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Superman broken?

 January 21, 2014

Published January 21, 2014 | By Brent Holtgrewe It has come to me that I am not Superman after all. All my life I have lived with the Superman mentality that I can do anything, I can’t get hurt, and just react, don’t think, you can do it. However, recent events have rendered me “broken”. […]

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Calling all Golfers!!!

 January 18, 2014

Published January 18, 2014 | By Brett Frank Are you lacking consistency? Is your ball flight distance waning? Does your back hurt during or after your round? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then you need BackSwing Golf Fitness. BackSwing Golf is a program offered by First Choice Physical therapy that […]

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Is cold a pain in the neck?

 January 18, 2014

Published January 18, 2014 | By Simon Haussmann Brrrrr! It has been cold! You know that feeling when you first get in your car early in the morning and you do all you can to get warmed up? I quite often find myself sitting in my car with shoulders shrugged up trying to survive until […]

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Watch the temperature when exercising

 January 17, 2014

Published January 17, 2014 | By Karen Mathers 50°, 30°, 70°, 20°? Who know what the weather will be like this coming weekend, but for those of us that like to stay active by being outside it is important. Here are a few tips to keep you illness and injury free in this fluctuating weather. […]

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Health tip: Get the right bed

 January 16, 2014

Published January 16, 2014 | By Stephen Peaden Beds are one of the most important items you will use throughout your life. The right bed for you will support your body properly through the night to let your spine and surrounding muscles rest and recover from the previous day. Usually, the heavier you are, the […]

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Advocates for the Restaveks

 January 14, 2014

Published January 14, 2014 | By Scott Champagne Advocacy – The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or policy; active support. Although Mauritania declared slavery a crime in 2007 and thereby joining ALL nations in officially making slavery illegal, the practice continues in many nations under many […]

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Things are happening

 January 13, 2014

Published January 13, 2014 | By Don Cornelius We really have a lot of things happening here at First Choice Physical Therapy. One thing we are working on is a contest that will have a monthly winner. Top prize will be a First Choice Physical Therapy Goodie Basket. Maybe a Bucket or a Pail or […]

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Happy New Year – Tip for our Friends and Patients

 January 2, 2014

Published January 2, 2014 | By Don Cornelius Be sure to take your insurance cards with you when you visit any facility that might need it. With the start of a new year, changes to our health plans seems to be the norm as opposed to things remaining the same. At First Choice Physical Therapy […]

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Beach Team Has A Visit From Santa

 December 20, 2013

Published December 20, 2013 | By Maggie Garbiec Tired and overworked Santa Claus showed up for therapy today. With help of First Choice team, he will be on his feet by Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our patients, friends, and their families from First Choice Beach Team.

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Junior League of Panama City

 December 5, 2013

Published December 5, 2013 | By Staff At First Choice Physical Therapy we strive to make our patients better. We also look for ways to make our community better too. One way is through sponsorship of local organizations. The Junior League of Panama City is a longstanding organization in which our Practice Manager Vicki Barwick […]

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Give yourself a gift

 December 2, 2013

Published December 2, 2013 | By Don Cornelius As we start December and race towards the end of the year, many of you are trying to figure out just the right gifts to buy. Don’t overlook something for yourself as well. If you have an ache, pain, tear or pull that has been making you […]

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A beautiful soul

 December 2, 2013

Published December 2, 2013 | By Scott Champagne The other day while sitting at a local mechanic shop, I had the opportunity to witness a beautiful soul. There was an elderly lady waiting for her car as I was and I sat and observed her interaction with others In the waiting area. Her conversation was […]