5706-R1_CC_BIM_June2018_WebNewsletter

Three stretches to help you remain injury free:

Do not attempt exercises that are painful. Consult a physician or physical therapist before attempting any exercise you are unsure of. 1. Hamstring stretch – Stand on one foot and put the other heel on a curb or bench in front of you. Bend forward at the hips until a gentle stretch is felt in the back of the thigh; keep your back straight, no slouching. Hold for 20-30 seconds then switch legs and repeat 3 times on each side.

2. Hip flexor stretch – Stand on one foot and put the other up on a step or bench in front of you. Tilt your pelvis under and bend the front knee until you feel a stretch in the front of the thigh of the back leg. Hold for 20-30 seconds then switch legs, repeat 3 times on each side. 3. Doorway pec stretch – Standing in a doorway in a staggered stance put one or both hands on the doorframe so that your forearm/s are flat against it. Take a small step into the doorway until you feel a small stretch. Make sure the low back is not arched, you are looking straight ahead and the shoulders are relaxed. Hold for 20-30 seconds, 3 times. This stretch can be done one arm at a time if that is more comfortable or convenient.

Kim Pelletier, PTA

Rick Wickett, PT Aide

B a c k i n M o t i o n ® M E S S A G E B O A R D

Welcome aboard! We would like to introduce our newest employees: marketing assistants Sabrina Osborne and Hallye Anderson, administrative staff Jamie Sawyer and Marissa Merritt, and Physical Therapist Assistant Brendan Harding. Happy Father’s Day to Paul Brown, Ryan Martin, Michel Brunet, Mike Moras, Stephen Faria, Chance Farwell, Tristan Hayes, Ted Greeley, Philip Joseph, RyanWeeks, Rick Wickett, and David Jantti. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Happy Birthday to Kristin O’Kelly, Taylor Blood, Ryan Weeks, Chance Farwell, Lori McDonald, Maura Wadsworth, Hallye Anderson, and Kristin LePage! Janine Bouchey and Kelly Mallory have been back with BIM for a year, Krista Delcourt celebrates her 2nd year with us and Andy Broomhall celebrates his 4th BIM anniversary this month! Our 4th of July Attendance Contest starts on June 25 th so be sure to attend all of your appointments through July 13th to be automatically entered to win!

The Back in Motion® Gives Back program is 10 years old this month! Thank you to everyone who has donated along the way; we have made a HUGE impact on our community. Throughout the years we have donated to dozens of local charities and non-profits. Here’s to another year of giving! We are still collecting books for the local libraries until June 29 th . Upcoming events: We will be offering FREE in-house events every 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month. 6/6 Balance 9am-10am in Gorham 6/20 Arthritis 6pm-7pm in South Portland To sign up call our office or go to the events page on our website www.mainephysicaltherapy.com