Win 10 Bucks!! Win PTW bucks

To celebrate our 10 years of bodies under repair, we present to you our Ten 4 Ten contest.  Win PTW money for you (10 Dollars), your family, or your friend to apply towards our services at PTW.  Examples of where PTW bucks can be spent:

1.  To pay a Co-pay
2.  To pay down a deductible or co-insurance
3.  To purchase a wrist brace, back brace, or knee brace
4.  To purchase a PTW T-shirt or hat
5.  To apply towards your monthly membership fees
6.  To apply towards a wellness program for you or your loved one.

 

Rules are simple! 

Log onto facebook, like us, and answer the question of the week.  The questions of the week will be thrown out on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of each week, so you gotta have to pay attention.

You can win as many times as you like, but may not be able to retire from the winnings!

Questions?  Call Danielle at 215 855 9871.

10 year Celebration, Ribbon Cutting Re-Dedication!

10 years ago, it seemed all so different.  Here it to a hope that healthcare will continue to permit indpendent practices to provide unparalled, industry best care without restrictions.

Thanks to all that attended any of our 4 locations during the past 10 years..We hope you are doing well and we hope to see you again...if you need us!!!

Robert Babb

Physical Therapy Group Practice

In today’s world, families are stretched with both parents busy. Flexibility in scheduling is paramount to a successful outcome.

At PTW, we practice a 2 for 1 concept. Each Patient is assigned an initial PT. If you need more flexibility, coming early one day, and late evening another day, we will assign you to another PT. In the end, it offers flexibility, improved communication, improved compliance, and a very happy patient.

Recently published from the APTA is another group practice strategy to offer folks flexibility in their scheduling.

http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/2012/7/Feature/CaseStudyOpenAccessScheduling/

Consider PTW if you need the flexibility during your recovery from surgery or joint pain!

Robert Babb, PT, MBA

10

10 years in business....

After careful thought, I remember the banking folks telling me the averge small business life cycle is small.  In fact, the small business administration (SBA) states that 7 our of 10 new small businesses survive after 2 years, and 50% survive to 10 years. 
http://www.sba.gov/advocacy/7495/8430

What did they tell me I needed in order to recieve financing to open on my own? 

• Strong written plan
• Rely and trust mentors to advise
• Get some business education
• Save for maximum ability self finance
• Start for the right reasons, don’t expect to get rich
• Relentlessly work to improve your management skills
• Pick a good location
• Study the competition
• Pick and choose appropriate advertising

Since the beggining, our crew has practiced with:

Passion for profession:  Strong belief in our mission

Study and Significance:  Dare to make a difference when others are not

Drive and Determination:  To provide Industry Best care, not locally best care

Failure and Fortune: Learn from past, remain humble

Thanks for reading our blog!

Now off to do our SWOT analysis!

Sleeper Stretch

Watch this high school pitcher throw...wonder why a shoulder gets sore?

Back or your shoulder tight?
Throwing last night, sore shoulder?
Strained your shoulder reaching, its getting tight?

One great way to stretch your shoulder in sitting or standing is the sleeper stretch, done by most major league, minor league, college, and high school pitcher or baseball player.

See our link for video on the sleep stretch:

http://www.ptwinstitute.com/video

Stay healthy!

Sentimental 10 years of Physical Therapy in the North Penn community

Forgive us if we get sentimental on you!

Its been 10 years. Several years ago, Rehabilitation today did a cool article on one of our favorite patients. 

5 years ago, a local Lansdale resident was a feature story in a national publication, Rehabilitation Today.  After interviewing Jane, they chose to label the article “The Bionic Women” after understanding Jane’s history and conquest.

At age 78, Jane Alcott has battled uterine and breast cancer, while successfully recovering from 9 major surgeries in the past 10 years.  She continues to fight, always finding ways to life functionally with her lifelong physical nemesis, rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnosed over 45 years ago by her uncle, Jane has looked Rheumatoid Arthritis straight in the eye and fought it with determination.

http://physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Meet-the-Bionic-Woman.aspx

These days, Jane is taking life a bit slower.  Past mornings of walks along South Broad Street have been replaced with long mornings transferring out of bed and taking care of herself.  “I don’t have the energy I did at 73, but I take one day at a time, working to stay active”.

Over the last 10 years, getting to know Jane has inspired us at PTW.  Jane has deepened our understanding with the complexities of dealing with severe physical pain.  Jane she is a constant reminder of what a positive outlook on life can do for you.

Today, PTW remains committed to the people in the North Penn and surrounding communities, serving up evidence based Physical Therapy while maintaining a customer service first approach.  With more than 40 staff members, the company has expanded to 4 locations, and two partners in practice over our 10 years of operation.

Come celebrate PTW’s renewal of their 10 year commitment by attending their ribbon cutting ceremony and open house.  

When:    Thursday, July 19^th, Noon

Who:      The Community PTW serves, all current and past participants of PTWs Physical Therapy, Wellness, or Fitness programs.

What:     Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Open house, Lunch and Refreshments served, guest speakers

Where:  PTW, 730 S. Broad Street, Lansdale, Pa

RSVP's now being accepted.

More details to follow.

Take care of your joint pain - CHECK OUT YOUR BMI today

Missing time Fishing with the Grand kids this summer? 

Don't let joint pain and excess weight on a joint slow you down.

If you think you might be overweight, Go ahead and take your BMI today:
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html

BMI is a health measure screening score designed to warn you of risks, much like blood pressure or body fat. 
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Like Body Fat, your BMI is a number that evidence suggests if you fall outside the normal population, there is significant chance of systemic disease.  These diseases include:
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1.  Arthritis of the joints (Osteoarthritis)
2.  High cholesterol
3.  Diabetes
4.  Heart disease
5.  Gallbladder disease
6.  Colon Cancer
7.  Stroke
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If your BMI is out of the norm, consider taking a load off your joints by losing weight.

Found on facebook social media, we point you to John Hopkins to understand the consequence of too much weight on a joint (in fact, up to 4 times your body weight for each pound overweight).

http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/patient-corner/disease-management/osteoandweight.html#ref1

Consider a visit to your local physician or Physical Therapist today (no prescription needed with advanced trained Physical Therapists in the State of Pennsylvania).

See us at www.ptwinstitute.com to learn more about direct access Physical Therapy, which may just help you get back to fishing this summer with the grand kids!

Robert Babb, PT, MBA