Lattimore White Spruce Physical Therapy

October is not only National Physical Therapy month... you can also catch us wearing our pink on Friday’s for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

To celebrate National Physical Therapy month, we will be featuring a different Lattimore White Spruce therapist each week. Learn more about why they became a therapist, what they love about the job, and some fun facts! This week’s featured therapist is Sarah McGrath, PT, DPT I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College in 2016 and I’ve been practicing as an outpatient physical therapist at the Lattimore White Spruce clinic for 4 years. I have comp...leted additional training with The McKenzie Institute for evaluation and treatment of the spine & extremities. I was originally inspired to look into a career in therapy by my aunt who is an occupational therapist. I loved the idea of a career working with a variety of people every day and helping them decrease their pain, improve their function and independence, and be able to resume their hobbies, sports, and exercise. My favorite thing about being a PT is the variety. We are always meeting new people with a spectrum of different diagnoses; no two people are the same and I love working with each individual patient to customize a treatment plan and set goals specific to what they hope to get out of therapy. I think it’s important to help my patients realize that they have an active role in their recovery. I am also lucky to have the best co-workers who make coming into work fun & I love the camaraderie we have with our patients. We really try to make PT an enjoyable experience. Favorite Quote: A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. -John Lennon Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, dog, family & friends. She loves hiking, camping, reading, listening to true crime podcasts, and going to concerts She is also an assistant coach for the 16U volleyball team for Eastside Ice Volleyball Club Favorite Food: Thai (especially massaman curry) Favorite Movie: Almost Famous Favorite Music: Mostly 60’s/70’s artists especially the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, and David Bowie. One of our favorite activities while listening to the radio in the clinic is playing who sings this?! with co-workers and patients.

This October, National Physical Therapy Month, the employee spotlight is on Savannah Maxwell, Administrative Assistant at our North Chili Clinic. Clinical Direc...tor, Jeremy Sajdak, says "We are beyond lucky to have her on our team" and we couldn't agree more! Read our official newsletter for all of the latest happenings and celebrations! https://www.lattimorept.com/blog/october2020newsletter

PT MYTH: Any healthcare professional can provide physical therapy. FACT: Physical Therapy can only be performed by a licensed physical therapist or PT assistant. PT MYTH: PT is only for injuries or accidents.... FACT: Physical Therapy is a diverse health care practice that helps prevent injury and pain, and promotes mobility, health, and wellness. #choosept #ptmonth #moveforwardpt #mythbuster

Ah... the age-old question... who’s counting? #PTproblems

And PT is 2nd best... right? Call today to get started with your PT evaluation & treatment! 585-442-6067

71% of people who have never visited a physical therapist think physical therapy is painful. That number significantly decreases among patients who have seen a PT in the past year. MYTH: Physical Therapy is always painful. FACT: Physical therapists work within a patient’s pain threshold. ... Your physical therapy plan is personalized to you! #choosept #ptmonth #mythbuster #moveforwardpt

Our philosophy is that laughter is the best medicine! Tell us your favorite joke in the comments below.

PT myth: I need a referral from my physician to see a physical therapist. FACT: All 50 states and DC allow patients to be evaluated by a physical therapist without a physician’s referral (it does depend on insurance... call us & ask!) #physicaltherapy #mythbuster #choosept #ptmonth

October is National Physical Therapy month We will celebrate by giving information about physical therapy and how you can benefit from it, sharing why we became therapists and what we love about our chosen profession, and bust some myths about PT! Do you have any questions about physical therapy? Comment below!

Goodbye September! Ring in October with your friends at Lattimore White Spruce... we’ll get you back in shape just in time for leaf raking