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Newsletter 2008


Did You Know?
Excel offers patients a Work Hardening Program.

Work Hardening is a comprehensive therapy program designed to assist injured workers in safely returning to work in an efficient, timely manner. Typical candidates for a work hardening program are patients that have been off of work or unable to do their normal job. Designed with the injured worker in mind, the program is customized for each individual. The most notable difference from traditional physical therapy treatment is that the rehabilitation is performed in a simulated work environment.
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Seasonal Tips
Outdoor Exercise in the Winter Months

Winter weather should not sidetrack your exercise routine, but it does require some protective clothing and precautions that are different from the summer months. The danger of falling on snow or ice, or of getting frostbite or hypothermia should not be taken lightly.
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Educational Corner
Glucosamine & Chondroitin: Evidence to Support Treatment of Osteoarthritis?
By: Stacy Wilson, PT Dodge Street/Mutual of Omaha Clinic

In recent years, taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements has gained popularity as a non-invasive treatment for osteoarthritis. Glucosamine and chondroitin are naturally occurring nutrients within the body. Although these two supplements are often taken in combination, they work in two different ways.
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Excel News
• Excel Physical Therapy is celebrating our 22nd year of service!
• Excel Physical Therapy’s Grand Island Clinic is relocating!!
• Excel Physical Therapy has been voted #1 in the Best of Omaha® 2008 category of Best Physical Therapy Clinic! Thank you Omaha for choosing Excel.
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Thank You
Thank you again for utilizing our services in the past. Look for the next Excel Newsletter that will be coming out late Spring 2008. Please subscribe if you would like to receive Excel's Quarterly Newsletter by email.
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