Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 15 · column 2 of 7 · from the scan, no model involved
their program to fit their lifestyle with what they’re doing each day.”
Originally from Illinois, P^pke has a degree in physical therapy from Marquette University. Licensed in the State of Virginia and the District of Columbia, Papke is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, a member of the Private Practice and Orthopedic Section of the APTA and a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists. Papke is passionate about his profession and educating people about its value. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Marymount University in orthopedic curriculum.
“Do the loop"
Using your computer and a map finder of your area, it’s easy with a few clicks to plot out a walking route.
If you leave 261 Main Street, head to Porter and take a left onto Gay Street, follow it as you cross Middle Street continuing to Wheeler Avenue, take another left back onto Main and do this for three times,- you will have walked two miles. It doesn’t take long and the benefits will begin to show in how you look and feel.
“For every pound you lose, you will take off seven pounds of pressure on each knee,” said Papke. And you don’t need to be sprinting. A brisk walk will burn calories and restore energy
Many people seek out a physical therapist because they have been referred to one to help heal a broken wrist or a dislocated shoulder but perhaps the best time to visit is when you’re well. You’re thinking about resurrecting those skis from the closet and hitting the mountains. It’s been awhile. Are you in shape? “I can help someone work to strengthen their leg muscles or shoulders before tackling an activity that is going to put strain on those joints. I can help them prevent an accident by insuring that they are in the best shape they can be. That’s a smart move...prevention,” emphasized Papke.
For years Papke has had local resident Laura Skauge do his billing sO it made perfect sense when the space on Main Street became available to test the waters by bringing his practice to Rappahannock for a few days a week.
Eventually, he would like for that to be full-time rather than part-time. “We’ll see how it goes," said Papke who looks forward to meeting more and more of the county’s residents. Right now, Papke is a one-man show. “It’s just me,” smiled Papke who envisions in the best of all worlds that he would one day be able to expand his practice to include a small spa and perhaps even a health club type
71.7%