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THE pt GROUP: Live Pain-Free, Issue 4 |
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Hands-On Professional Manual Therapy
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 How many times have you gone to physical therapy for
that chronic low back or neck pain? How many years
have you had a problem with that “nagging” pain that
will not go away? You may find your answer in
manual therapy at THE pt GROUP Physical Therapy.
Manual therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy.
A licensed physical therapist is trained in advanced evaluation and treatment techniques for the orthopedic setting. We are trained to look at what is the cause of the pain. We ask ourselves what neuromuscular structure is causing the problem. We don’t treat the pain with ten applications of ultrasound, because the pain will come back. Our skilled physical therapists will investigate the problem to find out the true source of pain, or your pain
will never go away.
Now, it does not stop here. After finding the source of the pain, the physical therapist will retrain you how to modify your daily activities. You might have to learn the proper way to sit, squat, or bend. A body can be retrained to learn the proper movement patterns. After relearning the proper movement patterns, you will be able to incorporate the home exercise program into your everyday life. You will be taught how to maintain what you have achieved.
If you want to learn the proper way to achieve less pain and more motion for your everyday life, we are the place for you. Contact THE pt GROUP Physical Therapy, Hands-On Professionals at 1-800-783-1008 for any of 20 convenient offices in the Pittsburgh region, or www.theptgroup.com. |
October is National Physical Therapy Month
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Each year the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) sponsors this month-long focus on the positive impact of physical therapy in the lives of Americans. This year’s theme is "Move Forward: Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life”. The current theme emphasizes how freedom of motion is vital in a person’s long-term quality of life.
THE pt GROUP sincerely agrees with this theme and develops their individualized therapies for each patient with the goal of restoring mobility and enabling them to perform their desired tasks or activities. APTA research has found that people are more likely to choose a physical therapist if they can restore motion, provide an alternative to a painful surgery or help eliminate pain and therefore reduce their need for medication. These findings are in complete concurrence with the ideals practiced each day at THE pt GROUP, where they concentrate on promoting healthy healing by practicing aggressive, hands-on and consistent therapies.
Since 1978, THE pt GROUP has been treating their patients with the simple goal of returning them to their highest level of function in the shortest period of time. They can do the same for you.
Contact THE pt GROUP at 1-800-783-1008 to schedule an appointment. |
Penguins Tickets Winner!
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 THE pt GROUP is happy to announce the winner of the latest Penguins tickets drawing was Shayna Stout from Irwin. Remember to fill out your entry card by November 30, 2009 to be entered into the next Penguins tickets drawing the next time you visit THE pt GROUP.
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BIOFREEZE
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BIOFREEZE free samples are available in all offices with sales of containers also available. It provides temporary relief after exertion. Be sure to pick up your sample of this deep penetrating, pain reliever to continue your at-home therapy. |
Free Balance & Pre-Surgical Screening
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| Because many people have experienced long-term dizziness or loss of balance, THE pt GROUP provides free balance and pre-surgical screening to evaluate your specific situation, and then develop an individualized therapy program for your unique needs. There are many therapies that can reduce or relieve these symptoms, and it’s our goal to provide you with the therapy that best suites your needs. |
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