Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

Vertigo, the sensation or illusion of spinning, can have many root causes. Did you know physical therapy can help? A physical therapist will complete a comprehensive evaluation to determine the underlying cause of your vertigo and will create a customized program to address your needs. Treatment for vertigo may include:... * Eye tracking exercises * Balance exercises on various surfaces * Walking exercises with various head movements * Habituation (Brandt Daroff) exercises * Canalith re-positioning procedures

Meet Autumn: One of our patients with a remarkable story. Autumn had been paralyzed from the neck down as the result of contracting Guillain-Barre syndrome. Learn about her exceptional journey from wheelchair to wearing high heels, climbing stairs and walking across stage to receive her high school diploma. #UpliftedLives

Join us Wednesday at 7:30pm! On December 16th, we will discuss when its safe to return to exercise postpartum. Let us help you answer questions as you embark on your pregnancy journey. Reach out to Tammie Mussari at 724-831-1665 with questions. This free virtual talk can be found at https://meeting.ringcentral.com/j/1491317536 We can't wait for you to join us!

Today’s #SaturdayStories is inspired by the more than 2,500,000 U.S. Veterans that have been diagnosed with PTSD. One of our clinics in Soddy Daisy, TN wanted to find a way to make a difference so they orchestrated a fundraiser, Cents for Service Dogs, to raise $300 for Warrior Freedom Service Dogs, Inc. Warrior Freedom Service Dogs is a non-profit organization with the primary focus of providing an avenue for combat veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to ...gain a Service Dog free of charge while reconnecting to the society they fought for. We are inspired by our associates every day that strive to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Pillars has matched the Soddy Daisy team’s fundraising effort with a grant that brings the donation total to $600 for the Warrior Freedom Service Dogs. #PillarsWithPurpose #UpstreamFamily

TIME IS RUNNING OUT ACT NOW TO STOP MEDICARE CUTS Congress must act immediately to stop drastic Medicare cuts from effect on January 1st. These regulations, proposed by unelected government regulators, would cut some Medicare services by up to 10% - limiting access to needed care for seniors during a health crisis. There is pending legislation in both the U.S. Senate (S. 5007) and U.S. House (H.R. 8702) that would stop these Medicare cuts.... Your help is needed - contact your Senator and Member of Congress today. Ask them to support and pass S. 5007 and H.R. 8702 before the adjourn for the year. Time is running out text APTA to 52886 or visit our take action page. It takes just a few minutes to protect seniors from these unnecessary Medicare cuts. Don’t wait take action right now! #FightTheCut https://bit.ly/34iYwsR

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/

Looking for a way to honor military veterans and their families this Veterans Day? Donate to our Military Personnel and Family Care Fund today. Upstream’s Pillars with Purpose has donated $28,100 since 2019 to support veterans and their families including the following charities: Fight for Food Security Warrior Freedom Service Dogs, Inc Semper K9 Assistance Dogs... Central Pennsylvania Food Bank - Military Share Program PAALS - Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services Battle Buddy Service Dogs Smoky Mountain Service Dogs Upstream family and friends, do you have a veteran you would like to thank today? Tag them in the comments below! To join in donating to the Military Personnel and Family Care Fund, please visit: https://pillarswithpurpose.org/donate/

THIS is Telehealth - Provides an option for patients looking to take extra precautions during this time of time of change and uncertainty. - Allows patients to participate in their physical therapy treatment from the comfort of their own home. - Can be used to complement your in-clinic treatment plan.... - Quick access to care with no office wait. - Diagnosis, consultation, education and care management of their current condition. - Minimizes requirement to travel to a physical therapy clinic. - Telehealth PT also allows patients who live in a rural or far-away location to get quality care right at home. - Gives patients greater freedom to schedule appointments that meet their own specific schedules. Listen to one of our patients with a Telehealth success story: https://www.youtube.com/watch

Our associates make physical therapy fun with the #ChaChaSlideChallenge!

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.

Is prehab right for you? Prehabilitation, or prehab is a compelling strategy to intervene on modifiable risk factors that influence post-operative outcomes for those facing cancer treatments. In fact, prehab before chemotherapy, surgery or radiation can improve fitness in as little as 2 weeks and can decrease the length of a hospital stay by 2 days. When taking part in a prehabilitation, supervised exercise program before mastectomy and/or breast reconstruction, you may reduce the risk of postoperative pain and other complications. Prehab can also improve both physical and mental health prior to undergoing cancer treatment.

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-/

Meet Eli: One of our patients who is a living example of determination, perseverance and courage. Read about his recovery from a traumatic brain injury and becoming "Stronger Every Day." Be inspired. Be UPLIFTED. #MotivationMonday

We are grateful for our associates that strive to make a difference in their communities. Each week we will be featuring some of the ways that we are giving back in our #SaturdayStories. Harvesters - The Community Food Network and local Kansas City affiliate of Feeding America, provides food and related household products to more than 760 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others. They also offer ...education programs to increase community awareness of hunger and teach about good nutrition. Through Harvesters Stamp Out Hunger campaign, our associate Ms. DeeDee Naumann and her daughter, provided 50 volunteer hours preparing 7000 plastic grocery bags and envelopes to aid in a food drive for Harvesters. To support her volunteer efforts Pillars sent relief to Harvesters in the form of a grant in the amount of $2,500 to help stamp out hunger, which falls in line with our overall efforts this year to fight for food security for families and neighbors in our communities. #PillarsDailyBread

Drayer Physical Therapy is ready to help you either in clinic or via telehealth! We offer a variety of services: Orthopedic pediatric to geriatric care... Post surgical orthopedics pediatric to geriatric Postpartum care Headaches/pain during Pregnancy Headache management Pediatric developmental delays Torticolis Splinting/bracing Vestibular/concussion Tmj disorders Spinal pathologies Rib dysfunctions Neurological disorders Balance and fall programs Workers compensation Work conditioning Functional capacity evaluations Chronic pain Pain management Blood flow restriction therapy Complimentary screens Direct access Call today! 724-940-2323