I cannot believe that it is just over a year ago that I was first recommended to Therapeutics by my GP following a ski holiday whereby I managed a rather splendid injury! At my first consultation with Kim, it was immediately apparent that I could not be in better hands. Kim, within seconds of looking at my knee realised that the damage was more severe than initially thought by my GP and arranged for an MRI scan which proved Kim to be the oracle of her profession. Once having an accurate diagnosis, Kim liased with the surgeon and my GP. Before my operation I had to do much work on my knee and visited Kim on a weekly basis. With Kim's advice I was able to drive and walk (relatively comfortably!) before my operation. In July 08 I had the operation and was once again back in the hands of Kim. For the next five months I saw Kim on mostly a weekly basis, reducing to fortnightly. Throughout this time Kim taught me to walk again - for the second time! It is not only the physical aspect of the Physio which I was most grateful for, it was also the emotional support and trust which I installed in Kim. Kim would never fail to ask how I was feeling and how I felt my progress was going to allow me to voice any concern or question I had. The trust and confidence I had in Kim was an enormous part of my rehabilitation - if Kim said I could do it, I knew I could! Kim would ask frequently what lifestyle activities I was not able to do, which gave me a feeling of a very personal and caring service. The progress I made was outstanding. By October 08, having undergone surgery in July, I was back at the yard and in the saddle, albeit carefully and quietly, and in November hacking out over beautiful Irish Countryside....which was heaven! In January I was discharged by my surgeon and also by Kim. Although it was wonderful to know that this chapter had finished, I was rather sad to say goodbye to the team at Therapeutics, not only to Kim who I am most grateful to, but also the reception team who always greeted you with a welcoming smile. If I heard of anyone needing physiotherapy I would not hesitate in recommending Therapeutics, in fact I would insist!! I am most sincerely grateful to all of you, but especially Kim, for all the kindness and expertise ( and for my toned glutes which I would not have were it not for my exercises which I still do religiously!) Victoria Bray February 2009
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