Osteoporosis and Physical Therapy
One out of four American women over age 65 have osteoporosis – a medical condition in which bones become brittle and fragile.
Health Concerns After a Hurricane: Tips for Coping
As we all try to get back to normal after Hurricane Irma, here are some tips from our friends at Brown & Brown Insurance:
Arthritis and Physical Therapy
Did you know that physical therapy can help ease the discomfort and stiffness caused by arthritis?
Strive! physical therapists explain that arthritis is simply the inflammation and irritation of joints. Although we are more likely to suffer from arthritis as we get older, activity can also be a factor.
Building up strength and stability helps.
May and June 2017 Inpatient Employees of the Month
Our two most recent employees of the month stand out for the way they Strive! for productivity and promote a team atmosphere.
Congratulations to Matt Stewart, our May 2017 Inpatient Employee of the Month.
Matt is a Physical Therapist Assistant. His coworkers call him an “awesome team player and hard worker.” Matt is known to go above and beyond to be productive and help out.
Fall Risk and Prevention
Many senior citizens have a fear of falling – and with good reason. About 1 in 3 adults over 65 will fall at least once this year.
And it’s not just that we don’t bounce back up as quickly as we get older. Falls are the number one cause of fatal injuries and fractures,
Spotlight On . . . Strive! Belleview Center
If you have visited our Belleview Center you know how comfortable and friendly it feels. You’ll be greeted at the door with a warm smile and a fresh cup of coffee. Patient Services Coordinator Joyce Vreeland will make sure your insurance is handled correctly and your questions are answered.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Jim Simpson has worked with patients for more than 30 years,
Employee Spotlight – Dr. Alec Martinez
“Whatever you do in your daily life is your sport,” Alec says. He approaches physical therapy the same way for patients who are serious athletes as patients whose sport is walking the dog.
“We find something that excites you, that you want to get up and do,” he says. His first consultation always focuses on the patient’s goals,
May 2017 Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Nina Visaggio, our May 2017 Employee of the Month. As Patient Services Coordinator at our Maricamp and West Marion clinics, patients and staff alike find Nina a pleasure to work with.
“Nina is always a ray of sunshine at the front desk,” said one Strive! team member. “The patients love her bright,
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month
This month, Strive! is pleased to recognize the Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) who help our patients communicate better, feel better, and live better every day.
Strive! SLPs work with inpatients at Ocala Regional Medical Center and West Marion Community Hospital, and are trained to assess and treat speech disorders, language and communication disorders,
April 2017 Employees of the Month
Strive! congratulates two true team players on being named April Employees of the Month.
Our Inpatient Employee of the Month is Occupational Therapist Harry Choi. Harry was nominated by a coworker because of her willingness to go over and beyond for her team.
“She takes the time to educate and mentor those in need and our new employees,” the nomination reads,
April is Occupational Therapy Month
As the Occupational Therapy profession turns 100 this year, Strive! is celebrating our occupational therapists who make patients’ lives better every day.
It’s a popular misconception that occupational therapy is related to a person’s occupation or job. But it actually focuses on helping patients achieve independence in their daily lives.
“It’s the little things that help patients find their purpose,” says Harry Choi,
Meet Dr. Nichole Snyder – again!
Aches? Pains? Stiffness? Chiropractic can help! Watch an adjustment and hear why Dr. Nichole “loves being a chiropractor!”
Meet Dr. Nichole Snyder
Have you met Dr. Nichole Snyder? Watch her gentle chiropractic care in action!
Call to schedule a chiropractic appointment or free consultation at either of our Ocala locations. Dr. Nichole loves helping patients move and feel better.
February 2017 Employees of the Month
Two employees who Strive! for excellence received Employee of the Month awards in February.
Vicki Krein, patient services coordinator for Great Northern Rehab, received the Outpatient Employee of the Month award for being the “glue” that holds together patients and staff with care and efficiency.
“Vicki greets all clients by name and remembers to inquire about the special details in their personal lives,” said Becky and GNR staff.
January 2017 Employees of the Month
As you know, our employees Strive! for excellence in all we do.
We are pleased to congratulate two outstanding employees who have been named our January 2017 Employees of the Month.
The award for Outpatient Employee of the Month goes to Jessica McIntosh, a physical therapy assistant at our Maricamp location.
Welcome – Dr. Nichole Snyder
Welcome Dr. Snyder
Nichole Snyder, D.C, joined the Strive! team in December 2016, bringing chiropractic care to the integrated services at our Pain & Spine Center. Affectionately known as “Dr. Nichole” to her patients, she loves helping people move better, feel better and live better. Her gentle method of chiropractic care helps soothe joints and muscles while promoting balance within the body.
Health News: Vertigo
Does the room spin when you lay down or try to sit up? Do you get dizzy when watching cars or other fast objects go past you? If so, then Physical Therapy may be able to help fix these issues for you and improve your life!
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Michael Wood, says vertigo is a type of dizziness where you feel like the room is spinning or you are rotating,
Employee Spotlight – Dr. Michael Wood
Learn more about Dr. Michael Wood as he answers 10 questions about himself.
Patient Spotlight – Don McDuffee
Back in 1994, Don broke his back and needed surgery. He put it off until six years ago. “My back started getting really bad, to the point of where I would have to roll out of bed onto the floor, crawl to the wall and pull myself up.” Once he could hardly walk, he went to see a neurosurgeon and had spinal fusion surgery. His doctor told him the procedure was successful, but the key to the surgery would be physical therapy.