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PT News

This Month in PT News. Featuring articles from PTandMe partnering clinics!

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1. How Does an NBA Player Overcome Career Limiting Ankle Injury?
Written by Nick Mezyk, DPT, Clinic Director at ProCare Physical Therapy – Johnstown, PA

If you have played sports long enough, you have most likely experienced the following… You’re running down the field, court or track, and you go to make a quick cut. Except you end up crumbling to the ground because you rolled your ankle causing a popping sensation on the outside portion of that ankle. Read more

 

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3. Top Equipment Free Exercises You Should Be Doing 
Written by the Therapy Team at Momentum Physical Therapy – San Antonio, TX

The idea of exercising always conjures up visions of personal trainers, expensive gyms, high-end equipment, and lots of grunting, groaning, and personal torture. That’s never the case when we use the term exercise. Read more

August 2016 Events

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Check out our Physical Therapy Monthly Events Calendar! Focusing on events from PTandMe.com participating physical and occupational therapy clinics. Read more to find out what’s happening in your community in August 2016!

DELAWARE PHYSICAL THERAPY EVENTS

MIDDLETOWN, DE
DATE: August 20th, 2016 8:00AM
Peach Festival 5K/Kiddie K
CLINIC: Premier Physical Therapy – Middletown
Premier Physical Therapy in Delaware is sponsoring the Peach Festival 5K/Kiddie K on August 20th at Silver Lake Park in Middletown, DE starting at 8:00AM! The Premier team can’t wait to see you there! For more information about Premier Physical Therapy, visit them online at www.premierptsp.com.

 

KANSAS PHYSICAL THERAPY EVENTS

OVERLAND PARK, KS
DATE: August 2nd, 2016 5:30PM-7:30PM
Open House
CLINIC: Pinnacle Therapy Services – Overland Park
Join Pinnacle Therapy Services and Carondelet Orthopaedic! Mingle with other healthcare providers, enjoy appetizers, beverages and/or a zumba and core workout taught by our exceptional physical therapy team! For more information about Pinnacle Physical Therapy, visit them online at www.pinnacletherapyservices.com.

 

NEVADA PHYSICAL THERAPY EVENTS

SPARKS, NV
DATE: August 12th, 2016 12:30PM-1:30PM
Workers’ Compensation Lunch & Learn – Symptom Magnification (FREE) – Worth 1 CEU
CLINIC: Custom Physical Therapy – Sparks
As clinicians we are aware of the influence that symptom magnification can have on the client’s perception of his or her job readiness. Therefore, in order to thoroughly assess an individual’s abilities in relation to the field of work, it is important to gather both objective and subjective findings during physical effort testing. Space is limited so please RSVP by Monday, August 8th, 2016 by phone: 775-331-1199 For more information about Custom Physical Therapy, visit them online at www.custom-pt.com.

 

OREGON PHYSICAL THERAPY EVENTS

GLADSTONE, OR
DATE: August 6th 2016, 6:30AM
2016 Shoc Walk & Run Event
CLINIC: North Lake Physical Therapy
North Lake Physical Therapy is proud to be sponsoring the 2016 Shoc Walk & Run Event Details. They can’t wait to see everyone on race day! For more info about North Lake Physical Therapy you can visit them online at www.northlakept.com.

CANBY, OR
DATE: August 27th, 2016 9:00AM
6th Annual Canby Dahlia Run
CLINIC: North Lake Physical Therapy
North Lake Physical Therapy is a proud sponsor of the Canby Dahlia Run. They can’t wait to see you in the half marathon and the 10K! For more info about North Lake Physical Therapy you can visit them online at www.northlakept.com.

PORTLAND, OR
DATE: August 3rd, 2016 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Balance Screenings and Fall Prevention
CLINIC: North Lake Physical Therapy – Portland North Williams
Balance Screening + Fall Prevention – presented by Jean Villagrana-Gutierrez, DPT. Do you have a fear of falling? Have you experienced a recent fall? You are not alone! Join North Lake Physical Therapy to learn more about the risks associated with loss of balance and ways to prevent future falls. Appropriate for all ages. For more info about North Lake Physical Therapy you can visit them online at www.northlakept.com.

