United Physical Therapy | Lymphedema

Here's what our patients are saying. . .

"Excellent care! Very professional and very thorough!!"

"Excellent care! Very professional and very thorough!!

Sonnie made the "ordeal" of rehab therapy as enjoyable as possible. I would highly recommend United Physical Therapy to anyone in need of such services."

William Guerrini, Spring Valley
American General Registered Representative

"...my legs haven't felt this good for 7-8 years."

"I can honestly say that my legs haven't felt this good for 7-8 years. Sonnie's treatments, together with the compression hose she suggested, allow me to get out and work like I used to. I also do not have leg pains as before which allows me to sleep better.

Everyone who sees me work says I have more bounce in my step than before. I can't thank Sonnie and her staff enough for the friendly, courteous and professional services which I received."

Richard Lauritzen, Princeton

". . .I saw tremendous results each week!"

United Physical Therapy Liv I'm going to return to Sonnie again when I have my second surgery on my other knee.

It was a lot of hard work, but I had wonderful results and no trouble afterward.

Sonnie stayed with me at all times, to make sure the exercise was done right (and that I didn't cheat!) and I got the most out of my therapy.

I looked forward to my next therapy because the time went quickly and I saw tremendous results each week!

It was actually an enjoyable experience, with pleasant conversation, and it sure didn’t hurt to bring a treat!

- Liv Karun, LaSalle, IL
Teacher's Aide

". . .am back to work at a very physically demanding job without surgery!"

Sonnie has helped me through a back fusion recovery and shoulder reconstruction surgery. The latest was a neck problem – a bulged disk due to trauma combined with some arthritic problems. The orthopedic surgeon was recommending a cervical fusion. As a last effort to avoid another surgery, I started therapy. Sonnie’s knowledge, devotion (to her job and patients), and dedicated motivation helped me avoid this surgery. I followed her direction at therapy and at home with exercises and am back to work at a very physically demanding job without surgery! I owe her a debt of gratitude!

- Rob Pozzi
Spring Valley, IL

"She. . .fitted me into a new stocking that is much easier to put on and more comfortable than the old one I had."

"After years of having lymphedema in my right leg, I came to Sonnie to see what could be done for me. She worked very hard to get the swelling down and fitted me into a new stocking that is much easier to put on and more comfortable that the old one I had.

I am highly recommending Sonnie for lymphedema treatment. She is very caring and has the knowledge to treat any lymphedema problems you might have."

Sandra Joan Rundle, LaSalle, IL
Retired U. S. Postal Service

"Sonnie did a great one-on-one. . ."

"I received treatment for lymphedema in my right arm. Before receiving therapy at United Physical Therapy, my arm felt tight and uncomfortable. After just a few treatments and wraps by Sonnie, it became comfortable to actually bend it.

She instructed me on the care for the lymphedema and sent me on my way. With this care, it is doing great with no tight feeling.

Sonnie did a great one-on-one and made me feel comfortable. Her care and concern during my visits showed her professional qualities along with a friendly office atmosphere."

Mena Tomsha, Oglesby, IL
Customer Service Manager

"The therapy I received . . .relieved the swelling."

"It was so wonderful to find Sonnie. My arm had started to swell and hurt again. The therapy I received worked the fluid out of my arm and relieved the swelling. She also fit me with a compression sleeve for flying. The new sleeve she fit me with is just great and comfortable."

Patricia (Pat) Inda, LaSalle, IL
Retired

"My condition has improved 100% since going to you."

"I am so grateful my friend recommended you. I hesitated before coming because I thought 'what could anyone do'. I tried elevating my leg, etc., which didn't help a great deal. I felt I would have to live with it. Finally, I broke down and called. Thank God I did. My condition has improved 100% since going to you. My legs have gone down in size significantly, which means I can buy pants that fit the rest of my body. I usually would have to buy pants that would fit my left leg. I am a short person so when I would hem my pant legs the length of my left leg was always different from the right one. Now they are pretty close in size. You explained what I had and how it was different from other patients you were treating, answered all my questions no matter how silly they were and most important you made me feel comfortable. You taught me how to take care of my legs if I would have a 'flare up.' You are very compassionate and understanding which shows by the way you treated me when I came for my treatments. I have and will continue to recommend people to United Physical Therapy. You are the greatest!!!!"

Theresa Carranco, LaSalle, IL
Administrative Assistant

". . .I've lost 40 pounds of water weight."

John United Physical Therapy Peru IL "Since working with Sonnie at United Physical Therapy, I can breathe easier and walk farther without help, my legs and skin look more normal, I can fit into shoes again, and I've lost 40 pounds of water weight. The therapy was easy but firm with the treatments she gave me. I suggest people try it and get help - it works! I'm so glad I met Sonnie - she's the best!"

John Freeman, Sublette, IL

"I highly recommend Sonnie for lymphedema therapy."

Sonnie is the greatest!

I never thought that having to get my right shoulder scoped to alleviate pain and increase my shoulder motion had more than one benefit. The second and greater benefit, after finishing my therapy for my shoulder, was the opportunity to meet and be treated by Sonnie.

