Stretch Yourself- A 2010 Challenge from Cedar Hill

Posted by Angela Cook on January 13, 2010 / 5 comments

CHPT Wants To Know-  Are you willing to take our challenge to stretch?

At CHPT, we believe that movement is an essential part of a healthy life.  Life moves.  Move with it! The more flexible we are, the easier it is to move.  Stretching helps us to be more flexible.  But stretching isn’t just something for the body. It is for the mind too!  Below you’ll find ideas for safely stretching your body and your mind.            

We challenge you to choose a few of our ideas to try over the next week.  Take a few minutes and let us know how you’ve stretched yourself and be entered into the January drawing for a personalized Grow Yoga session with Jennifer Jennette!

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Looking Back, Looking Forward

Posted by Paul Weiss on January 13, 2010 / 0 comments

Looking back, it has been four months now since I left my previous job to open Cedar Hill Physical Therapy. During that time a lot has happened. We remodeled parts of the house. We acquired the equipment needed to provide treatment. We filled out multiple insurance forms so that we could become participating providers with insurance companies. We worked closely with Gigi Burkhalter who we feel did a fantastic job with our logo, and Dave Reed who made our website really pop.

I had anticipated that process taking a few weeks. It was more like a couple of months. It was in early November that we started seeing a few patients. Most of them were friends. Two physical therapists who are friends of mine, Aaron LeBauer and Gray Carpenter, were the first people to refer patients to Cedar Hill Physical Therapy.

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Stay safe on the ice…Walk Like A Penguin!

Posted by Angela Cook on December 18, 2009 / 0 comments

Penguin

The recent winter weather may be beautiful to look at from the comfort of your home, but it can be hazardous once you step outside your doorway.

Stay inside if you can, but that isn’t always possible.  Walking outside during or after we’ve had wintry precipitation requires special attention to avoid slipping and falling. Slips and falls are some of the most frequent types of injuries during the winter months. No matter how well the snow and ice is removed from parking lots or sidewalks, you will still encounter some slippery surfaces when walking outdoors in the winter. It is important for everyone to be constantly aware of these dangers and to learn to walk safely on ice and slippery surfaces.

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Holiday Specials at Cedar Hill

Posted by Angela Cook on December 8, 2009 / 0 comments

Wondering what to get the person who has everything – including back and/or neck pain?

We have the answer to your problem and theirs – support rolls for back and neck!

McKenzie Super Roll

McKenzie Super Roll

Lumbar (back) and cervical (neck) rolls are designed to relieve back pain, neck pain, spasms, and fatigue.  McKenzie rolls (the type Cedar Hill provides) are designed to relieve pressure and prevent circulatory problems, while providing maximum comfort and support.

The Original McKenzie® Super RollTM offers superior back support with less bulk.  Sleek design features custom high resiliency foam for supportive qualities for chair or automobile.  Plush, soft velvet Polartek® velour cover with adjustable and removable elastic strap easily attaches to most chair backs. Velcro feature attaches to fabric chairs with no strap. Strap contains latex.

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Taking Baby Steps Into The New Year

Posted by Angela Cook on December 1, 2009 / 3 comments

CHPT Wants To Know-  What steps have you taken towards wellness in 2009?8WeeksToOptimumHealth

Maybe you are thinking about making a New Year’s resolution, if not, perhaps you are reflecting on the year 2009. What steps have you taken towards wellness? What are you proud of (no matter how small)? What do you hope to continue into 2010? Let us know and be entered into the December drawing for Dr. Weil’s book, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health.

I have a love-hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. Each December I enjoy reflecting on the past year and anticipating the new one. I enjoy determining things on which I would like to improve and forming goals. But when I think of making a New Year’s resolution, I feel like I’ve always failed with carrying through with them in the past.

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Silent Night- Sleep well during the holiday season.

Posted by Angela Cook on November 12, 2009 / 10 comments
Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lambie Plush

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lambie Plush

CHPT Wants To Know-  What’s your favorite sleep remedy?

Warm milk?  Classical music?  Favorite PJs?  How do you get a good night’s sleep?  Enter your ideas below and YOU COULD BE A WINNER! At noon on November 30th, we will take all submissions and enter names into a drawing for a Bath & Body Works Lambie Plush with Aromatherapy Pillow Mist!

Getting a good night’s rest requires more than plopping down on your bed.  In fact, sleep is an active process.  While we snooze, we pass through several stages of sleep, each with its own distinct physiological changes.  We also alternate between non-REM (rapid eye movement)- which serves to restore the body- and REM sleep, during which we dream and restore the brain.  The time you spend in these stages varies by age, but a good night’s rest means the sleep should be continuous and uninterrupted.

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Thank You!

Posted by Paul Weiss on November 7, 2009 / 0 comments

We couldn’t do it without you! The past few months have been a whirlwind of excitement and hard work. I sometimes get impatient waiting on the next steps, but I understand that all will occur in its time. Now that the date is drawing near for Cedar Hill Physical Therapy to officially open its doors, it’s amazing how much we’ve accomplished in such a short period of time…and we couldn’t have done it without you! The support offered from friends, family, business acquaintances, and even complete strangers has been amazing. We appreciate you being there for us and remind you that we are here for you! Even though we won’t be officially open for a few more weeks (adding finishing touches), we have been seeing patients. Please let us know if we can be of service to you, and thank you for being so supportive of Cedar Hill Physical Therapy. You are appreciated! Keep checking back to follow our progress.

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Why Cedar Hill?

Posted by Paul Weiss on October 12, 2009 / 3 comments

After 19 years as a physical therapist I have decided to open my own practice.

Some years ago, before this decision was made, I told my wife that even after I retire I wanted to have a room in our house where I could see people and help them. It would be a relaxed environment. The desire to do this had nothing to do with earning a living, as I expected that when I retired we would be comfortable. It would be in time with having our mortgage paid off and being able to live off our 401(k) savings. There are times when I think of my work as my hobby. I enjoy the process of getting to know someone and the condition that they come to me with for treatment. I find the problem solving aspect of my work to be quite interesting. When a solution is found, it leads to relief of pain and restoration of a person’s ability to lead a normal lifestyle. I share in the joy that brings. I don’t ever want to stop doing that.

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