FPT CORNER
I ended up with a badly shattered femur
and fractured pelvis (the dogs were just fine, thanks). During
the next fourteen months, I underwent three surgeries at two different
hospitals. One doctor's expectation was that amputation would
eventually be required, while another believed that while I could
retain my leg, I would always require a cane.
Six months ago I began physical therapy with Susan Fisher, at Fenton Physical Therapy. About twelve weeks into my therapy, I felt ready to increase my activity level. What exercise could I do that would help an old 50 - something body that wouldn't jeopardize the progress I had made since beginning therapy?
Pilates became the answer. I knew very little about this wonderful form of exercise, but after some investigation and a discussion with Susan (my Physical Therapist) I signed up for my first six week session. Classes are taught by Physical Therapists, and limited in size to allow for individual attention - both big selling features in my decision. All kinds of people are realizing benefits of Pilates, and that's reflected in our classes - I'm not the oldest, and we aren't all women either!
Last week I saw the surgeon who said I would always need a cane and walk with a limp. He was impressed enough with my progress (I'd been without a cane for a week) that he said he was going to look into Pilates, hoping to recommend it for other orthopedic patients.
This week marks the beginning of my 3rd six-week session. Looking back, I'm amazed and very pleased with how much progress I've made, and not just in a physical sense. I didn't realize how much my self-confidence had slipped until I started to regain it! Pilates is designed to strengthen our core - abdomen, back, buttocks - and it's doing that, but it's also helped strengthen my other core (you know - that part deep inside that only you and God know about).
Thanks Susan, Thanks Fenton Physical Therapy, and thanks Joseph Pilates. Cindy Ellis
"You will feel better in 10 visits, look better in 20 visits, and have a new body in 30 visits." Joseph Pilates
Manager:Craig Fisher
Fenton Fitness & Athletic Center
404 Rounds Drive, Fenton, MI 48430
info@fentonfitness.com 810.750.0351
All Rights Reserved
