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Regular exercise can help people with Alzheimer’s

Posted at 3:08 pm June 10, 2021
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The benefits of regular exercise in people with Alzheimer’s disease include maintenance of motor skills, decreased falls, and reduced rate of functional decline. Improved behavior, improved memory, and better communication skills are a few other benefits associated with routine exercise programs in Alzheimer’s disease.

Physical therapy plays an important role in exercise for patients with Alzheimer’s disease by tailoring routines to meet the individual needs of each patient.

Researchers have found that patients who were treated with exercise showed less depression than those in the control groups and showed marked improvements in physical functioning. Here are some examples of exercises to start:

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Health, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Alzheimer's Disease, exercise, Pierce Physical Therapy

Senior Center needs community’s help furnishing building

Posted at 3:07 pm April 5, 2019
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

An image showing what the new Oak Ridge Senior Center at Alvin K. Bissell Park could look like. (Image courtesy City of Oak Ridge/Studio Four Design)

An image showing what the new Oak Ridge Senior Center at Alvin K. Bissell Park could look like. (Image courtesy City of Oak Ridge/Studio Four Design)

 

The new Oak Ridge Senior Center is scheduled to open later this year.

Area seniors will enjoy opportunites for recreation, physical fitness, education, health screenings, social activites, nutrition lunch program, and transportation assistance, a press release said.

At this time, the Senior Center needs the community’s help in furnishing the building, the press release said.

“Your donation of any of the pieces of furniture will greatly be appreciated,” the release said. “You can choose from the furniture on our list or assist with a cash donation.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Government, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Tagged With: furniture, Oak Ridge Senior Center, Oak Ridge Senior Foundation, Pierce Physical Therapy

Owner of Pierce Physical Therapy to teach class at ORICL

Posted at 8:17 pm February 4, 2019
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Pierce Physical Therapy

Ray Pierce, owner and clinic director of Pierce Physical Therapy of Oak Ridge, will be teaching a class at ORICL (Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning) starting Thursday.

Pierce will be teaching Anatomy and Health of the Musculoskeletal System, a press release said.

“We will review the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system with recommendations for health maintenance,” the press release said. “As a added bonus in one designated class session, we will review the recommendations for maintaining a healthy gut and digestive tract.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, Health Tagged With: Anatomy and Health of the Musculoskeletal System, Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning, ORICL, Pierce Physical Therapy, Ray Pierce

Pierce Physical Therapy has Open House on Monday

Posted at 1:24 pm November 4, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Pierce Physical Therapy in Oak Ridge has an Open House on Monday, and you are invited to join them.

The open house is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, November 5.

“We are having a Open House with coffee and treats for you to enjoy,” a press release said. “There will be classic cars on display as well (weather permitting), so feel free to drive yours as well.”

Pierce Physical Therapy is located at 661A Emory Valley Road in Oak Ridge. You can reach them at (865) 483-0383. It’s your locally owned and operated physical therapy center.

Filed Under: Business, Oak Ridge Tagged With: classic cars, Oak Ridge, open house, physical therapy center, Pierce Physical Therapy

New session of free exercise class starts Tuesday at Senior Center

Posted at 3:26 pm January 7, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Pierce Physical Therapy

The Oak Ridge Senior Center, in partnership with Pierce Physical Therapy, will be sponsoring a free exercise class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for anyone age 50 and over.

The program begins on Tuesday, January 9. Participants can attend either an 11 a.m. class or an 11:50 a.m. class.

The Pierce Therapy Exercise Program, or P.E.P. for short, concentrates on strength, balance, and mobility, and it incorporates therapeutic exercise, functional training, and individual exercise modifications, a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Chelsea Ferrell, exercise class, free exercise class, Oak Ridge Senior Center, P.E.P., Pierce Physical Therapy, Pierce Therapy Exercise Program, Ray Pierce

Pierce Physical Therapy a donation center for Toys for Tots

Posted at 1:46 am November 29, 2017
By RAYMOND PIERCE Leave a Comment

Pierce Physical Therapy in Oak Ridge is a local Toys for Tots donation center.

You can drop off a new unwrapped toy at Pierce Physical Therapy at 661 A Emory Valley Road Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Friday, December 1.

This press release was submitted by Raymond Pierce.

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News Tagged With: donation center, Pierce Physical Therapy, Toys for Tots

New exercise class at Oak Ridge Senior Center started this month

Posted at 5:32 pm July 29, 2017
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Pierce Physical Therapy

The Oak Ridge Senior Center has partnered with Pierce Physical Therapy to sponsor a free exercise class for anyone age 50 and over. The class is being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. It started Thursday, July 6.

The Pierce Therapy Exercise Program, or P.E.P. for short, will concentrate on strength, balance, and mobility and will incorporate therapeutic exercise, functional training, and individual exercise modifications, a press release said.

Physical Therapist Assistant Chelsea Ferrell will be leading the class at the senior center with assistance from Physical Therapist Ray Pierce. Pierce has operated Pierce Physical Therapy in Oak Ridge for more than 30 years, and Ferrell works full time as a PTA in the practice.

There is no cost for the class, but space is limited. Please call the Oak Ridge Senior Center at (865) 425-3999 to register.

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Government, Health, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Chelsea Ferrell, exercise class, Oak Ridge Senior Center, P.E.P., Pierce Physical Therapy, Pierce Therapy Exercise Program, Ray Pierce

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