PATIENT SPOTLIGHT
THERAPIST SPOTLIGHT
“We highly recommend PT Institute of Illinois. Mike is an excellent PT and very knowledgeable in back rehab. He was awesome at getting my daughter back to the activities she loves. My daughter was very comfortable receiving treatments here and thrilled to be able to get back to cheer leading. The office staff is also very friendly and professional. Appointments were very easy to make and accommodating to our schedule. Thanks Mike!” - C.G. & R.G. “Appointments were very easy to make and accommodating to our schedule. Thanks Mike!”
Tisa Berry, PT, DPT, ATC Dr. Tisa Barry is a staff physical therapist at our Fox River Grove clinic location. She graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, with her master’s and doctoral degrees. She specializes in Movement System Impairments of the spine and extremities, Graston technique, lymphatic and wound management, performing arts rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, pediatric therapy and women’s health therapy that encompasses urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, pre and postnatal and osteoporosis. As a collegiate athlete and triathlete, she is passionate about the overhead athlete and running analysis. Dr. Barry, dedicated to the latest research, is also a credentialed Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association. When not treating patients, she loves spending time with her husband and two daughters cooking and hiking.
HEALTHY RECIPE PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT 5 TIPS FOR SHOVELING SNOW IN THE NEW YEAR
Snow shoveling can lead to a number of health risks for many people, from back injuries to heart attacks. The following tips can help keep you safer when you set out to shovel: 1. Warm up. Warm your muscles before heading out to shovel by doing some light movements, such as bending side to side or walking in place.
2. Push rather than lift. Pushing the snow with the shovel instead of lifting can help reduce the strain on your body.
3. Lighten your load. Consider using a lighter-weight plastic shovel instead of a metal one to help decrease the weight being lifted.
4. Consider multiple trips. Consider shoveling periodically throughout the storm to avoid having to move large amounts of snow at once. 5. Keep up with snowfall. Try to shovel snow shortly after it falls, when it is lighter and fluffier. The longer snow stays on the ground, the wetter it can become. Wet snow is heavier and harder to move. www.ptiipt.com
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