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March 16, 2001

To Whom It May Concern

RE: SuperSlow Physical Therapy

I have been referring patients to Mr. Gary Lindahl, P.T., Master Instructor for SuperSlow, since December 1999.

Mr. Lindahl is well known to the Fremont community, having been a practicing physical therapist in Fremont for over 30 years. In that capacity, he has had a long relationship with the Fremont Orthopaedic Medical Group. I have known Mr. Lindahl and have utilized his services for 13 years since becoming of a member of Fremont Orthopaedic Medical Group. I am a busy spinal reconstructive surgeon, and have depended on Mr. Lindahl for his therapy services.

In late 1999, he expanded his private physical therapy practice to include the SuperSlow program. When he returned to Fremont, after being instructed on the SuperSlow program, I initially sent him a few patients for participation in this new protocol. All of these patients within a few short weeks raved about the significant strength and endurance enhancing benefits of the program. As a result, I have now referred over 150 patients for SuperSlow Exercise.

Some patients are enrolled preoperatively, others begin therapy within three months of an instrumented spinal fusion. Most patients become 'addicted' to this exercise regimen. To date I have only had two patients who have discontinued the program prior to reaching an independent exercise status, both were patients who had never been in formal exercise programs in the past and were very reluctant to begin in the first place. It is important to note that both of these individuals made rapid improvements and achieved increased strength and decreased pain prior to their discontinuation.

I perceive that the SuperSlow program combines the benefits of isometric and isotonic exercise in one regulated format that provides a very intense exercise with an extremely low risk of injury. None of the patients whom I manage that have participated in the SuperSlow program have experienced any injury as a result of their exercise. All patients, including the two who dropped out early, have made significant improvement in strength and endurance, not only of the paravertebral muscles of the low back, but all muscle groups trained.

Most have experienced weight loss and an improvement in overall muscle tone. All patients have decreased or ended their narcotic use for the management of their pain. All of the patients, including the two that discontinued treatment early, have expressed great satisfaction with their participation. Over 90% continue to exercise regularly following the model of SuperSlow exercise. Many of our patients have independently contracted with Mr. Lindahl to continue participation under his guidance on a one time a week basis.

It is clear to me that the SuperSlow program has been one of the most important enhancements in my ability to treat patients with spinal disorders. This treatment program has proven to be the lowest risk treatment modality I utilize. I would strongly encourage any physician who is involved in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions to find a provider of the SuperSlow program and begin enrolling his patients as soon as conveniently possible.

Sincerely,

Jan E. Henstorf, M.D.
Medical Director, Washington Spine Center
Partner, Fremont Orthopaedic Medical Group
Fremont, California

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