Perfect Attendance Award
Congratulations to Chris Pursley from our Murrysville office who won the Perfect Attendance Award for the weeks surrounding the Thanksgiving Holiday. Throughout the entire practice we had over 195 patients qualify by scheduling and keeping ALL of their appointment the week before and the week of the holiday. Chris Pursley was randomly selected and won a $100 gift certificate to a restaurant of his choice.
SMILES FOR SUNNY 5K RACE
For the second straight year, ESSMC sponsored the Smiles for Sunny 5k race in Plum. Pictured below is John Bonaroti with Caitlin McClain, winner of the kid’s race and the ESSMC raffle for a Hamstretcher, as well as Chris Cooley, Race Director. The race is promoted by Running 4A Reason (www.running4areason.org) which is raising money for cancer research. 150 runners participated in the race and KDKA's Andy Sheehan was the guest MC. A great time was had by all despite the 35 degree weather at race time!
Important Insurance Reminders
We urge patients to be good advocates for their healthcare and to have a good understanding of the insurance plan provisions. One of the most significant points to remember is that you ALWAYS have a choice of providers for any service that you need. More often than we would like, we hear that patients are being directed away from our practice by physician groups owned by UPMC. Be aware of this and insist on choosing our practice especially if you have had a successful result in the past.
Be a good consumer and seek out what is best for you!
Co-Pay difficulties?
If you or someone you know is in need of our service, but is hesitating to schedule because of rising co-pays or other issues, please call the office and discuss the matter with our staff. We DO have options for you. Your conversation will be held in the strictest confidence.
We have helped our group of participants lose over 450 pounds since January! The tie-in with physical therapy is tremendous – many conditions can be helped by losing 10-20 pounds – low back pain, hip and knee arthritis, foot / heel pain to name a few.
Join us for an informational meeting on Healthpointe
Monday, Janaury 4th, 2010 at 7pm
in our Murrysville office to be part of our wellness initiative.
We continue to promote fitness and wellness as an adjunct to the traditional physical therapy interventions that we have had success with.
Please pre-register by calling, 412-399-3499 or by emailing us at MNovic@comcast.net
PT Tip for Winter Fitness
Prevent back pain during the winter months:
As winter approaches, daylight fades and the temperature plummets. Often this means that a lot of us aren’t getting outdoors and staying active. Even as the snow begins to fall, it is important to stay active to aid in injury prevention and joint pain.
Try these easy tips during the winter months:
Try walking indoors to improve cardiovascular health and endurance. Look for a local indoor track, use a treadmill, or walk around the mall during the holidays.
- Walk for 15- 30 minutes depending on overall heath.
- Build up endurance and speed over time.
- Try going further each time before stopping to rest.
- Try using a pedometer to track steps.
We encourage stretching before and after walks to aid in flexibility and muscle recovery.
-Hamstring Stretch:
Hold for 15-20 seconds and perform 5 times before and after walking.
-Calf Stretch
Hold for 15-20 seconds and perform 5 times before and after walking.
-Standing Quad Stretch
Hold for 15-20 seconds and perform 5 times before and after walking.
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