Have You Met Your Deductible?
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING:
“I had frequent pain in my lower back, resulting in modified activities. It was really painful getting in and out of vehicles and in and out of bed, as well as bendingover. Ioverworkedmybackdue toexcessive quantityofgolf,requiringneedforregularchiropractic visits. I began using an oral steroid for relief before I wasreferredtoSynergybymyprimaryphysician.After learning and applying constant repetition of specific exercises formypain level. I learntochallengemyself under the supervision of Annie, PT, and Ana, PTT. I was skeptical that I would improve my well-being at first, but after the initial sessions, I benefitted greatly at Synergy thanks to the complete staff, from the PT’s to the PTA’s.” -Tommy D. Meghan completed her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training to become a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in 2001 before obtaining her Masters and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. After receiving her Doctor degree, she went on to share her knowledge at her alma mater, Marymont University until 2012. She has since also obtained her certifications in Hand Therapy (CHT), Manual Trigger Point and Therapist (CMTPT) (dryneedling). Sheeventuallypursuedacertification as a Lymphedema therapist from LANA Board, allowing her to treat patients with edema, chronic venous insufficiency, lipidema and lymphedema resulting from genetic disorders and lymph node removal after cancer diagnosis. Since moving into the Shenandoah Valley region Meghan has been residing in Crozet, VA, with her two young children and husband. She has been working at Synergy Rehab and Wellness as the Clinic Director in the Staunton Office for the last four years. She specializes in rehabilitationofthehand,dryneedling, lymphedema,makingcustomsplintsandperforming manual therapy techniques for all orthopedic injuries. In her spare time, she is extremely active with running, yoga and Barre. STAFF SPOTLIGHT Dr. Meghan Little, DPT, CHT, CMTPT, ATC, CLT-LANA
An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. Patients with family plans or those who have hadmajor surgeries or chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything! Now is the time for Physical Therapy! Call 540.416.0530 (Staunton) or 540.932.0333 (Waynesboro) today!
Healthy Recipe Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
INGREDIENTS
• cooking spray or coconut oil • 1 cup steel-cut oats • 2½ cups water • 1½ cups
• 1 cup pumpkin • 3 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice • ½ tsp cinnamon • ¼ tsp salt
unsweetened almond milk
DIRECTIONS Coatyourslowcookerwithcookingspray,butter or coconut oil. Add all the ingredients into slow cooker and mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir well before serving. Portion into a bowl to serve and top with pecans, maple syrup and almond milk. Don’t Miss Out On This Special Offer! FREE Discovery Session!
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Try this exercise to relieve back pain.
FOUR POINT TRUNK FLEXION & EXTENSION Start on hands and knees. Arch your back up to the ceiling as high as you comfortably can, and hold. Then, arch your back the opposite direction as low as you comfortably can, and hold. Repeat 6 times.
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