Our favorite month of the year is here: National Physical Therapy Month! Please join us as we celebrate our amazing team members and the power of physical therapy throughout October. #NPTM2020 #choosePT #ThePowerOfPhysicalTherapy

Since the onset of COVID-19, many of our patients have been working from home. Additionally, now their children are potentially learning from home, too. It’s easy to sit down at the kitchen table or cozy up on the couch with your laptop for the work day. However, it’s important to understand the effects poor posture and faulty ergonomic workspaces can have on your body. The most common posture impairments include forward head, rounded shoulders and flattened back. Sitting in a slouched position puts stress on the spine and muscles of the neck, shoulders and back. This stress can have negative effects on flexibility and strength, causing pain or discomfort in these areas. To avoid discomfort and reduce stiffness, make sure you’re getting up to stretch or move after sitting for long periods of time. #posture #covid19 #workfromhome

Happy #MaskMonday, everyone! Here is a friendly reminder to please wear your mask when receiving care in our centers and out in the community to keep yourself and others safe!

“I am a former acute rehab liaison (RN) and a patient in Monticello. I was in a multi-trauma work accident on July 15 that left me wheelchair bound and included a complex and profound fracture of my distal fibula that resulted in nine screws and a plate in my right leg. “The entire staff has been wonderful to me. But Regan? This young lady is platinum. She is kind, compassionate, personable and a wonderful clinician. Even on my worst days, when I don’t want to go to therapy, I feel better as soon as I see her. “I have made great progress, but if I had my way I would be back to work by now. Regan keeps me realistic while also imparting hope. My path has been incredibly impacted by having Regan as my therapist. She truly cares for all of the patients as a whole person. We are better for having her in our lives. My gratitude is enormous!” After suffering a traumatic injury, our patient Emily began physical therapy with Regan White, DPT, ATC, CLT, at our Monticello, IN location. As a member of the health care community herself, Emily could not be happier with the compassionate care she is receiving from Regan. We’re so proud to have Regan on our team and wish Emily the best of luck on her road to recovery. #bounceback2it #patientsuccess #ThePowerOfPhysicalTherapy

Another football Sunday is almost here. Can you tell our Southern, CA community is excited for the Los Angeles Chargers home opener? We are proud to be the official physical therapy and sports rehabilitation provider to the Chargers! #BoltUp #ProudPartner #Chargers

The Select Medical family of brands remain committed to the health of our patients, team members, families and community. Through our Select Specialty hospitals and joint venture partners across the country, we’re proud to say that many of our team members have had the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you to our partners for making this possible!

When the pandemic first hit, Erin Fabbri, MAT, ATC, was among the athletic trainers who could no longer perform her job as an athletic trainer at Oakton Community College due to the cancellation of sports. Through partnerships maintained by Select Medical and RUSH Physical Therapy, Erin was able to continue to work full-time during the pandemic taking temperatures of employees at FedEx and Baxter Healthcare. She now considers herself a “professional temperature taker” and is very excited to return full-time at Oakton! #NATM2021 #EssentialToHealthcare

Our Nashville, TN community recently kick started their 2021 Mentorship program with an informative discussion on hand therapy. This program is designed to provide physical therapy students and new graduates with opportunities to observe and learn more about physical therapy trends. We’re so honored to be a resource for these bright minds!

March madness is in full swing and there have already been many upsets. How is your bracket doing? Ever wonder what treatment looks like when a basketball player comes to one of our centers with a hand injury? Today, we’re taking a look at how our expert hand therapist evaluate and treat common hand injuries seen in basketball players of all ages.

Meet Rose Walkenhorst M.S., ATC! She’s one of the Area Sports Medicine Coordinators in Iowa and has been working at Select Physical Therapy for more than 10 years. She currently works as a liaison between physical therapists at Select Physical Therapy and the physicians at Iowa Ortho to enhance patient care. While working with the physicians, she helps examine the patients and obtains a detailed history. She also helps to complete electronic health records and review previous records and imaging. This process allows the physicians to be more efficient and gives them more time to focus on patient care. #NATM2021 #EssentialToHealthcare

Did you know that March is endometriosis awareness month? Affecting nearly 1 in 10 women, endometriosis can cause pain in the lower back, pelvis and lower abdomen areas. Physical therapy can help alleviate pain and discomfort as a result of endometriosis. Our physical therapists will listen to your symptoms and design a care plan specific to your needs To learn more or request an appointment, please visit: http://ow.ly/kkzW50E2wa5