Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

SOME FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MS *Approximately 400,000 people in the United States and 2.5 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with MS. *Individuals with MS have a 50% greater chance of falls. ... *Physical therapy can reduce the incidence of deterioration and improve both self-care and independence. For more information on how physical therapy can help those with neurological conditions like MS visit: https://bit.ly/30olHiX #mswarenessweek

A study that followed 20,000 people for 11 years found that those who exercised on a regular basis experienced less pain. Among those who exercised more than three times per week, chronic widespread pain was 28 percent less common. #MotivationMonday

"The best part about Athletic Training is being able to be apart of the community. When I have a chance to build those relationships with people, I can show them how much we care and create a culture that allows for a strong trust within the community. With that strong foundation of trust, I impact lives I never thought of being able to touch." Chad Rairdon, Bethel-Tate BS, A.T., ATC Happy National Athletic Training Month! We are celebrating by taking a time out with some of our athletic trainers to find out what athletic training means to them. Our athletic trainers and clinical staff work closely together and are committed to providing superior sports medicine services. #NATM2021

Baseball pre-season is here or did it ever leave? In today’s world of youth sports, the concept of an off-season has become the exception. The vast majority of youth sports now offer multiple avenues to participate year-round. In no other sport is this more prevalent than baseball. Improving one’s skills aside, playing the same sport without an off-season raises concerns about injury risk. This is why monitoring youth pitch counts is essential for protecting baseball elbows and shoulders.

Throughout the month of March, we will support and bring awareness of the work being done on behalf of all cancer warriors, caretakers, patients and survivors of all types of cancer. Help us support #PillarsWIthPurpose Benevolent Fund for Cancer Research and Patient Care by participating in #WearItWednesdays. Choose a cancer each week that you would like to support and wear the specific color.... The Dillsburg team raising awareness of pancreatic cancer this week in their purple! Join them next week by wearing light blue for prostate cancer.

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 love to hear our patients’ success stories. How has your life improved through your experience with us? Are you moving better and feeling better? Do you have a therapist you want to applaud? Share your experience with us!

Still looking at your New Year Resolutions? If you’ve penciled in start running on your list, we’ve got 5 steps to safely begin so you can add a check mark to one of your new goals. 1. Start SLOWLY. It takes time to adjust to running and increasing distance or speed too quickly can lead to injuries. Never increase your mileage by more than 10 percent each week. 2. Use a RUN-WALK program. Use a circuit between running and walking. As you get more comfortable with runnin...g, the intervals of walking can decrease and the amount of running will increase. 3. Wear PROPER SHOES. The best way to figure out what type of shoe you need is to have a local specialty running store help you. They LOVE welcoming new runners to the family and will ensure that you are fitted appropriately. The proper shoe will decrease the extra force that is placed on your joints and reduce the chance of pain and injury. 4. Find a running BUDDY. A great way to overcome the mental struggle that makes you want to stop because you are tired or bored is have a friend complete the workout with you. Having someone to talk to and push your toward your goals (and commiserate with you) will help quiet that inner voice telling you to stop. 5. Consult a doctor PRIOR to new exercise. Beginning any new exercise program can be hard on your body. Before you start running, visit your primary care physician to ensure that you are ready to take on the task. #MondayMotivation

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