At Chesapeake Physical and Aquatic Therapy, we take great pride in the quality of care we provide to each of our patients. It delights us to witness first hand the progress made by each and every one of them. When they walk through the door, we are happy to know that they have entrusted us with their care, but it is when they leave in full health that we are most excited.

Each of their stories serves as a reminder as to why we do what we do as well as motivation for others who may be going through the same rehabilitative process. Please read what some of our patient’s have said about their experience with us.

“Holy Cow, they’d never believe it….if my friends could see me now…” The lines from this old somg seem to say it all. On January 8, 2007, I had a total knee replacement. Although I had been in pain for almost a year, nothing prepared me for the work that was ahead of me as I entered into the next phase of my life, post surgical rehab. I spent the first three and a half weeks at home with in-house care that included a visiting therapist three times a week and a visiting nurse twice a week. I hobbled into the surgeons office for my three week follow up visit, to be told my rotation was only 65% and my extension was equally poor. If I could not get to 90% by six weeks, I was told I would be a candidate for “surgical rotation” under general anesthesia. Panicked, depressed and convinced that I was never going to get anywhere near 90% rotation, I entered into the world of my beloved “physical terrorists” at Chesapeake Therapy.

There was no way I was assured that I was going to hit that 90% mark by the sixth week, and was told we had plenty of hard work to do, but everyone was committed to my full rehab. So with Mary, Rene, and Meghan along with their trusty aides Janice and Cara, I began a five day a week therapy program that tested my strength, boosted my spirits, and gave me my life back. At six weeks I met and exceeded my 90% goal. I was allowed to rest for about five minutes before my therapists set new more ambitious goals…climbing the stairs, riding a bike, doing the infamous “wall slide”. Through it all my therapists became my greatest cheerleaders and champions.

Whether in the pool or on land, their goal was to return me to my full and active life. Seven weeks after surgery, I was back at work full time. Eight weeks past, I was again traveling and walking the beach. Today, four months later, I am once again going for long bike rides, hiking with my grandchildren, and enjoying every aspect of my life.

It was with a little sadness, but great gratitude, that I accepted my “graduation” t-shirt on Friday, May 15th, just shy of four months post surgery and almost three months to the day that I entered Chesapeake. I could never have done it alone, and will always remember these wonderful health professionals as my own personal miracle workers.

Thank you so much! Being addicted to distance-running endorphins, I was starting to get pretty down that I wouldn’t be able to run again. Through the expert skills of my therapist, her Active Release Technology, ability to listen and evaluate my pain and status, physical therapy became something I came to look forward to (even at 7 am). Everyone on the staff was friendly and knowledgeable and worked well together. I can run pain free now and more importantly, have learned how to maintain balance to prevent future injury. However, if I do get injured again, I will definitely come back! You guys are great!

This was a very rewarding experience. The staff was awesome in dealing with any issues. They are very knowledgable in their field. To the staff, thanks for helping me achieve my goals of a pain-free knee.

I have never needed physical therapy before this injury. For my first experience, I couldn’t ask for more. Everyone was fantastic! Thank you for actively driving my recovery!

I was thinking I would literally not be able to walk appropriately again. But you worked with me to get back flexibility and strength. I stopped needing pain pills and now walk to do everything and don’t even think about my knee. Thank you!

Thank you for helping me find the source of my burning pain and the guidance with useful tools for every day life.

I feel like CPAT and my therapist helped me to get on track for recovery. My therapist helped me with two injuries that required separate exercises and attention. I appreciate the help and guidance, and feel more than welcome to call with questions on my therapy regimen. Thanks!.

“The therapists were all helpful and had excellent manners. They were always willing to help me with any problem that I may have had. I was treated like I was special, so I came every visit and did not miss any.  This was my third surgery and this was the best therapy.  I wanted to walk without canes or assistive devices, now I can, so I accomplished my goal thanks  to therapy I received here.”

“I am pleased to be able to sing the praises of my therapy experience.   I had been undergoing other therapy with little or no improvement. After only a few sessions of aquatic therapy, I noticed improvement in my mobility. Now, after completion of the program, I find my mobility has been restored to a level where I can walk, stand, and do all the things I could do in my younger days.  The experience also had a very warm human side.  All the people I met, Ashley, Courtney, Janice, Meghan, Kathy, Ed, Amanda, Renee, and Rachael were the finest I could have ever hoped to meet.  Thanks to all of them for getting me to where I am today!”

“The staff was very helpful and efficient. Meghan was excellent- treatment, support, explanations, knowledge, and ability to successfully treat the problem.  I feel the office is run very well and provides excellent care.”