I have to say that I have never had as much pain before as I have had with my recent injury from an auto accident. I had a broken pelvis in 4 places. What they call a ring fracture. I couldn't walk with even a walker for 3 1/2 weeks. I was in the hospital for 4 weeks. I came home on a walker for 2 more weeks. Then graduated to a cane. I was doing physical therapy at home with the help of my dear friend who is a physical therapist. My husband was under going chemo treatments and needed to be driven back and forth to them. Once I got on the cane I could drive him. So I held off on full physical therapy until he was done with his treatments and I could then commit to a regular schedule set by the physical therapist.

My doctors physicians assistant, and many friends said to go to Michael Close if I want to have a good physical therapy treatment. Well, Michael made me feel so safe and comfortable. It was difficult to get around in the beginning. He would walk me from each therapy exercise to the next. He was so caring and careful.

I would see others make great strides and I would wonder if I would also be able to do the things they were doing. I started my therapy in January walking with pain and difficulty. By April I was jumping rope and hopping around. I couldn't believe how well I was doing. I will be playing golf again in May. That was my ultimate goal. To be able to play golf again.

I can't say enough about Mike. Mike is loved by so many here in the Flathead Valley. He has to have the number one physical therapist business in town due to his skills and caring heart. Mike is so personable I even had one person tell me he wished he had a need for physical therapy again just so he could see Mike on a regular basis. I think Mike would just like him to come visit when he can than to get hurt again. He wants everyone to get well knowing full well that it is a difficult journey. But with Mike's never ending smile and encouragement it makes the journey to better health fun and rewarding.

Thank you Mike for getting my swing back.

I've had the opportunity to work with Michael Close during March and April 2009 following total knee replacement surgery in mid February. The surgery was by Dr. Olszewski of Flathead Valley Orthopedic Center and Michael provided physical therapy for my rehabilitation process.

I went into the physical therapy phase with high expectations and the work with Michael has led to a rehab result greatly exceeding my expectations. I have found Michael to be a most professional, pleasant, and positive therapist with sound knowledge of the field. He is very supporting and caring for his clients and well respected by the orthopedic surgeons in the area.

Michael's facility (Bigfork Physical Therapy) on Highway 35 is conveniently located, well equipped and has plenty of area for exercising. I highly recommend Michael Close to all who may need physical therapy from time to time.

Mike, I was not able to get another jump before we deployed, but here is a picture of me on patrol at over 8000ft. right around 8 miles in to a 20 mile patrol.  My foot has been pain free for weeks now, so I guess we can call this a success.  Thanks for everything. ZT