To make a long story short, I had lymphedema in both of my legs. I had to travel out of town to get my lymphedema therapy done. My fittings for garments were done at a store and the therapist recommended the strength of the garments. The person who fitted me was a little worried about the recommended strength of the garment, but the therapist said it would be OK.

I received my garments and I shocked on how hard they were to put on. I was told that it would get easier. It took me about 10 minutes to get my garment on each leg, and I couldn’t wait to get them off at the end of the day. After about two months, my right shoulder started hurting me to the point of losing sleep at night. I don’t know if the stress I put on my shoulder from pulling on the garments caused it or it was because of the arthritis in my shoulder. I needed to do something so I had arthroscopic surgery done. After the surgery I was told that I couldn’t pull my garments on because of the strain it would put on the shoulder. Needless to say after six weeks of therapy for my shoulder, my legs were swollen up again and I needed lymphedema therapy again.

I found out that Sonnie did lymphedema therapy in Peru which saved me a two-hour drive that I had for my last therapy. I was treated with professional care and when my legs were at a point to start wearing garments again she asked me to bring in my old garments.

When she helped me get them on she was amazed at the strength of the garments and how hard they were to put on. She recommended that I get new garments made at a lesser strength. When she measured me for new ones, I told her about a problem I had with old left garment it would get a ring around my ankle which would cause me great pain. She said the way she measures for an ankle allows for little more room.

When I received my new garments I was amazed on how easy they were to put on and to take off. It now only takes me a few minutes to put them on and I am totally comfortable with wearing them all day. I highly recommend Sonnie for lymphedema therapy and the benefit of having a therapist do the measuring for a garment and ordering them. This way you are assured of a good fit.

Daniel Brongel, Spring Valley, IL

"The open wounds that appear with this condition have ceased. . ."

"I started receiving treatments for a lymphedema condition on 04-23-07. I was very satisfied with the treatments. It greatly reduced the swelling in both of my legs. The open wounds that appear with this condition have ceased after receiving the treatment. Everyone at United Physical Therapy was very nice and attentive to my needs. They send me a yearly reminder when it is time to get new supplies for treating my condition at home. They also instructed my wife how to help me with this condition at home. I would recommend this clinic to anyone with a need for physical therapy."

Larry Eden, Hennepin, IL

"The pressure in my ears went away and the pressure across my cheekbones was greatly diminished!"

Several months of sinus pressure, ear pain, and two different ENT physicians brought me to Sonnie. The second ENT recommended sinus surgery. I tried Lymphedema Therapy and had a great deal of relief. The pressure in my ears went away and the pressure across my cheekbones was greatly diminished! Sonnie is extremely dedicated to her profession and her patients. My husband and I have sent friends and family to her and everyone has been very pleased.

-JoAnn Pozzi
Spring Valley, IL

"I'm ever grateful to Sonnie. . ."

“I’m ever grateful to Sonnie for her patience, but mostly for suggesting more than once I see a skin doctor about the arm she was treating. I had a melanoma cancer and without her discerning eye would have done nothing until it was too late.”

Beverly Faletto, Peru, IL

"I am now relatively free of swelling. . ."

“I will always enthusiastically recommend Sonnie Blocki for her professional help to anyone needing a place for sincere evaluation and treatment. Sonnie was recommended to me due to her expertise in Lymphedema, which was a secondary diagnosis probably caused by surgery. Sonnie was able to impart her thoughts and techniques to me after listening to my past history of surgeries.

Sonnie proceeded with gentle manipulations, to reduce my swelling. I am now relatively free of extreme swelling in my leg. Sonnie’s kind help and gentle approach gave me confidence to self-therapy. She also recommended a pressure stocking. I was skeptical!! However, wearing it helps me to go about my daily chores, and feels like I should have had it months ago!

I now regard Sonnie as a dear friend and asset to our community. Sonnie Blocki will and can give you a sincere evaluation. Call her today and she will become your friend also!”

Kaye Arkins, Oglesby, IL
Stay-at-Home Wife & Mother of 6

"I have never felt better!"

"I had the opportunity to have Sonnie Blocki as my physical therapist and it proved to be an optimal experience. She was highly recommended by my primary care physician. Sonnie's background as a physical therapist allowed her to create a customized program for me with my upper & lower back pain. As a result, Sonnie’s progressive exercises led to me being in the best overall health of my life. I have never felt better! Physical therapy with Sonnie Blocki is one of the best investments I have made. Thank you Sonnie!"

Kristin Nienaber, Peru, IL

"I lost about 13 inches of fluid. . .!"

"I had quite a bit of swelling in my lower right leg and some in my lower left leg for a few years. My legs felt really heavy and I would tire easily.

After seeing Sonnie for a free screening, she diagnosed my condition as Lymphedema and my doctor agreed. After a few weeks of treatment – manual lymphatic drainage and compression wrapping – I lost about 13 inches of fluid on my right lower leg alone!

Sonnie then fitted me with a custom compression garment and I am so pleased with the results. I don’t feel the overwhelming fatigue that I used to feel. My legs feel good, much better than they had for a long time, and my knee pain that had been bothering me has also gone away."

Chuck Goodwin, Spring Valley, IL

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