Dave’s Story
On May 9th 2020, Dave lifted a flower pot and heard something pop in his back. Three surgeries later, he was referred to A2PT for physical therapy. Dave first came to A2 using a walker and couldn't stand more than a few minutes. He spent the rest of his day in his recliner because of the terrible pain he was enduring.
Dave loved the atmosphere at A2 from the beginning. He said he heard "inclusive conversations going on around him that were just joyful." He liked Ben's PT diagnosis and how hard he made him work. Dave had been to a different PT clinic after an old knee surgery and said it just did not feel the same. He stressed, "A2 is about the people and is a brilliant place where they hire delightful staff that consistently make you feel welcomed, appreciated and genuinely want you to get better."
Positive, persisten & motivated are 3 words A2 staff use to describe Dave. "He's the perfect example of the patient that goes home and does the homework. He knows the value of PT and where he'd be today if he didn't do it" Ben (DPT).
A2 staff would use the Neufit technology for the neuropathy in Dave's feet and on his back. Dave has become a Neubie advocate, sharing his succuess with it friends/family and even found a clinic with Neufit technology in AZ to visit when traveling.
Last March, Dave participated in A2's 5K multiple sclerosis fundraiser and was able to walk the trails and cross the finish line!
Six months ago, Dave started personal training with Ryanne. His goal, to do three things regularly: golf, fish and travel. He always shows up ready to work. He tells Ryanne, "this is what it takes - to live this life I want to live." The work he has put in is inspiring and he is reaping the benefits. Dave just returned from Italy where he sipped his favorite wines in Florence and walked 14 to 15,000 steps everyday with his wife. He recently won a golf tournament in Arizona and is golfing 3 to 5 days a week. He was able to fish in Alask twice this last summer. He even does Pilates with his wife now.
Safe to say the recliner is gone! He's not done with his journey at A2 quite yet, and we couldn't be happier to have him around. He is A2PT family. Ryanne says, "Dave is the voice of optimism and looks at everything glass half FULL."
Cheers to Dave!
In his words, "What do you want today to look like?"
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"Last Sunday I played full court basketball for the first time in 15 years. I will qualify the contest by saying it happened on a court just out of the back door of an elder care center. The teams consisted of a 7 year old, an d8 year old, a young woman in flip-flops (I played in sandals), a woman who proudly stated she was 55 years old (I retorted with my age of 65), and a couple of other young guys that really played well. I ran the court, I played defense, blocked shots, made shots (missed a lot), got lots of rebounds, and talked a lot of smack while playing with a group of people a lot younger than me. I even made a behind the back-twisting fall-away shot, then fell and tumbled on the court. I jumped up and continued to play, and we played for about 45 minutes.
I attribute my ability to play this game that I love so much again to the excellent training receive from Kristy who is a trainer at A2 Physical Therapy. I have worked out and trained since I was very young. I played high school basketball, baseball, and I ran track. I spent 20 years in the Army with all the training requirements associated with that occupation. I played on community and city leagues, and I have trained with weights for many years. The training program Kristy has devised for me at A2 is rigorous, thorough, diverse, fun, challenging, and focused. She prepares workout plans that are age and fitness level appropriate. My work out now is so much different then it was when I first started. She both trains me individually and as a couple. I run, jump, stretch, lift, balance, squat, push, pull, and every other movement you can imagine. I look forward to going to my workout every time. Kristy is completely in charge of every workout. I am retired, and my training at A2 allows me to fill the need to accomplish something positive every day I work out. I am doing physical activity with ease that I would not have thought I would be able be able to accomplish at the age of 65 such as hiking on Mt Rainer and running 4 days per week. Kristy and A2 have really changed my life…"
− William
"After a three-car rear end accident, I had a concussion and severe whiplash. I picked A2 to help me recover. I will have to honestly say A2's expertise and therapists along with all the other staff, have been the "silver lining". They are very knowledgable and take the time to explain what they are doing. and why they are doing it. They are extremely friendly, thoughtful, and maintain flexible hours. I have followed the home exercises regularly and have seen steady improvement. This is very important as I am a small business owner with a physically demanding job. A2 has it all! Fantastic physical therapists, massage therapist, and personal fitness trainers, all under one roof. Alika is a visionary and A2 is the hidden jewel of PT, but not for long."
− Danielle
"Two words…WOW! Amazing! These two words encompass everything that is A2 Physical Therapy is. Put aside the beauty of the business, the immaculate cleanliness and exquisite equipment. More important is the quality of care that you revive here. The extensive knowledge and the actual sure care that provide is fantastic. You will be, as I have been, in great hands as the work to achieve the goals you will set together. It is a true joy to be a part of this “family”! Thank you A2!"
− Sean