Join us in welcoming Tanya Howell, PTA to the team at DOAR South Boston! Tanya is a licensed PTA with a Bachelor of Business degree as well as an Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy. She brings 20 years experience in outpatient, acute, and skilled nursing facility settings, with expertise in orthopedics and neuro patients. Tanya is relocating to the area from southwest Virginia and is excited to start a new chapter here.
This time of year calls for getting back into routines, and for many of us it also means heading back to the gym on a regular basis.
If you are looking for a training plan, Leslie Adkins, Athletic Trainer at DOAR South Boston, recommends the Couch 2 5k app, available on iPhone and Android. Here’s the plan:
The Dan River Region has several upcoming running and fitness events for you to train for to get you motivated and to keep your swimsuit bod into the fall months…
Running:
River City Run 5k – Saturday, 9/5 – Danville
Chatham Sartomer 5k – Saturday, 9/19 – Chatham
Patriot Challenge – Saturday, 10/3 – Martinsville
Glow with the Flow – Friday, 10/16 – Danville
Challenge:
Dirty Dan Dash – Saturday, 10/3 – Danville
DOAR staff, family and friends are participating!
Cycling:
DOAR’s River Ride – Saturday, 10/17 – Danville
DOAR is a presenting sponsor and organizing this event, which benefits the Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity.
The Washington Post published an article on recent research that looked at the positive effects experiencing nature can have on the brain. “The new research provides a new kind of evidence that is not only consistent with — but also strengthens — the growing body of research on the benefits of nature exposure.”
To reap the benefits of nature on the brain, check out a local trail and get walking!
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Riverwalk Trail - Danville
Rock Ridge Trail - Martinsville
Tobacco Heritage Trail - South Boston
Mayo Park Trails - Roxboro
Smith River Greenway - Eden
Stream Walk Trail - Yanceyville
[/table]Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water combined with proven therapy techniques to help patients in healing and exercise performance. We found this great video about the benefits of aquatic therapy and exercise, and wanted to share it with you!
In the video, you will see patients exercising large groups in community pools. For your convenience and quality of care, we offer one-on-one aquatic therapy using our on-site, heated therapy pools at 6 of our outpatient therapy locations! Here’s a picture of our newest therapy pool at TheraSport Physical Therapy’s Eden location:
Contact one of locations offering aquatic therapy:
Alison is a high school student and a dancer at Fabulous Feet Dance Academy in Roxboro, North Carolina. When she started experiencing back and knee pain, her doctor recommended physical therapy. She received physical therapy at DOAR South Boston to strengthen her back and knees, and to reduce pain in those areas.
She shares her physical therapy story here:
My back would lock it up and my knees hurt all the time from doing things like walking up steps. I kept dancing, but I just had to deal with the pain. After about six months of pain, I went to the doctor, and he recommended physical therapy to strengthen my muscles.
I looked forward to coming because they’re very friendly, and they were a big help. They worked with me on exercises to strengthen the muscles in my back and legs. They also gave me exercises to do at home. I started to notice that I could do more stuff without it starting to hurt as quickly, so I knew my endurance was improving.
Alison is now back in action, and is busy preparing for the Fabulous Feet dance recital this May.
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