Walking the block again after hip surgery
A Highland Park client picked up where physical therapy stopped and returned to daily neighbourhood walks.
Client in Highland Park, age 81
Client background
An 81-year-old who finished eight weeks of physical therapy after a hip replacement and had no plan for what came next.
Baseline challenges
Endurance limited to one room, guarded gait, and low confidence walking outdoors alone.
Program overview
Twice weekly sessions blending gait work, single-leg balance and a walking distance ladder, coordinated with his surgeon's restrictions.
Measurable outcomes
- Walking distance rose from 120 to 1,400 feet per session
- Pain reported dropped from 4 to 1 out of 10
- Returned to a daily outdoor walk with his wife
Who this is best for
People discharged from physical therapy who need a safe bridge back to everyday activity.
Certified in senior fitness
NASM, ACE and ISSA credentials, verified before a trainer is assigned.
Insured & background-checked
Liability insured, criminal background screened, references checked.
One trainer, one client
The same familiar face each visit — never a rotating roster.
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Deerfield, the North Shore and neighboring suburbs.