Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

Stretch, strengthen, heal, balance. Bring your physical therapy and rehab program to your home with a patient kit. Each kit is specific to the body part needing therapy to assist in elevating your results and now you can find all you need right here: https://shop.urpt.com/

It is clear that regular exercise positively influences multiple factors correlated with health AND happiness. Exercise releases feel good chemicals including endorphins, BDNF, serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals reduce the transmission of pain signals, promote feelings of pleasure, and reward and increase motivation. Exercise also reduces the release of cortisol, a stress-inducing chemical. ... In short, exercise: * Reduces stress and anxiety levels * Improves overall mood * Boosts the immune system * Reduces physical pain * Helps maintain routines * Improves sleep quality * Improves energy levels * Helps encourage weight loss Physical Therapy Can Help If pain, injury or other personal factors are limiting your ability to be active, physical therapy can help. Physical therapists perform comprehensive evaluations to determine any musculoskeletal impairments or functional imitations that should be addressed in your active lifestyle plan. They can recommend appropriate exercises, environmental modifications or lifestyle changes to help you meet your personal fitness and well-being goals. Physical therapists are here to empower you to lead a happier and healthier life through exercise.

Depending on severity, Covid-19 symptoms can lead to deconditioning, or a decline in function that occurs with prolonged inactivity and bed rest as your body struggles to recover. The general rule is use it or lose it but how quickly your fitness level declines depends on your original fitness level, your age, the length of inactivity time, and the reason for the inactivity. How can physical therapy help?

More than half of skiing injuries involve the lower extremity, with more than 30 percent of injuries directly related to the knee. These six tips will held reduce and prevent ski-related knee injuries so you can keep enjoying the winter fun. * Take lessons from a professional instructor in order to maintain a proper, effective skiing technique. * Have your bindings set correctly and use the correct skis for your ability, height and weight. * Warm up with dynamic activities f...or at least five minutes. Take a few easy and slow ski runs to complete a warm-up. * Follow all posted safety rules. Ski on trails that suit your ability and fitness level. * Hydrate * Take rests, as injuries are more common with fatigue. Preparation is essential to preventing ski-related knee injuries. Body preparation can be achieved through cardiovascular fitness, range of motion and flexibility exercises, ski-specific exercises, balance and proprioception exercises, dynamic functional movements and core-strengthening exercises. Although all ski-related injuries cannot be avoided, many can be prevented through proper training, conditioning and preparation. If a knee injury is suspected, seek immediate medical advice and treatment.

How does Telehealth work? Through the use of a video conference, our therapists perform an evaluation of your injury and limitations and develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. When we come to where YOU are virtually, we can work with you one-on-one to assess your condition and provide real-time feedback, modifications and recommendations on current programs and exercises. ... We believe that one of the most powerful things therapists can do is listen to and observe their patients! THIS is Telehealth. Do I need a referral? How does the video conference work? Visit our frequently asked questions page: https://drayer.urpt.com/telehealth-faqs/

As the holidays approach, it’s easy to be tempted by cravings of sweets, baked goods and favorite comfort foods. Here are some helpful tips to get through the holidays without packing on the extra unwanted pounds: 1. Exercise 30 minutes each day. This will get your heart rate up, burn calories and relieve stress. 2. Eat as you normally would. Don’t skip meals!... 3. Don’t stuff yourself. Eat until you feel satisfied and full. 4. If you must snack, try nuts, vegetables and fruit. 5. Drink plenty of water. Consume 8 ounces prior to a big meal to make you feel full. 6. Make your own healthful dish for a gathering. 7. When socializing, don’t stand near the party table where the snacks are. 8. Cook healthy. For instance, use low-fat chicken broth instead of butter with mashed potatoes and choose light or fat-free salad dressings.

Spinal extensiona movement we don’t get a lot of. Try these progressive press up moves. Great for stretching your hip flexors, abdominals, and gaining motion through the spine. Perform these in a pain free range for 5-10 reps. Start small and work your way up. 1. Press up on elbows 2. Press up on hands (in front of shoulder) 3. Press up on hands (stacked with shoulder) ... Got questions about these? Remember to stop at your local Drayer PT. We are accepting new patients in person and via telehealth. See you soon! #CleanSafeReady #ProactiveNotReactive #PT #MoveWell

We’re told to eat more veggies and fewer carbs, to wear this shoe or try that workout. Nutrition and physical activity are common topics on social media, in the news, and in emails from your gym. Learn how it all works together to boost your immune system. https://drayer.urpt.com//physical-activity-nutrition-can-/

We’re excited to announce the opening of our new location in Tyrone, PA. The clinic is located at 5459 E Pleasant Valley Blvd. The clinic offers outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, manual therapy, sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. Clinic Director, Kyle Updyke, earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and exercise science from Penn State University and a doctor of physical therapy degree from Wheeling Jesuit Un...iversity. Kyle is certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist. His clinical interests include orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, cervical and lumbar spine, and post-surgical recovery. Local athletes can also be seen at the clinic by our Athletic Trainer, Dave Bokulich. To schedule an appointment with Kyle or Dave, please call the clinic at 814-682-7267. We look forward to helping you, live your best life!

Despite unified warnings from lawmakers, specialty providers, and other stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) plans to move forward with deep, across-the-board payment cuts to more than 30 specialties including an alarming 9% cut to physical and occupational therapy services on January 1, 2021. Fortunately, Congress is working to stop these severe cuts from taking effect. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) rece...ntly introduced the Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 8702), which would provide much-needed relief to dozens of specialty providers that are scheduled to incur severe Medicare reimbursement cuts by keeping funding levels for affected specialties at 2020 levels over the next two years. Your lawmakers need to hear from you about the urgency of stopping these devastating cuts before the end of the year. Please email your lawmakers now and ask them to oppose Medicare cuts to specialty providers by supporting H.R. 8702! https://www.aptqi.com/take-action/