Phoenix Physical Therapy

Regular physical activity can benefit your physical, mental, and social health. Read here for 9 things physical therapists want you to know to age well: https://www.choosept.com//9-physical-therapist-tips-to-hel

Fun Fact Friday! In 1921, Mary McMillan became the president of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association with 274 members. At this time, physical therapy was known as a women’s health profession. This organization is now known as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and represents over 100,000 PTs in the U.S. alone. Find more information about the history of PT here: https://bit.ly/3mPXADY.

Today's spotlight is on Phoenix's Lewistown, PA clinic. These employees are local to Lewistown and well known in the area. Patients come for the whole experience from the interaction with the PCCs to the treatment they receive from the clinical staff. They've developed connections with a leading Pennsylvania healthcare provider and are an integral part of their pain program. Because of this, they have returned to pre-COVID levels and are quickly outgrowing their space. Team members include Tyler Hess, Clinic Director, Derek Heisler, PT, Halley Parzanese, PTA, Valeria Dressler, COTA, Sarah Wible, PTA/PCC1, Elizabeth Simone, PCC2 and Nicole Hobbs, OT.

Pain is one of the most common symptoms that leads a person to seek the help of a physical therapist or other health care professional. Click here to find a guide on understanding pain. https://www.choosept.com//physical-therapy-guide-to-unders

Lauren Brennan PT, DPT, and Ashley Polcovich from Phoenix's Pine Grove, PA clinic show easy stretches for tennis elbow, a condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually from repetitive motions of the wrist and arm.

Did you know that kids and teens ages 6 to 17 need 60 minutes of activity every day? Click the link for tips on how to add a little exercise throughout the day. https://health.gov/moveyourway/get-kids-active

What are you doing fun this weekend to move your body? Click here to read about the Top 10 Benefits of Physical Activity. https://www.choosept.com//top-10-benefits-of-physical-acti

Do you know what year Phoenix was founded? Comment below or click here to find out the answer: https://phoenixphysicaltherapy.com/about/

Today's clinic spotlight is on Phoenix's Bradford, PA clinic! Clinic Director, Sandy MacFarlane, PT, DPT has been running the clinic since late 2018. Sandy and her team have taken this clinic to the next level through individualized care, research-based therapy, and excellent customer service. They continue to develop a name for themselves in the community. Featured here are Kayla Taylor, PCC2, Kelsey Lovell, PTA and Sandy Macfarlane, PT, DPT.

Today Phoenix celebrates our talented team of Physical Therapists! From the high school athlete recovering from an injury to a senior prehabbing before knee surgery and many other scenarios - Phoenix is proud to play an important role in how our patients recover, recharge and ultimately rise.

Good posture is extremely important. Poor posture can cause widespread pains and stiffness as well as headaches. Improving our posture allows us to function more efficiently with less fatigue. Clinic Director, Bob Dusel from our Orwigsburg, PA clinic shares simple exercises to improve your posture.

The importance of staying active is important for everyone, even seniors. Older adults who are physically active can more easily perform daily tasks, play with their grandkids and remain independent. Read more here: https://health.gov//fil/2019-11/PAG_MYW_OlderAdults_FS.pdf