Enjoy this selection of client treatment success stories, from people who have achieved positive outcomes through the Cioffredi & Associates commitment to providing people in the Upper Valley with the expertise, support, and inspiration to live happier and healthier lives.

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SUCCESS STORIES BY TOPIC 

• Sports Injury Recovery
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Pain Conditions Overcome
• Pediatric Success
• Work-Life Balance

Learning Better Positioning

 

“Coming to PT/OT allowed me to understand what was happening with my symptoms, and how to prevent them by exercises and positioning. I had to unlearn poor positioning and will now be able to continue playing music without symptoms.” – Erin M.

 

Back to Doing What He Loves

Freestyle Skier Felix Estes of Hanover Gets Back to the Slopes

 

“At the beginning of my therapy, I could barely bend over and was suffering from quite a bit of back pain. After working with my Cioffredi & Associates physical therapist, I’m now able to return to the sports and activities I love, pain-free.” – Felix Estes

 

The Healing Power of Massage

Sara Munoz appreciates her experience with Sadie.

“My experience with massage therapy at Cioffredi & Associates has been the best. Sadie is a great professional and her massage therapy skills and expertise are superb. She genuinely cares about her patients and works really hard in helping them. She listens and addresses your injuries, pain, and weaknesses with care. I started seeing her due to stiffness and pain in my neck and lower back and she usually relieves most of the ache and knots during every session. Sadie really makes you believe in the healing power of massage!” – Sara Munoz

 

Back to Running, For Better Health

Angie Hinton Makes it From the Couch to 5K (and Beyond!)

” I have been a member of the (Lebanon, NH, Recreation & Parks) Couch to 5k running group for three years now, and I had been feeling pretty confident about trying my first 10k this summer. That was put on hold in February when I fell on the ice while working. I ignored the pain for a little while, but it did not go away so I began PT. Come to find out, it was not my leg that was the issue but my back. The impact from my fall hurt my lower back causing several problems with my leg and foot. I wanted PT to help clear up the monster amounts of pain I was having and I wanted to get strong enough to run again. .” CONTINUE READING

Total Approach to Movement

George Merrill and his story of success.

 

“After two years of limping around after my hip replacement and unable to ski on uneven terrain I decided enough was enough! I called Bill Cioffredi and scheduled a rehab program to address these problems… CONTINUE READING

 

 Confidence to Compete

Triathlete Katie Greenham Shares Her Success

In Katie’s Words… I began training for Olympic distance triathlons in 2011 on a dare. The thought of competing in a three-event race seemed appealing because it captured an athlete’s full potential – swim, bike, and run. The training was hard; waking early to run in the dark before work, filling weekends with endless rides… CONTINUE READING

 

An Unconventional Life

Vermont Farmer Liz Guenther Gets Back to Living, Pain Free

In Liz’s Words… When I walked into Cioffredi’s, simply getting out of my car, standing upright, and walking was painful. Each day I was in pain, and my usual farm chores (carrying water pails and milk cans, tossing hay bales, and handling cows) were becoming increasingly uncomfortable, and wearing me down. Running, a life-long passion, had become too painful to continue…CONTINUE READING

 

 

Getting Back in the Swing 

Elizabeth Higgins Shares Her Story

When Elizabeth Higgins first came to physical therapy for her right hip she thought it was related to some low back pain that she had had intermittently over the past few years. Just a few sessions with Bill Cioffredi, PT was enough to indicate to Bill that something else was going on. Bill suggested that the source of her pain could be caused by osteoarthritis in her hip, and that she should consult her physician about getting x-rays….CONTINUE READING

 

Back On His Bike

Jim Healy Recovers from Tendon Rupture

 

Jim Healy suffered a complete rupture of his left Achilles tendon while playing tennis. “The nature of the tear was somewhat rare in that the belly of the muscle, about halfway up the calf, had been torn,” said Anna Hecker, PT, DPT. Instead of surgery, his orthopedist immobilized his foot using a boot to allow the injury to heal…
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A Triathlete’s Journey to Heal

