Get Your Health Back On Track With Physical Therapy
Have you struggled with pain? Are you dealing with an injury affecting your ability to do your usual routine? Our highly skilled physical therapists can guide you back to health and back to doing what you love!
Whether you have recently had surgery or are recovering from a new injury, physical therapy at ReQuest Physical Therapy can help.
October is National Physical Therapy Month. ReQuest Physical Therapy wants to make sure that you have a reliable source to help you resolve whatever physical condition you face. Our physical therapists are highly trained and experienced in treating musculoskeletal disorders. We understand how important it is to get to the root of the problem and provide solutions that work.
Our team of physical therapists is devoted to helping our patients recover from injuries and pain that are interfering with everyday activities and making life way harder than it should be. Request an appointment with ReQuest Physical Therapy today, so we can help you get back to the life you deserve!
Why Should I Choose Physical Therapy?
There are several reasons to choose physical therapy over costly surgeries and medications. Physical therapy has been shown to not only help resolve pain and improve function, but it is also effective at enhancing your overall health and well-being.
One of the most significant benefits of physical therapy is that it can uncover the underlying reasons for your injuries and/or pain. Some of the impairments your physical therapist can help you correct include:
- Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors (i.e., poor sleep habits, improper nutrition, lack of exercise, etc.).
- Loss of motion
- Weakness
- Poor posture and faulty movement patterns
- Gait abnormalities
- Loss of balance
- Coordination deficits
- Neurological impairment
4 Benefits of Physical Therapy
A physical therapist can educate you about ways to move safer, use your energy more efficiently, reduce the risk of re-injury, and enhance the overall effects of your care. The benefits of physical therapy treatments include easing pain, reducing spasms, increasing circulation, and promoting healing.
Physical therapy can help improve your joint range of motion and overall mobility:
Our ability to move depends on how individual joints move and how the body’s joints move in concert with one another. Increasing joint range of motion and mobility of the connective tissues around your joints (including the tendons, muscles, fascia, and joint capsules) will help your joints feel better and move better.
This will also help you improve overall functional mobility and activity tolerance, essential for work, leisure, and simple daily functions.
Physical therapy can help strengthen weaknesses and compensation patterns:
Through injury or surgery, muscles become weak and impact your ability to move and function normally.
For some, an old injury or abnormal movement pattern has led to weakness due to compensations. Physical therapists are skilled at assessing the whole body, identifying weaknesses, and teaching how to restore strength and function.
Physical therapy can improve your overall health and well-being:
When you see a physical therapist for pain and injuries, you will receive rehabilitation benefits to resolve the condition and a total body approach to health.
Physical therapists can recommend nutrition to improve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health. In addition, physical therapists are movement experts and trained to help you move/exercise more, no matter your limitations or restrictions. More activity equals improved health!
Physical therapy can help you reduce the risk of injury:
By implementing a holistic approach, we can improve and restore your function and prevent injuries. This may include all components of typical physical therapy and include gait modifications and coordination exercises to stimulate the nervous system and help ensure your mechanics are ideal to avoid an injury.
Call Us Today To Request An Appointment
The mission of our physical therapy clinic is to use compassion, encouragement, and motivation in the treatment of our patients and clients. We provide outstanding and personalized skills as movement and rehabilitation physical therapists through exceedingly high customer service and results!
Our goal is to positively impact people’s lives and improve their quality of life. Your therapy will be centered around helping you get back to doing the things you love without pain. We understand that no two pain conditions are alike, and no two treatment plans should be either.
Contact ReQuest Physical Therapy to learn more about National Physical Therapy Month and the benefits of physical therapy.
If you’re struggling with a painful condition or experiencing a physical limitation, our therapists will work with you to ensure your success!
Say Goodbye to Pain – Get Started with PT Now!
Return to ReQuest Physical Therapy and Let’s Continue Your Journey to Wellness Together. Schedule Your Appointment Now!
Did You Know You Can See a Physical Therapist Without a Referral?
In many cases, you can start physical therapy right away without needing a referral from your doctor—this is called Direct Access. It means faster relief from pain, quicker recovery, and less time waiting to get the care you need. Whether you’re dealing with an injury, nagging aches, or want to prevent future problems, our licensed physical therapists are here to help.
However, it’s important to note that if you have Medicare, a referral is still required before beginning treatment. We’re happy to help coordinate with your physician to make the process as smooth as possible.
Don’t wait for pain to get worse—reach out today and get started on the path to feeling better!
Restorative Yoga with Shawn Hinds
About This Class
Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness and deep breathing.
When: Thursday 1pm-1:45pm
Where: Gainesville Health & Fitness
How Strong
Is Your Stance?
We offer FREE orthopedic screenings to test your lower body strength and your balance.
As Friday night lights illuminate the field and the spirit of football echoes throughout the community, ensure that back pain doesn’t get in the way while rooting for your team in the stands. Experience the thrill of the season without the discomfort of back pain. Our treatments are designed for your unique needs, ensuring you’re game-day-ready every time.
Your game plan to tackle back pain involves the following:
- Effective treatments to alleviate pain and guard against future flare-ups.
- Customized strategies to boost your mobility and strength so you can cheer on your favorite teams without hesitation.
- Tips to enjoy those tailgate barbecues and halftime huddles without a second thought to your back.
Get ready to chant, cheer, and celebrate without restraint. Connect with ReQuest Physical Therapy today, and let’s ensure you’re in prime shape for every touchdown this season!
