Movement Works, an Occupational Therapy clinic

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Recover from injury...
Regain lost movement...
Restore to pain-free activity...
Our goal is YOUR goal: to improve your ability to perform the activities of life!

09/14/2023

Movement for Life is now Movement Works, an Occupational Therapy Clinic ! Same location, same services, just a new name.

12/23/2022

Leg pain, often diagnosed as sciatica, can be a painful and debilitating problem, that can interfere with walking, standing, sitting, and sleeping. Along with pain, symptoms such as throbbing, numbness, weakness, and “pins and needles” can also be present.

Sciatic leg pain is often initiated by a routine task or, in many cases, has no clear cause at all. These leg conditions are slow to respond to traditional types of care, such as muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatory meds, rest, heat, or ice.

ART treatment releases the muscles that are compressing the sciatic nerve, giving instant relief to patients suffering from this type of pain. If you are ready to be pain free, find an ART Provider using the link below: https://activerelease.com/find-a-provider/

We have changed the name and description of one of our services to more fully describe what we can do to help those with...
10/31/2022

We have changed the name and description of one of our services to more fully describe what we can do to help those with movement limitations wanting increased strength and function. We're calling it Functional movement - Corrective exercise

1:1 Therapist-guided corrective exercise for greater functional strength for any age or ability, and improvement in posture & daily movements. Visit us at movementforlife.net

Several years ago, I (Rick) injured my shoulder playing baseball with my son. It was difficult to perform even the simp...
10/25/2022

Several years ago, I (Rick) injured my shoulder playing baseball with my son. It was difficult to perform even the simplest daily activities. Although the acute pain did improve, I was left with a stiff shoulder that hurt with any type of lifting overhead or even sleeping on my side. What was the solution? Intentional mobility! I reviewed which daily activities caused pain, and which movements did not. I looked at my entire body position, not just the painful areas, during those activities. By focusing on the entire body, my shoulder and trunk motion improved to the point I could begin strengthening pain free (no manipulation, no modalities, x-rays, MRIs, and thankfully, no surgery). Over time, I was able to resume pain free daily tasks, including lifting objects overhead.
Have you been trying to improve your pain on your own? Do you need help figuring out what to do next? If you are still struggling, let us help you with the next steps in getting rid of your limiting pain. Through functional mobility exercises and home program activities, we can partner with you on the road to pain-free activity!

06/02/2022

Ergonomic Tip – Gardening Hand tools
Our hands are used for almost all of our activities. Unfortunately, they are subject to overuse just like other parts of our bodies. This can lead to issues such as Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Fingers, tendonitis, thumb arthritis, mallet fingers, and ligament pain. It’s important to protect them the best we can. Ergonomic gardening tools can be helpful & they come in all shapes and sizes. There is no “best” when it comes to ergonomics. It really is about positioning the body to reduce excessive forces. Think about the tool handles. There are soft grip handles, contoured handles, and enlarged handles. These handles are modified in attempt to reduce the forces generated from the hand to the tool while reducing the overall work. When choosing gardening tools, the questions to ask yourself are: Does the handle fit the size of my hand? Does the shape or contour of the handle reduce the amount of bend in the wrist? Does the handle size allow me to get a good grip on the tool? Easy questions, but we tend to shop for convenience and price, not ergonomics. If you love gardening, you will perform hundreds if not thousands of repetitive movements this season. Even reducing forces by even a small percentage can have a big impact on your hands and wrists.

05/13/2022

Special pricing now through end of May..... Initial Evaluation + Treatment during month of May for $60 (normally $120). Rick would love to help you alleviate those nagging issues and get your elbow, shoulder, neck or back ready for golf, tennis, or gardening! Book at movementforlife.net Or call 417-771-5515.☀️

04/29/2022

Spring has arrived and with Spring comes yard work! This sudden increase in activity can create aches and pains that may lead to injury. One common condition from a sudden increase in yard work is Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis). As we look upon our beautiful spring lawn, suddenly, we see IT, a W**D. We prepare for battle. This battle begins with bending over, reaching to strangle the w**d, and pulling as hard as we can. If we did not have our coffee, we pull the w**d with even more force, which can either create elbow pain or irritate the previously painful elbow. There are ways to prevent this painful problem. Using tools such as a spade, fork, manual w**d puller, or trowel can reduce stress to the elbow. Positioning yourself as close as you can to the w**ds themselves will help you avoid pulling with the elbows straight. When the elbows are straight, the body is pulling, and the hand is grasping, stress occurs at the point the muscle attaches, creating irritation of the tendon. So, before you go into battle, consider the position of your body and what tool could make the job easier. Happy w**ding! :)

Met some wonderful people at the MS WALK yesterday!
04/03/2022

Met some wonderful people at the MS WALK yesterday!

03/09/2022

Gain further function beyond therapy goals! Whether you've had therapy with us or not, we offer Fitness beyond Therapy - a program of Therapist-guided fitness, one-on-one, tailored to your abilities or concerns. Learn how to exercise safely & build strength with care for your area of injury or concern. Advance your function, improve posture, and prevent further injury. Book at 417movementforlife.janeapp.com

02/04/2022

What can Occupational Therapy do for you?
The word "Occupation" refers to anything you do throughout your day. We all have many "occupations"/ tasks throughout the day, whether related to the workplace or not. O.T. considers not only your physical limitation, but we look at what you want to be able to do. Do you have pain or limitations affecting any part of your day to day activities? Then Occupational Therapy can help! Check us out at movementforlife.net & book an Initial Assessment. Let's have a conversation about getting you back to what you want to be doing!

01/25/2022

Rick Pankiewicz, OTR/L, CHT, holds a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy and has worked in the Springfield area for 25 years. He has experience in the areas of Hand Therapy, upper extremity dysfunction, movement dysfunction, work injury, work conditioning, ergonomics, job analysis, Functional Capacity Evaluations, neurological dysfunction, inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation, tissue & joint dysfunction.

Certifications/Specializations include:

CHT - Certified Hand Therapist
CEAS III - Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
Certified ASTYM Lifetime Provider
Certified Provider in Active Release Techniques - ART- Whole Body.
Certified SFMA (I) - Selective Functional Movement Systems
Dry Needling of the Upper Extremity - IAOM

Rick has also been an adjunct instructor in kinesiology at OTC, and in biomechanics currently with the Occupational Therapy Program at MSU.

Over the past 25 years his clients have included those with weakness from strokes, limited motion from fractures or joint replacements, chronic conditions such as head & neck pain, wrist/elbow/shoulder pain & limitations, thoracic outlet syndrome, postural dysfunction, myofascial dysfunction, and work-related injuries.... All with one common factor: difficulty performing various daily living skills. Rick's goal for every patient is to get them back to being able to do what THEY want to do, as pain-free as possible. Your goals for your life!

All ready to accept clients! Let us help you rehab to your fullest potential, not limited to how far an insurance compa...
01/25/2022

All ready to accept clients! Let us help you rehab to your fullest potential, not limited to how far an insurance company says you can go!

01/24/2022

Welcome to Movement for Life! We treat a variety of issues: wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck.... Our treatment incorporates the entire body with the goal of alleviating limitation and pain and getting you back to the activities of living! Right now Initial Assessments are $40. Check us out at movementforlife.net!

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902 W Battlefield Road
Springfield, MO
65807

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