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Roanoke1984 1421 Third Street 540-982-2208 Vinton1987 1110 Vinyard Road 540-343-0466 Daleville1993 44 Catawba Rd, Suite 201 540-992-4801 Rocky Mount1996 300B Pell Avenue 540-484-1456 Moneta1996 4860 Rucker Rd, Suite 2 540-297-7867 Hardy1997
13307 Booker T. Washington Hwy

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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 MAY 2011

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)

Professional Therapies in Blacksburg is proud to now offer Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) for patients who suffer with symptoms of dysequilibrium and dizziness associated with a vestibular pathology. VRT is an alternative research-based treatment involving specific exercises to eliminate or significantly reduce signs and symptoms by promoting central nervous system compensation for inner ear deficits. The end results can alleviate both primary and secondary signs and symptoms of vestibular disorders. VRT can improve the quality of life for patients who suffer with vestibular problems such as labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), unilateral and/or bilateral vestibular hypofunction and vestibular degeneration which is often referred to as dysequilibrium of the aging. The goals of our exercise-based program include: decreasing dizziness and visual challenges, improving balance and walking function, and increasing overall activity levels that carry over into everyday life activities. If you feel you might benefit from our vestibular rehabilitation program, please talk to your primary care provider or call our office at 961-1230 for more information. VRT is also offered in the Third Street, Lancerlot, and Daleville offices. For therapists interested in receiving training for gait stabilization and balance, please contact Pam Yates or Virginia Pollard at our Third Street office.

540-721-4199 Christiansburg1998 80 College St, Suite E 540-382-1492

Please Come Celebrate Our Official Grand Opening and Our New Membership into the NRV Chamber of Commerce May 10, 2011 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
1997 South Main St., Suite 601 Colony Park Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-961-1230 Ribbon Cutting Sponsored by Montgomery Chamber of Commerce 1:00 pm Light refreshments will be provided Please come visit our clinic and learn about the comprehensive services that we provide.

Blacksburg2010 1997 S. Main St, Suite 601 540-961-1230 Shawsville2011 267 Alleghany Spring Rd Rooms 11 A & B 540-382-1492
All of the PTOR offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday!

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CELEBRATE COMMUNICATION!
For over 75 years, May has been designated as Better Speech and Hearing month. This is a time to raise public awareness and understanding of the variety of communication difficulties that people in our society face. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that approximately 43,000,000 people in the United States suffer from a speech, voice, language, or hearing impairment. Almost 28,000,000 suffer from a hearing loss. Approximately 10 percent of children have moderate to severe communication impairments, including speech production/articulation, stuttering, and language-learning difficulties. Approximately 1,000,000 people in the United States have aphasia a language disorder resulting from brain damage caused by a stroke. Speech-Language Pathology (SpeechLanguage Pathologists) and Audiology (Audiologists) are the professions concerned with the prevention, identification, and treatment of communication impairments. After earning a masters degree, passing a national examination, and serving a nine month clinical internship, these professionals are eligible for certification, in the form of the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), from the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our offices for more information.

Statistics and information provided www.msu.edu. Graphic courtesy of ASHA. You can also find more information about communication disorders by visiting the ASHA website at www.asha.org

Healthy Recipe of the Month: Cannoli Stuffed French Toast Nuggets

3 tbsp. fat-free ricotta cheese 2 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla extract, divided 1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia) 1 light hot dog bun with about 80 calories (like the kind by Sara Lee) 1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original) 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. light whipped/light butter 1/2 tsp. powdered sugar In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, and sweetener, and mix well. Split hot dog bun open lengthwise, without fully separating the two halves. Spoon ricotta mixture onto the bottom half of the bun. Gently press the top half down over the filling. Carefully slice into four "nuggets" and set aside. Mix egg substitute, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract in a small bowl. Set aside. Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add butter and allow to coat the bottom of the skillet. Meanwhile, coat each nugget on all sides with the egg mixture. (You won't need to use all of the egg mixture.) Once butter has melted, place nuggets in the skillet and, flipping occasionally, cook until golden brown on all sides, 3 - 4 minutes. Plate your nuggets and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Top with syrup, if you like. Enjoy!
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 228 calories, 6.5g fat, 395mg sodium, 31g carbs, 3g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 12.5g protein -- PointsPlus value 6* Recipe courtesy of The Hungry Girl www.hungry-girl.com

Chair Yoga Class- Starting Soon!

The Blacksburg clinic is excited to announce that it will be offering a chair yoga class. You can enliven your life with improved energy, posture, and sense of well being by coming to this adapted yoga class done entirely from a chair level. Whether you are wheel chair mobilized, or have balance, endurance, or range of motion limitations that make you wary of the more traditional yoga classes, come try this new class that is designed to meet the needs of the rest of us. We will use breathing and movement techniques designed to slowly increase the challenge and rewards for the group, as we become more comfortable within our bodies, learn methods for total body relaxation, and gain flexibility and strength. Classes will be taught by Suzanne Glasson, RN, OTR/L on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Blacksburg clinic. Fee is $12 per class or $60 for 6 classes. Must have at least 6 participants. Space is limited! Call 961-1230 for more information or to reserve a spot. Classes will be starting in June!
Submitted by Suzanne Glasson

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