Just came back from sponsoring the Race for Fetal Hope to raise funds and awareness to the Fetal Hope Foundation, what a great turn out! There were a ton of families and the kids had a great time. Kelly, my massage therapist, was there and she was a big hit!
I will post some pictures next. Jaxson De Ville was there with the cheerleaders. There were clowns and Pump It Up was there with lots of bounce houses and stuff.
If you were there and have any good pics, forward them on!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
BCBS Coverage!
In Motion Physical Therapy is finally an in network provider for BCBS starting October 1st!
Check us out at: BCBSFL Provider Directory
Click on Support Services and put Physical Therapy Clinic in zip 32224.
Persistance has paid off! So pass on the word.....
Check us out at: BCBSFL Provider Directory
Click on Support Services and put Physical Therapy Clinic in zip 32224.
Persistance has paid off! So pass on the word.....
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
In Motion Holiday Party
In Motion will be having a Holiday Party Thursday, November 19th from 5:00 pm to 8:30pm.
We are celebrating the premier of In Motion For Life a program to: “Live, Work and Play Beyond Cancer!”
Come by, see the facility, meet the staff and learn about our new program.
Pass on the word!
We are celebrating the premier of In Motion For Life a program to: “Live, Work and Play Beyond Cancer!”
Come by, see the facility, meet the staff and learn about our new program.
Pass on the word!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Race for Fetal Hope
Hi all! Get ready for the 5k Race for Fetal Hope in Atlantic Beach on Saturday Oct 24th.
Go to: Race Registration
Go to Register Now. When registering online at the Completion Form step, sign up for the In Motion Physical Therapy Team in the drop down box. Leave the Team Password section blank. Then continue to register yourself for the race. Can’t wait to see you there!
We will be there doing a stretching program for the kids before the race and Jaxson de Ville will be helping. Look for our table.
Call if you need a paper form, we have them at the clinic.
223-2363
Go to: Race Registration
Go to Register Now. When registering online at the Completion Form step, sign up for the In Motion Physical Therapy Team in the drop down box. Leave the Team Password section blank. Then continue to register yourself for the race. Can’t wait to see you there!
We will be there doing a stretching program for the kids before the race and Jaxson de Ville will be helping. Look for our table.
Call if you need a paper form, we have them at the clinic.
223-2363
Sunday, August 23, 2009
In Motion For Life
We are starting a new program for patients with cancer. We are promoting physical health to return to activities and improve quality of life.
Please check out our VERY NEW web site: http://www.inmotion4life.com/
Mission: We are a vital role in the recovery process, and our mission is to return cancer survivors to activities and to improve quality of life. This will be achieved through several avenues including but not limited to:
- Skilled Physical, Occupational and Massage therapy
- Support from local retail companies including clothing, make-up, and hair
- Various types of return to activity programs including personal training, yoga
and pilates
- Monthly get togethers for fun group activities
- Going on retreats to experience other areas, states and countries!
It is very basic, but we are just launching the program. More info to come soon!
Please call, email or stop by with any questions.
Live, Work and Play Beyond Cancer!
Please check out our VERY NEW web site: http://www.inmotion4life.com/
Mission: We are a vital role in the recovery process, and our mission is to return cancer survivors to activities and to improve quality of life. This will be achieved through several avenues including but not limited to:
- Skilled Physical, Occupational and Massage therapy
- Support from local retail companies including clothing, make-up, and hair
- Various types of return to activity programs including personal training, yoga
and pilates
- Monthly get togethers for fun group activities
- Going on retreats to experience other areas, states and countries!
It is very basic, but we are just launching the program. More info to come soon!
Please call, email or stop by with any questions.
Live, Work and Play Beyond Cancer!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Wellness Open House
Join us for our Wellness Open House Saturday Aug 8th from 10-2!!!
Located at: 4776 and 4788 Hodges Blvd.
Across from Windsor Park, in front of Glen Kernan
Meet the Owners and Staff:
Rainbow Pediatric Center
Hodges Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
In Motion Physical Therapy
Intracoastal Internal Medicine
Fitness by Fronk
Body Balance Institute.
We will have a bounce house, face painting, food, drinks, live jazz music by Mood Indigo, give aways, raffles and much more!!!
Bring the whole family for fun!
For directions or more info, check out In Motion Physical Therapy - Location.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
CPR Re-Certification
In Motion is sponsoring a CPR re-certification course Wednesday July 8th at 4pm. If you need to re-new your CPR, please call to come to the course. You must be either currently certified or your certification cannot be more than 6 months expired to come to this course.
Course will give you a 2 year certification through the American Heart Association.
Course is $35 per person.
Call to attend: 223-2363
Course will give you a 2 year certification through the American Heart Association.
Course is $35 per person.
Call to attend: 223-2363
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wii-Hab to Improve our Rehabilitation Programs
We have Wii-hab!
In an effort to keep our therapy routines from becoming tedious we have introduced a new fitness device to our facility: The Nintendo Wii! We look at the Wii Fit as a terrific tool to keep certain patients involved in their therapy and provide some measurable progress reports as we work through their rehabilitation program.
The Wii Fit comes with a balance board and an array of games and activities that help patients improve their balance, core strength and proprioception. Wii-hab (or Wiihabilitation) is a part of our game plan!
Check out this video; It is a good example of the things we can do with the Wii.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Specialized Stretching
Enhance your Flexibility, Movement, Strength and Agility with Specialized Stretching!
