After suffering an open ankle fracture (yes, that means my bone broke through the skin!), having emergency surgery, receiving a plate and six screws to repair it, and being relegated to 3 months of no weight bearing (and it was my right ankle, so that also meant 3 months of no driving!!!), it probably goes without saying that I was literally running to physical therapy (ok, no literally, but... lol).
I'd been to physical therapy at other facilities before, for less severe injuries (back pain after a car accident several years ago, and runners knee a few years after that), and simply chose a doctor that was conveniently located. But, I'd never been truly debilitated before, so this time, I felt the need to truly do research and ensure that I chose the facility that would give me the best chances at, first, walking again, and ultimately, returning to my normal active lifestyle.
My mom had been to therapy in a different state, and told me she had great success on an anti-gravity treadmill, and I figured that would be beneficial to me as well. So I started my search by identifying all the practices in Houston that had the AlterG. Then I called around to see which doctor took my insurance. After that, then what? I had NO CLUE HOW TO SHOP FOR A PHYSICAL THERAPIST. So I started telling people that when I called. The day I called Bellaire Physical Therapy, Dr. Lieberman answered.
I explained that I wasn't certain exactly what questions to ask when determining which therapist to choose, and he told me he understood. He told me two things that make his practice different are 1) they generally do not double book patients - so you have a dedicated therapist working with you the full hour, and 2) all of their therapists are actually Doctors of Physical Therapy, so you are certain you are getting the utmost expertise. No other facility that I'd called had even come close to comparing to his answer. I was immediately comfortable with moving forward with this practice.
Once I was ready to schedule, Dr. Lieberman was incredibly empathetic to my situation and worked to get me scheduled as soon as possible. He, Dr. Carbohol (sp?) and his entire staff are absolutely phenomenal. Friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, caring, professional. You get expert care, all while feeling like you're surrounded by family. Even the other patients were nice! I could not have asked for a better experience. I'd definitely recommend Bellaire Physical Therapy. Go one time and you'll be convinced! read more