Podiatry

Things you will need: Vegetable Cooking Spray ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose four ½ cup natural cocoa powder 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 Banana, (3 ½ ounces after peeling) 6 tablespoons light brown sugar 6 tablespoons brown sugar substitute ½ cup unsweetened apple juice 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon chocolate extract 4 large egg whites, at room temperature ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup chocolate chips 1 heart shaped cookie cutter Instructions for cooking: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly coat a 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. 2. In a blender or food processor, combine the banana, brown sugar, apple juice, and vanilla and chocolate extracts; process until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, fold into the dry ingredients. 3. In the bowl of an electric mixer set on medium-high speed,

It's a winter wonderland outside and although it is beautiful, it can be dangerous when ice is present. Many times, people fall on the ice and did not even know it was there. Falling can result in sprain, strains and more seriously broken bones. Here are a few tips to avoid injury from falling this winter: *Wear comfortable shoes with a rubber or non-skid sole. Although "fancy" shoes look nice, it is important to wear a shoe that gives you traction and keeps you steady on your feet. *Pay attention to your surroundings. When walking outside this winter, pay attention to uneven ground and obstacles that may get in your way. *Keep areas outside of your house well lit. Use outdoor lights to improve your vision while getting and out of your car or home, especially if steps are present. *Slow down! Take your time when walking in winter weather. If you are rushing, you may fail to see patches of ice. Also, walking at faster speeds may increase the likelihood of fal

Winter has arrived and it is now time to find our boots and hats as well as our snow shovels in order to deal with that cold, white stuff! This time of year can be especially hard on our back and neck due to snow removal activities. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to minimize stress on your back and neck when dealing with the snow: Take rest breaks Shoveling or using a snow blower can be a tiring activity so if you give your body a short 2 minute break about every 15 minutes, it will go a long way. When resting, stand up straight or walk around to give your back a break. Wait until the afternoon to shovel if possible By waiting until the afternoon, it allows time for the fluid pressure inside the discs in your spine to increase which will lower your risk of injury. Try not to bend over Think as though there is a pole starting at your head and extending to your pelvis that doesn’t allow your back to curl forward. If you have to bend forward, bend at your waist and knees

Community Physical Therapy Specialists is now open for physical therapy. Physical therapy will be in the Centerville, Beavercreek and Springfield offices. Community Physical Therapy Specialists includes all physical therapy regimens, as well as podiatric services. Treatment prescriptions include: Gait training, joint mobilization, Progressive desensitization, activities of daily living, orthopedic appliance, prophylactic strapping, TMJ rehabilitation, and work hardening/ strengthening. Exercise programs include: progressive resistance strengthening, back flexion exercises, knee rehabilitation, shoulder rehabilitation, patella-femoral rehab, and scapular stabilization. Podiatry services are similar to the general physical therapy, they are more specifically geared to the foot and ankle. Community Foot Care will be referring patients and overseeing their progress personally, all podiatrists are welcome to refer patients, we will be reporting to referring physicians, just as we do i