I suffered with an arthritic bone-on-bone ankle for years. Although I was getting cortisone shots, they helped only temporarily; the pain and swelling would reoccur, affecting my walking and other activities. After discussions with my orthopedic doctor about other options, she recommended Dr. Fleming. I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Fleming, and he felt I was a good candidate for ankle replacement. He fully explained the procedure and recovery, which is more extensive than other joint replacements. I had the procedure in Sept 2024, went through 6 weeks of no weight bearing, then PT, and 4 weeks with a walking boot. I was able to walk without assistance in mid-November and without pain. I cannot say enough for Dr. Fleming, nurses and staff at UOA for the care I received.
-Nick Ninivaggi

After the surgery to remove a meningioma from my thoracic spine, my home care therapist recommended UOA for continued PT with Michael. My experience, healing and overall gratitude cannot be measured! The facilities, equipment and level of cleanliness are outstanding! More importantly, the staff from the front desk to the assistants and therapists were beyond efficient, caring and professional! They made my time there pleasant and extremely productive. I have been to other PT places in the past and was immediately aware of the amount of individual time and personal attention that made UOA stand out from the rest! Michael is a very special therapist. His compassion, knowledge of his craft, and always positive reinforcement made every session worthwhile and actually enjoyable. My progress was remarkable because of Michael and his entire team! Thank you!
-Fran Schwartz

Laying there in the hospital bed after my car accident, thoughts were running rampant in my brain and I felt like my life was over. But thanks to Dr. Sagebien I am able to walk and do the things I enjoy doing. It’s been so long since the accident but I will be forever grateful to Dr. S and his team for their help during surgery/recovery. I highly recommend.
-Fahria

I recently received PT treatment in the Avenel office after hip replacement by Dr. Brzezinski. Dr. Brzezinski is a wonderful physician and my new hip is perfect. He then recommended me for PT next door with Lucas Suydam. The treatment he gave me helped tremendously in my recovery. He focused on how I was doing and modified each session accordingly. This was the best PT therapy I have ever received.

-Madeline

-Edwin S

It began with a tib/fib fracture, followed by hip replacement surgery & finally knee replacement surgery. I feared I would never walk without a cane again. I had a mental as well as a physical dependence on it. Ryan’s strong guidance, patience & good humor enabled me to get to the place I needed to be, both mentally & physically. I feel blessed to have been assigned Ryan for my first go-round. I then chose him following my hip & then knee replacement. He gently pushed me to where I needed to be to achieve success, and for that, I will be eternally grateful.

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