In Motion News

Patient Testimonial

2013-05-09T21:29:00.000-04:00

By J.L of Jacksonville, Florida

When my rheumatologist ordered physical therapy, I asked that she refer me to Dr. Joanna Frantz. I knew of Dr. Frantz through my sister-in-law, who was a patient of hers. She highly recommended her as a Physical Therapist.

On my initial visit to In Motion Physical Therapy, Dr. Frantz created a program of therapy based on my rheumatologist's diagnosis and my age. I am a senior citizen with a need to strengthen my back and address joint and muscle issues. I went to therapy twice a week for two months, followed by once per week for the third month. Each session lasted an hour and home exercises were also prescribed.

Dr. Frantz gradually increased the exercises to strengthen my back and core muscles. The activities progressively became more challenging, but she never pushed my beyond my ability. I felt such satisfaction when I was able to reach the more difficult goals and began to realize the benefits of improved range of motion and flexibility.

I found it easy to develop a sound doctor-patient rapport with Dr. Frantz from the beginning. She is a caring and sensitive encourager. With her expertise, I would recommend her as a Doctor of Physical Therapy for patients of any age.

The environment at In Motion Physical Therapy is very spacious and inviting, with attractive interior design. The equipment and tools are state-of-the-art and are kept sanitary. Office manager, Carolyn Weaver and the staff are always most pleasant and courteous. I truly enjoyed my visits there.

Moviegoers Knee

2013-03-23T19:24:00.001-04:00

Just came from a movie with my husband. A great rainy day pass time. As we were coming out of the theater, someone behind me was saying how her knee hurts after sitting through the movie. I said to my husband, "she has moviegoers knee." He kinda laughed, but it is a real problem. The technical term is patellofemoral pain syndrome, but moviegoers knee is much easier to say! I then said, "I can fix that. Wish I could turn around and give her a card, but that would be weird." So, I'm going to blog about it, so that others know and can pass it along.

Definition: Moviegoers knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, describes general pain at the front of the knee which comes on gradually with symptoms increasing over a period of time. The patella does not move or 'track' in a correct fashion when the knee is being bent and straightened. This can lead to damage to the cartilage on the underside of the patella resulting in inflammation and pain.

Symptoms include: aching in the knee joint particularly in the front, swelling, pain with movement after inactivity, pain worse with walking hills or stairs, clicking or cracking when bending the knee, prolonged sitting can become uncomfortable, weakness in the quadriceps and tightness in calf, quadriceps, hamstrings and iliotibial band.

Causes: Syndrome usually occurs over time with improper exercise, stretching and balance. Typically the muscles on the outer part of the leg (lateral aspect of quadriceps, iliotibial band and lateral retinaculum) become stiff, short and over strengthened and the muscles on the inner part of the leg (vastus medialus of quadriceps and part of the adductors) become weakened. The muscled on the outer part of the leg will then have a greater pull on the patella and the patella starts to track more to the outside. Overtime, this will become painful.

Treatment options: It is important to first seek out a sports medical professional to evaluate your condition. If the diagnosis is in fact patellofemoral pain syndrome, the following will most likely per prescribed. Usually an anti-inflammatory, rest, ice and physical therapy. A physical therapist will evaluate your posture, strength, flexibility and gait pattern to determine where you are out of balance. Using specific exercises designed for your needs, your physical therapist will set you up with a program to correct your muscle imbalance and alignment and provide shoe inserts if needed. Surgery is only an options for extreme or chronic cases.

For more info about this and other joint pain problems, please feel free to contact us!

How to Choose a Top Physical Therapist: by Dr. Joanna Frantz

2013-01-26T11:46:00.003-05:00

Just as you would do research to pick a lawyer, insurance agent or even a new car, you should do the same when choosing a physical therapist. Fortunately in FL, you can seek a physical therapy evaluation and treatment without a physician referral. When you receive a referral for PT from your primary physician, you can still choose whom you would like to see. There are several important factors when choosing a therapist.

· Education – what degree does the therapist hold?

· Background – does the therapist have training in the type of treatment that is specific to your diagnosis?

· Location – is the facility close to work or home? Typically you are getting PT several times per week.

· Clinic philosophy – Are you being seen one-on-one? Will you be with the same therapist from evaluation to discharge?

· Treatment philosophy – is treatment passive based, modality based, manual based, exercise based, or a combination? Is treatment protocol based or individual diagnosis based?

To search and learn more about top Physical Therapists in your area, you can go to the APTA web site, search for a therapist in your area and read their profile.

