Connect Physical Therapy has a presence within our office and within the larger public community. See below.
You can download our latest newsletter by clicking here, or, scroll down to the bottom of the page to view the newsletter within your web browser. For past issues, please review archived articles from our Pelvic Health Blog.
Our office also holds yoga classes and provides presentations for other groups in the community.
You can download our latest newsletter by clicking here, or, scroll down to the bottom of the page to view the newsletter within your web browser. For past issues, please review archived articles from our Pelvic Health Blog.
Our office also holds yoga classes and provides presentations for other groups in the community.
Yoga Classes
Yoga is a type of physical and mental exercise that has been used in traditional Indian medicine for many centuries. It continues to grow as a complementary modality in western medicine for reducing pain and improving quality of life.
(Ripoll E, Mahowald D. Hatha yoga therapy management of urologic disorders. World Journal of Urology. 2002;20(5):306-9.) Connect PT is excited to offer yoga classes taught by two of our therapists, Aisling Linehan, PT and Marzena Bard, PTA, who are also licensed yoga instructors. Students from the community are welcome to join. Our current class schedule is:
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Outreach
If you'd like a Physical Therapy topic presented at your organization, please let Connect PT know by visiting the Contact page.
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Physical Therapy for Urinary Incontinence: More Than Just Exercise: September 2014, Atlantic City, NJ
Michelle was a guest speaker for the Philippine-American Medical Society of New Jersey's 44th Annual Scientific Seminar. She educated more than 70 physicians on the benefits of physical therapy for stress urinary incontinence. Yoga for Kids with Special Needs: March, May 2014 - Connect Physical Therapy, Hamilton, NJ Marzena taught two yoga classes for children with autism at our office. She enjoyed teaching kids and parents fun and exciting ways to exercise with yoga. Learn How to Use the Gym Equipment: August 2013 - Allentown, NJ Michelle instructed residents of Four Seasons at Upper Freehold, NJ on how to properly use their on-site gym equipment. For event flyer, click here. Myofascial Release for Pelvic Dysfunction: June 2013 - Philadelphia, PA Michelle enjoyed introducing myofascial release to physical therapists as a lab assistant during this continuing education course. Women's and Men's Health in Physical Therapy Today, Take II: March 2013 - West Windsor, NJ Michelle returned to Mercer County Community College to speak with physical therapy assistant students about women's and men's health, and the assistants' role in treating these specialty conditions. Cara Projects Orphanage: February 2013 - Nairobi, Kenya Aisling joined 20 volunteers on a trip to Kenya. She was instrumental in developing a physical therapy gym for children from the orphanage. The children are now able to enjoy yoga, meditation, and stretching. "Women's and Men's Health in Physical Therapy Today": February 2012 - West Windsor, NJ Michelle educated physical therapy assistant students at MCCC on women's and men's health, and the assistants' role in treating these specialty conditions. "Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment (Level 2B)": February 2012 - New York, NY Michelle lab assisted this continuing education course for physical therapists on female urogynecologic conditions. "Are You Suffering from Interstitial Cystitis or Painful Bladder Syndrome?": June 2010 - New Brunswick, NJ Michelle spoke about the relationship between interstitial cystitis (IC) and the pelvic floor muscles. She reviewed how physical therapists can be important team members in improving quality of life for patients with IC. "You Don't Have to Live with Incontinence": March 2010 - Lawrenceville, NJ Michelle spoke about the loss of bladder control among women and men, as well as conservative methods to regain continence, comfort, and convenience. For more information about the location of the event at the Lawrence Township Senior Center, click here. "Annual Women's Health Symposium": May 2009 - Borough Park, Brooklyn Michelle spoke about the relationship between pregnancy, post-partum, and urinary incontinence. Over 300 people were in attendance. For the event's flyer, click here. For the event's handout, click here. "Getting Back to Life After Breast Surgery": November 2008 - Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Michelle spoke about how physical therapy can help women after breast surgery regain posture and strength. Audience members enjoyed participation in upper body exercise and balance. For the event flyer, click here. Breast Surgery Article: Fall 2008 - Sunset Park, Brooklyn Michelle contributed to an article describing the importance of improving scar mobility after breast surgery. Click here for the article. |
CONNECTIONS -- Winter 2015 (newsletter issue below)
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P: 609-584-4770 | F: 609-584-4880 | admin@connectPT.org |1675 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd, Ste 101 | Hamilton, NJ 08619