BenchMark Physical Therapy
“Hanging out with family & friends at a street party in NY in spring of 2024 started out as great fun….New glasses, new shoes, and an unmarked curb quickly brought me to my knees in a not-so-fun ending to that event. The fall did a number on my knees, but with focused care they healed quickly.<br><br>Later I noticed my hands were bothering me. I couldn’t open jars or bottled drinks. Buttoning shirts or zipping up my jeans became really painful. Trimming my nails and putting the backs on earrings was soon almost impossible.<br><br>My doctor took x-rays of my hands and determined I had some arthritis, but he seemed surprised by the degree of pain that didn’t seem to correlate with the x-rays. When my doctor understood I wanted to avoid surgery if possible, he referred me to Benchmark.<br><br>My treatment was overseen by Will Mitchell. Over the course of a year, my therapy sessions went from twice a week, to once a week, until one day I was virtually pain-free.<br><br>The strength exercises Will had me do for my arms gradually relieved the pain and strengthened my hands, and I regained the dexterity I had lost.<br><br>I wrapped up therapy last summer and am thankful - every single day - that my hands are back to normal. Writing, playing piano, biking - no problem!<br><br>I was curious about my progress and went back to Benchmark for a post- treatment evaluation today. My test results showed significant improvement over results at my last therapy session. —Since completing therapy I’ve continued to do my exercises, and I started taking barre classes too, which have improved my strength even more.<br><br>Many thanks, Will Mitchell, for your expertise, patience and positive attitude. You made me good as new - or maybe even better!”