APTA link: http://www.apta.org/apta/findapt/index.aspx?navID=10737422525

Tips on Avoiding Running Injuries: by Dr. Jennifer Bhullar

2012-12-05T20:46:00.003-05:00

2013 is right around the corner and it will be a great time to get outside and get moving. Some of you may want to begin a running program or are looking to take it up a notch in your current program. There are some important tips to keep in mind when participating in a running program to prevent injury. First tip is to pay attention to your body. Don't ignore what your body is telling you. If something is hurting pay attention to it, find out why, and change what is making it hurt.

Secondly, increase training slowly. The 10% rule for most people is the maximum increase per week. The next tip requires you to make sure you are in the proper running shoe. A therapist and speciality running store associates are good resources for helping you find the best shoe for you. Once you find the proper shoe make sure to replace you running shoes every 350-450 miles of running.

Lastly, make sure to stretch at the end of your running session. Stretching will decrease muscle soreness and help maintain flexibility.

Any further questions about running programs, contact Dr. Bhullar: therapy@inmotionjax.com

Should or Shouldn't You get a Prenatal Massage?

2012-08-09T22:24:00.000-04:00

FROM THE KNOWLEDGE OF KELLY DOWNS, LMT, COM

Helpful Pregnancy Massage:

Over the last ten years, a lot of research has gone in to beneficial massage for pregnant women. The American Pregnancy Association (APA), states that massage can help a pregnant woman with:

Hormones regulation: helps dopamine and seratonin, which can reduce depression
Swelling: helps reduce swelling and flush fluids
Nerve pain: helps diminish back and joint pain.

These are not just simple symptoms of pregnancy. They can feel debilitating. A massage, in that case, can help a woman get through a very tough time. We here at In Motion Physical Therapy offer prenatal massage because we understand the importance of offering this service in a medical, highly-trained atmosphere. We only ask that our clients get clearance from their obgyn first so all precautions are covered.

Types of Helpful Pregnancy Massage:

Legs: Pregnant women carry excess fluid in their legs and ankles. A leg massage can press some of that away and out of the body.
Face: Pregnant women carry fluid in their faces, and also stress. A face massage can relieve pressure from the forward posture they sometimes attain later in pregnancy (when the face is pressed forward to counterbalance the tummy).
Back: A back massage is good for hormone regulation and nerve regulation.
Arms: An arm massage that focuses around the joints can relieve joint pain as well as press out swollen areas.

NOTE: A prenatal massage therapist should know to never put a pregnant woman on her stomach or flat on her back; always in an incline or side-lying position. In any case, the pregnant woman should insist on this.

High Risk Pregnancies and Massage:
A high-risk pregnancy, for the purpose of this article, includes but is not limited to:

Risk of illness or death in child and/or mother
Likelihood of complicated childbirth
Mother is over 40 or under 15
Mother is diabetic
Pre-eclampsia
Multiples
Mother is asthmatic
Mother has life-threatening illness

Though it may seem that women in the high risk category should steer clear of anything that seems “alternative,” in the case of massage, the opposite may be true.

In fact, the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that massage can actually decrease the riskiness in nature of such pregnancies. Helping with hormones, swelling, and nerve pain in such difficult pregnancies helps women with some of the very symptoms that make her pregnancy difficult. (Field, T. “Pregnant Women Benefit from Massage Therapy,” Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, 20, 31-38)

Summer Newsletter

2012-07-19T22:20:00.000-04:00

Shannon Miller Lifestyle - Walk-Fit Program

2012-02-22T19:40:00.000-05:00

We are proud to be working with Shannon Miller Lifestyle, SML, and her Walk-Fit Program!

Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of our Jacksonville Community through exercise, fitness and nutrition.

Keep a look out for up coming events that we are partnering with SML!

For more information on how you can get started for FREE, get your own pedometer, to win great prizes and incentives go to the SML Walk-Fit Program Page

Hope to see you all out there with your pedometers adding up your steps!

Joanna

2012 Small Business Leader of the Year

2011-12-02T16:42:00.000-05:00

As seen in Advantage Business Magazine:

JAX Chamber announces 2012 SBLY winners

2012 SBLY Beaches

2011-11-26T21:09:00.000-05:00

In Motion Physical Therapy has been awarded the 2012 Small Business Leader of the Year(SBLY) for the Beaches! The Jacksonville Chamber each year awards a SBLY for each of its councils and In Motion has won for the Beaches Council.

We are very excited to have won this award. We do pride ourselves in treating patients from the Beaches to the Southside areas. We are very glad to be a part of the beaches community especially since I call the beach my home.

