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PT HAPPENINGS
PT HAPPENINGS
RESTORING FUNCTION ONE PATIENT AT A TIME
Integrated Medical Group-Physical Therapy (IMG-PT), 805 N. Richmond St. #103, Fleetwood PA 19522
www.imgpt.com - email: imgpt@imgpc.com - 610-944-8140
From the Desk of Eric Parrish
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the Desk of...
Pressure, under pressure.....
Greetings to everyone, I hope you all had a great
Thanksgiving holiday and your Holiday season has started
well. This is the first time I have written the December issue
and had the opportunity to write about the Christmas season.
Admittedly I am feeling a little stressed about it as I sit and
write this, more so than previous newsletters. The pressure
to say something meaningful, to leave people with a warm
fuzzy feeling, to get it just right. Pressure, under pressure.
In a lot of ways I think the Christmas Holiday can feel that
way, rushing here and rushing there to get it all done. We
have to get just the right gift to let those certain someone's in
our life know just how much we love them ( made all the
more difficult when you ask the certain someone what they
want and the answer is I don't know), pressure. We have to
get our house decorated and looking like something out of a
Christmas magazine, pressure. We are running here, there
and yonder to get to all of the Christmas parties, activities,
and family gatherings, pressure. Braving the traffic and
crowds and at times weather, pressure. By now most of you
are thinking, ok Scrooge, maybe it's best you never do the
December news letter again (you may be right). Don't get
me started about going out to get a 40 dollar gift card to
exchange it with someone who gives you a 40 dollar gift
card, but I digress.
Now I am going to turn it around come out of my
Scrooge ways and let you in on the secret to surviving the
Christmas season and avoid all of the pressure that goes with
it...... are you ready, wait for it........the truth is I have no idea
how to relieve the pressure that is inherent with this holiday.
I think there is always going to be some pressure, but try to
take time to enjoy the time with family and loved ones. Life
moves so fast so take a moment this Holiday and savor the
time together. I have 2 young girls and I am looking forward
to spending the time with them and my wife. There is
nothing quite like the excitement a child has on Christmas
morning. I know in the blink of an eye they will be grown
and out of the house, as many of you can attest. I want to
enjoy this time with them and just be in the moment and not
overcome by the pressures of the Holiday season. Maybe
your kids are coming home for the Holidays or maybe it is
just going to be the two of you this Holiday. Whatever the
case may be or pressures you may have this holiday season,
make sure to soak in the moments with family and friends
and enjoy this period in your life and reflect on your
meaning for the season, for we will never pass this way
again.
December 2015
Sleep & Exercise
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Now speaking of pressure, for those of you who are
already feeling the stress of the season and your neck muscles
are tightening up from all the online shopping, and your head is
starting to ache thinking about your to do list, fear not for I
bring you tidings of great joy. For this month and the next
month we will be giving free consultations for neck pain and
headaches. That's right, often times physical therapy can be
very beneficial in relieving headaches. Just call to set up your
free consultation.
Moving on to things of even greater joy, THE
TRAINS ARE HERE!!!!! In case you missed it the first time
THE TRAINS ARE HERE!!! Also there is a tree, but really it
is about the trains (right Dark Side). Please stop in and see the
train display. Special thanks to Kaylie who helped set up the
trains this year and cut the set up time in half, I really appreciate
it. Also, on a side note, I am glad Kaylie survived the tree
falling on her. Jesi was very concerned, although that was
difficult to tell through all of her laughter. Thank you, to you
both, for setting up the tree. The train display is open to all,
both the young and the young at heart, please stop in and check
it out.
Finally, one of the best ways to make sure you are
ready to take on the Holiday season each day is to get plenty of
rest. Everything seems a little more manageable with a good
night's rest under your belt. In this issue we will look at things
you can do to help get a better night's sleep, and awake rested
and refreshed, and not be a creature stirring the night Santa
arrives. Thank you to all of the patients both present and past
who have trusted us with your care we could not be here
without you. From our office to you, we wish you a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Happenings from IMG-PT
The tree is up
Oh yes - the trains are running
CONGRATULATIONS to Eric!!!!! - he is going to be
inducted into the University of Missouri-Kansas City
Athletics Hall of Fame for soccer, January 29th.
We said good-bye to Jessie, December 7th and will be
saying hello to Katie, Ryan and Kaitlin, January 4th.
Stop in to say Hello and by all means see the trains..
The stockings are hung
and they were invaded by STAR WARS
REFER A FRIEND
and
GET A GIFT!!
They must come in four or more visits
for you to receive either a t-shirt,
flashlight, cooler bag or drawstring bag.
If you send a second person who comes
in four or more visits then you will
receive a $25 gift card, 3 or more
referrals will earn you a $50 gift card.
THANK YOU!!
PT HAPPENINGS
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Reindeer Fudge
What You'll Need:
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1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
What To Do:
1. Coat a 9-inch glass microwaveable pie plate with cooking spray.
2. In a large microwaveable bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Microwave
at 80% power 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and add remaining ingredients;
mix well and press into pie plate. Microwave at 80% power for an additional 1 minute.
3. Place in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, or until firm, then remove and cut into eight wedges.
Notes
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MAKE THEM MERRY! Wrap your fudge in colorful plastic wrap and tie with festive
ribbons. You might even want to add beaded eyes and a felt nose to the wrapper. And
don't forget to package your edible gift with an ornament or even attach the
recipe. Holiday fudge makes a great stocking stuffer, too!