Barrows Training & Education Physical Therapy

Thank you to everyone who gave to Barrows Gives Back! We were able to deliver all of the donations to The Children’s Rescue! We are please to announce the three winners from our drawing, who were entered because of their donations, Marie J, Carin H and Sharon R. We will be in contact with you on how and where to pick up your prize!

A new year means an opportunity for a new you!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

The holidays are a wonderful time to be together, show gratitude, and to give back to our community. This holiday season we invite you to join the Barrows family in collecting items that will make Christmas more merry for the women and children of the wonderful program, Rescue the Children. Rescue the Children is a program within the Fresno Rescue Mission that houses women and children that have fallen on hard times. They not only offer housing for their residents but provi...de them with the tools and eduction to make long term positive changes within their lives. Drop by the Barrows office in Fresno to donate an item! We are looking to collect: *New, Unwrapped toys for Children (infant-12 years) *Hygiene items for women and children (Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap ect.) *Cash donations (to purchase more items) [Please have all donations in by Dec. 23rd! ]

Happy Thanksgiving from Barrows Physical Therapy!!

Flannel Friday at the Madera office!

Be sure to check out the profile on Dan Barrows and see why he was chosen as the 2019 Heath and Human Services Award recipient// check the link in the profile . . . Dan’s 30-plus year commitment to the field of physical therapy, as well as Fresno State, is exceptional. His ability to see the bigger picture and to truly invest in the growth of others is rare. His tireless dedication to his pursuits, as well as his calm and warm demeanor have made him a true success. Dr. Jenna Sawdon Bea, Department of Physical Therapy

Such an incredible night honoring those who were awarded the CHHS Hero Award. Dan Barrows was presented the award for the Department of Physical Therapy. We’re so honored to work for such an amazing leader!! . . . Repost @m_arkprado

#Repost @original_strength It’s always an honor for us to go into others spaces and educate people on how to Press RESET and teach them what Original Strength is. . This past weekend we sent @tim_sonofander and Dr. Dan of @barrowspt out to @pivotphysicaltherapy in Maryland for another OS Clinical RESET course for their team of physical therapists in that area. Pivot has been dedicated to staying on top of the best practices and health systems available to most effec...tively help their patients and increase patient compliance. . It’s so cool to see such a positive switch in the healthcare industry of people recognizing the importance of big picture total health and the role that movement and the nervous system play in a healthy individual. . Thanks for hanging with us and welcoming us in your space all weekend PIVOT! . . #originalstrength #pressreset #physicaltherapy #nervoussystem #pivot #pivotphysicaltherapy #maryland #healthcare #movementheals #osclinical See more

TAKE A BREAK! Set your alarm, every 20-30 min - move! You want to move for at least 2 minutes before returning to your original position. This will get the blood pumping through your body increasing your alertness.... Your eyes are also controlled by muscles, giving them a break from computer screens and changing where you are looking can also help them from fatiguing too quickly. If you are at work, it may not seem convenient to take a 2 minute break every 20 min. However, you don’t have to stop working! Just set aside a simple task that you can work on in increments. If you had to organize some papers, do that during the 2 minute break. Need to make a phone call? Make the call standing or stretch in your chair. Our bodies like to MOVE. If you must stay where you are - at least give yourself a slight change. Stand, sit, lie down, do some squats.

To start we’ll answer this simple question: why is having good ergonomics important? It will: * reduce costs * increase productivity and quality of work... * focus on safety Let’s break this down. REDUCE COSTS We are often left to make up for lost work due to work-related pain. If you can eliminate the reason, then there will be less lost work days and therefore less money wasted on making up for lost time, human error, and for employers - compensation claims. PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY: This one is simple. If you reduce the amount of pain, you can spend more time doing the activity. If you feel good doing the activity, the work can reach better quality because it is not weighed down by discomfort. SAFETY: By showing that you care and are invested in creating a safe and comfortable environment you can increase engagement because there’s no need to focus on things like injury, burnout, or overuse. @ Barrows Training & Education Physical Therapy

Let’s talk ERGONOMICS Ergonomics refers to designing your environment to increase productivity, efficiency and avoid injury both in the long and short term. This week we are going over simple adjustments you can make to be more mindful of how your environment affects your movement. ... The most important thing when it comes to the workplace is FITTING THE JOB TO THE PERSON - not the other way around. Our first task: pay attention to how you feel in your environment. Whether it’s at home, in the workplace, or at your desk, etc. Then check back here to gain some tips on how to maximize that environment for YOU.

Started with a quick meeting and ended with a game. #StaffAppreciationDay @ Chukchansi Park

Dan Barrows always preaching the good word of moving well, and becoming pain free. @original_strength @odin_throwin