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“I’m able to use my arm again for everyday activities!”
“I wanted to send along a note of thanks to you and Heather for all that you did for me in the past few months. My shoulder is feeling much better, and I’m able to use my arm again for everyday activities. Your service, assistance, and professionalism throughout the entire therapy period was outstanding. I could not have asked for more. Again, thank you and Heather for an excellent job.” - Dick R.
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Wayne Burkholtz, DPT New Clinic Director of Norristown Wayne Burkholtz, DPT received his doctorate in Physical Therapy fromWidener University. Wayne has spent his career in outpatient orthopedics and specializes in manual therapy. Wayne’s interest in physical therapy began after an athletic injury in high school. He pursued his doctorate at Widener University and enjoys treating athletes and supporting local schools. During his time at Widener, Wayne served as part of the student board that created the country’s first student-led pro bono physical therapy clinic. This clinic has served as the model for clinics in
programs across the country. Wayne still serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the clinic as well as an adjunct professor at Widener teaching classes and supervising the pro bono clinic throughout the year. Wayne takes personal interest in each of his patients and helping them to reach their goals. To ensure the best ability to support his patients, Wayne attends classes to help him stay current on treatment techniques. Wayne is currently certified in dry needling and fascia movement taping. He is also trained in the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), McConnell Taping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage, and Pose Running. Wayne takes a personalized approach to treating each patient and has a way of creating a friendly atmosphere. He looks forward to joining the Norristown community and supporting you and your family. Healthy Recipe Spiced Pear Tea
Has Your Pain Come Back?
Ingredients • 1 orange • 3 cups water • 2 (11.3 to 12 oz) cans pear nectar • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
• 4 inches stick cinnamon • 1 tsp whole cloves • 6 tea bags • Small orange slices, halved (optional)
Feel free to call Total Performance PT at 215.997.9898 to consult your physical therapist. Your physical therapist can discuss with you the source of the problem and recommend exercises and stretches to relieve your pain at home.
Directions Using a vegetable peeler, remove three wide strips of peel from the orange; set peel aside. Juice the orange into a large saucepan. Add the water, pear nectar and honey (if using) to orange juice in saucepan. For spice bag: Place the 4 inches of stick cinnamon, the cloves and the orange peel strips in the center of a 6 in square of double-thickness, 100%-cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with 100%-cotton kitchen string. Add spice bag to pear nectar mixture. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and spice bag; discard. Serve in warmmugs. If desired, float orange slices on top of individual servings and serve with additional stick cinnamon.
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