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Leveraging PRN's development pathways, Marc Root quickly went from a PTA to having ownership equity in his very own clinic in Marysville. Here's his story...

I am the Commander of the 141st Medical Group, Washington Air National Guard located at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. I exercise command of over 90 personnel from various medical and support function career fields.

My experience in the Navy shaped me into who I am today. I had the work ethic but the exposure to discipline, leadership, and teamwork all while traveling the US and the world opened my eyes to what was going on outside the boundaries of Austin Texas.

Want to know more about how physical therapy can help with deficits related to Parkinson’s Disease? At Complete Balance Solutions, we specialize in treating balance and dizziness from all types of neurological disorders and we’ve helped many people with Parkinson’s Disease to improve their walking, balance, endurance, and overall function. Hear from two of Megan Mar's patients, who she has treated at Complete Balance Solutions Seal Beach.

I served in the Army. I took the oath of enlistment in October 2008 and was honorably in October 2015. 

May is designated as Pelvic Pain Awareness Month by the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS). Chronic pelvic pain is defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as “noncyclical pain of at least 6 months’ duration.

I served in the United States Army. I enlisted in 2017 the day after my 17th birthday actually. I was very excited about pursuing a career in a Combat MOS (military occupation specialty). My MOS of choice was Infantry. For those of you that do not know, Infantry is often the first line of defense of soldiers on foot.

Physical therapy (PT) is an effective, evidence-based intervention to improve movement affected by Parkinson’s disease and slows disease progression. Exercise and physical activity led by skilled physical therapists can be neuroprotective, meaning they protect brain and nerve function by maintaining its use.

In order to raise awareness and education about Parkinson’s disease (PD) this month, here is a compilation of helpful links for those affected by PD or wanting to learn more about this disease.

PRN and Complete Balance Solutions are joining the community in raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), supporting all those affected, and encouraging everyone to take actions to impact the future of this disease.

Many people underestimate the importance of sleep, but it is no secret that getting enough shut-eye plays a big part in good mental and physical health. Exhaustive studies link poor sleep posture or lack of sleep to a range of issues such as depression and obesity, but one thing is for sure: proper, healthy sleep is important for helping us feel pain-free, happy and ready for the day ahead.

Today we recognize and celebrate all of the women and girls in science. We reached out to a couple of our amazing female physical therapists to learn what drew them to science and why female representation in science is so important.