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Old 01-29-2016, 07:36 PM
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I am so sorry to hear about everything you have been going through...it really sounds just awful. While I'm not saying you should give up on it just yet...if you get to the point where you KNOW it's not a good fit for you then don't feel bad admitting that and looking for another option. The crazy thing about treating this mnoster is that we all respond to different things. The program sounds great in theory...but if you don't feel that the people who are supposed to be helping and treating you are listening to you and addressing your concerns then that IS a problem.

Don't get me wrong...I am all for physical therapy and the benefits it has...but it's a careful balance and it is SO important to have a physical therapist that you trust. I ended up doing at home PT prescribed by my PCP...best move ever. I was able to conserve all the energy I would have used for travel and focus that on doing the therapy. We did a couple times a week and once she trusted that I could and would do the exercises on my own then we went to once every 2 weeks so we could stretch out the therapy so I wouldn't run out of covered visits. I can't tell you what a difference it made having someone who I trusted and who trusted me...and as a result I saw the best progress I ever had with PT.

Keep us updated on how everything is going...I am so sad hearing that the experience has been disappointing so far...I hope it gets better. Take care of yourself.
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