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April 2007

From pain-free gardening tips to "Little League Elbow," this April the professionals at First Choice Rehab offer advice to keep you and your family healthy.  We encourage you share some of this information with your friends and family - just click on the "join email list" icon to share the news!

 

 

 

 

Gardening Pain:  Can You Dig It?

by Ken Lennington PT

Physical therapists offer Central Pennsylvania Gardeners tips on avoiding injuries

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With warm breezes blowing, birds chirping and trees budding, many Central Pennsylvania gardeners are anxious to get out and begin digging in the dirt.  The physical therapists at First Choice Rehab are concerned about reducing the number of injuries that may occur from yard work and gardening. 

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You'll Need that Arm Someday 

by  Bob Gorinski, DPT

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LEMOYNE, PA - From the first inning of tee-ball to the Little League World Series, spring and summer baseball is a worldwide right of passage. But in their attempts to throw farther and faster, millions of Little Leaguers risk arm and shoulder injuries.

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Baby Boomer Back Pain.

by Steve Broker, MPT

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LEMOYNE, PA - Because of increasingly demanding jobs, hectic daily schedules, participating in recreational activities, and caring for children, grandchildren, and elderly parents, back pain is becoming a common thread among baby boomers. However, this generation is less resigned to simply accept the changes brought about by aging, says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).  
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Success Story - Adam Smith!

by Adam Smith

Adam Smith imageI have a dream of winning an Olympic title in Beijing.  With the therapy and support that Ken, Todd and the staff at First Choice have provided me throughout my wrestling career, they will always be my first choice in keeping my body strong during my quest to become an Olympic Champion. 

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Employee Spotlight
Meet Steve Broker, MPT

Steve Broker is the Clinic Director for the West Hanover Township office, which is located inside the Platinum Health and Fitness Club.  He also works in the Lebanon office where he concentrates on orthopedics.  Steve received his bachelor's degree from the Pennsylvania State University and his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University.

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Remember, you have a choice when your doctor recommends physical therapy.  Make First Choice Rehab YOUR first choice!

 Sincerely,


First Choice Rehabilitation Specialists