McGovern Physical Therapy Associates - The Personal Care Professionals

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH; MCGOVERN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES ENCOURAGES YOU TO “GET FIT FOR LIFE!”

October 11, 2004 –In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month this October, McGovern Physical Therapy Associates encourages you to “Get Fit For Life!”
This year’s theme, “Get Fit for Life” reflects the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) goal of educating the public about how they can improve their lives with physical therapy and being proactive about health. The observance is to help raise awareness of the profession, services available to patients, and physical therapy's contribution to patient wellness and fitness.
Physical therapists are medical professionals who diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities, according to the APTA. Physical therapy treatment is designed to restore, maintain and promote optimal wellness, fitness and quality of life, as well as to prevent the onset, symptoms and progression of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities that result from diseases, disorders, conditions or injuries.

The physical therapists of McGovern Physical Therapy Associates suggest that you follow the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendation of 30 minutes of physical activity every day. It does not have to be done all at once; it can be accumulated throughout the course of the day. Remember that physical activity does not have to be done at the gym. It can be a "lifestyle" activity such as taking walks, gardening, or using the stairs at work.

“Because of our extensive knowledge of aerobic conditioning and the cumulative effect past injuries have on the body, we (physical therapists) are better able to develop a safe and effective conditioning program for all ages,” says Kevin J. McGovern, PT, CSCS, President of McGovern Physical Therapy Associates. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing nearly 64,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research and education.

McGovern Physical Therapy Associates are the “personal care professionals.” Our sites currently include Revere and Malden, Massachusetts. Our clinicians offer personalized manual therapy and exercise expertise, including a variety of customized treatment options. Combining innovation, experience and excellence, our staff of clinicians, as well as dedicated office personnel, work as a team to provide caring, convenient and professional service for total patient recovery.

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