Getting Back to the Sport She Loves

As a collegiate level athlete it is not unusual to experience an injury at some point in your career. With Valentina Sedlacek, who participates with Dartmouth’s Triathlon club, her injury wasn’t even fully appreciable until years later. She recalls having sprained her knee playing Field Hockey during her senior year of high school. It wasn’t until her knee gave out on her while studying abroad during her sophomore year with Dartmouth College, and remained swollen and bruised for a week following, that she went to see a doctor….CONTINUE READING

 

Building Towards Life Long Fitness

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

In December Joan Hiltz was leaving her house when she slipped on black ice and fell, hitting the edge of her stoop right on her back. She remembers having severe pain instantaneously, followed with muscle spasms that ended up keeping her in bed for several days. “When I was able to get myself to the doctor’s for x-rays it showed I didn’t have any fractures, but I did sustain a bad bruise or muscle contusion,” recalled Joan…CONTINUE READING

Surgery Avoided with a Little Teamwork

Linda Preston Shares Her Story

As Athletic Director at Lebanon Middle School, Linda Preston finds her days both rewarding and busy with a multitude of tasks to be completed. One day in February, just as the basketball season was winding down, Linda was handling an injury that occurred to one of the yong athletes. “Having take care of the injured player, I had gone back into the training room to replenish some supllies,” recalled Linda. “As I was leaving the room to return to the gymnasium, my sneaker got caught in the strap of an equipment bag, and I became airborne.”…CONTINUE READING

A Farmer’s Journey to Get Off Pain Killers and Get His Life Back

Charles Hanscom Shares His Story

Having spent much of his adult life working in construction and the last decade sheep farming, hard labor is nothing that Charles Hanscom shies away from. Five years ago, while splitting wood he sustained a back injury that put his active lifestyle in jeopardy.

He was diagnosed with a ruptured disc and was told that two others were bulging. “I slowly healed from that but I kept having incidents of severe pain 2-3 times a year…CONTINUE READING

Through Rehab and Beyond

Chris Preston Shares His Cioffredi Story

 

When Chris Preston came to Cioffredi & Associates he was having pain in his low back and hip area. “I was in so much pain and discomfort that it was causing severe sleep deprivation and serious motion issues,” said Chris. “I was hurt and was scared that something permanent had happened. My first visit brought me into an atmosphere full of positive good will…CONTINUE READING

Flying High

Local Athlete Makes World Cup Team

The Upper Valley has a rich history in winter sports and skiing athletes who have made it on to the world stage. Fairlee, Vermont native Tara Geraghty-Moats, age 22, has joined the ranks as a member of the 2015-2016 US World Cup Ski Team for Ski Jumping. Tara has been skiing since age two. She grew up skiing at Mad River Glenn, and participated in the Cross-Country Ski Program at Oak Hill in Hanover (near Storrs Pond), where she first became enamored with idea of ski jumping…CONTINUE READING

Success Story Short-Takes

SHOULDER

“I started PT in a lot of pain and didn’t realize how severe my shoulder was getting. I am excited at the progress that’s been made. I am so much better. I feel like I have my shoulder back. After many PT experiences in my life, this has been the most successful! Thank you!” ~K.L.

“After open heart surgery I was impatient to get back in shape and recover muscle, but right shoulder impingement was limiting my workouts. I have a history of shoulder injuries, and my therapist worked both on this specific injury and also on the root causes of my susceptibility to shoulder problems. By working on stabilizing muscles, stretches and postural corrections, we made rapid progress. After only three therapy sessions over a period of a few weeks, I’m working out at full capacity and beginning to correct bad posture that goes back five decades.” ~ D.P.

“I am so pleased with the results of my therapy. I came in with very bad shoulder pain and now I feel like a new woman. Thanks to you I’m back on the tennis court!” ~ P.R.

HIP/LOW BACK

“I came to Cioffredi & Associates with fairly severe SI dysfunction. It caused me to not be able to drive without extreme pressure and pain in the right leg. There was moderate pain whenever I was sitting, but driving soon became impossible. With the incredible talents of my therapist, I am now pain free, have full range of motion and full strength in the affected areas. Best of all I can drive pain free! My therapist made me work hard, here and at home, and it paid off. Thank you.” ~ J.M.

SPORTS REHABILITATION

“I was advised to see Cioffredi & Associates when calf pain started interfering with my first attempts at long-distance running. After just one visit the pain was greatly reduced, and after a few weeks of exercises and stretches it has disappeared altogether. Tomorrow I’m running in my first half marathon.” ~ J.C.

