ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /> <META HTTP-EQUIV="CACHE-CONTROL" CONTENT="NO-CACHE"> <title>FJS Rehabilitation: Rants and Raves</title> <link href="flo.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <script language="javascript"> <!-- function openCBC() { window.open("http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/20060303/WFIVE_on_ice_060303/20060305/?hub=WFive&amp;subhub=PrintStory"); } --> </script> </head> <body> <table width="800px" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <img src="Images/FJSRehabTitle.jpg" alt="Welcome to FJS Rehabilitation" height="120" /></td></tr> <tr> <td width="160px" valign="top" height="100%" bgcolor="#1856D9"> <table align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="160" height="100%"> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40" ><a href="Introduction.html">introduction</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="Information.html">information</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="SafeLifting.html">safe lifting</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="Philosophy.html">philosophy of rehabilitation</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="Exercise.html">exercise physiology</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="DecompressionRehabilitation.html">decompression rehabilitation</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="FAQ.html">frequently asked questions</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="Science.html">science behind water rehabilitation</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigationPreSub"> <td width="160" height="0"><a href="RantsRaves.html">rants and raves</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigationSub"> <td width="160" height="0"><a href="RantsRaves.html">&ndash; 2008</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigationSub"> <td width="160" height="0"><a href="RantsRaves2007.html">&ndash; 2007</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigationPreSub"> <td width="160" height="0"><a href="SurveyResults.html">client satisfaction survey</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigationSub"> <td width="160" height="0"><a href="SurveyResults.html">&ndash; 2008</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigationSub"> <td width="160" height="0"><a href="SurveyResults2007.html">&ndash; 2007</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="Outcomes.html">outcomes</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a href="AboutFlo.html">about the clinical director/owner</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160" height="40"><a>exercise is medicine</a></td></tr> <tr id="navigation"> <td width="160"><a href="mailto:flo@fjsrehab.ca?subject=Inquiry">click here to contact us</a></td></tr> <tr><td></td></tr></table></td> <td width="640px" valign="top" height="100%" background="Images/waterbggrey.jpg"> <table border="0" id="tdspecial"> <tr> <table border="0" background="Images/waterbggrey.jpg"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="standardText"><p align="justify" class="subHeader"><strong><u>Rants and Raves....</u></strong></p> <a name="2007Q1"><p class="faqs">2007 - First Quarter</p></a> <table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td valign="top"><p class="standardText">&ldquo;My mobility was decreasing and it was getting harder to do simple tasks (for example - washing my face, reaching behind my back, combing my hair, stretching my arms out, etc.).&nbsp; My doctor had referred me to Flo Slomp, Exercise Physiologist, I was looking for an alternative method besides drugs to alleviate the pain in my joints and also to increase the mobility of my joints.&nbsp; Flo carefully evaluated my mobility and what kinds of issues I was having doing various tasks in my work and home life.&nbsp; We started with simple exercises that I could accomplish without pain and slowly she increased the intensity as I became used to the exercises.&nbsp; I found just after a few sessions that I have more energy, my swelling has decreased and my mobility has definitely improved!&nbsp; I would highly</td> <td valign="top"><img src="Images/Image001.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><p class="standardText">recommend getting in touch with Flo for an evaluation, I know that I am glad I did.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; A. Zeeh (Rheumatoid Arthritis)</p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Compassionate and motivating.&nbsp; Great sense of how hard to push you so you can reach your potential.&nbsp; Fun and doesn't allow you to quit.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Dan O&rsquo;Reilly, B.Ed.</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Flo is a professional who cares not only how you are healing physically, but emotionally as well.&nbsp; Her knowledge of rehab. exercise has always make me feel perfectly safe.&nbsp; Her compassion &amp; encouragement along with the water exercises have given me a huge improvement in my quality of life.&nbsp; Thanks so much&hellip;.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Diane Seatter</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Thank you Flo for helping me to regain my mobility after 2 years on disability.&nbsp; The pain and muscular weakness from fibromyalgia was almost more than I could bear.<br /> Flo you helped me get moving again, work through the pain without hurting myself and reduce my pain medication significantly.<br />You also helped me with some very emotional issues.&nbsp; Talking with you helped me come to a new understanding of my illness and how positive thoughts are connected to positive health.