10/28/2025
🌟Another Testimonial on this Tuesday!🌟
“On September 24th, 2020, life changed in an instant. I was struck by a car as a pedestrian — the vehicle was traveling between 55–60 mph. I died twice before arriving at UAMS. I had a shattered hip, broken tibia, six breaks in my back, a broken neck, all my ribs were broken, and a large wound on my thigh.
In the weeks following, I faced some of the hardest challenges imaginable. It was during COVID, so none of my family could visit me. I don’t remember anything for three weeks after the accident. Before coming to Exceptional Physical Therapy, I did inpatient for 10 weeks and then had home health services for three months. I then went to another rehab where they prepared me for a wheelchair.
Being told I would never walk again was crushing. I was frustrated because someone had to do everything for me, and I wasn’t sure if that’s how my life would always be. It took a full year before I could even get a hip replacement.
When I started physical therapy, my goal was simple — to walk again. The turning point came when I finally found a therapist who was willing to actually work with me, someone who went above and beyond to give me hope.
From there, progress started to come — slowly, but surely. I’ll never forget the first time I could stand on my own, take my first steps in the harness, get up unassisted, walk with a walker, and eventually walk around my neighborhood without help. Another big milestone was when my therapist, Marla, trusted me to drive her car for the first time.
Through it all, my faith kept me strong. I’ve always believed that God could see me through anything, and I truly believe that he put Marla and her clinic in my path when I needed them most.
From my very first visit to my last, everyone in the clinic cared deeply about me and my family. Over 2.5 years (274 visits), they saw me through every setback and celebrated every victory. I felt like more than just a patient; I was a friend. I’ve gained so many friendships here, with both the staff and other patients.
I will forever be grateful for Exceptional Physical Therapy.”
-Steve J.
