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December 2023 by Joshua “MSwarrior207” Green
This is, I think my 3rd, or 4th, MS doc referred, visit w/care plan setup, including pool time for heavy exercises, cognitive skill practice, and more refined help focused on my gate. All good stuff, and the desire to be able to possibly be able to live my life finally. No more being stuck in a room for another year. ?
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April 2023 by Gabrielle D.
Visited Maine SBC on Mondays for 5 weeks after a medical diagnosis. The center is located within a gym in the far right corner.The first day felt awkward because I didn't know where to go and who I was waiting to see. They had a mask policy at the time (this was March 2023) and had masks available if you didn't have one.The space is nice and seems to suit the needs of the center. The Therapists also use the gym equipment with you.The time spent kept me on track with physical fitness for my medical needs. I recommend for anyone with MS as they specify in MS rehab.
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December 2022 by Katherine Leardi
By far the BEST experience I have EVER had getting assistance with Physical Therapy, ever …. and I have had lots of surgeries and opportunities to get PT services and I have had experiences with several different local providers as well as in other states. As a matter of fact, I had just recently finished getting services somewhere because I was not progressing and was trying to find out why.I had Mikaela as my therapist in the Saco location. I found her to be very professional, knowledgeable and very warm hearted. She made me feel like she really cared and wanted to try to help me find a solution to the issue I had been suffering with for several years now and that was seemingly just getting worse cause balance issues and several broken ankles.Long story short, I had had surgery over 10 years ago that left me with one leg shorter than the other (11mm). Gradually, over time, I found that I was having more and more difficulty walking. I had been seen by orthopedic professionals and every X-ray seemed to show that the repair parts still appeared to be holding in place. After many attempts to improve my gait and balance I still was having pain and difficulty trying to walk even for very small distances. When I explained the whole story to her, she had taken it to heart trying to find a way to help me. On one occasion, she decided to take some measurements in addition to evaluating and giving me exercises to try to strengthen my leg and hip.She is the ONLY PROFESSIONAL PERSON who ever even considered doing what she did. What she learned (my leg length discrepancy had changed from 11mm to 30mm!) When she then explained to me how that would effect my ability to walk, go upstairs, etc. it all became very clear! Everything she described was exactly the issues I had been having for the past few YEARS! She helped me by sending a letter with me for the new Orthopedic Doctor I would see regarding this issue. I am now scheduled for a total hip replacement to correct this condition. I can assure you that I would never have been able to come to the conclusion that this would be the best possible solution to this problem and gave me some self respect back knowing that I really could not help myself to get better on my own. PRICELESS!I will be forever thankful to her attention to detail, her personal knowledge, for the time and the effort she made to help me solve this problem and her kindness to just listen to what I was going through. NO ONE had ever even thought to check the measurements after all these years! The Maine Strong Balance Center is unique in that they consider the neurological aspects as well as muscles and bones which I feel was a more wholistic approach in finding a solution. Personally, I plan on returning for therapy services after my surgery but she also gave me exercises and things that I could do before the surgery that would help. My experience has been nothing short of amazing! I have hope that I will finally be able to walk again normally, God bless you!…….also the facility was large, clean and effective. All the staff were very personable and helpful in my experience. I would highly recommend trying them before any others……. you could save a lot of pain and suffering if you did. Thank you so very much.
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May 2022 by Lindsay Dorfman
I was referred to Maine Strong Balance Center with vertigo and Mikaela was my Doctor. I had been on the Tea Cups at Disney and I was constantly dizzy. Mikaela identified the problem and worked with me on correcting the vertigo. She was patient, extremely knowledgeable about vertigo and very personable. My vertigo is gone and I am going to miss seeing Mikaela and the other ladies at the Saco center. Don’t suffer with vertigo - go to Maine Strong Balance Center. They are the best ?
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April 2022 by Scott Johnson
I have been dealing with dizziness and vertigo for a little over 20 years. I can successfully say for the last month, I have been vertigo free, thanks to the Maine Strong Balance Center!I had been experience dizzy spells on a daily basis for years. I worked with a number of ENT's and specialists and became exhausted of going through test after test with no results. A specialist in Boston had diagnosed me with an advanced case of BPPV and recommended I begin my work with a PT that specializes in vestublar conditions before exploring other options. Fortunately for me, the Maine Strong Balance Center was all I needed to end my toubles with vertigo.After my first consult, I was paired with Mikaela as my PT. Mikaela is nothing short of amazing. As a patient in my early 40's with 20+ years of BPPV, I bought with me a lot of fear and uncertainty about working in certain positions that trigger my verigo. Mikaela worked with me with a mix of technology devices to measure my eye movement, as well as a number of physical movements to work through those fears and we showed progress each day. Mikaela is highly skilled and extremely compassionate to me in my condition, and built a plan to finally put an end to my dizzy spells. After only a number of sessions, I was able to graduate from therapy and have yet to recreate the vertigo I was expericing again.Living with vertigo is no easy task. It kept me from being able to enjoy many things I love to do. Since my work with Mikaela I have been able to get back to doing the things I love to do without the fear of feeling dizzy anymore. I am extremely grateful. So if you are expericing vertigo and dizziness, I highly recommend Mikaela and the Maine Strong Balance Center!
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July 2021 by Rhonda Millette
They are very knowledgeable very friendly … I would strongly recommend main strong as they are very good at their job..
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May 2021 by Katie Lynn
Would highly recommend, they are top notch!
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May 2021 by Katie Hart
The physical therapist really care about their patients!
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April 2021 by Devan Rittall
I can't say how pleased and blessed we are to have these talented folks. if you need physical rehabilitation, especially if it's neuro related. Can't wait to keep working with Ann and the rest of the crew.
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February 2021 by Jane Krasnow
Maine strong balance center was certainly a wonderful place to go to get excellent help and information when I was trying to get healthier, work with a knee that I needed to get replaced.. Jason , the owner is an amazing person..supportive, personable and knowledgeable. He was my therapist and my.mons too. .He really made me feel comfortable and I never felt judged, always suported..I have been other physical therapists and I really felt Jason was so down to earth and so attentive as opposed to done one that was just doing a job!I highly recommend thus facility ..everyone is nice including the people checking us in to all the practitioners.Real people helping real people, mind body and soul!And I loved the pool!
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December 2020 by A.m. Kane
patience, comprehensive evaluations, commitment, willingness to listen to family/ caregiver ideas, experience. I've been to many a PT and Jason Adour is one of the best.
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June 2020 by Lisa Howard
So I went for the 1st time today and I felt like they understood me and knew what was best for me in the situation that I'm in. I felt good leaving knowing that they understood what I was going through for the past month. I'm happy that I was told about this location and I'm looking forward to my appointment next week thank you Jason for your Positive Thinking.
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January 2020 by Scott Anderson
Best physical therapy place in Maine. Extremely friendly and knowledge staff that puts the needs of their patients above all else. You will not find a better place anywhere!! Jason (the owner) works with patients as well as running the business which is a refreshing change to what I have seen in the past. He genuinely cares about the people that visit his practice. Props to Sarah and Heidi as well, both are amazing at their jobs and super friendly. If you are going anywhere else you are missing out on the best quality care money can buy
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August 2019 by JoEllen Blanchard
The most knowledgeable physical therapy center i have ever worked with. I had major ankle surgery 2 months ago at 57y/o, firmly believe I will be skiing next season. The ability to rehab in a heated pool has been a pleasure . Truly the best !!!
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April 2019 by Andrew Tremblay
This place is amazing! From the therapists to the employees, amazing and so very friendly!!
