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November 2019
MADDEN Monthly Thank You, Veterans! PHYSICAL THERAPY
HONORING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS THIS NOVEMBER
Sometimes I’m in awe at just how lucky I am to do what I do every day. I always knew that I wanted to help people, and I’m grateful to do what I love. But it’s often the patients themselves who make this job worthwhile. I’ve treated many wonderful patients, yet there is one group of patients that is an absolute honor to serve: veterans. We will never be able to thank veterans and their families enough for what they do every day and the sacrifices they continue to make. I don’t come from a military family, nor do I know many people who served in the military. I considered enlisting prior to college, but I feared I wouldn’t be a great physical candidate for the military. I can never understand the sacrifice these men and women have made to our country, but I understand their desire to serve. It’s a tremendous quality. However, I’m honored to offer my expertise to patients who served in our military because it’s a way for me to give back just a little bit of the tremendous service they gave to our country. Hearing a few of their many stories about their time in the service is just a bonus. A few years ago, I was treating a patient who was well into his 90s, but this gentleman had lived a full life very early on. During World War II, he served as a pilot in the Pacific, battling Japanese forces that were threatening our western border. One day, his plane was shot out of the sky, landing him somewhere over the enemy line. I’m not sure how long he had to camp out across enemy lines, but he had to survive in a tropical landscape with the threat of enemy fire lurking over him until someone finally rescued him. I couldn’t imagine what he must have been thinking or what he experienced, but I know he was a very courageous man. In Dauphin, I have plenty of opportunities to meet, treat, and learn from veterans. One of my patients actually has some of the most interesting stories I have never heard. Let me explain. This man served in the military and later worked for NASA. He knew all the astronauts who flew in the Apollo missions and worked directly with people who shaped our country’s expeditions in space. Still, all this patient would tell us was that he was a spy of some sort, leaving us to guess what kind of adventures he has in his personal memory log.
I could fill this entire newsletter with stories from patients who are veterans. Many of our older male patients are veterans because of the era they grew up in, as regular drafts supplied men for battle during WWII and the Vietnam War. Spending a few hours with them each week and treating the ailments that cause them pain and listening to them is amazing. This Veteran’s Day, everyone at Madden Physical Therapy Dauphin would like to thank every veteran and their family for their dedication and service. It’s because of you that we enjoy daily freedoms and holidays. It’s an honor to serve and treat you.
–Dan Hinnerschitz
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Engage Your Kids on Thanksgiving
With These Gratitude- Themed Games Thanksgiving is an excellent time to teach children about gratefulness. By planning some fun, gratitude-themed games, you can impart a valuable lesson and spend some quality family time together. Get your kids in the holiday spirit by adding a Thanksgiving twist to these classic games. Pictionary Want to bring out your kids’ creative sides? Pictionary is the perfect way to encourage artistic expression and grateful thinking. Try adding a rule where players have to draw something they’re grateful for. This will get your kids thinking beyond turkey and stuffing and give them an imaginative way to express their gratitude. Plus, who doesn’t love a good art contest? Guess Who? To play gratitude-themed Guess Who?, have each participant write down their name and
something they’re thankful for on a slip of paper and put it in a bowl. Then, at the dinner table, have each person draw a random slip and read what it says without saying the name while everyone else tries to guess who wrote it. While Pictionary may get your kids talking about what they are thankful for, Guess Who? will tune them into what others around them are thankful for too. Pick-Up Sticks Like regular pick-up sticks, the goal is to remove a stick from a haphazard pile without
disturbing the others. However, by using colored sticks that represent different kinds of thankfulness — such as places, people, or food — you can make players think outside the box. This will ensure you get a wide range of creative, thoughtful answers whenever the kids pick up a stick. These modified games are great for helping your kids realize how much they have to be thankful for. Use these to spend some fun, educational, quality time with your family this Thanksgiving.
Patient Success Stories
“Coming to Madden Physical Therapy is one of the best decisions I ever made. My shoulder pain was terrible and range of motion was poor, but after a few sessions I was back to 100% without any pain and am able to start my weight training at the gym again!” –Andrew D.
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More Than Strains The Surprising Benefits of Physical Therapy
wallet and your body will thank you when you opt for physical therapy.
