PTs Encouraged to Offer Expertise in Exercise Prescription  

PTs are encouraged to contact physicians and offer their expertise in prescribing appropriate exercise programs for patients during this month, in support of Exercise is Medicine -- a program designed to encourage America's patients to incorporate physical activity and exercise into their daily routine and calls on physicians to prescribe exercise to their patients. The campaign has targeted May as May-Kit Happen Month, suggesting that physicians "Distribute exercise/physical activity tips to all patients at the conclusion of each appointment. If you can, write an exercise 'prescription' for your patient. If not, consider a referral to an appropriate professional for an exercise prescription."

PT Bulletin Online, Vol 9, Issue 20

P.s. -substitute "veterinarian" into physician above for a similiar version.

Everyone always wants to know what I feed our animals. I think that this is another area of "your mileage may vary" b/c there is no "one way". Lately, they get "Halo" which is all natural and free of preservatives. They love love love it. I love what the company represents and yes, I love that Ellen is behind the company now. I do not love the price. They get a mix of this plus dry-vegetarian (I realize dogs are primarily carnivores but he Loves veggies!) Beneful for BooBear and Avoderm for PJ.

I also believe that supplementation is important especially for older dogs. Most people try Chond/Gluc products but give up w/ the reason most often stated as, "I didn't see any difference." You rarely do. But if the products can slow down or maintain some level of joint health and function...THAT is what is important. You don't notice changes with your vitamins do you? (If you do, let me know!) There are many great products out there but I like Halo's powder "Hip hip hooray!" (isn't that cute!) because pills are no fun. They also get probiotic powder in their food as well. Must be good; they eat all of it!

So, there you have it. Yes, I've tried cooking homemade meals for them and they get bored with it, don't eat it, and it takes a LOT of time.

What do you feed and why?

Today's "Oprah" is important. Please watch, or if like me you simply cannot emotionally "handle" it, read the transcript.

All I've ever had is rescued pets-including my last horse and the present horse I take care of. I look at our retriever, JacksonBooBear, and wonder if he knows how lucky he is, but actually it's me.