Greetings
Welcome to the September newsletter from Willow Grove Physical Therapy.
Join us on Thursday, September 20, 2018 for Balance Awareness Day!
We will be offering a FREE Balance Lecture and Screening at 12:00PM in each of our clinics!
Congratulations
to our Apple Watch Winner Patricia Gwalthney!
Thanks to everyone for participating!
We appreciate all your reviews and recommendations!
Expertise matters at WGPT!
DID YOU KNOW? We have 2 therapists with their OCS (Orthopedic Clinical Specialist) certification: Dr. Courtney Kurelja Dedda, and Dr. Margaret Fitzpatrick
There are only 7% of therapists in the country with this distinction!
Also, 3 of our therapists have their McKenzie Certification for mechanical diagnosis and treatment of spine and extremities: Dr. Dana Winkler, Dr. Margaret Fitzpatrick, and Julie Sergio. The McKenzie method is an internationally recognized and researched based treatment.
Approximately 9,500 deaths of older Americans are associated with falls each year! Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older, and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age. Need some recommendations to combat this scary statistic? Read below!
1. Get an annual "falls risk screening" done for FREE at any of our three clinics! Call either our Willow Grove, Hatboro, or King of Prussia offices to set up your free balance screening today and find out if you classify as a FALLS RISK or not!
2. Go for walks daily, anywhere between 20-30 minutes
3. Avoid using sedating medication
4. Remove throw rugs/clutter on the floors
5. Use night lights in dark rooms
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Cervicogenic headaches affect 22-25% of the adult population. This is a headache stemming from the neck. With the technology boom, people spend more time sitting at computer or looking down at phones. This can result in poor posture which can cause stress on the neck and "referred" pain that can present as a headache. Physical Therapy can provide a safe and drug free way to find relief!
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September is National Yoga Awareness Month! Yoga has a strong reputation for promoting well-being in both body and mind. Relaxation techniques in yoga can lessen chronic pain, lower blood pressure and increase flexibility. However, as with any exercise routine, ease into it and listen to your body!
A Physical Therapist can help to educate you on the best ways to protect your body from injury while enjoying the poses.
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Let your Physical Therapist help you meet your next challenge.
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Spinal Stenosis is when the space around the spinal cord narrows as a result of the aging process. It can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots causing pain, numbness or weakness in the extremities. Physical Therapy can help to control your symptoms so that you can enjoy your normal activities and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Do you ever find yourself wondering about dinner options that are both tasty and healthy? Here are two recipes that are satisfying and nutritious!
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From: Allrecipes.com
As summer comes to a close, enjoy a couple more chances to grill out! These kabobs combine veggies, meat and fruit into one delicious meal! After an easy marinade the night before, throw the peppers, onions, chicken and pineapple on the skewers, grill for a quick 15-20 minutes and toss over some rice. Healthy and flavorful!
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Zesty Quinoa Salad
From: Allrecipes.com
This salad combines quinoa with water, extra virgin olive oil, lime, black beans, cherry tomatoes, onions, and a variety of herbs and spices including fresh cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. This healthy high-fiber salad is packed with a variety of vitamins and nutrients and can be ready in just 30 minutes.
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Please find our contact information below and feel free to reach out to us at any time!
Willow Grove Office
2325 Maryland Road #205
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone 215-659-7759
Hatboro
55 N York Rd #100
Hatboro, PA 19040
Phone 215-394-5116
Glenside
875 N Easton Rd
Glenside, PA 19038
Phone 215-277-5552