 

TENNESSEE PHYSICAL THERAPY EVENTS

BOLIVAR, HENDERSON & SELMER, TN
DATE: Now through August 12th, 2016  6:30PM
Have a Heart Raffle to Support the American Heart Association
CLINIC: Star Physical Therapy – Bolivar, Henderson & Selmer
STAR Physical Therapy is raffling off a 50qt Bison Cooler as well as other great prizes in an effort to raise money for The American Heart Association.  The drawing will be on August 12th at the 10 Annual Football Jamboree! Raffle tickets are available at the Bolivar, Henderson and Selmer, TN locations, or at the Jamboree at the STAR Physiscal Therapy tent. The festivities will take place at the Chester County Eagle Football Stadium. For more information about STAR Physical Therapy visit them online at www.STARpt.com

HENDERSON, TN
DATE: August 12th, 2016  6:30PM
10th Annual Football Jamboree
CLINIC: Star Physical Therapy – Henderson
Join STAR Physical Therapy at the official start of the High School Football Season for the 2016-17 School Year! Tickets are available at all participating high schools or at STAR Physical Therapy – Henderson (361 East Main Street). The festivities will take place at the Chester County Eagle Football Stadium. For more information about STAR Physical Therapy visit them online at www.STARpt.com

NASHVILLE, TN
DATE: August 18th, 2016 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Scoliosis Workshop with Erin Myer – Cost is $55 per attendee.
CLINIC: Star Physical Therapy – East Nashville
STAR Physical Therapy – East Nashville is hosting a Scoliosis Workshop in the clinic. Whether you’re an instructor with scoliosis clients, a parent of a child with scoliosis or have scoliosis yourself, this unique two-hour, hands-on workshop is for you. Led by Spiral Spine founder, pilates instructor and and teacher trainer, GYROTONIC* instructor, long-time yoga and former Radio City Rockette Erin Myers, this workshop will teach you how to diagram a scoliotic body and assess pelvic and spinal alignment. For more information about this workshop, what to wear, bring etc. contact STAR Physical Therapy at (615) 277-3431.

PULASKI, TN
DATE: August 6th, 2016 8:00AM
STAR 2nd Annual Golf Scramble
CLINIC: Star Physical Therapy – Pulaski
STAR Physical Therapy – Pulaski is raising money for The American Heart Association through a fun golf tournament. The event will be held August 6th at the Hillcrest Country Club. For more information call STAR Physical Therapy at: (931) 292-6311.

 

TEXAS PHYSICAL THERAPY EVENTS

GARLAND, TX
DATE: August 4th, 2016
New Clinic Opening
CLINIC: Achieve Physical Therapy & Performance – Garland
Achieve Physical Therapy & Performance is opening it’s second clinic – located in Garland, TX. Stop on by and see our staff and new location! We can’t meet the Garland Community. For more information about Achieve Physical Therapy & Performance visit them online at www.achieve-therapy.net.

HOUSTON, TX
DATE: August 5th, 2016 3:00PM – 6:00PM
Omega Power Ministries Health Fair
CLINIC: Action Physical Therapy – Houston
The purpose of the Health Fair is to increase health awareness through education and prevention. Action Physical Therapy will be participating – make sure to stop by their booth! For more information about Action Physical Therapy visit them online at
www.action-pt.net.

 

VIRGINIA PHYSICAL THERAPY EVENTS

CLIFTON, VA
DATE: August 6th, 2016 9:00AM
NVSL All Star LRR Stingrays Swim Team
CLINIC: The Jackson Clinics
The Jackson Clinics are a proud sponsor of the LRR Stingrays and can’t wait to cheer them on at the NVSL All Star Event! For more information about The Jackson Clinics, visit them online at www.thejacksonclinics.com.

 

WISCONSIN PHYSICAL THERAPY EVENTS

SAUK CITY, WI
DATE: August 1st, 2016 6:30PM
Injury Prevention for Fitness Seminar (FREE)
CLINIC: Sport & Spine Clinic – Sauk City
Join Sport & Spine at the Sauk City Public Library for a discussion about the tips and tools needed to help you along your path toward improved fitness and wellness. For more information about Sport & Spine Clinic, visit them online at www.sportandspineclinic.com.

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