Andrew

3DPT Jenkintown has officially been open for a little over a month! Owner Dr. Michael Zlotnick is feeling right at home in the community and his patients are loving the new clinic’s spacious open areas and brand new equipment. Even better, Michael’s new patients are moving and feeling better with PT! In fact, one of his patients, Andrew is doing so much better, he’s giving his golfing buddies a run for their money because his game has improved too!

Andrew is an avid golfer, hitting the greens at least a few a times a week. A few months ago he started having shoulder pain with his swing and his performance on the course was negatively affected. His doctor suggested physical therapy and Andrew started at 3DPT Jenkintown in August. Michael is a golfer himself and as a PT knows that a player’s swing is more than just technique – it takes good body mechanics, strength and flexibility! So in addition to addressing Andrew’s shoulder pain, Michael worked with Andrew to strengthen his core, hips and legs. Now Andrew is out-driving his friends on the course and his game is better than ever 🏌️

Andrew was one of 3DPT Jenkintown’s first patients and now he’s the clinic’s first Patient of the Month! Here’s what he had to say about his journey and time at 3DPT Jenkintown:

1. Tell us about what brought you to physical therapy and how this has affected your life.

I initially went to my Orthopedic Doctor who recommended PT since I was having pain playing golf and in my daily life. I felt pain in my shoulder golfing and felt my performance was being hindered by that and due to the limited range of motion. For me golf is not just a 1x a week thing but something I get out and play multiple times a week. I was given the suggestion to see Michael at 3DPT Jenkintown because my family was familiar with 3DPT’s Jersey locations.

2. Tell us a little about your recovery process. What has been the hardest part of your therapy? What was your favorite part of physical therapy?

I have improved immensely with my pain, motion and even my golf game! The exercises themselves are not super easy but I have found it rewarding to see my strength improve. I even have been outdriving some of my friends who used to outdrive me on the course because of my improved shoulder and overall wellbeing. Michael even found some ways to work on my legs to assist my swing that may have been leading to compensation at the shoulder. I have had some of my lowest scores ever since starting PT!

3. What advice would you give to other people who suffered similar injuries or going through the same situation?

I would say give PT a try – it definitely is working for me. I have seen it improve my daily life and golf game! I look forward to taking what I have learned and continuing to golf pain free. I also would recommend to people who are unsure if their golf swing is causing an issue to get checked out by a PT since it has helped me so much in such a short period of time.

Take a look at Andrew in action at 3DPT Jenkintown!

Andrew’s journey is proof that with the right care and persistence, setbacks don’t have to keep you from the activities you love. With his shoulder healed, Andrew’s recovery led to stronger comebacks and lower golf scores 😉

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