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The Busy PT's Guide to Finding Balance

Healthcare or Sick Care?
by Janey Goude
I know a family whose six children have never had to see a doctor for an illness. They've had a few stitches and broken bones among them, but never a "sick" visit. A growing body of evidence suggests that it's possible to provide our bodies with the nutrients, Read More...
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Pressing the Reset Button for Optimal Health
by Janey Goude
As we close out January 2013, I'm proud to say I've kept off those 30 pounds I lost in 2012 . I'm devastated to say losing weight wasn't the answer I expected it to be. I'm thinner but not healthier. Despite making what I thought were healthy eating choices, Read More...
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Fat Is as Fat Does -- Except When It Isn't
by Janey Goude
I used to think people were fat because they lacked self-control. While that may be true in some cases, I'm now convinced there are situations in which self-control is irrelevant. In the past, I've shared my weight challenges since turning 42. If you Read More...
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Counting the Cost
by Janey Goude
October 16, 2011, took an unexpected turn at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Thirty-three-year-old Dan Wheldon was racing for $5 million. That race cost him his life and left behind his grieving bride and two sons: a two-year-old toddler and a seven-month-old Read More...
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The God Complex
by Janey Goude
A healthy, athletic boy had been having neurological symptoms for two weeks when his breathing turned labored. His worried parents called 911 and he was taken to the hospital for evaluation. His mother directed the ambulance to a teaching hospital that Read More...
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Take Care
by Janey Goude
As I was reading Toni Patt's post, " Finding Time to Take Time Off ," I thought of all the patients I've counseled to take care of themselves. A patient with burns "takes care" by adhering to an exercise program that prevents contractures. A patient with Read More...
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Trophies for Dummies
by Janey Goude
"Don't give me credit for the things that I've been through. Give me credit for what I've accomplished." - CNA with BrightStar from an episode of Undercover Boss We were at an awards party for our daughter's bowling league. There were three categories Read More...
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Figure it Out
by Janey Goude
My husband, Darren, is a talented coach. Before we even had children, he was coaching youth league sports. This year he's been working with our daughter, Hannah, on bowling. For a while, he was calling her back before every ball she threw to tell her Read More...
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My Life on Crutches
by Janey Goude
Allison Young posted an interesting look at her day in a wheelchair (November 5, 2010). I never got around to posting. Now I'm glad, because I get to post from an entirely different perspective. When I was in PT school, we also had "A Day in the Life" Read More...
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Praise Camps
by Janey Goude
There is an ongoing debate about what constitutes appropriate praise to offer a child. As you are reading this, think about your workplace as well as your home. Camp 1: A child's psyche is delicate and needs frequent praise, even for the smallest achievement. Read More...
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Bringing Balance to Obesity: 30 Day Shred
by Janey Goude
We are an obese society--even our pets are obese. I wish I could say I'm on the healthy side of this issue, but I can't. If you've struggled with weight, or know someone who has, I hope this post will encourage you. Back in the day I was a svelte 126 Read More...
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Bringing Balance in 2009
by Janey Goude
As we welcome a New Year, many people resolve to reprioritize their life and to bring more balance into their days. Keeping connected with our families by spending intentional time together is one way to bring balance into our lives. Here are some creative Read More...
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