EvidencePT.Neck Pain and Stress

MEET THE OWNER

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUMMER’S BOUNTY!

EMMANUELMOSES PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CCI Emmanuel Moses attended Physical Therapy school at the University of Ibadan, College

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of Medicine, Nigeria. He earned his post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions. Emmanuel is one of the top 10% of physical therapists in the US with a boardspecialtycertification. Toachieve this, he demonstrated competency in specialized knowledge and advanced clinical proficiency. Emmanuel is board certified orthopedic specialist with an OCS designation. Emmanuel has over a decade of experience in various settings of physical therapy practice which includes but not limited to home healthcare; skilled nursing care; Hospital in and outpatient; his major interest, however, is in outpatient orthopedics. Emmanuel is also a certified myofascial trigger point dry needling specialist. Emmanuel is passionate about getting his patients better from the very first visit. His drive to provide the best care possible fuels his zest towards keeping abreast with the latest research in the field of physical therapy to better his clinical skills. Emmanuel believes in giving back to his community by helping his patients get back to the quality of life they love and through mentoring other young physical therapists towards clinical excellence. He is a credentialledClinical instructor andanactivemember of theAmerican Physical Therapy Association (APTA). When not in the clinic, He loves to spend time with his wife and two kids. Emmanuel enjoys reading, volunteering, traveling, and seeing new places and cultures.

Slip ‘em into smoothies (trust us, it’s delicious). Make it a mission to try a new one. Summer is the perfect time to expand your palate! Buy them fresh or frozen. Frozen vegetables today are far tastier than the ones you might have grown up with.

E X E R C I S E E S S E N T I A L S Cut them up ahead of time for quick snacks. Get the whole family involved in cooking. Buy seasonal offerings from a local farmer’s market Grow your own! Lettuce and arugula are easy to grow in containers.

SCALENE STRETCH Place your hands overlapping on your breast bone. Next, tilt your head upwards and away from the affected side until a gentle stretch is felt along the front and side of your neck. Always consult with your physical therapist before performing an exercise in order to relieve pain. www.simpleset.net “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In the light of all the recent ugly events in our nation, we stand in solidarity with our African American community to speak out against all forms of systemic racial social injustice in every part of our country. At EvidencePT we foster a community that treats people of all races with respect, honor and their God-given dignity. This is the kind of society we strive for and hope to advance.

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