As a Physical Therapist, I have the training, expertise and evaluation skills to perform these specialized techniques. In just a few sessions you will be able to lift more, run faster, play harder and feel less stiff.
This stretching approach is more aggressive than your typical passive stretch. I work with each client to first determine which muscles are out of alignment and need work. Then, we work with each muscle group along the WHOLE muscle using advanced techniques.
Some of these techniques are:
MET, or muscle energy technique, uses light isometric contraction in relaxed joint position
PNF, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, incorporates active movement in the stretching
C-R, or contract-relax, incorporates both isometric contraction and active and passive movements to stretch along the whole muscle in different joint positions
This program is for healthy, non-injured, individuals who are looking to maximize their sport specific skills, running speed, lifting ability and joint flexibility.
Come by or call for your first session!!!
As a Physical Therapist, I have the training, expertise and evaluation skills to perform these specialized techniques. In just a few sessions you will be able to lift more, run faster, play harder and feel less stiff.
This stretching approach is more aggressive than your typical passive stretch. I work with each client to first determine which muscles are out of alignment and need work. Then, we work with each muscle group along the WHOLE muscle using advanced techniques.
Some of these techniques are:
MET, or muscle energy technique, uses light isometric contraction in relaxed joint position
PNF, or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, incorporates active movement in the stretching
C-R, or contract-relax, incorporates both isometric contraction and active and passive movements to stretch along the whole muscle in different joint positions
This program is for healthy, non-injured, individuals who are looking to maximize their sport specific skills, running speed, lifting ability and joint flexibility.
Come by or call for your first session!!!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
What type of frozen shoulder are you?
The Frozen Shoulder, or Adhesive Capsulitis, is a unusual condition in that the cause is rarely known. It does occur more commonly in women over the age of 40 in the non-dominant arm. This article, Frozen Shoulder: Evidence and a Proposed Model Guiding Rehabilitation, is very interesting in how it rates different types of frozen shoulders. It does report that you do have to push through with rehab unless you want surgery. But with surgery comes more rehab!So my recommendation if you have mild to moderate pain, try therapy first for several weeks. Push hard in therapy and at home. If you still feel "Frozen" then injections or manipulation may be the next step.
Let me know what you think if you have personal experience with this condition.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Surviving Rehab
The New York Times published this article, "Physical Therapy and the Camaraderie of Healing" February 17th 2009. It is about how healing from surgery is more than just healing the scars on the outside. It is about how we, physical therapists, are the ones who can take the time to supply the details and push you through the rehab and healing process. And, over time, how we the physical therapists and patients are able to build a strong relationship that goes beyond the clinic. It is a very well written and an enjoyable read.
Have Patience
Have Patience
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Knee pain with running?
Thoughts of Dr. Jo:
The theme in this post is knee pain with running. I want to share with you some valuable information from two studies that discuss the root of knee pain in runners.
Article 1*: Differences in Hip Kinematics, Muscle Strength, and Muscle Activation Between Subjects With and Without Patellofemoral Pain
Article 2*: Proximal and Distal Influences on Hip and Knee Kinematics in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain During a Prolonged Run
*link will take you to a site to read abstracts. Purchase or membership is required for full article.
Both articles show that knee pain does not always come from dysfunction in the knee. It is important to look at the whole body to see where the movement disorder exists. These articles show that there is reason to believe that knee pain can come from weakness in the hips.
These two articles confirm the issues I see regularly in my patients who are runners. Runners tend to focus on the knee pain by using braces and strengthening the muscles around the knee. They occasionally neglect to consider how important a role the hip muscles play in controlling the whole leg.
It is important to remember that the hip is a multi-planar joint. If the muscles surrounding the hip do not stabilize then the femur would not be properly aligned. With the femur not properly aligned the knee becomes affected.
Overall message: Pain in one joint could be caused by dysfunction from another.
My advice: When starting a new activity, from general exercise to running for pleasure to training for a marathon, be aware of the importance of strengthening more than one specific muscle group. It is best to seek out a physical therapist to check your movement alignment, muscle balance and posture.
Happy Running!
The theme in this post is knee pain with running. I want to share with you some valuable information from two studies that discuss the root of knee pain in runners.
Article 1*: Differences in Hip Kinematics, Muscle Strength, and Muscle Activation Between Subjects With and Without Patellofemoral Pain
Article 2*: Proximal and Distal Influences on Hip and Knee Kinematics in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain During a Prolonged Run
*link will take you to a site to read abstracts. Purchase or membership is required for full article.
Both articles show that knee pain does not always come from dysfunction in the knee. It is important to look at the whole body to see where the movement disorder exists. These articles show that there is reason to believe that knee pain can come from weakness in the hips.
These two articles confirm the issues I see regularly in my patients who are runners. Runners tend to focus on the knee pain by using braces and strengthening the muscles around the knee. They occasionally neglect to consider how important a role the hip muscles play in controlling the whole leg.
It is important to remember that the hip is a multi-planar joint. If the muscles surrounding the hip do not stabilize then the femur would not be properly aligned. With the femur not properly aligned the knee becomes affected.
Overall message: Pain in one joint could be caused by dysfunction from another.
My advice: When starting a new activity, from general exercise to running for pleasure to training for a marathon, be aware of the importance of strengthening more than one specific muscle group. It is best to seek out a physical therapist to check your movement alignment, muscle balance and posture.
Happy Running!
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