Rehab
Revolution

fitness facility has professionals
who will happily show you how to
use the treadmill (a lot of people
are embarrassed to ask, but don't
be; no one is born knowing how
to turn it on) and guide you to the
best machine to use to tighten your
abs or get rid of underarm flab.
Learn to ignore feelings of
intimidation, Douville sug-
gests. Certain power gyms
really do attract mostly the Arnold
Schwarzenegger types. But com-
munity fitness centers have every-
thing. Douville assures all guests
that they'll see three types: "People
who look worse than you, people
in the same shape as you and
people who look better."
Make it fun. Come to the gym
with friends. Vary your routine.
Watch TV while you walk (4 p.m.
is a popular time at the JCC. That's
when Oprah is on.).
Time is a key issue when it
comes to getting in shape, thotigh
not the time at which you exercise.
Many prefer to get their fitness in
(or over with) in the morning, but
it's not true that morning exercise
is "better" than an afternoon or
evening workout. Nor is it true
that most gyms are only open 9-5.
The JCC, like most major commu-
nity gyms, is open from 5:30 a.m.
until 10 p.m., Douville says. "You
can come in before work or wait
until your kids go to bed."
What does matter: the time
commitment you make to stick-
ing with it, day in and day out,
and that is tough. National fitness
surveys show that 80 percent of
those who join a health club don't
use the facility after one month,
says Douville, who advises making
fitness as much a part of your rou-
tine as bathing and teeth brushing.
"People give up too easily on
themselves:' she says. They come
for a few weeks, then wait for
months until they return (in which
case Douville is there; "I like to go
out of my way to harass people if I
haven't seen them in a long time
she says), or they'll insist it's too
much money to join a gym.
"Don't tell me, 'I don't want
to spend the money:" Douville
says. "What else should you be
spending it on? What else is more
important than your health?"

Elizabeth Applebaum is a marketing

specialist at the Jewish Community
Center of Metropolitan Detroit.

OMPT Specialists offers
caring, skilled therapy in
state-of-the-art setting

Brooke Grace, Micheal Fahmy, Ann Shevin,
Lauren Nathan, Emily Sizemore & Amy Yousif

Rehab has been revolutionized. Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) is a new, hands-on approach to the age-
old tradition of physical therapy. Micheal Fahmy P.T., OMPT, founder of OMPT Specialists, Inc, is proud to announce
the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Southfield - the first clinic in Michigan that specializes and focuses
on the new approach.

What makes OMPT Specialists better than the average physical therapy clinic?
A lot has to do with the OMPT approach itself. While traditional physical therapy focuses on the treatment of symptoms, which often

works fine, many problems do not respond because the real cause is located elsewhere. This situation is known as "referred pain" and
can often lead to inaccurate physical therapy evaluation and result in ineffective treatment. Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
focuses instead on using hands-on techniques to treat the problem by improving the patient's quality range of motion and maximizing
their functional status — which also results in the alleviation of symptoms.

But that's only part of the story. The other aspect that makes OMPT Specialists stand out from the crowd is the relationship between
the therapist and the patient. While therapists in other rehab facilities often deal with numerous patients at the same time, OMPT offers
every patient a one-on-one partnership with their therapist in a positive and caring environment. "I'm passionate about the quality of
the care we provide," says Fahmy, "which is really another way of saying that I want my treatments to work. The only way I can achieve
that is by giving my patient my undivided attention, using my special training to accurately evaluate the cause of the problem. Our
comprehensive and thorough evaluation enable us to effectively communicate with the physician so we are aware of all the aspects
of the problem before we recommend and carry out a plan of care. Here at OMPT we specialize in the patient."

Fahmy's patients can attest to his expertise and professionalism as well as his personality. Dr. Larry Krugel, a Southfield dermatologist,
first met Fahmy last year after having knee replacement surgery. "Micheal gave me the attention I needed," says Dr. Krugel. "I've
had several back and knee problems and he's been there with me the whole time. I think he's the best physical therapist I've ever met.
Besides being very competent, he's helpful as well as personable. I wouldn't go to anyone else. I even recommend my own patients
to him," says the doctor.

Reinart Gelzayd of Bloomfield Hills agrees. "My doctor wanted me to go to a regular physical therapy clinic but friends had told me
about Micheal and I insisted on seeing him. The difference is unbelievable. He pays attention to me and has helped me so much. He
really cares about people, and I have told my orthopedic surgeon all about him."

In addition to being committed to quality patient care, OMPT Specialists features the latest high-tech equipment from Cybex including
treadmills, steppers and bikes as well as a wide range of upper and lower body exercise machines. "Our rehab program also allows
our patients to continue using the gym after ending physical therapy so they can keep in top form," says Fahmy.

But Fahmy is most proud of his Triton traction table for his neck and back patients. This advanced unit allows the therapist to relieve
painful pressure gradually and provides a computer read-out and printed report to be shared with the patient's doctor as well as insur-
ance companies.

"His facility is second to none," says Kate Lawson of Bloomfield Township, who began seeing Fahmy after ankle replacement
surgery last year. "I'm not just doing simple exercises and balancing on boards, rather he has worked with me through a variety of
massages and strengthening techniques to loosen my Achilles and help me walk without pain. My surgeon did a wonderful job but
if it weren't for Micheal I wouldn't be walking nearly as well as I am. He took the time to consult with my surgeon before proceeding
with therapy and that was so important."

"Plus," says Lawson "I am treated so wonderfully by the entire staff so it is truly a pleasant experience. I think that's key to a success-
ful recovery."

OMPT Specialists, Inc

• provides comprehensive physical therapy treatment programs for a wide range
of conditions including joint pain, joint replacement, neck and back disorders,
pre- and post-operative care

• employs only certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists who are fully cer-
tified physical therapists who have completed the 2-year OMPT post-graduate
course at Oakland University which includes over 2,000 hours of theoretical and
supervised clinical training

• accepts a wide range of insurance coverage (including Medicare, PPOM, BCBS,
AETNA, United Health Plan, MCARE, Auto Accidents insurances, Workers Comp.
insurance and others), and will work with your insurance company to verify cov-
erage.

• offers fitness and weight-loss programs staffed by an on-site registered dieti-
tian and certified fitness trainer, as well as relaxing, healing massage by a certified
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