I went to see my ‘GP’ in regard to pain in my shoulder and knee. (Trouble lifting, climbing stairs and sleeping.) He mentioned several options, but recommended I try PT first. (I was skeptical as I thought things, especially the knee, were in need of something more “invasive”.) I met with Joe Schilz and after an initial assessment, was given exercises/stretching for the shoulder that over six weeks made a huge improvement. That initial assessment also led to the fact that my knee overall was in good shape and that it was a weak hip that was the source of my knee pain. After Joe gave me specific exercises to strengthen the hip, I was more than pleased with the reduced pain in my knee along with more flexibility in my hips and lower back. I will continue with these exercises as it has led to a positive difference in my daily activities.
– Dean P