"I had incredibly bad knee pain that radiated to my heel. Over the course of a
month, the pain got progressively worse, to the point where it had affected
every facet of my life. Work became tremendously difficult and I wasn't able to
pursue my passions in life, namely, martial arts, hiking and snowboarding. The
resulting psychological impact was substantial as well. I started thinking that
this would be permanent and it would mark an end to participating in the
activities that bring me so much joy.
I
knew that the traditional approach of western medicine of treating symptoms was
not right for me. I did not want pain meds or shots. I wanted to get to the root
of the problem. I searched and found Maccio Physical Therapy and their holistic
approach to rehabilitation really spoke to me. I was greeted with a smile at
the front desk and met with Julia Tranquillo, my physical therapist. Julia took
the time to get to assess my pain, my body and went the extra mile to really
understand the importance of martial arts and snowboarding in my life. She set
up a plan and took me through a series of exercises and stretches. To my
astonishment, the pain subsided almost immediately. It was a miracle.
Over
the next couple of weeks, I met with Julia and Anastasia who rehabilitated my
knee and provided spirited conversations about our shared interests and
passions. My knee pain had continued to improve and by discharge, they had
provided me with a wealth of knowledge and tools to prevent relapse. Being a
healthcare provider myself, it was a huge learning experience to be on the
receiving end of care. I was deeply touched and humbled by Julia and
Anastasia's commitment to my success and well being. They had shown me the
importance of empathy and offering an attentive ear to someone’s problem.
Coupled with their wealth of knowledge and unwavering dedication, I was bound
to succeed. Thank you Julia, Anastasia and the rest of the team at Maccio
Physical Therapy!" -Matthew
Maccio Physical Therapy, PLLC
The Capital Regions ONLY Certified
McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic
1 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180
(518) 273-2121 www.macciophysicaltherapy.com
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