Ask Physical Therapists Questions at Walk with a PT on Aug. 4

PT Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better, a consumer education initiative sponsored by the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG), will host a “Walk with a PT” event on Aug. 4 at the Piedmont Park Active Oval in Atlanta. The walk is free to attend and will begin at 9 a.m. The event will have free Chick-fil-A®, T-shirts and giveaways for attendees.

The walk is designed for Georgians to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy (PT) which can effectively manage pain, improve mobility and even provide an alternative to surgery, by taking a “walk with a PT” around the park’s active oval and asking any questions they have about physical therapy.

“We are hosting this walk to help demonstrate how easy it is to incorporate physical therapy into one’s health regimen,” says Ryan Balmes president of PTAG. “We hope Walk with a PT encourages Georgians to engage with their local physical therapists and learn how they can move better, feel better and live better.”

Those interested in participating can register at bit.ly/WalkwithaPT to ensure they receive a T-shirt, but registration is not required for participation.

Local physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, student physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will be on-hand to discuss physical therapy’s role as part of a healthy lifestyle.

“Working regularly with a physical therapist can be just as beneficial as daily exercise. For people who have ever wondered if physical therapy might be the next best step, this will be an opportunity for them to meet physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in their area and ask hard questions about how PT can help improve their life from improved mobility to even a better golf swing,” says Balmes.

In Georgia, consumers can see a physical therapist without prior referral from a physician, allowing greater access to the many benefits of physical therapy. For additional information or to find a PT, please visit www.ptagonline.org.

Physical therapists are evidence-based health care professionals who offer cost-effective treatment that improves mobility and relieves pain, reduces the need for surgery and prescription drugs, and allows patients to participate in a recovery plan designed for their specific needs.

About PT Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better

PT Move Better, Feel Better, Live Better is a consumer education campaign sponsored by the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG). The campaign’s aim is to inform consumers of the many aspects and practices of physical therapy (PT), including how PT keeps Georgians moving for a healthier life. For more information, visit Facebook.com/PTMoveBetter or Twitter.com/PTMoveBetterGA.

About the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia

The Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG) is the membership organization for the profession of physical therapy in Georgia and a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. PTAG has approximately 2,300 members comprised of PT’s, PTA’s and Students. The mission of PTAG is to represent, promote and serve the profession of physical therapy.