PREPARE TO SWIM IN THE WATER SAFELY!
Swimming is a great recreational sport thatcanbeenjoyedbypeople ofallages.But it’s importanttoknow how to be safe while you’re in the water. These important swimming safety tips are what you should be awareofbeforeyouheadout to the pool or beach. • Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. • Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. • Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water.
• If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many childrenwhodrown inhomepools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time. • Protect your skin. Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15. • Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them.
FREE SCREENING We can help you: • Naturally relieve aches and pain. • Increase your strength. • Be more active with your friends and family. Do you want a natural solution to your pain? “I can feel the strength returning” “I knew I needed PT for a long time. I had serious back and shoulder problems from 30 years of sitting in front of a computer doing programming and 2 shoulder injuries. The results were surprising. My back pain disappeared and I gained an inch in height. My shoulder is almost there and I can feel the strength returning. I never wish to tolerate such pain for so long for no reason.” - C.D.
Staff Spotlight: Kris Mayer, MPT
• Have more energy. • Feel better at work.
Prior to starting college, Kris was a professional ballet dancer. She left homeat theyoungageof16 to train andperformwith theSan Francisco Ballet, then moved to Philadelphia to dance with the Pennsylvania Ballet. She was introduced to the world of physical therapy through injuries sustained while dancing. Her first couple of years out of PT school, she worked at Little Company of Mary in the acute care setting and for the last ten years worked in outpatient orthopedic settings, primarily in the South Bay area.
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