Clinton Township Newsletter

2 3 A p r i l 2 0 1 6 W h a t I s e x e r c I s e t h e r a p y ? h o W y o u B e n e f I t f r o m I t ? By: Jim Brown – ACSM Certified Personal Trainer ET (Exercise Therapy) Specialization As the health and wellness industry continues to evolve, a need for specialized exercise programs focusing on educating clients about overcoming their own physical limitations while improving their overall health has emerged. These programs fall under the umbrella of exercise therapy. Exercise therapy is an exercise program designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals. Its purpose is to work towards the restoration of normal musculoskeletal function, reduce symptoms of certain diseases, improve cardiovascular performance, and/or reduce pain through a variety of therapeutic activities. The role of an exercise therapist is to design new exercise programs that will improve the "whole" client while using additional therapeutic exercises to improve any limitations the client is struggling with. Exercise therapists also collaborate with their client's physical therapist and/ or doctors to make sure proper medical clearance is issued and to follow any directions regarding contraindications (what to avoid) while exercising. As the client works through the therapeutic exercise program, progress is shared with all medical professionals involved and hopefully reduces contraindications and improves overall health. Exercise therapy is provided by professionals with an educational background in exercise physiology, personal training with a certification in exercise therapy, or other allied health degrees. These professionals will be able to work with your other therapists and doctors to design an exercise program that allows for improvement, modify programs as client needs change, enhance fitness goals as clients become more comfortable with the program, and even focus on preventative health lifestyles (instead of just being reactive). In the end, exercise therapy is an effective program that can allow you to accomplish more in your life, feel less pain, and conquer your fitness goals! Bring this article in with you to one of our Wellness Center locations and enjoy a complimentary one day guest pass on us! h u n t e r d o n h e a l t h a n d W e l l n e s s c e n t e r l o c a t I o n s : Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 The LAMPLIGHTER Quality Lamp Repair Stephen P. Scheier 908.343.8392 lamplighter641@gmail.com l e t ' s s h I n e a l I t t l e l I g h t o n t h e s u B J e c t Have a broken light fixture hiding away in your house? Here's the answer to your problem–THE LAMPLIGHTER. Mr. Stephen Scheier, who has been successfully rescuing inoperable lamps and chandeliers for over two decades, is the "Lamplighter". His expertise includes restoring and sometimes re-engineering antique family heirloms to their former glory. Steve offers in-home consultations as well as pickup and delivery service. Payment is by cash or check – sorry, no credit cards. Please call Steve today at: 908.343.8392 and have the light of your favorite lamp shine again! g a r d e n c l u B o f h u n t e r d o n h I l l s 3 r d a n n u a l r u m m a g e s a l e Time to recycle your unwanted items – clean out your house, basement and garage! Donate your unwanted treasures to the 3rd Annual Whittemore Wildlife Sanctuary's Rummage Sale. This year the Friends of Whittemore have partnered with the Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills to bring you this annual event. Proceeds will benefit both organizations and will support Whittemore Wildlife Sanctuary and garden club scholarships awarded to local students. Items will be accepted under the covered breezeway at Whittemore, located at 7 Rockaway Rd., Oldwick. The house will also be staffed from 9:00 am – noon on Friday, March 25 for dropping off fragile or bulky items. Please no large furniture or clothing. The rummage sale will be held at the Whittemore Wildlife Sanctuary house on Sat., April 2, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. We already have a huge assortment of household goods, quilting fabric, yarn and garden items.

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