Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

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We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Strasburg - Ronks, PA. The clinic is located at 340 Hartman Bridge Road and can be reached at 717-288-2079. Clinic director Michael Smoker is a Lancaster County native and now lives in West Lampeter Township. He earned a bachelor’s degree from West Chester University and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Michael is certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist and is a certi...fied manual physical therapist. His clinical interests include post-operative orthopedic care, joint replacements, neck/back pain, headache care and vestibular conditions. For more information and to request and appointment, visit our website: https://drayer.urpt.com/locations/strasburg-pa/ Be sure to like our clinic Facebook page for news and updates: https://www.facebook.com/DrayerStrasburgPA/

It’s the season of New Year’s resolutions! Statistics suggest that fewer than 50 percent of resolutions survive for more than four months. Most common on the list is weight loss. You can be the author of a happy, healthy new year by taking charge of your fitness goals. Here are six keys to success: ... - Have a plan: A goal without a plan is only wishful thinking. If you don’t have a roadmap, how do you get to your destination? - Keep it simple: You don’t need the fancy gadgets and exercise machines advertised on TV. - Set realistic goals: Shedding 10 pounds in 10 days is not reality and will not stick. A better goal would be to lose 3 to 5 percent of body weight over the course of the year. - Find a partner: Whether a spouse, friend or colleague, a partner will help you through those difficult (lazy) times when you don’t feel up to working out. - Log your workouts and diet: Keep track of how much you've accomplished to hold yourself accountable. - Have a positive attitude: Along the fitness road you will have peaks and valleys and many turns. Just like in life, nothing comes easy, but reaching your goals is rewarding once you go through the right process. The greatest obstacle to success occurs inside of us, not outside.

As we reflect on our Christmas memories and look forward to the start of 2021....