Physical therapy is lauded by athletes and weekend warriors alike for its ability to treat and prevent further damage after an injury. But what if we told you that physical therapy can do so much more than cure a linebacker’s ACL tear or treat a tennis enthusiast’s elbow? Discover what else physical therapy can (surprisingly) do.
Chronic Care
You get a lot more than you pay for with physical therapy. Our Madden Physical Therapy Dauphin therapists offer a holistic approach to your healing, and as you work through your ailment with your therapist, you also have a medical professional in your corner to educate you on a healthy lifestyle. The at-home exercise regimens, personalization of the workouts for your body, and the regular checkups on your health by your physical therapist can help you maintain and even stabilize chronic conditions — such as diabetes — that may be plaguing your body.
Dollars and Sense
Paleo Stuffing Thanksgiving isn’t a hard holiday for those who eat paleo. Almost all of the savory staples were paleo before it was cool. Stuffing is a notable exception, but this recipe’s got you covered. from treatment and attacks by their disease. Physical therapy is designed to strengthen the body, which is exactly what patients need after rigorous treatments leave their body ragged. Think of your physical therapist as a boxing coach, preparing you for the biggest fight of your life and making sure your body is equipped to dodge a devastating punch. Believe it or not, physical therapy is one of the most advanced ways to treat your body. Discover how Madden Physical Therapy Dauphin can help you find a safe, affordable, and powerful path to wellness by calling 717.474.8754.
LAUGH OUT LOUD Thanks to medical advancements, there are many treatments available to patients. Yet, physical therapy remains one of the most affordable and effective treatment options in modern medicine. For example, research has discovered that patients who opt for physical therapy over surgery to treat lower back pain pay 50% less than their surgery-patient counterparts. Physical therapy is a safe and natural healing option that accentuates your body’s ability to heal itself without the invasion, pain, and cost of surgery or injections. Your
Finding Relief
While physical therapy will not cure cancer, it can help cancer patients and survivors find relief
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Dan Thanks Our Veteran Patients!
Gratitude-Themed Games for Kids
Patient Success Stories
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Do You Know These Surprising Physical Therapy Facts?
Take a Break
Paleo Stuffing
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Whether you are exploring our glitzy cities or hunkering down in the quiet forest, Pennsylvania has something for everyone. Check out these three events to experience all our great state has to offer! There’s Something for Everyone in Pennsylvania! From City Streets to Country Roads EXPLORE ALL PENNSYLVANIA HAS TO OFFER THIS NOVEMBER
Christmas at Fort Hunter When: Weekends beginning Nov. 24 Where: For Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg Admission: Varies by event Kick off the most wonderful time of the year at Fort Hunter. The Festival of Trees and the toy train exhibit kick off this nearly month-long event at Fort Hunter. Throughout the celebration, attendees can choose from a variety of merry events, including mansion tours, holiday shops, Victorian tea, candy demonstrations, music performances, twinkling light displays, and craft sales. There will even be a special visit from the North Pole’s most famous residents! Learn more about this event, admission prices, and scheduling by visiting FortHunter.org or call 717.599.5751.
River City Big Band When: Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Where: River City Blues Club & Dart Room, 819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg Admission: $10 Don’t miss this toe-tapping, swinging good time and performance by the River City Big Band. Known for weekly performances across Pennsylvania and rhythmic stylings, River City Big Band will keep you and your sweetheart dancing all night long. This event is intended for those who are 21 and older, but younger guests can attend with a guardian. Discover more about this event at RiverCityHBG.com, and RSVP on Facebook.
Pennsylvania Gun Deer Season When: Begins Nov. 30 Where: Public and private woodlands across Pennsylvania Admission: Varies by the cost of specific hunter’s license Load up your blaze orange and prepare for deer camp. The Pennsylvania gun hunting deer season is set to open on a Saturday for the first time this year, giving hunters 13 days and three Saturdays to bag that prize buck. Hunters should follow safety and quota rules while hunting in our woodlands, and you can learn more about the regulations for Dauphin County on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) website at PGC.PA.gov. PGC will also have information on additional deer and other game seasons. Stay safe, and good luck this season!
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