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Greetings!                                December, 2007
 

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Happy Holiday Wishes to all our patients and friends!  The professionals at First Choice Rehab urge you to maintain your healthy habits over the holiday season.  This month, Douglas Fickes, DPT provides you with some no-nonsense tips on lifting those heavy shopping bags!  We also remind you of First Choice Rehab's commitment to continuing education for our professionals with the "Team Dizzy" article.  Our sincere best wishes to all for a happy and healthy New Year.

 

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In This Issue
Holiday Lifting Tips
Team "Dizzy"
Hanover Office Relocates
Success Story
Employee Spotlight
Win $25 Gift Card
First Choice Locations
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Holiday Lifting Tips

 

by Douglas Fickes, DPT

Lifting image A holiday shopping trip to the mall can take a surprising physical toll on your body.  Annual rituals such as shopping 'til you drop and lifting presents and heavy boxes can contribute to neck, shoulder, and back injuries. 

 

 

Team "Dizzy"

By Gary Karkuff, PT
Dizzy image Eight of the First Choice Rehab professionals recently honed their skills in treatment of dizziness and vertigo by attending an educational course in November.  Entitled Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, this evidence-based course trained them in the practical management of vestibular disorders. 

 
 
 

Hanover Office Relocates

by Karen Karkuff

Mover

Beginning January 1, 2008, patients at the Hanover Office of First Choice Rehab will receive treatment at a new location.  The lease expired in the current location and the shopping center owners are expanding the neighboring Antiques store into the present Fist Choice Rehab space.

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Success Story - Dorothy Wolfe!

by Dorothy Wolfe,  Patient - First Choice Rehab

Trophy I am a 67 year old mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of a wonderful family.  I work a full time job and my favorite hobbies are attending my grandchildren's sports activities, playing with the great-grandchildren, coaching Special Olympic athletes in bowling, cleaning my house and working in my yard.

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Employee Spotlight

Meet Karen Red, PT  Karen Red image
 

Karen Red, PT, is has been working with First Choice Rehab since 1995
and she is one of the specialists in a unique program of therapy that
deals with bladder and bowl problems.  She is one of the pioneers in the
Central PA area in the treatment of incontinence. 

 

             

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