PT is an under used treatment for POTS, but in Marissa, I have an amazingly open minded physical therapist that researched therapies to help retrain my nervous system to respond more appropriately and ways to manage the pain. Making a meal, showering, getting out of bed. My pain was impeding the simple tasks of life. This syndrome can also cause specific types of back pain. I had been experiencing these symptoms every day. With this increase in heart rate you become dizzy, light headed, and can pass out. I was diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) big fancy words that mean my heart rate can exceed 200 beats per minute just with getting up from a chair or standing for a period of time. Hopefully with the tools she has given me, I can move forward and get on with my art and crafts. It was a pleasure to know her…she was/is a great physical therapist and would ask for her treatment again if necessary. Marsha always gave me positive feedback and encouragement throughout all my scheduled appointments. I learned from her the importance of doing my daily exercises. I’m so thankful for the exercise plan she set up for me. Her suggestions were on target and helped me greatly to lessen my pain while going on with my daily activities.

There were ups and downs along the way, but Marsha addressed every concern and question I had. I trusted her plan to get me back on track to betterment. It was obvious to me at the first appointment that Marsha Wykes was very professional, knowledgeable, gentle and comforting. Many nights it kept me for getting a good night’s sleep. My arm pain escalated to the point of not having enough range of motion to easily and painlessly do the simplest of daily physical activities such as dressing, etc. Having been treated for shoulder issues in the past, I was very confident that I would receive the best care at Cioffredi’s.

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