Letters

Rehab
Revolution

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 Fahniy 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

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• 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
massage therapist.

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Clarity About Imam

I want to express my apprecia-
tion for the Detroit Jewish News
coverage regarding the upcoming
Building Bridges: Abrahamic
Perspectives on the World Today
television series produced in coop-
eration with CLAL-the National
Jewish Center for Learning and
Leadership ("Building Bridges':
Oct. 26, page 20). Don Cohen's in-
depth investigation of this project
helped clarify the issues of concern
to may of us engaged in promoting
positive relations, combating anti-
Semitism and Israel advocacy.
I do want to clarify one state-
ment in the story. In all fairness, I
have not watched any Bridges TV
shows so I do not have firsthand
knowledge about this American
Muslim television network and its
programming.
In my response to Mr. Cohen's
question about Metro Detroit
Imam iviohamad Ali Elahi, CLAL
and the Building Bridges series, I
remarked, "It was regrettable that
CLAL chose to work with Imam
Elahi, who has publicly expressed
his support of Hezbollah and
[Iranian President Mahmoucl]
Ahmadinejad's outrageous state-
ments."

Sharona Shapiro, Michigan area director

American Jewish Committee

Metropolitan Detroit Chapter

Bloomfield Township

Thinking Green

Thank you for publishing the
photo "Saving The Earth" (Oct.
26, page 11) taken at "Bricks and
Mortar: Dollars and Sense," held at
Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park in
September.
The program, a cooperative
effort of Temple Emanu-El's
Social Action Committee and
the Michigan Coalition on the
Environment and Jewish Life, had
green building, energy conserva-
tion and sustainable practices as
its themes. These are principles
tied directly to the Jewish environ-
mental values of bal tash'hit (do
not waste) and shomrei adama
(keepers of the Earth).
Jews should consider, when
selecting candidates for whom they
can vote, if those candidates hold
positions in concert with Jewish
environmental values. We have only
one world. We must seek public
officials who will help protect it.

Betsy G. Winkelman, chairwoman

Michigan Coalition on the Environment

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and Jewish Life

West Bloomfield

29255 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 300, in Southfield. Call (248) 353 - 1234 for more information or to book an appointment.

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