Imagine staring up a flight of stairs and dreading trying to make it to the top. That’s what life was like for John Shimkus. His years as a high school and college athlete plus decades of bowling, golf and living a very active life with kids and grandkids had taken a toll on John’s knee. The cartilage in his knee had worn away leaving bone scraping bone every time John took a step.
“I jokingly said to my co-workers if there was a fire in the building, how would I get out,” said John. “But, in reality, it wasn’t a joke.”
The ATI Foundation is hosting the 2nd Annual Metal Walk June 8 to salute patients, like John, who decided to get their life back by undergoing a joint replacement. The Metal Walk – which will begin and end at the Harrah’s Casino parking lot in Joliet, IL – also honors the doctors, physical therapists, family and friends who will walk the 1K or 3K to support joint replacement patients.
Every step is a victory for these patients who have overcome debilitating pain. Register today to join us for this enjoyable walk and support the ATI Foundation and children with physical impairments.
Looking for some inspiration? See how the team at ATI Physical Therapy in Woodridge, IL helped get John on the road again.