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💡 Did You Know: Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy is more well-known and utilized in the athletic population, but it can be used clinically — which people don’t always realize. “Resistance training is successful in improving muscle strength and increasing muscle size. But for some patients, muscle strengthening with high-intensity exercises is not yet appropriate,” said Physical Therapist Samantha Partington, PT, DPT, who manages Good Shepherd’s Kutztown and Fogelsville outpatient sites. “For those patients, we may be able to use BFR to help them gain strength in injured or weak muscles while reducing the stress placed on the recovering limb.” Under the watchful eye of a trained specialist, BFR therapy uses a special tourniquet system, with a cuff similar to a blood pressure cuff, to provide a precise amount of pressure to a patient’s arm or leg while exercising the muscle. The pressure will tire the muscles in the targeted area and help the body with healing and muscle growth in response to the metabolic stress and muscle tension - tricking the body into thinking it’s working harder than it is. Learn More 🔗: https://bit.ly/3BRn7Z5

Good Shepherd's Psychology Group & Friends team surpassed their fundraising goal for the Oct. 6 Out of the Darkness Walk to #StopSuicide, collecting more than $1,200. Thanks to all who supported and walked at Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. Funds raised help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) fund research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy and support survivors of suicide loss. #GoodShepherdProud #MentalHealth #RehabilitationPsychology

Good Shepherd’s Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Services team attended a number of community events recently, meeting with the community and sharing information about services available — including the Apraxia Walk and Autism Speaks field day. #ChooseGoodShepherd #GoodShepherdProud

A spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause changes in strength, feeling and function below the damage point on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots. Temporary or permanent loss of movement and feeling, and other health complications make timely rehabilitation critical to regain the highest level of functional independence possible. Sandeep Singh MD FAAPMR is Good Shepherd Rehabilitation’s Chief Medical Officer, the Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Medical Director, Spinal Cord Injury. In a new Q&A, we asked Dr. Singh to provide an overview of SCIs and share how Good Shepherd’s CARF-accredited Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program is helping patients regain physical function and psychological well-being. 🔗: https://bit.ly/3Y3Gx4K #SpinalCordInjury #InpatientRehabilitation #OutpatientRehabilitation

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Good Shepherd's Macungie outpatient therapy team had a great time meeting with the community at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center for Rep. Mackenzie's 2024 Senior Expo. #ChooseGoodShepherd #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #AquaticTherapy #GoodShepherdProud

🌟 Congratulations to our latest group of Service Excellence recipients: Carrie Kane; Laurys Station outpatient team; and nursing team members from Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital. Each month, exceptional team members are nominated by patients, residents, families or colleagues for their dedication to exemplifying Good Shepherd’s mission. President & CEO Michael Spigel, PT, MHA, reads nomination letters and presents each recipient with a Service Excellence pin to honor their remarkable contributions. Thank you for all that you do! #ServiceExcellence #GoodShepherdProud #LongTermCare #Nursing #InpatientRehabilitation #OutpatientRehabilitation #PhysicalTherapy

Though we prepare to say goodbye to September and Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, it does not mean the fight against pediatric cancer ends here. Let’s shine a light on the incredible childhood warriors and the dedicated staff fighting pediatric cancer every day. 💛 Check out our video highlighting their inspiring stories and unwavering strength. We honor and support our pediatric cancer patients and staff for their continued fight against cancer! #PediatricCancerAwareness #GoodShepherdProud

💛 Good Shepherd went gold on Sept. 25, wearing the vibrant color to mark Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured is Hyland Center’s Outpatient Pediatrics team; they sported their gold gear to honor all kiddos, including those Good Shepherd cares for, wherever they are on their pediatric cancer journey – like Sam (pictured with the team). #PediatricCancerAwareness #GoodShepherdProud #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #SpeechTherapy