<br />I appreciated the information you shared with me on diet and nutrition.&nbsp; All of these elements of my individual treatment plan helped me to get back to work again, something that I didn't think I would be able to do again.&nbsp; As a final bonus I feel I made a new friend.&nbsp; Thank-you Flo.&nbsp; In friendship and health.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Cheri Matthew</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;I feel that the water therapy given was top notch and at first was a non believer, however after a couple of sessions my mental and physical condition had changed.&nbsp; It is a great healing treatment and the provider is both professional as well as knowledgeable and is willing to go the extra mile for her clients.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Gary</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Flo genuinely cares about her clients and is dedicated to ensuring that her clients get well and get back to enjoying life again!&nbsp; From the moment she assesses you to working with you on your own unique rehab program, she continues to demonstrate her commitment and caring.&nbsp; She nurtures, she pushes, and she celebrated your successes.&nbsp; There is no doubt in my mind that I would not be as far along in my rehabilitation if it wasn't for her.&nbsp; She gave my life back and I will always be forever grateful.&nbsp; I am her biggest fan!.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Malonee Hnatyshyn</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;I found the program was designed to my specific physical needs and notices a definite difference while in therapy.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Arlene Zeeh</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;No complaints.&nbsp; The exercise program has definitely improved my life.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Keep up the good work.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Bert Padberg</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;The exercises Flo created were perfect for the problem I would be having that day.&nbsp; Each lesson was very specific to the condition I was in and seemed to work to minimize symptoms.<br /> Flo you gave a lot of positive reinforcement.&nbsp; She was an enthusiastic presence at the side of the pool.&nbsp; She was most flexible in adjusting her time so that she could some to my home one day to teach my family some stretches to help me with.<br /> She is sensitive to psychological aspects.&nbsp; I always feel renewed after a chat and exercise period.&nbsp; I think it is amazing how effective this treatment can be made to be by Flo.&nbsp; I would prefer not to get wet, dress, undress, drive in the winter and spend as much time as it takes to swim but nothing else works as well.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Joyce Pinckney</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Water has been the most wonderful and virtually painless form of rehab/exercise I have ever been apart of &hellip;Flo sees everything, hears only positives and speaks softly.&nbsp; She&rsquo;s an angel most times!&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Carol Agterbos</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;The rehabilitation from FJS I have had, has improved my condition very much.&nbsp; The pool exercise have had much success for me.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Bert Padberg, retired</p> <p class="standardText">&quot;Flo is caring, collaborative and competent.&nbsp; She supported me through my post-op recovery and worked with me as an active partner to establish a successful rehabilitative program.&nbsp; We problem solved together through work, home and activity questions. I gained a lot of insight, information and skills that I have been able to put to good use in my everyday life.&nbsp; Highly recommended!&quot;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Kari Elliott, MSc, PT</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Following my mountain biking accident, Flo created a program that was comprehensive and completely tailored to my injuries.&nbsp; After my experience with Flo I would not consider anyone else.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Andrew Gilbert,&nbsp; student UBC</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;I am so thankful to have had the expertise of FJS as I prepared for and recovered from my hip replacement surgery.&nbsp; I believe that the attention to the details of my condition and Flo's ingenuity when it came to tailoring the water exercises to my changing conditions made for a much speedier and stronger recovery.&nbsp; I will be forever grateful to her.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Dr. Heather Blair</p> <a name="2007Q2"><p class="faqs">2007 - Second Quarter</p></a> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;After having a Type II odontoid fracture (broken neck) and spending 3 months in a halo vest and 6 weeks in a Philadelphia collar, I was recommended to FJS rehabilitation.&nbsp; Flo then set up a personalized rehab program for me where I started out in the water, moved up to free weight and then finished with free weights.&nbsp; After 3 months of working with Flo she set up a return to work program and I returned to work as a Heavy Duty Mechanic and am able to do all the activities I did before.&nbsp; With out Flo and her program I would have never been in shape to return to work.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;I liked the way Flo treated me and the understanding she had of my situation; with the introduction of more and more challenging exercises she helped me improve both my physical and emotional strength.