Touch Heals Physical Therapy

10/31/2012

Anyone Feel Like Joining Us to Cheer on the Susan G. Komen
3 Day Breast Cancer Walkers??

Sunday, November 11
Papago Park in Tempe (SW corner of Curry & 68th St)
Walkers will be passing this location between 9:15 and 12:15 on Sunday, 11/11.
They will approach from the south along 68th St so please point signs in that direction.
Parking for this cheering station will be in the park
Public restrooms will be in the park.

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10/31/2012

This Year's National Physical Therapy Month Theme is: KEEP MOVING!

Mobility is the key ingredient to aging successfully and remaining active and independent throughout our lives. We think most will agree that is a universal goal as we grow older.

October is an exciting time for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. This is our unique opportunity to highlight the fact that we are your trusted experts in restoring and improving motion, and we can improve your quality of life, helping you to keep healthy, fit, and active and avoid surgery and long-term use of prescription medications, in many cases.

Our focus for National Physical Therapy Month this year is sports injury prevention Across the Lifespan. Whether it's Little League or the Masters, participating in sports helps promote physically active lifestyles.

10/16/2012

What are the key statistics about breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.
The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for breast cancer in the United States are for 2012:
About 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.
About 63,300 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer).
About 39,510 women will die from breast cancer

Scary Statistics - reminding us why it's important to focus on Prevention!
More Info. coming . . .

10/15/2012

In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, ear coning in our office today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Marcy. $20/treatment - come check it out!!

10/14/2012

Check out our Site at: nutrametrix.com/touchheals and complete the Nutri-Physical Assessment:

The names of anybody who completes the Nutri-physical assessment between now and October 16th, will be entered into a drawing. The prize will be a month's supply of our multivitamin or a month's supply of activated B.

As a health professional or nutraMetrix consultant learn the latest news, science, product information and future training dates and sites

10/13/2012

For women post-breast cancer treatment, some need help restoring mobility, some need help getting strength back, while others just need education on their options for preventing or living with lymphedema. Physical Therapy can help through massage/manual techniques for lymphadema treatment, stretching, and muscle release in addition to instruction in home exercises for range of motion and strengthening.

10/07/2012

Physical Therapy Post-Breast Cancer Treatment: Many women get treatment for Breast Cancer and they get surgery, and they have radiation, and they have chemo therapy, and then it's like, "O.K., the cancer is gone, see ya," but then the women cannot raise their arms. Many women also become susceptible to lymphedema, which can cause swelling in the chest and arms if it's not treated right away. Lymphedema can happen even years after surgery and there is no cure, but it is completely preventable. How can Physical Therapy help? Keep reading this week for more information . . .

09/30/2012

We're Excited for October to Begin because it is National Physical Therapy Month!
Facebookers: List 1 word to Describe "Physical Therapy" below and the Most Creative "word" will win a free tube of BioFreeze!
Let the Celebration begin! Winner to be determined by Saturday October 6!

09/16/2012

Thank you to FitCity Crossfit for letting us come in and speak on the importance of Injury Prevention and Coping with Injuries. Now it's time to get back to our regular a.m. workouts! (no more slacking . . . )

09/01/2012

Check out our Living Social Deal running for the next 2 days!

08/24/2012

More "Realistic" Student Stress Tips:
3. When frustrated or you feel your brain shutting down (where you can’t jam any more information into it), take a walk or do something physical – this should “recharge” your system & make it easier to refocus
4. Allow yourself to do something you actually enjoy on a daily basis – this will keep you motivated and your focus more intact (make it worth studying)

08/16/2012

“Realistic” Student Stress Tips:
1. Try to take a break every 2 hours while studying to at least stretch or move around (avoid prolonged positions)
2. Snack on something other than beef jerky and 5 hour Energy Drinks (easy things such as Vitamin Water, Gatorade/Power-Aid are better than sodas, etc.)