Free Defibrillators!

4 Years ago we became involved in this very meaningful cause, the Shock Run. The mission;  to raise money for free defibrillators to offer the community.  

Each year about 1.1 million people in the United States have heart attacks, almost half of these people die. Coronary Artery Disease, which often results in heart attacks, is the leading killer of both men and women.

Many people could recover from heart attacks if they could get help faster. Of the people die from heart attacks, about half of them die within an hour of their first symptoms, and before they reach the hospital. When defibrillators are used after symptoms occur, they have been known to save many lives.

All proceeds from the St. Patty's Day Shock Run benefit a local home, company or organization in need of a defibrillator, to support our goal of saving lives

If you need one, or know of someone or an organization that needs one, please let us know!!

And, come dressed in green to get your free beer and eggs the morning of the run.  Over 500 runners are expected this year.



http://www.ptwinstitute.com/stPattys

Sport Conditioning at PTW

PTW sport conditioning is designed with the Athlete in mind.

Simply put, proven protocols are utilized to work the athlete hard in 4 fundamental skills every athlete needs for success;

1.  Speed
2.  Agility
3.  Strength
4.  Power

The picture below is an example of what PTW Sport Conditioning can do for you.  Pictures are taking before starting the 6 week program, and after.  During the first visit, the Physical Therapist noticed the athletes landing with knees in valgus (knock knees), an age old Physical Therapist concern..landing like this leads to increased knee injuries.

With focused training, rapport with the athlete (understanding his strengths, weaknesses, goals and expectations), and a whole lot of education....6 weeks later his is landing without the concerns we had on day one.

Great job PTW West Nor Crew!!!

Philadelphia Business Journal visits PTW West Norriton

This week, John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal visited us in our West Norriton office.  

After instruction and a bit of education provided by Dr. Jim Fagnani, John took to the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill for a run.  

The AlterG uses NASA technology for "unloaded" running or walking, a perfect compliment to our programs that aim to help our customers achieve higher levels of function and performance.

See the link below for more:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151315786819080&notif_t=like

NASA Anti-Gravity in West Norriton starts now

AlterG anti-gravity Treadmill is now a valuable resource for PTW to help patients achieve higher levels of performance.

 

Last week, one patient who has been on crutches for 2 years was able to walk without crutches at 30 % weight bearing, and almost cried! Here, a gentleman without the ability to walk briskly after a 2 hip replacements is working up a sweat for the first time in a long time!

 

Wow...A great tool to get you to higher levels of performance!!

 

Call us today for a complimentary 10 minutes on the AlterG

 

Jim Fagnani, DPT, OCS

(610) 630 0101

 

 

Exceeding Expectations is Expected at PTW

Featured in the Reporter last week.

Robots and Smartpads in Healthcare

The National Institute of Health, in collaboration with others, has awarded federal agencies $4.4 million dollors to develop robots!  The hope is these Healthcare robots can interact and work cooperatively with people in health care environments.

 In the future, you may be greeted by a large, silver, SIRI type talking machine to welcome you to your family doctors practice, as you fill in our medications and medical history on a Smartpad!

http://www.nih.gov/news/health/sep2012/nibib-18.htm

Andy Reid Physical Therapy

If I was Andy Reid, I would take off for for the next two months, not worry about the Chiefs, and take care of myself.

Hey Andy, check out your local Physical Therapist to help you manage stress, your weight, your joint pain, and your cardiovascular health.

Just saying!

Because physical therapists receive specialized education in a variety of sciences – physics, human anatomy, kinesiology (human movement), to name a few – they understand how the body works and keep you health.

We get how to manage  musculoskeletal aches, neuromuscular loss, cardiovascular/pulmonary reconditioning, all to restore and maximize mobility, and in Andy's case, getting him healthy for another 14 year stint.


Good luck big guy!!!