I am now in the running to become SBLY overall for the Jacksonville Chamber! I am working hard to put together my business portfolio to represent my company and the Beaches Council.

I will keep you all informed of my progress.

Thank you so much to my patients, family, friends and the Beach!

Borders of Love - A New York Kind of Night

2011-11-07T19:37:00.000-05:00

Borders of Love is having its first annual Fundraising event!
"A New York Kind of Night"

Hors d'oeuvres, Drinks, Live Bank and Silent Auction
Saturday November 12th from 7:30-10:00 PM
Tickets are $50 per person or 2 tickets for $90
RSVP is requested by 11/8/11

Please join us as we celebrate our first annual fundraising party benefiting Borders of Love, a non-profit design program that creates happy, healing bedrooms for pediatric patients.

A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation.

The event is hosted by In Motion Physical Therapy
4776 Hodges Blvd, Ste 101, Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904)223-2363 www.inmotionjax.com

Sponsored by Fitness by Fronk

RSVP to Carolyn or Joanna here or by phone or email:
(904)223-2363 or therapy@inmotionjax.com
Accepted forms of payments: credit card, check or cash
Borders of Love is a 501(c)(3) organization

Food by Mau Oui and Ocean 60
Wine, Beer, Martinis and soft drinks
Live Music by Galaxy Band

Simply Essential

2011-03-08T22:00:00.003-05:00

Our own Kelly Downs has created her own line of artisan bath salts and oils!

They are hand-made health and beauty products using the highest quality botanical and natural ingredients.

Scents include: Rose Relaxation, Sore Muscle Soak, Citrus Sunshine and Respiratory Relief.

Some by and see and smell the products!

Like us on Facebook...

Morning Show features Borders of Love

2011-02-23T14:46:00.001-05:00

Check out Borders of Love in Advantage Biz Magazine!

Just found the link: Morning Show features Borders of Love

In Motion - On Channel 4!

2011-02-01T21:58:00.006-05:00

We were on Channel 4 News January 24th for our volunteer work with Borders of Love. We are so excited that Carolyn and Sergio were asked to speak, and they did a great job!

Check out Carolyn and Sergio with Staci Spanos on this link at News4Jax.

Great job and we are so excited to continue with our program!

If you want to see more and help with our cause, go to: http://www.bordersoflove.com/.

In Motion News - Jan Edition

2011-01-04T19:27:00.005-05:00

We are so excited to get out our first Monthly Newsletter! After 3 years in business, we are off and running. We hope you enjoy this newsletter and look for a new one each month. If you would like to receive it monthly email Carolyn at: therapy@inmotionjax.com

We are now a 5 employee office! Dr. Joanna Frantz, Owner and PT, Dr Ashley Gainey, PT and Athletic Trainer, Kelly Downs, LMT, Carolyn Weaver, office manager and marketing and Jerica Mackin, billing specialist.

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Massage Gift Certificates

2010-12-06T21:34:00.004-05:00

Massage gift certificates are a great stocking stuffer.
We have 30 minute, 1 hour and packages available.

Kelly Downs. our massage therapist is skilled in many different types of massage such as:
Neuromuscular deep tissue
Swedish massage
Hot lava shells massage
Cupping bodywork
MyoKinesthetic system
Sports massage

Call us now and let us fill your needs! 223-2363

Holiday Gifts Here!

2010-11-18T22:06:00.003-05:00

We have great items for holiday gifts. We have gifts for a cause, gifts for fitness and gifts just for fun!

We have Lava Shells for sale. They are a like a personal hot stone massage, but with shells. They use minerals and oils to create the heat and then you use the shell for the massage. The Lava Shells feel and smell great.

We have massage gift certificates for 30 or 60 minute massages. Get a friend or relative a gift certificate from us and we will provide a great atmosphere and service.

Check our list of exercise equipment for all levels on our for sale page.

We are also a certified resaler of Biofreeze which is a great adjunct to help reduce joint and muscle pain.

For our Borders of Love Program we are selling fabulous candles, just like the ones sold at Anthropologies but for only $20. Check out http://www.bordersoflove.com/.

Happy Holidays and we hope to help you with your gifts!

Candles for Borders of Love

2010-10-12T22:32:00.003-04:00

Hi All,

We have fabulous candles for sale. All profits go towards raising funds for our Borders of Love program. They are Aspen Bay candles. These are the candles that are sold at retail stores such as Anthropologie and we have them for less and go towards a great cause!

We are volunteering with Nemours to redecorate a child's bedroom. Check out the website: http://www.bordersoflove.com/ to learn more about what we do.

With the holidays coming up, the candles make a great gift! Call or come in to get yours today.

