October 2011
Celebrate Physcial Therapy Month at these events
October is National Physical Therapy Month and Mercy Physical Therapists are inviting the public to join them for a number of events. These include:
Community Presentation
Treat Your Own Back
Thursday, October 13
6:30 p.m.
Mercy’s Community Room 1
At this free presentation, find out what causes back pain and what you can do about it. The presentation will feature Mercy Physical Therapist Bruce Hauger, DPT, who is credentialed by the McKenzie Institute for Post Graduate Study in Evaluation and Treatment of Back Pain. Tours of Mercy’s therapy department will also be included.
Ask Mercy Physical Therapists
Mercy therapists will be available on the following dates and locations to answer questions, provide balance screenings and test your grip strength.
Friday, October 14
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Joe Jitters
Tuesday, October 18
9 a.m. to 12 noon
MarketPlace Foods
All events are free and open to the public. Call 485-5597 for more information about Mercy’s physical therapy services.