All Testimonials

I chose UOA rehabilitation center following a left knee surgery for a meniscus tear repair. I loved the concept that my physician is part of this group and that my therapist and doctor can interact and see all reports and imaging results. When I came in I was in a lot of pain after just two weeks of surgery and depended on crutches to walk. Dean my therapist, evaluated me and set goals for me along the way to recovery. I have come to appreciate all the “hard” work and now I feel pretty good.

This was my first time having to do PT. I was a bit uneasy about what would be required of me. Dean and his staff put me at ease. Dean explained “everything” to me and gave me guidance and support with each exercise and machine. Many thanks to Billy and Brian for watching over and setting up my exercises to the right level. They were always around and making sure I did the exercise right. Also thank you to the front staff who made scheduling a snap! My entire experience was so positive!

I sincerely appreciated the personal attention I received from the entire staff. My appointments were on time, which was important to me. The therapy I received was intense but it was so rewarding. I’ve had therapy with another center but UOA cannot be matched! UOA will definitely be my referral to others.

p.s Dino is an awesome therapist, thank you!

In 1979 I had major surgery (MacKay Section) on my knee. Following Physical Therapy I was only able to bend my knee approximately 90 degrees. Well 37 years later and after only 8 sessions with Dean I was able to bend it 105 degrees. Dean was patient, knowledgable and a master of these metal torture devices (Gaston Technique) that he used to break up scar tissue. He used massage therapy, stretching, manual manipulation and traditional weight resistance. But Through his persistance, hard work and deligence I now have less pain and a greater range of motion…..Thanks Deano….

Before coming to UOA I was treated at 2 other facilities unsuccessfully. I was then referred to UOA, specifically to Dino Pinciotti., PT, the director of the PT department. I gave him a complete history of what was going on and the treatment I had received. He said he was sure he could help me and he did. I told my P.A. at Pain Management to send other people without hesitation.

I wanted to take the time to write this testimonial because I felt it was the very least I could do to thank Dr. Kayiaros and his PA, Lauren Stull, for all they did for me! I will be forever grateful to them for giving me my mobility back. In early October 2017, I had the anterior approach left hip replacement surgery.

Five years earlier, I had the posterior approach on my right hip by a different doctor (now retired) and what a difference in my pain level, my recovery and my immediate mobility because of the anterior approach and Dr. K’s skill.

I would suggest the anterior approach to anyone for whom it’s viable! I was discharged from the hospital the next day after the surgery and was a little tentative but I was able to walk to my bedroom, that night, to the second floor! In home P.T. started the following day and lasted two weeks until outpatient PT. Even still, I was able to get around in my home very well and the pain was very tolerable. I do have a high tolerance for pain but this was SO much less pain than with the posterior approach.

From the moment, my wife and I went to UOA, we really loved it. You will notice a huge difference like we did. The entire process of paperwork, scheduling of appointments, pre-surgery paperwork, the surgery, etc., is managed SO well. It’s really unlike any other doctor’s office I’ve been to. Of course, having surgery and preparing for it, can be very stressful. UOA took that stress away.

In addition, we had a few questions prior to the surgery and ALWAYS received a prompt call back from Dr. K’s efficient PAA (who’s name escapes me right now but she was wonderful too). This office is a well-oiled machine!!

It is now three months past my surgery and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. I am so glad that I found such a wonderful surgeon to relief all the pain I was suffering with. I’m back to being out and about and able to enjoy life and walking without pain any more.

Lauren was also very compassionate and kind. She gives you all the time needed to ask/answer questions and you don’t feel rushed in any way while in their offices.

I am so pleased with my outcome and it’s my pleasure to recommend and suggest that you contact Dr. Kayiaros’ office if needed!!

My experience with UOA was positive from its inception to completion. The expertise and care I received from Dr. Harwood and Robert Wood began my journey toward good health. Dino Pinciotti with his knowledge, care and patience left me with a quality of life I had not experienced in many years. Each day my functioning improves. Kudos to the therapy center. Thank you all.

I went cross country skiing today. It was bitter cold, but the cold temperature was an advantage as the snow tends to stick to the skis and make gliding difficult when the weather is milder. The canal tow path in the Princeton area is an excellent cross country ski venue for the few days a year when there is good snow cover. But today was the first time I have been on my skis in several years. I am excited to be out on the skis again, and I have Dave Harwood to thank.

For several years, I was cutting back on physical activity because of chronic knee issues. First I gave up squash, then after an aggravating touch football injury I had to give up almost everything else. I could barely walk. So I admitted to Dave that it was time to act, and in April of 2016 I had a partial knee replacement on my right knee, followed by a full replacement of left knee at the end of August. After the first surgery, even with the other knee still problematic, I was walking in a couple of days, working from home for less than a week, and I was biking to work (about 5 miles) within a month. During rehab, I made an effort work both legs (I referred to the process as pre-hab) so that I would be OK for the second surgery.

The second surgery (full replacement) took a bit more recuperation, but I was still walking within about 3 days, and was biking to work within about six weeks. I am told by multiple sources that full recovery takes six months to a year. My experience is that I was back to my pre-surgery self within about six weeks after the second surgery, and then I started to get pieces of my life back: biking to work, tennis, platform tennis, then longer bike rides. For me the milestone that marked full recovery was a the Covered Bridges Bike Ride in Bucks County in October of 2017. I did the hilly 32 mile course, and the knees were not an issue at any point during the ride.

No one wants to have surgery. But I can say that the team at University Orthopedics and Robert Wood Johnson made the experience as easy and painless as possible. Dr. Harwood uses an implanted catheter to administer a local anesthetic after surgery, so I largely avoided using any other prescription pain killers. This did require two or three nights in the hospital, but once I was discharged I was mobile. The staff at RWJ provided excellent care, and managed to be attentive without being intrusive.

I will add that anyone considering surgery also needs to be prepared for physical therapy. Between the two surgeries, I was going two or three times a week for almost a year. The surgeon can make the miracle of recovery possible, but the therapists (if you work with them) make it inevitable.

I cannot say the new knees are perfect. They ache occasionally, and are sore after a lengthy platform tennis session. But then again so are my hips, ankles and other joints. The bottom line is that I am back to doing the various forms of physical activity that I enjoy. I am again optimistic about extensive travel when I retire in a couple of years. Many days, I do not think about my knees, at least not as a limitation on my life. When I do think about them, I am grateful to the staff at University Orthopedics for my ability to walk, bike, and cross country ski.

Never having had physical therapy before, I didn’t know what to expect. My first reaction was of the cleanliness of the facility and then of the professionalism of the staff. It was a rewarding experience and I would high recommend UOA to all!

The physical therapy treatments for my left knee that I received at UOA, under the professional care of my therapist, Dino Pinciotti, brought about a quick end to the pain I was experiencing and progressed to strengthening not only my left knee, but my entire core. As a result, my quality of life improved exponentially. UOA has all the right P.T. equipment, but more importantly, they have caring individuals like Dino that took a personal interest on my recovery.