223-2363 or therapy@inmotionjax.com

Items for Sale

2010-09-19T23:40:00.002-04:00

We have added an Items for Sale tab on our website. We have a lot of great things for stretching, exercise and stress relief.

We are a Biofreeze reseller. We have it in a roll-on and spray for those hard to reach places like the lower back. The 3oz roll-on is only $10 and the 4oz spray is $12.

Ice packs and moist hot packs in different shapes and sizes, even large ones that will fit your whole back. The moist hot packs have both a temperature control and timer so you can adjust to your personal needs.

Theraband products in different resistances. A popular item shown to decrease tennis elbow, the Flexbar is a great tool.

Foam rollers, both full and 1/2 for stretching and posture.

Stress relieving hand grippers, good for at your desk.

Give us a call for specific pricing: 223-2363
or email: therapy@inmotionjax.com

Peacock Scholarship

2010-09-01T12:05:00.015-04:00

Those of us awarded last month are in the picture below:

Joanna Frantz (ME!), Snowden McFall, Ellen Bushnell and Phyllis Heisler

I was one of the recipients of the Peacock Scholarship from the WBO. This award, named for the late Joan Robbins and her business, Peacock Properties, provides one applicant up to $150 to attend an educational offering specific to their industry or growing their business.

I will be using my scholarship towards my education for the Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. This certification is based on the Maitland-Australian Concept. This concept of assessment and treatment for SPINAL and PERIPHERAL conditions is recognized worldwide as an efficient, safe and gentle way to alleviate pain, restore movement, and maximize function in orthopedic patients.

Congratulations to the other wonderful women. The WBO has been a great organization for me and my company.

Updated Website

2010-08-31T22:10:00.004-04:00

We have made some updates to our site.

Check out our new doctor, Dr. Ashley Gainey's bio. Picture coming soon!
We have added some information about our massage services. Specials for PWC and WBO members!
We have changed a few forms so they are easier and more efficient
We added some general information about what we offer at In Motion.

Check back soon. We will be updating information about our In Motion For Life program. We are striving to provide treatment for Cancer Survivors to return activities and improve quality of life.

We are very excited to be sponsoring some upcoming events. Posts to come!

New Physical Therapist

2010-08-27T21:38:00.002-04:00

We are proud to have Dr. Ashley Gainey join our practice. She is a Gator through and through. She has her doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and prior to that earned her Athletic Training degree both from UF.

Ashley is a good fit for the team. She brings her experience from working with the UF athletic teams and she is a smart and compassionate therapist.

Check for her full bio on the web site soon.

Valentine's Day Dance!

2010-01-13T00:43:00.004-05:00

Join us for a night filled with fun and dancing!

Local "Dancing with the Stars" performers will entertain us with a spectacular performance and a DJ will provide dancing music all evening until 10pm.

All proceeds will benefit cancer survivors for In Motion For Life a program to "Live, Work and Play Beyond Cancer"

Appetizers and drinks provided.

Prices are: in advance - per person = $25, per couple = $45
at door - per person = $30, per couple = $50

Check it out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261801992693

Hope to see lots of dancers out there!

Physical Therapist Position

2010-01-04T20:52:00.002-05:00

I am currently seeking a part time physical therapist for my clinic. I am looking for someone with DPT credentials and an interest in outpatient therapy. The job could easily become a full time position as the schedule fills. I am looking for someone who has had experience in or interested in a private practice setting and would be familiar with and interested in marketing themselves and the facility. Right now the job would be part time all day Tuesday and Thursday and most or all day Mondays. The job requires some earlier and later hours to be covered.

If you are looking and possibly interested in the position, please email including your resume.

therapy@inmotionjax.com

Happy New Year!

Whats new for 2010

2010-01-04T20:49:00.002-05:00

Looking forward to starting the 3rd year for In Motion. We have a lot in store. First off, we are going to get moving with In Motion For Life. We are hoping to get the whole community involved and raise awareness for cancer survivors that there is more out there after treatment.

If you would like to get involved, send your comments and ideas to therapy@inmotionjax.com

Excited for 2010!

Race for Fetal Hope

2009-10-24T11:31:00.004-04:00

Just came back from sponsoring the Race for Fetal Hope to raise funds and awareness to the Fetal Hope Foundation, what a great turn out! There were a ton of families and the kids had a great time. Kelly, my massage therapist, was there and she was a big hit!

I will post some pictures next. Jaxson De Ville was there with the cheerleaders. There were clowns and Pump It Up was there with lots of bounce houses and stuff.

If you were there and have any good pics, forward them on!