Father's Day Massage Special

 Buy one get one ½ off

 1 HOUR MASSAGE $75 

 30 MINUTE MASSAGE $ 45
        

Come in or call today to purchase your massages.

504-733-0254
Massage given only at our Elmwood location. Offer expires: 6/17/2011.

Come Join Us
to support

 The North Rampart Community Center
 
Magnolia Physical Therapy is holding a Reforestation Fundraiser benefiting the Community Center with live music by Blake Quick of Flow Tribe. A $15 donation gets one tree planted in your namein a U.S National Forest, $10 of which goes directly to the North Rampart Community Center.

 June 2nd • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at Magnolia Physical Therapy
839 Spain St., New Orleans, LA
 
There will be other ways to donate directly, including chair massages and tip jars
for the live entertainment and bartenders.

 If you cannot make the fundraiser but would still like to buy a tree contact Beth or Lindsey at 733-0254
 

 One of the biggest secrets to healthy lifestyle success is to plan ahead. With these simple tips you'll save time and cut down on the meal preparation stress in your daily life.
 

• Keep meals simple! Foods that keep your family healthy can be fast and easy to prepare. Unless it's a special occasion, keep cooking simple and involve kids or other family members.
• Cook several main dishes when you have more time- like on weekends. Make soups stews, or casserole to freeze for the next week. Cook extra food as "plan-overs" for later use.
• Do some tasks ahead. Washing and trimming vegetables, cooking noodles for a pasta salad or lean ground meat for tacos a few hours, or the day before, can save you lots of time during busy weekday evenings.
• Plan activities for all family members to enjoy 2-3 times a month. For example, go on a family bike ride, plant a family garden, or pack a picnic meal to eat at the park and afterward go on a family hike.
• Plan (with your kids) fun activities for the whole family. Make a regular date to walk with friends and neighbors or join a community activity group, like aerobics, softball or body toning.
• Set realistic healthy eating and physical activity goals and write them down.

 In the United States 1 out of 3 kids are considered over weight. Help your child – and your whole family – eat healthy and stay physically active. The healthy habits your child learns now can last a lifetime.

What can I do to help my child stay at a healthy weight?
Help your child stay at a healthy weight by balancing what your child eats with physical activity. One of the best ways to prevent overweight and obesity in your child is to improve the eating and activity levels of your whole family.

Parents are often the most important role models for children. When you eat right and are physically active, your child will be more likely to make these choices, too. Plus, getting active and eating healthy as a family will help you spend more quality time together.

Question:

What exercises can I do for scoliosis to help with posture and realignment? 10 years ago I had an L2-3 fusion and a C3-4 fusion and have chronic neck, back and right leg pain.

Answer: By Mary Ann Wilmarth, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, Cert MDT

Proper posture and alignment are key components in order to function at your best.  This is especially important after having  spinal fusions for promoting the best possible adaptation of the spine now that the areas of fusion no longer allow movement.  A healthy and pain free spine requires a balance of mobility and flexibility along with strength and stability; and this can be even more important when scoliosis is involved.  

 A physical therapist can do an evaluation to give you more specific details about the cause of the neck, back, and leg pain. The physical therapist will help you to manage pain, thus reducing the side effects, expense, and dependence on long-term use, of prescription medication.

 Because you have scoliosis, it is important to see a physical therapist for specific exercises that take into consideration the location, direction, and  severity of your scoliosis.  The physical therapist who has the specialized education required to address your specific needs, will prescribe the appropriately balanced exercise program that includes exercises for both stretching and strengthening.

If you or anyone you know suffers from any type of back issue, come in for a free consultation. One of our expert physical therapist can help.

Nutritional education for kids starts with the parents. Teaching kids about eating healthy is very important for their physical and mental development.If parents start early, kids can learn to love physical activity, explore new foods, and pay attention to their body’s signals for hunger, thirst, and rest.To start teaching your kids how to make smart healthy choices, look at these great tips listed below:
 

1.    OFFER VARIETY AND CHOICE: Let kids decide what to eat from the healthful foods you serve.  Encourage kids to “explore” with all five senses.
 

2.    CALM: Turn off the TV during meals to encourage mindful eating.
 

3.    BE CONSISTENT: Whenever possible, feed children at the same time every day and allow them to eat at their own pace.
 

4.    DRINK TO HEALTH: Offer children at least 6 cups of water throughout the day and especially after play.  Limit fruit juice and do not serve soda to preschoolers.
 

5.    DON’T JUDGE: Avoid rewarding kids for what they eat.  Help kids take charge of their bodes by asking them to notice if they feel full or have room for more.
 

6.    TALK HEALTH, NOT LOOKS: Talk with kids about building healthy strong bodies.  Avoid messages about being fat or think or having an “ideal” body size.
 

7.    LISTEN TO KIDS: Allow children to express feelings and help them problem solve so they don’t “eat their feelings” or rely on food for comfort.
 

8.    DON’T USE FOOD as a reward, punishment or bribe.
 

9.    PROMOTE PLAY: Make sure children have at least 1 hour of active play each day.  Limit TV and other screen time to 2 hours a day.
 

SCHEDULE SLEEP: Be consistent about nightly routines and bedtime to help preschoolers get the 11 to 13 hours of sleep they need.  

To learn more about family healthy eating visit www.hopenyu.org. HOPE is dedicated to the development, evaluation and dissemination of evidence-based practices for families and educators to help young children establish healthy behaviors around eating, physical activity, and sleep to prevent childhood obesity.

Sitting at a desk all day can cause your body to develop aches and pains. There are easy solutions to prevent aches and pains from occurring. For example, setting up your desk properly to fit you can prevent mid back pain. Take a look at the You Tube video below to learn how to properly set up your desk to keep yourself pain free.

 

Physical Therapy - Office Ergonomics

If you have any questions about desk ergonomics then please call to schedule a free consultation with one of our expert therapists. Also if your company would be interested in receiving free in-service to instruct employees in proper ergonomics in the work place, please give us a call for more detail.

Please join us at Magnolia Physical Therapy for an educational talk with Beth Winkler-Schmit, PT, FAAOMPT on back pain prevention. Hors d' oeuvres and drinks will be served.

When: February 23, 2011
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Where: 5606 Jefferson Hwy
            Harahan, LA 70123

Give us a call if you have any questions.
Elmwood: 504-733-0254   Marigny: 504-943-8026

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Please join us at Magnolia Physical Therapy for an educational talk with Beth Winkler-Schmit, PT, FAAOMPT on back pain prevention. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.

When: February 23, 2011
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Where: 5606 Jefferson Hwy
            Harahan, LA 70123

Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.
Elmwood: 504-733-0254   Marigny: 504-943-8026

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