“Thank you so much for helping me with my hip/back issue. Thanks to your accurate diagnosis and great care, I am 100% pain-free nearly all the time now. And I can basically play as much hockey as I want! I really am amazed at how will it has worked – and it has made me an even more firm believer in the power of PT.” ~ S.K.

TMJ & HEADACHES

“Thanks to physical therapy, I am back to my old happy self again! When I first started treatment (only 4 weeks ago) I had major headaches due to TMJ issues including virtually no range of motion & major popping of my jaw joints. I now have 100% range of motion with minimal clicking, but NO pain. Best of all, my headaches have decreased by about 90% and I’m a better mom because I’m not in pain! Thank you!” ~M.C.

“When I started I had really bad headaches and felt like I couldn’t hold up my head due to neck pain. After working with Marsha my headaches and pain are greatly relieved. Thank you for everything all of you do.” ~ A.D.

FOOT – Plantar Fasciitis

“My experience with Cioffredi & Associates helped me to literally get back on my feet again! I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and to stand on my bare feet become unbearable. With the direction of the PT team, I was able to not only stand barefoot again, but the pain level went from an 8 out of 10 to a 1 in three weeks. I was able to incorporate the exercises into my daily routine to further assist the healing process. Thank you Cioffredi & Associates for your part in my recovery!” ~ J. G.

KNEE

“When I started therapy I had almost constant knee pain, with and without extension. It was difficult to climb stairs, to walk, and even to sleep. All of these problems have been resolved and I now have the tools I need to stay pain free.” ~ C.M.

“I was coming off of an ACL reconstruction surgery and had a lot of pain and loss of mobility. My PT experience at Cioffredi & Associates was excellent. After working with my therapist my knee has made great improvements. I’m back to my normal activities and I have confidence in my knee again.” ~ A.K.

BACK

“My mobility has definitely improved and my pain has decreased. I was given the tools and exercises I needed to assist in healing and recovery. Thank you!” ~ E.W.

HIP/LEGS

“My severe pain is gone. Before I could not sit down for any length of time. Now I can sit, kneel, walk and stretch without pain!” ~ M.B.

“I can now stand straighter and walk with less pain for a longer time. No more pain in my leg or buttocks! I’ve learned exercises that have made me stronger and more limber. Altogether a very rewarding series of visits.” ~ J.K.

POST PARTUM

“When I first came to Cioffredi & Associates I was about 4 months post-partum with my third child and third c-section. I had a ton of pain during my last two pregnancies and by the end of the third, I could barely walk. After delivery, I had some relief, but all of the lifting, bending and activity required to care for three young children left me in a lot of pain again, and I felt unstable on my feet. After two months of PT, I am totally functional and in zero pain. I am so glad I pursued physical therapy as it has made a huge difference for me and my family.” ~ R.G.

 

“Excellent staff, including therapists and support staff. I appreciate how they continued to change my treatment to enable me to continue an active lifestyle – that is so meaningful to me.” ~P.P.

“I have been to multiple establishments for physical therapy and Cioffredi & Associates is by far the best place I have ever received treatment. It has been a great experience all around, from the therapists, to everyone in the front office, they make you feel very welcome and as comfortable as possible.” ~R.L.

“I am walking around with renewed vigor thanks to your professional approach and efforts. I appreciate the enthusiasm and dedication that the whole staff demonstrated. I think you are a remarkable group of individuals and provide the community with a much needed service. Physical Therapy works. Movement For Life is a great philosophy.” ~C.L.

“I am now pain free, have great range of motion and am much stronger than I have been in years. Hooray! My therapist was terrific: encouraging, knowledgeable and easy to work with. The whole environment at Cioffredi & Associates is wonderful: upbeat, relaxing, encouraging, cordial. Thanks to all of you!” ~P.N.

“I returned to Cioffredi & Associates for some shoulder pain because my previous experience here was so positive. This time was no different! Everyone is friendly and helpful, and my therapist was fun to work with. I’ll be back if need be! Thanks!” ~B.P.

“Coming here is like ‘coming home.’ Thanks so much to everyone for your cheerful, efficient and expert care. And thanks to all the staff for your cheerful professionalism.” ~L.M.