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.
Join us in welcoming back Leslie Adkins, former Athletic Trainer with DOAR South Boston, and Jeff Durand, former Athletic Trainer with DOAR North. Leslie and Jeff recently completed clinical rotations while pursuing their PTA degree from the Kent State ATC to PTA program. Leslie and Jeff are currently working with patients at their respective clinics as Physical Therapist Assistant Trainees prior to obtaining their PTA licensure.
Leslie has a Master’s in Athletic Training and is a licensed Athletic Trainer. Leslie has been with DOAR since 2011 and is excited to use her new knowledge and experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant Trainee with the South Boston patients.
Jeff is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Exercise Physiologist. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Certified Health/Fitness Instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine, a Certified Aquatics Instructor, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training from Averett University. Jeff has been with DOAR since 1995.
Labor Day marks the end of the summer season and the beginning of a new school year, fall sports and the holiday season. With busier schedules upon us, why not take the extra day off to spend some time focusing on your health?
Here are some ways to make the most of Labor Day to benefit your health:
Try a new workout. During the week, getting into a routine is necessary in order to accommodate work and school schedules. Instead of keeping your fitness time the same on your day off, try a different time and new activity instead. Hit the gym early for a class that isn’t offered during your regular work out time. Switching up your routine, even for a day, can benefit your body and helps you stay engaged in your workout.
Prep weeknight meals. One of the biggest hurdles to eating healthy is the time it takes to prepare meals and snacks. By having an extra day to run to the market and prepare meals that can be eaten throughout the week or frozen for the future.
Catch up with a friend. Time spent socializing is also beneficial to your health. Take a stroll around the neighborhood while using that time to chat and de-stress. Doing a physical activity with a friend is a good distraction from the physical effort and makes the activity more enjoyable.
Whatever you do throughout the long weekend, be sure to keep your health in mind. Take the opportunity to try something new, plan ahead or relax and give yourself a mental break.
Eric Lackey, PT, MPT, Physical Therapist of Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab (DOAR) was recognized as the area’s favorite physical therapist in the 2015 Rave Awards by readers of Showcase Magazine. Eric provides outpatient physical therapy at DOAR’s office at 2140 Franklin Turnpike in Danville. Eric also supervises physical therapy for pediatric patients through our sister company, Center for Pediatric Therapies (CPT).
Speaking of pediatric therapy… Katie Juza, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at Center for Pediatric Therapies was recognized as the area’s favorite occupational therapist.
Beth Neal, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist received honorable mention as one of the area’s favorite occupational therapists. Beth provides occupational therapy for outpatient patients at Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab and Martinsville Physical Therapy & Industrial Rehab. She also provides occupational therapy for homebound patients through our sister company, All Care Home Health.
Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab was also recognized as the area’s favorite physical therapy center.
We thank the readers of Showcase Magazine for these recognitions! We are grateful for the opportunity to provide outpatient physical and occupational therapy services here in this wonderful region!
*Limit 1 t-shirt per person; sizes available while supplies last. See below for shoe criteria.
As experts in physical therapy, we know that choosing the right shoes can make a big difference in your stability and movement. But for many people around the world, just having shoes is an important start to improve health.
Because there are germs in dirt that cause infections and diseases to our skin, footwear is an important barrier to protect health. This issue does not affect most of us because we have more than one pair of shoes, and we live in sanitary conditions. However, many countries use dirt roads and financial resources are scarce. – Project Sole
That’s why we are hosting a shoe drive for Project Sole – a recognized non-profit that distributes shoes to impoverished and disaster-stricken communities throughout the world.
STYLE: The most versatile shoes are athletic based: running, basketball, soccer, cross-training, volleyball, skate shoes and hiking boots are the most needed because the preeminent support and durability. Shoes to avoid: any open-toed shoes or sandals, baseball/football cleats, high-heels
LIFE of the SHOE: Shoes can be stinky and worn, but no holes in the soles!
BRANDS: Name brand shoes have earned the reputation of being better built and more durable, thus allowing more wear for their second owner. That is why we limit the brands collected to major athletic brands similar to the following: Nike, Adidas, Asics, New Balance, Reebok, Converse, Sketchers, DC, and Puma.
Source: http://projectsole.org/about-us/shoe-needs/
