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WorkSite Physical Solutions: Helping Employers of all Sizes Keep Employees Safe Throughout the Workcycle

I was recently interviewed by a colleague for an upcoming presentation I will be providing at the Private Practice Retreat in Las Vegas in April 2012.

I wanted to share with you the reason why the WorkSite Physical Solutions is more than just a product. Employers have needs. The need to keep employees safe starts before they even start work. Having job descriptions which accurately reflect the demands of the job is a good start. Performing Post offer Pre-Work Screening for all applicants, based on actual job demands, allows employers to hire candidates physically capable of performing the job. Constantly monitoring jobs through job site analysis allows for employers to gain powerful insight as to where potential injuries may occur. Work Conditioning programs can help new employees start off on the right foot and can alleviate many of the overuse injuries which can occur in the first 3 months of work.

All of these solutions are based on actual needs of every individual organization. And they are always different. Even in the same industry, each organization has its own unique set of needs and so there is not a one size fits all.

If you are the owner or a representative of a company who could use some help with cost effective solutions for the health of your employees please feel free to contact me for a complimentary consultation to see if we can be of benefit to you and your organization. Phone: (704) 864-4424 or E-mail: gastoninc@bellsouth.net

Metabolic Testing Day at Gaston Rehab Associates Tuesday January 24th, 2012

Have you ever wondered how many calories your body actually needs?

Are you looking to lose weight and just can't seem to do it?

Are you in decent shape, but want to make changes and don't know how to start?

If this sounds like you, we have the perfect solution. Total Nutrition Technology will be performing Metabolic Testing inside the office of Gaston Rehab Associates on Tuesday January 24th, 2012. The last time we offered this, it did sell out so please call today to reserve your spot. This safe, easy, and efficient way to measure your resting metabolic rate will help you get on the right track to better health.

Sessions take 30 minutes and every person who signs up will receive a coupon for a FREE Health Assessment Session from Total Nutrition Technology worth $100. To schedule your appointment with us on the 24th, please call (704) 864-4424 or send an e-mail to gastoninc@bellsouth.net.

North Carolina Patient Access to Physical Therapy Care

Every day patients go without the care they need in order to reduce pain, increase strength, improve mobility, and regain their life back because they can not afford their Physical Therapy Co-pay/Co-insurance. Right now in the State of North Carolina Physical Therapists are considered specialists and patients are responsible for a larger "specialist" Co-pay in order to receive the services. Many times patients have a $40, $50, or even $70 Co-pay with a commercial insurance plan. That is on top of paying their monthly premiums. If the Physical Therapist is paid $55 for the session and the patient paid $50 or more this is no longer a Co-pay and is now a "paid in full" service. If someone needs 2-3 visits per week in order to meet their goals and is seen 10-12 visits this adds up quickly. If you or a loved one has a stroke, an amputation, or a head injury from a car accident or a gun shot wound the care plan will be much longer and even more expensive.

Something needs to change and we need to make it so that Physical Therapy services can be accessed at the primary care provider Co-Pay/Co-Insurance rate in the State of North Carolina. This is about letting patients get the care they need at a price they can afford and about making insurance companies pay for the services they say are provided in their network of care. Please sign this petition to let the State of North Carolina know that you are not going to settle for this any longer and that legislation needs to be passed to make this law and not a policy from the Insurers.

To sign the Petition please go to the following web site:

http://www.change.org/petitions/north-carolina-patient-access-to-care-for-physical-therapy

Metabolic Testing Day at Gaston Rehab Associates Tuesday November 8th, 2011

Have you ever wondered how many calories your body actually needs?

Are you looking to lose weight and just can't seem to do it?

Are you in decent shape, but want to make changes and don't know how to start?

If this sounds like you, we have the perfect solution. Total Nutrition Technology will be performing Metabolic Testing inside the office of Gaston Rehab Associates on Tuesday November 8th, 2011. This safe, easy, and efficient way to measure your resting metabolic rate will help you get on the right track to better health.

Sessions take 30 minutes and every person who signs up will receive a coupon for a FREE Health Assessment Session from Total Nutrition Technology worth $100. To schedule your appointment with us on the 8th, please call (704) 864-4424 or send an e-mail to gastoninc@bellsouth.net.

Gastonia Grizzlies Win 2011 Coastal Plain League (CPL) Championships

 

5th Annual Marine Corps Mud Run at Belmont Abbey, Belmont NC September 10, 2011

Come out and support a great cause. For more information or to sign up go to 5thmarinemudrun.eventbrite.com

 

Gaston Rehab Associates Celebrates 7 year Anniversary Today

Gaston Rehab Associates and the Physical Performance Center are excited to celebrate their 7th year Anniversary today, July 24, 2011.

It is hard to believe it has been 7 years already and there are too many people to name who have supported us and helped us to get where we are. To all of our families, our employees, our clients, and supporters we could not have done it without you. We appreciate all you have done for us and look forward to many more years of service to the community.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brian and Dr. Joe

Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Training Session Gastonia, NC

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

 

Gastonia Fire Department has now instituted the CPAT into its hiring process. In order to become a firefighter with the department you must now pass a basic physical abilities test. If you have ever taken this test you know there is nothing basic about it.

Why not be prepared before you take the test? Gaston Rehab Associates Physical Performance Center will have you prepared for the big day.

Training sessions are going on right now. Call (704) 864-4424 to schedule your FREE first session.

Sports Specific Training at Gaston Rehab Associates Physical Performance Center Gastonia, NC

Sports Specific Training at Gaston Rehab Associates in Gastonia, NC.

Baseball Specific Training for a Catcher using the Vertimax System

 

Sports Specific Training for Competitive Women's Tennis

 

To start with a free session to see if you can benefit from working out at the Physical Performance Center, call (704) 864-4424 today!

 

 

Gaston Rehab Associates and Physical Performance Center at Gastonia Grizzlies Midnight Madness Baseball Skills Challenge, Gastonia NC

Baseball Skills Challege

Gaston Rehab Associates and the Physical Performance Center sponsored the First Annual Baseball Skills Challenge on Friday June 24th at the Gastonia Grizzlies Annual Midnight Madness Game.

This challenge showcased the skills of 10 athletes age 7-13 years old. These athletes were all tested in 5 skills: 10 yd sprint, vertical jump, long ball toss, long hit challenge, and bat swing velocity.

1st place in the 7-9 year olds group was: Tanner Canterbury

2nd place in the 7-9 year olds group was: Zach Murrow

1st place in the 10-13 year olds group was: AJ Farmer

2nd place in the 10-13 year olds group was: Peanut Heafner

Congratulations to all of our participants. Nice work and keep training.

The winners received certificates, the opportunity to sit on the bench with Team USA before the game vs the Grizzlies on June 30th, 2011 and also free training sessions at the Physical Performance Center.