I am an 87 year old widower and live alone in an apartment. Prior to the covid pandemic I was able to walk 2 miles, play golf and went to the gym 3 times weekly. During the pandemic I was home bound and gradually lost some strength, developed a slight forward posture with a tendency to fall forward, and had some pain in my thighs and hips. In August and early September I started to have a few falls, difficulty to walk very far and to go up and down steps thus limiting my ability to get around safely. I went to my doctor who recommended I go to physical therapy to improve my balance. I went to Apex Network Physical Therapy for an evaluation and to start a physical therapy neuromuscular balance program. Laura Szczepan, a professional, friendly and knowledgeable therapist, worked with me for three months. I now have increased strength and range of motion in my legs and hips plus much improved balance and have had no more falls. I can now walk ten blocks ok and I expect to get better. I am truly grateful to Laura for helping me regain my independence in my apartment and in the community.

The P.T. program is very beneficial to me. It is helping me walk better and to have better balance. I am gaining more confidence when I walk around and I'm not as worried about falling.

Since starting physical therapy with Apex, I am using my walker less and I can get up from bed and a chair easily. My balance has improved and I seem to have better leg strength. My quality of life has improved with less pain.