There are lots of fun activities to get invovled with in Jan/Feb and one of the most popular is taking a ski trip! Before you go skiing, make sure to work on stabilizing the knee and ankle to prevent injury. Below are a few exercises you can start doing now.
Stretching and Balance exercises:
1) Single leg stand – stand on 1 leg barefoot or on folded towel with eyes closed for 1 minute (repeat 2 times each leg)
2) Side lunges – Step sideways, then step back to standing. Repeat using other leg. (1 set of 10 reps, once a day)
3) Quad stretches – Lie face down, reach back and grasp ankle. Relax leg and gently pull ankle towards buttocks and hold for 10 seconds. (1 set of 3 reps, once a day)
4) Hamstring stretch – Lie on back holding a towel looped under foot with knee straight. Gently pull leg up and hold for 10 seconds, repeat with opposite leg. (1 set of 3 reps, once a day)
We are proud when we help any patient in their journey, no matter how big or small. Read more about how Laurie McCants is overcoming a back injury and taking her active lifestyle back!
http://www.insidenorthside.com/health/in-better-health-with-laurie-mccants/
CELEBRATE PT MONTH WITH US!
Oct. 3-7: PT Month Kickofff, enjoy treats in the office throughout the week.
Oct. 10-14: Patient Celebration Week, celebrate victories -big and small- and share them on our our PT Victory board!
Oct. 17-21: Refer a Friend Week, help a friend in need by sending us their name via email at pr@rehabdynamicsllc.com or call (985) 871-PTPT.
Oct. 24-28: Complimentary Wellness Evaluation, schedule your appointment today. Our PT’s can help you with a fitness assessment, wellness eval, blood pressure check or specific problem area!
For more information call (985) 871-7878 or email pr@rehabdynamicsllc.com
Rehab Dynamics celebrated several staff birthdays this summer. Happy Birthday Florence, Maryellen, Crystal and Donna!
See how determination, great physicians and surgeons and terrific physical therapy helped Rehab Dynamics patient, Stephen Jennings, changed his life!
http://www.insidenorthside.com/health/in-better-health-with-stephen-jennings/
Read about our therapists in the latest issue of Inside Northside! They were highlighted in the Women In Business special section. Also be on the lookout for the next issue which highlights a Rehab Dynamics patient, Stephen Jennings.
http://www.insidenorthside.com/digital-issue/
Wellness Program at Rehab Dynamics helps patients stay on track
Raymond Lincks, of Abita Springs, began his physical therapy with Rehab Dynamics in July 2010 after back surgery.
“I was having trouble walking before surgery and therapy,” said Lincks. Now he feels great, thanks to his maintenance program or wellness visits at RD. Up to three times a week he comes in to do a personalized exercise program prescribed by his therapist, Susan Blanchard, PT.
Lincks said, “Sometimes I don’t feel like coming in to do my exercises but once I’m here I feel so much better!”
He and his wife, Madeline, love to travel to various festivals and are planning a cruise together for the summer. During his free time he loves to ride bikes, work in the yard and walk.
He is true evidence that discipline and persistence pay off! We are thrilled he is part of our family at Rehab Dynamics!
Lincks is as disciplined as you can get!
- David and Mary Ann Marquardt at the Rotary BBQ Festival.
Rockin' Da Sauce team members from left to right: Warren Hemm, David Marquardt, Doug Marquardt, Bubba Benoit and Joshua Poole.
All past and present patients be on the look out for your newsletter from Rehab Dynamics in April. We have some terrific new features! See what patient we are highlighting and why we think he is so great. Also, don’t miss the tips on how physical therapy can help your Rheumatoid Arthritis.
If you’d like to be added to our electronic e-mail database, send an e-mail to pr@rehabdynamicsllc.com. You will recieve our newsletters and other exciting tips.
This week Susan hosted a BBQ for the Rehab Dynamics staff. We held the celebration in honor of Chani Knobe, PTA, who is leaving Louisiana with her sights on Dallas. Chani and husband, Joe, are excited about the move but sad to leave Louisiana. We wish her the best of luck!
We enjoyed the warm weather and the company!
Florence, Chani and Kelly chatting before the feast is served!