October Word Scramble
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mkpupin
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Answer Key
candy
halloween
pumpkin
scarecrow
leaves
cider
Quick & Easy Healthy Recipe
Healthy HEART-Y Pumpkin Chili
Taste How Delicious Weight Loss Can Be
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey breast, pasture-raised antibiotic-free
- 32 oz. low sodium organic chicken or veggie broth, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2-3 C fresh pumpkin, diced into 1/2-inch cubes or 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
- (make sure you are not using pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground peppercorns
- 2 tsp. chili powder and/or cumin
- 2 tsp. ground smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 C cooked black beans (about two cans)
- Optional toppings for serving: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, parsley, and/or
- green onion, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, and fresh lime juice.
Directions:
SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS
- If using ground turkey, cook it in a skillet on medium-high heat. Rinse under HOT water in colander to remove excess fat. Pour into slow cooker dish.
- Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Cook for 4- 6 hours on high or 8 on low until the sweet potatoes and pumpkin are desired tenderness.
- When done, turn off the heat and let chili rest with lid off for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Taste and adjust spices to flavor preference. Add to each serving the desired toppings.
STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS
- If using ground turkey, cook it in a skillet on medium-high heat. Rinse under HOT water in colander to remove excess fat. Pour into large pot.
- In the skillet add ¼ cup broth and sauté the onion, garlic, pepper, and mushrooms for about 5 minutes stirring often.
- Add sautéed veggies and remaining ingredients to the large pot with cooked meat. Stir will. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes then cook on low for 20 – 30 minutes until sweet potato and pumpkin are desired tenderness.
- Turn off heat and let chili rest with lid off for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Taste and adjust spices to flavor preference. Add to each serving desired toppings.
This is one of the many complementary recipes shared in our healthy lifestyle program, Physicians’ Choice for Weight Loss.
Patient Testimonial 🌟
“The therapists at ReQuest are knowledgeable, thoughtful, and gentle in their treatments. I enjoy my visits, knowing I’m getting the best care for optimal healing. Thanks for being there for me!”
-Sandra N.
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Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in women, affecting one in every eight women in the U.S.
Join us on Saturday, October 25th at 9am for Gainesville’s Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. This community event is free and will be held in Celebration Pointe. The goal is to raise awareness around breast cancer treatment and prevention while honoring survivors and remembering those we have lost.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement working tirelessly to end breast cancer as we know it. In the last 30 years alone, ACS has invested more than $600 million in breast cancer research and over $5 billion in research for all cancer types since 1946.
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Get Your Health Back on Track This National Physical Therapy Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and at ReQuest Physical Therapy, we’re celebrating by reminding our communities in Gainesville and Newberry that physical therapy is one of the safest and most effective ways to overcome pain, restore movement, and improve overall health.
If you’ve been struggling with pain, recovering from surgery, or dealing with an injury that limits your daily activities, our highly skilled therapists are here to guide you back to doing what you love. Unlike quick fixes that only mask symptoms, physical therapy addresses the root of the problem and provides lasting solutions tailored to your needs.
Why choose physical therapy? Here are just a few of the benefits:
- Improved mobility and range of motion: Therapy helps joints, muscles, and connective tissues move more freely so you can return to work, sports, and everyday life.
- Restored strength: Whether from injury, surgery, or poor movement habits, we identify weaknesses and build them back up to support healthier movement.
- Better overall health: PT encourages healthier habits, improved posture, and increased activity, all of which reduce pain and enhance wellness.
- Lower risk of re-injury: By teaching you safer movement patterns, we help protect your body from future setbacks.
At ReQuest Physical Therapy, we believe care should be generous, clearly understood, and focused on helping you achieve real results. Our mission is to positively impact lives by combining compassion, encouragement, and expert treatment for every patient we see.
If pain or limitation is holding you back, there’s no better time to take the first step. Call today or request an appointment at www.requestphysicaltherapy.com. Let’s make this National Physical Therapy Month the start of your journey back to health.
Exercise of the Month
MEDIAN NERVE GLIDE
Stand tall with your arm extended in front of you at shoulder height, palm facing up. Use your opposite hand to gently grasp your thumb. Slowly extend your wrist and fingers back. Return to the starting position with control. Perform the motion gently and smoothly.
3 Sets, 10 Reps (each arm).
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Refer a Friend
Our purpose at ReQuest Physical Therapy is to leave a greater impact on the communities around us. In order to do that, we want to change as many lives as possible and become a beacon of positivity in our communities.
Do you have a friend or family member who could benefit from our pain-relieving services? At ReQuest Physical Therapy, we love helping people achieve relief from pain and reach their full potential, thus making a difference in their lives.
If you know someone who could use our help, click the button below to fill out our form and we will send them information about how we may be able to help their condition. Be sure to let them know you referred them so they can thank you!
Reward your hardworking employees with on-site massage!
ReQuest Physical Therapy can provide licensed massage therapists to offer chair massage at any business.
Email: samantha.ream@requestphysicaltherapy.com for more information.
Meet Our Team
Jeff Gilliam
PT, PhD, OCS
Penny Goldberg
PT, DPT, ATC
Jerry O. Rieta
PT, CSCS, CPT
Alphonso Jones
PTA, NASM CPT
Adrian Latscu
PTA, ACCI
Patricia Nichols
OT, CHT
Samantha Ream
M.Ed., LMT
Tiffany Fisher
PhD, LMT
