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Community Education Programs

Our therapists believe in the value of prevention, and have a commitment to providing health education for the community.  We can help prevent and manage injuries and other conditions that often occur as a result of normal daily activities.

The following are some of the many educational topics that we can present to your business group, club or organization.


Physical Therapy
  • Treatment for Lymphedema
  • Back Rehabilitation
  • Is My Dizziness Treatable?
  • Exercise for Generation X
  • Pain and How to Control It
  • Fall Prevention  Slide Presentation
  • Wellness During Pregnancy
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
  • Diabetic Foot Care
  • How to Raise a Child Without Breaking Your Back
  • Physical Capacity Testing

Occupational Therapy
  • Ergonomics in the Workplace
  • What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
  • Joint Protection for the Arthritic Patient
  • Safety Tips for Your Elderly Parent
  • Building Your Retirement Home for Optimum Safety & Function
  • Therapy for the Stroke Patient
  • Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?
  • Thawing Out Your Frozen Shoulder
  • Therapy for Low Vision
  • How to Improve Poor Posture
  • Injury Prevention in the Workplace
  • Accommodating a Wheelchair
Speech Therapy
  • Therapy for the Stroke Patient
  • Therapy for Swallowing Difficulties
  • Therapy for the Pediatric Patient
  • Therapy for Voice Disorders
  • Therapy for Cognition
  • How to Improve Speech Fluency
  • Improving Speech for Daily Activities
  • Communication Disorders
  • Speech Therapy Following Brain Injury




Published Articles Authored by Therapists of Professional Therapy Services, Inc.

A Mother’s Guide to C-Section Recovery
By: Kathleen Olsen, SPT

New Treatment Method for Improving Swallowing
By: Lysa Scheirer MS, CCC-SLP

Lymphedema: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
By: Stephanie Arendell, DPT, CLT

Low Vision Rehabilitation… Accommodating and Compensating for Vision Loss
By: Kevin Schrock, Occupational Therapist

Successful Aging - The elderly and their families know well that the golden years are tarnished by pain, ill health, and disability. Several years have been added to the last part of life during the last century. The longevity of 85 year old men has increased by over 20%. However, an important question has been, “Are these ‘good years’ and for whom?”
By: Vicki Winn, Speech Language Pathologist

The Economics of Ergonomics
By: Sean McGinn, OTR/L

Traditional Exercise vs. Functional Exercise… What do I Need to Know?
By: Blaine Gilbert, BS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

When You Need It and Where It’s Convenient for You…
“A perspective on healthcare services in a small community.”
By: Eric Sparks, MPT

Whiplash – Injury to Recovery
By: Tailetha McClinton, PT, MPT

Dealing with Chronic Pain
By: Charlotte Vicente-Brandon, Physical Therapist

Parkinson’s Disease…….exercise can help!
By: Stephanie Arendell, DPT

We're Still Making House Calls
By: Maureen Donovan, Occupational Therapist



Programs can be designed and arranged to accommodate your specific needs.  For more information please contact us.