&nbsp; She wrote down the instructions for my independent work (rehabilitation) which helped me achieve my goals.&nbsp; I recommend Flo to anyone frustrated with a chronic back problem.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Karl Smolek</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Everything was helpful.&nbsp; I appreciated the fact that I was not charged for repetitions of exercises needed between re-assessment.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;- a little costly could be $10.00 less.<br /> - you know your information and is passed on in a very knowledgeable manner.<br /> - Information re: nutrition and ground exercises could be passed on during the program, as every little bit counts&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;The program is so good, but my problem is so stubborn, after taking so many sessions I m still not recovering.&nbsp; I plan to go back to the program later.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;My personal experience with Flo was the most productive service and positive outlook I have ever experienced.&nbsp; I strongly feel that the Healthcare system should provide AquaTherapy as a vital means of rehabilitation.&nbsp; On a personal note Flo s jokes and attitude complete the rehabilitation journey.&nbsp; As I ve always said to her  we are like fish out of water until Flo floats us . &nbsp;Thanks again Flo!!!&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; S. Evans</p> <a name="2007Q3"><p class="faqs">2007 - Third Quarter</p></a> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;The support of water in rehab is amazing.&nbsp; I could not do without it.&nbsp; I m glad this service was offered to me and recommend it to others needing this help.&nbsp; Too bad it is not covered by health care with the government.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Jayne</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;I am not very good at continuing a program once the supervised portion of the program is finished.&nbsp; I find other things to do when I should be going to the pool.&nbsp; This is my failure, not the program.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Thank you Flo for making me better.&nbsp; Through taking your program I have strengthened my hip, and I no longer have pain.&nbsp; I was so thankful to find you.&nbsp; You helped me thorough a long and difficult process after my hip surgery.&nbsp; We were not sure what to do anymore.&nbsp; We had been through a lot of rehab and I wasn t responding to anything.&nbsp; I was very weak, in a lot of pain and through your program that you created for me, and your positive approach in the aid of my recovery.&nbsp; I am feeling stronger and able to do more activity.&nbsp; It was hard to deal with the reality of my physical incapabilities.&nbsp; Through your support and encouragement you helped me to believe that through hard work, a positive attitude and determination that I would be able to regain the ability to do physical activities again.&nbsp; I continue to exercise, and got the pool when I can, and I think of you every time I put on my flippers and snorkel.&nbsp;<br />I enjoyed getting to know you, you have a special place my heart, and I will never forget what you have done for me.&nbsp; I hope we can get together again sometime.&nbsp; You are a true healer with a passion to help get well!&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Nicholas Christensen  Age 14</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Flo you are very knowledgeable in your field of expertise.&nbsp; The pace you set me on was excellent.&nbsp; I have had no further problems with my back.&nbsp; This program should be part of our AHC so all who need it could benefit.&nbsp; Thank you again Flo.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;When I first started the program I was scared and in pain.&nbsp; I seriously feared the loss of my independence.&nbsp; Flo talked me through and encouraged my progress.&nbsp; Her skills at helping me see the need for restraint as well as challenges were both professional and personal.&nbsp; This has been a very difficult time that would have been much worse.&nbsp; She has helped me set goals and accomplish more that I had hoped for.&nbsp; I am forever grateful.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <a name="2007Q4"><p class="faqs">2007 - Fourth Quarter</p></a> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;I appreciated the specialized exercises for my injured elbow (head of the radius bone).&nbsp; I still use them outside the water and think they are helping to increase my range of motion.<br /> Since I have finished physiotherapy I have more time but I have not returned to the pool.&nbsp; I hope to go in the warmer weather.&nbsp; Water therapy was much less painful and I would highly recommend it.&nbsp; I was surprised that my surgeon and therapist did not stress this.&nbsp; The cost of the water therapy was a bit high as I was paying for my other therapy sessions.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Anonymous</p> <p class="standardText">&ldquo;Flo is a very dedicated professional.&nbsp; The minute I made the wrong moves  she corrected me immediately.&nbsp; I had serious back surgery and after 8 months of neurological physio I started my water rehab with Flo.&nbsp; It has made a world of difference in my recovery.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Gudrun Maassen</p> </td> </tr> </table> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>