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Pilates Movement Studio added by Desert Palms Physical TherapyJanuary 1, 2007 The Movement Studio at Desert Palms Physical Therapy, featuring Pilates and Gyrotonic® equipment will open January 2007. Private sessions, duets and mat classes will be offered with Susan Schmidt. Susan is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance and the Gyrotonic Expansion System®. Today, Pilates is a globally accepted program of choice for dancers, professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts and those recovering from injury or weakness. Pilates promotes increased flexibility, stronger muscle tone, better body awareness, more energy, improved balance, enhanced mental concentration. The studio is located at 7400 N. La Cholla. Call (520) 531-0305. Scoliosis Seminar: "Investing In Our Children's Future: Identifying School-Aged Children with Scoliosis and Prescribing Treatment with Proven Results"Thursday, October 26, 2006 Presented by: Adrienne Parry Physical Therapy, P.C. in cooperation with Brian Nielsen, M.D. from Tucson Orthopedic Institute and Martha Hawes, Ph.D., author of “Scoliosis and the Human Spine.” Seminar is free and open to the public, but space is limited: please call 797-2090 for reservations. Desert Palms Physical Therapy Now Open in San Manuel(TUCSON, AZ August 28, 2006) - Residents in San Manuel and the San Pedro River Valley will be glad to know that Desert Palms Physical Therapy with offices in Oro Valley and Catalina, is now open in San Manuel. Bruce Franke Jr. P.T., Kevin Eggers, P.T. and their friendly staff welcome patients with orthopedic concerns including those injured in sports, auto or on-the-job accidents. Desert Palms Physical Therapy is located at 23 McNab Parkway. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 – 5:00 pm. Most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mercy Care are accepted. Phone: (520) 818 3856. PacifiCare HMO and PPO Patients Can Now Receive Care from SATnet Therapists(Tucson, AZ March 1, 2006) Southern Arizona Therapy Network (SATnet) announced that it is now able to accept PacifiCare HMO patients under a contract signed today. SATnet therapists are pleased to bring their convenient locations and quality care to PacifiCare members. Practices now accepting PacifiCare HMO patients include:
To see a therapist, first contact your primary care provider who will evaluate your need for therapy and request a referral. The physician and patient may then request a specific practice that is convenient to home or work. In addition to the practices listed above, these practices accept PacifiCare PPO patients :
PPO members may contact these clinics directly. Complete list of SATnet therapists PTs are "Firefighters for a Day"
(Tucson, AZ Nov 1, 2005) Have you wondered what it’s like to save someone in a burning building? Physical therapists from SATnet had a chance to experience a day in the life of a firefighter at an awareness day hosted by the City of Tucson’s Regional Public Safety Academy. Captain Laura Ritter-Baker, designed this special training for SATnet therapists so they could fully understand what challenges firefighters face on a daily basis. The physical therapists began the day with an 8-event Candidate Physical Ability Test. Wearing a 50 pound vest, the PT’s first used a stairclimber, then dragged a firehose around steel drums, striking a sledge hammer on a force meter, and moved a mannequin across a parking lot, to simulate knocking down a door or wall and moving a person to safety. Next with standard firefighter protective clothing and breathing equipment, they crawled into a smoking room to rescue a “victim” and safely get out of the building without leaving any firefighters stranded. PT’s then swung power rams and spreaders to force open a wrecked automobile and rescue a large victim. The morning wrapped up with a discussion on how best to apply the simulation in designing rehabilitation plans for injured recruits and firefighters to ensure they can safely and effectively return to their jobs. Thank you to Captain Ritter-Baker, Wayne Peate, M.D. and the Tucson Fire Department staff for this invaluable experience. And thank you to Gerry Bates for use of the photographs.
Desert Palms Physical Therapy added to SATnet providers(Tucson AZ April 12, 2005) Southern Arizona Therapy Network is pleased to announce that Bruce Franke, PT, Desert Palms Physical Therapy, is now a provider for the network. "Bruce has been in private practice in Tucson for many years, and is well known and respected throughout the community, particuarly for his work in pain management," said Bob Wallace, PT, President of SATnet. Desert Palms Physical Therapy is located at 7628 N. La Cholla, Tucson. Phone (520) 531-0305. "Mother Knows Best," Says Physical Therapist(Tucson AZ March 18, 2005) “Remember when your Mother told you to stand up tall and get some exercise?” Jodi Sawicki Roberts, PT, asked the 50-person audience at today’s first annual Tucson Estates Health Fair. “You should have listened to her.” Roberts, a physical therapist with MDR Spine and Sports Physical Therapy, and a young mom herself, recommends that exercise—walking, jogging, stair-climbing, weight-lifting, aerobics, tennis, dancing, or some other form of weight-bearing or resistance exercise — be done regularly to bring long-term benefits. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day. Good posture can’t prevent osteoporosis, but it may help minimize the effects of the disease, and help you maintain an active lifestyle. A physical therapist may prescribe certain exercises to improve your posture, body mechanics and balance. These can help you improve muscle strength and flexibility while increasing your mobility. If you are over 50, or have a medical condition, Roberts suggests that you see your doctor and consult with a physical therapist before starting any exercise program. |
