Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

This year, Upstream’s Pillars with Purpose is fighting for food security across the nation and has hosted a fund and food drive. Some of the numbers are already in: 8,351 pounds of food and 18K in donations...and we aren't done yet. Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we gather data to report the final numbers. While the food drive may have ended, you can still join the fight with a monetary donation, visit https://pillarswithpurpose.org/fight-for-food-security/. #PillarsDailyBread

Outpatient therapy can play a vital role in helping the adult population continue to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. By providing services such as orthopedic rehabilitation, wellness programs, pre-habilitation, fall prevention, and pelvic health services, our trained clinicians can help improve independence, strength/conditioning, balance, and overall general well-being. Proposed Medicare cuts could limit your access to these very programs and services that keep you active and healthy. Help us #FightTheCut by visiting urpt.com/FightTheCut

Happening now! We continue to fight for food security in our communities! This 5k was to benefit the Earl Besch Fund, which gives food to families in a local school district. So proud of these kids for running hard, understanding why awareness of the issue is important and for the teachers and district for supporting this great effort! #PillarsDailyBread

Last day of #PTMonth #SaturdaySpotlights and we're sad to see it come to an end. We've got a few more coming at you today to finish off the month strong, starting with Marisol Clark, PT, DPT. Marisol says she grew up with a family that was all about empathy and compassion. She knew she wanted to do something that was in the "helping others" field but was unsure of what that was. After taking a career test and job shadow opportunity, she knew she had found her calling with ph...ysical therapy. She worked as a PT Technician while working her way into PT school and fell in love with the field even more. "The best part of being a physical therapist is the sincere impact I can have emotionally, physically and mentally on a person through the rehabilitation process. I feel as though the more I give the more I get, and that fills my cup up half full and keeps me going. It is a feeling of home and hope that makes physical therapy way more than just a job," she says.

It’s a wrap! There is nothing more fitting than closing out #PTMonth with those that make a difference every single day: Our physical therapists. All are committed to helping our patients achieve their physical goals and improve the quality of their lives. Thank you!

Happy Halloween from your colorful box of crayons!!!!!

John "Jake" Chesney, PT, DPT is a 2020 graduate of Saint Francis University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Prior to his time at Saint Francis University, Jake graduated from the University of Tampa in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health with a concentration in Physical Therapy Science and a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Physiology. Jake is a 2013 graduate of Altoona Area High School. In his free time, Jake likes to spend time with his family, exercise at the gym, be outdoors hiking, running, or riding his bike, he likes to read, and he likes to travel with his fiancé. Welcome to the Drayer family Jake!!!

Adhesive capsulitis, commonly referred to as frozen shoulder, occurs when the joint capsule and soft tissues surrounding the shoulder become inflamed, swollen, and contracted. This causes bands of scar tissue to restrict joint mobility, which leads to stiffness, a limited range, and gradual loss of overall motion in the shoulder joint. This loss of motion can ultimately lead to loss of function for the entire upper extremity, especially with reaching and overhead activities. If you are suffering from frozen shoulder, physical therapy can help! #PTMonth #PTHumor

It is not too late to be heard! Use your voice to help us prevent devastating, proposed Medicare cuts that reduce patient access to physical therapy! Click the link to #FightTheCut www.urpt.com/FightTheCut

Welcome Megan Morgan to the Drayer Linglestown team!! Megan is a 2020 graduate of Widener University's Physical Therapy program. Prior to starting in the physical therapy program, Megan completed her undergraduate degree at Widener University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Psychology. During her free time, she likes going hiking, going on runs with her dog, reading, or trying new craft projects.

While there is no strong evidence that it prevents people from getting COVID-19, exercise may help to limit the risk of fatal coronavirus complications. The ACSM has found that our bodies produce immune boosts by mobilizing millions of cells during whole-body cardio exercises. As blood circulates, it carries these boosts throughout our organs, where the immune cells look for foreign, potentially infection-carrying cells to fight. Read on to learn how many minutes of cardio per week the American College for Sports Medicine recommends: https://drayer.urpt.com//exercise-may-protect-against-dea/

The proposed 9% Medicare cut to physical, occupational and speech therapy will undermine patient access and lead to negative downstream consequences for seniors & healthcare delivery system costs. Ask your lawmakers to #fightthecut: https://www.APTQI.com/FightTheCut

By focusing on being the best, we deliver an experience that exceeds our patients’ highest expectations. #PTMonth #TuesdayTestimonial