and I thought that should take care of needed exercise.

A problem developed with my knee a few months after the latest surgery. The knee became unstable and I began favoring it throughout the day.

Two months ago I began a therapy program for my knee with Aaron Kraai of DPT. The results are remarkable. I no longer think about my "bad" knee. It is stable and strong.

Particularly noteworthy about DPT, Doctors of Physical Therapy, is that everyone I worked with has a PhD and is exceedingly knowledgeable. The exercises I performed worked the muscles in multiple directions and the scientific basis for my routines was clearly explained to me.

DPT has given me a real chance to avoid another knee surgery.

Sincerely,
Bartley J. Madden

Patient Testimonial #2
                                   
During the spring of 2006, I injured my right shoulder. My orthopedic physician, based on the x-rays, made a diagnosis of a "sprain" and prescribed four weeks of physical therapy.

Fortunately, I had come to know of Dr. Aaron Kraai, DPT. Doctor Kraai had earned a Doctorate from the University of Southern California along with advanced training through an orthopedic Physical Therapy Residence.

Friends of mine had been under his care and all reported very favorable results. My own background, as a Registered Nurse, recognized the professionalism of Dr. Kraai and the other doctors that make up the team at the Lisle Clinic.

They are very dedicated to their profession treating both the body and the spirit. In an environment that is calming, caring, and positive, they evaluate, plan, and supervise a specific physical therapy program for each patient's needs. I highly recommend Doctors of Physical Therapy.

Sister Agnes Ann Svec, O. S. B.

Patient Testimonial #3

My son John is a high school basketball player. After his sophomore basketball season, an MRI indicated that his right knee had suffered from a condition called osteochondritis dissecans. 

After screw fixation surgery of his right knee and removal of the screws six weeks later, he was released to play basketball again.  Towards the end of his junior varsity basketball season, he felt a pop in his right knee.  A follow up MRI indicated that his right knee had not healed.  His surgeon advised us that John would never be able to play competitive sports again. 

My son was devastated but did not want to give up, and so we took him to Mayo Clinic for a second opinion evaluation.  Mayo suggested physical therapy to strengthen the soft tissue supporting his right knee. 

After about a month of weight training without any significant progress, we decided to try Doctors of Physical Therapy.  After three months of therapy with Dr. Aaron Kraai, John was able to play competitive varsity basketball again without any symptoms to his right knee. 

It was a miracle that could not have happened without Aaron.  Aaron has great knowledge and understanding of the very complex biomechanics of the knee and is an expert at administering state of the art therapy. 

He is the best of the best.  I highly recommend Doctors of Physical Therapy.

Peter Wonais

Patient Testimonial #4

The reason for this letter is to genuinely thank you for the time and effort you shared with me during the rehabilitation process of my shoulder.  It really doesn't seem like it has been almost a year since I elected to have a total right shoulder replacement on December 13, 2005.

As you know, since you were present in the operating room for my procedure, my shoulder joint has severe arthritis and was virtually locked up from a range of motion perspective.  Prior to the surgery, just to raise my arm was usually a painful challenge at best; my overall shoulder strength had substantially been reduced due to muscle atrophy from lack of use over time.

Fortunately, we began to work on my shoulder only two days after my surgery.  I use the word "we" because this rehabilitation process was definitely a two-man team endeavor.  You would massage, poke, stretch, pull, and ice my shoulder while I pushed myself to master the pulley routines, weights regime, and other stretching/strengthen exercises as you deemed necessary for my best recovery.

Our conscientious work ethic really paid off; we were able to get my shoulder in shape to play my first round of golf by the end of April.  I was eventually released from physical therapy in early June and went on to play the best golf (score-wise) of my life this year.  In fact, I wrapped up my golf season the day before Thanksgiving by shooting a 77, the best score in my 42 years of playing the game.

While this score is a personal achievement, it only pales in the ability to use my shoulder again with substantial range of motion, strength, stability, and NO PAIN.  It is largely due to your help and friendship that this is true.  I am deeply appreciative for your dedication, knowledge, advice, patience, and most importantly encouragement along my path to recovery.  I have highly recommended you and your colleges to several of my friends in need of physical therapy services and will continue to do so in the future.  Keep up your vocational call of healing people.  Your success is well deserved.

Sincerely,

Ted van Dorn

Patient Testimonial #5

I have had trouble with my lower back for about 12 years. I have seen multiple physical therapists and chiropractors over the years. When I herniated my two lower disks in November 2006, I was seen by a surgeon who recommended microdiskectomy surgery. I wanted to avoid surgery so I gave physical therapy another try. DPT was recommended by the physiatrist that I saw and this physical therapy experience could not have been more different! I worked with Dr. Barbara Ostrowska and I would not be overstating things to say my life has been changed. For the past year, my movement and activities had been restricted due to the pain in my lower back and down my left leg. After working with Barbara, she taught me a lot about my body mechanics issues and taught me the proper way to do the exercises. I have been doing some of the exercises incorrectly all these years because no prior physical therapist paid attention to how I was doing them. After years of regular flare-ups and then a year of nearly constant pain, I have been entirely pain free for almost five months! Dr. Ostrowska is very dedicated, incredibly knowledgeable, a nd fun to work with. I would highly recommend her to any one requiring the services of a physical therapist.

Susan Derrick

Patient Testimonial #6

THANK YOU DPT! I have been in PT several times before for this reoccurring injury, but you have the best staff I have worked with. Thank you to Dr. Jason Meyer- I appreciate your support and encouragement. Thank you also to Dr. Audrine Yu and Justin Dexter. If I ever need more PT, I will be back! Thanks for everything!

Lisa Ringelestein

Patient Testimonial #7

I was sent to physical therapy by my doctor due to constant pain in both of my shoulders that radiated across my chest bone. I had been in pain for a few months- the pain would come and go and then it became more constant. At first I tried taking a muscle relaxer- however, this did not help at all. My doctor felt that it was muscle and not joint related and suggested physical therapy.

I started physical therapy with Dr. Monique Sullivan on November 19, 2007. At that initial appointment, I was introduced to the Graston Technique ™. I was a bit skeptical but willing to try anything to reduce my discomfort. Immediately I felt some relief. After a few sessions I could tell we were making progress. I will finish up my therapy soon, and I feel much better. I would highly recommend this technique.

Donna Modaff

Patient Testimonial #8

I am a patient of Dr. Monique Sullivan. I have been receiving treatment from her for both muscle and bone pain. She has been using a procedure called the Graston Technique ™ to help me with the pain. After a short time of treatment, I have had my pain reduced and flexibility restored to my next that I previously could hardly turn without pain. I feel this method has greatly helped me!

Paul Stein

Patient Testimonial #9

I am writing to thank both Dr. Monique Sullivan for her incredible level of professionalism and talent and Dr. Aaron Kraii for establishing a first rate physical therapy facility and hiring such talent.

I incurred plantar fasciitis in December of 2007. I spent several weeks undergoing treatment from a different physical therapist at a different practice. The results were poor at best and left me somewhat skeptical about the ability of physical therapy to treat my injury. I was told the methods that were being used were my only options. I discontinued treatment, feeling what many people complain of today; played by a system that is more focused on profitability than patient wellness.

After hearing of the Graston technique that Dr. Sullivan uses and spending some time researching it online myself, I decided to give Doctors of Physical Therapy a try. The results were immediate and amazing.

I felt a genuine concern for my well being and a very specific plan to address my ailment was put in place. The approach of Dr. Sullivan's was very successful in resolving my pain and allowed me to resume a very physical lifestyle. I would highly recommend anyone needing physical therapy to contact Doctors of Physical Therapy.

Steve Klein