Have You Met Your Deductible?
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Kirk G. Painter, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Dr. Kirk Painter is credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy as a McKenzie Practitioner. There are only a few, in this IH35 corridor that holdthisdesignation.Kirkhasandcontinuestoworkasanadjunct faculty member and professor in the Human Health and Performance Dept. at Texas State University. Kirk is a certified Graston IASTM provider as well. Kirk has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Texas Physical Therapy Association since 1994. His hobbies include mountain biking, hunting, fishing. He has raised three great kids, two in college, and the other graduated and working as a teacher. Kirk’s personal belief is that a person that comes in for treatment is not just another patient but someone who has pain or a problemwho has entrusted him to address it. It is imperative that he do all he can to treat each person equally and efficiently in a way that is enjoyable for the patient and himself. Kirk feels he can have fun while working on your problem with the utmost thought and care.
An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or chronic illness are more likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their deductible. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy cost may be significantly reduced. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time for Physical Therapy! Call 512.353.4575 (San Marcos) or 512.847.9057 (Wimberley) today!
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING:
“The best place I have ever gone to for physical therapy!” “This was my third trip to PTRC. Before long I will be going again. Why? It is the best place I have ever gone to for physical therapy. I have been to places in San Marcos and San Antonio. The therapy that Dr. Kirk Painter gave me was the best. All the staff in their building are professional and know what they are doing. Everything is explained to you so you do everything correctly. Thanks to all at PTRC, you are the greatest!” - Ted L.
Seasonal Recipe Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
• 1 1/3 cups all- purpose flour • 1/2 tsp baking powder Ingredients
• 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread • 1 egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 3/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
• 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 cup butter, softened
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Directions Preheat oven to 375˚F. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, combine butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream ingredients together, about 4 min. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth, about 1 min. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir in flour mixture until mixed. Add hazelnuts and stir until mixed. Spoon out the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet, spacing the mounds about 4” apart. Use the tines of a fork to flatten the cookie dough. Bake until lightly golden around the edges, about 10-12 min. Use a metal spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
Alwaysconsultyourphysical therapistorphysicianbeforestartingexercises you areunsure ofdoing. PRONE PRESS UP Lie on your stomach with hands beside your shoulders. Pushing with your arms, arch your upper back and hold. Repeat 6-10 times
SINGLE KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH Lie on your back and bring one knee to your chest, keeping the other foot flat on the floor. Keep your lower back pressed to the floor. Hold for at least 15-30 seconds. Repeat 2-4 times with each leg.
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