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accelerated celebrates the holidays by raising money for charity
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers raised over $5000 for charity this holiday season. In November, Accelerated collected $1515 for breast cancer research by hosting a company wide Jeans Day. Employees that participated were permitted to wear jeans for the day in exchange for a $5 donation. The money was then donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.At Accelerated's December employee holiday party in Oakbrook, IL, employees also helped us raise $4940 for the American Cancer Society. Employees contributed by buying raffle tickets for electronic items, gift cards, and appliances throughout the night. We also raised money through sponsorships. Our thanks to our Holiday Party gold sponsor Advanced Rehabilitation Systems and our silver sponsors Largus Printing and Proform Technologies. Thanks to all our employees and sponsors for their generous donations!
accelerated shoots another comcast commercial
Check out Accelerated
Rehabilitation Centers' fourth Comcast commercial. This commercial features
Accelerated facility manager and physical therapist, Tammy, and her patient turned employee, Jess.This commercial will be playing throughout the Chicagoland area on the Comcast Cable Network. Look for our commercials on Comcast channels including: HLN, DIY, the Sci-Fi Channel, Comedy Central, the Golf Network, ESPN, and many more.
To view this commercial, CLICK HERE.
Prorehab making the most of the holiday season
PRORehab, an affiliate of Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, made the most of the holiday season by raising $2500 for three needy families. PRORehab offered employees the opportunity to wear jeans to work for a small donation of $5. PRORehab will use the money to pay for clothes, household items, delinquent rent, and bills for these three families. To read more on this great story, click here. CLICK HERE.
Acquisition of Balistreri & Associates Physical Therapy
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers is very proud to announce the acquisition of Balistreri & Associates Physical Therapy, based in Kenosha, WI, with two other locations in Racine and Lake Geneva.
Balistreri & Associates Physical Therapy was founded in May 1991 by Suzanne Balistreri, PT, MS. Suzanne has been able to grow a very successful business by focusing on clinical excellence and by developing a culture that promotes a “Patients First” attitude throughout the company. Suzanne has focused on achieving superior clinical outcomes through a functional approach to rehabilitation, as well as through consistent ongoing clinical training of her therapists. Balistreri & Associates is an extremely well-respected physical therapy practice in large part due to Suzanne’s stewardship.
With the addition of Balistreri & Associates Physical Therapy, Accelerated will broaden our geographical footprint in
Wisconsin. Accelerated is excited about the opportunity to work with Suzanne and her very accomplished clinical and administrative team. We welcome Suzanne and the entire staff of Balistreri & Associates to the Accelerated family.
Kenosha
6926 39th Ave.
Kenosha, WI 53142
T: 262-942-0163
F: 262-697-1576 Lake Geneva
902 S. Wells St.
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
T: 262-249-1915
F: 262-249-1397 Racine
1135 Prairie Dr.
Racine, WI 53406
T: 262-886-6780
F: 262-886-6710
accelerated athletic trainer receives wisconsin athletic directors service award
Congratulations to Jennifer Orth for receiving the distinguished Wisconsin Athletic Directors Service Award on November 10, 2011.Jennifer is a very valuable member of our Accelerated/Sports Physical Therapy athletic training team in Wisconsin.Jennifer received this service award for her outstanding work as the athletic trainer for Westosha Central High School in Salem, WI.
In recognition of this honor, Westosha Central High School athletic director, Kristyne J. Allison, and the athletic department presented Jennifer with a commemorative plaque at their fall athletic awards banquet.Accelerated is proud to congratulate Jennifer on this tremendous achievement and we thank her for her service and dedication to the athletic training profession.
Clarkston Michigan Center giving back
Recently the Clarkston, MI facility participated in a community event getting our name out in the community and raising funds for Project Hope Low Cost Veterinary Clinic by selling donated books at the annual Taste of Clarkston. Our facility raised $200.00 for Project Hope and donated the remaining books to The Friends of Clarkston Library, which has a book sale event with the proceeds used to benefit improvements at the local Library.
Special thanks to all employees who participated as follows, Lisa Shaffer, BDM/MI, Cari McClellan, DPT/Site Supervisor, Kirsten Dorey,Tech, Jill Wendorf,Tech, Faina Goldin, MPT, Cari Rabideau/PCA from our Clarkston facility, Sara Giroux,PT/FM from our Bloomfield Hills location and Katie Smith/PCA from our Oakland Township facility. Time is one of the greatest gifts we can give.
Accelerated residency program is now apta credentialed
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers is proud to announce that our Accelerated Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program (ASPTRP) is now recognized as an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) credentialed residency program effective August 31, 2011.
ASPTRS is a residency program designed to provide physical therapists with advanced educational and clinical opportunities in sports physical therapy.Our therapists learn evidence-based skills to utilize in practice both clinically and during on-field sports events.ASPTRS is a one-year program that qualifies graduates to sit for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties specialist certification exam to become board certified in sports physical therapy. The APTA approval process is quite extensive and involves thorough practice analysis to guarantee consistent instruction standards for prospective residents, their future employers, and their future patients.
Lee Burkam, Director of Operations Ohio, stresses that this program "is designed to develop clinicians into leaders in the profession with advanced knowledge, skills and professional behaviors that will shape the future of sports physical therapy”.
Accelerated would like to extend a special thanks to our staff in Ohio for their hard work completing this credentialing.You guys are truly the embodiment of our “Patients First” philosophy.
accelerated at ironman- madison, WI
Check out Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers at the Ironman expo in Madison, Wisconsin!Accelerated will have a booth at the Ironman expo September 8, 9, and 10 (Thursday-Saturday). The expo is open daily from 9:00 am-4:30 pm so be sure to stop by to receive a complimentary injury screen, shoe assessment, ASTYM demo, and/or pre-race stretching.We will also have additional information on physical therapy and Accelerated’s locations and services.
The Ironman is a grueling triathlon that consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile marathon run.Over 2600 athletes participate each year.The Ironman is considered the hardest and most prestigious triathlon among endurance athletes and Accelerated to be a part of the excitement!Congratulations and good luck to all the Ironman Wisconsin Madison participants!
accelerated employee named football athletic trainer of the year
Congrats to Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers athletic trainer, Sarah Banwarth, on being named the 2011 Arena Football League Athletic Trainer of the Year! Banworth works as the head athletic trainer for the arena football team the Iowa Barnstormers. Remarkably, Sarah received this great honor in her first year with the Barnstormers and in only three years as a certified athletic trainer. We applaud Sarah's dedication, hard work, and professionalism and congratulate her on this great honor.
To see a full press release, CLICK HERE.
Accelerated shoots third comcast commercial
Check out the new Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers Comcast commercial. This commercial features Accelerated industrial rehabilitation specialist and physical therapist, Artemio, and his one of his favorite industrial patients, Angel. This is one of our favorite commercials so far!
This commercial will be playing throughout the Chicagoland area on the Comcast Cable Network. Look for our commercials on Comcast channels including: HLN, DIY, the Sci-Fi Channel, Comedy Central, the Golf Network, ESPN, and many more.
To view this commercial, CLICK HERE.
accelerated hand therapist featured in the pain practitioner
Accelerated occupational/hand therapist, Lori Risner, CHT was recently featured in the American Academy of Pain Management's quarterly publication, The Pain Practitioner. Risner was interviewed regarding the role of occupational/hand therapy in pain management and how therapy can be essential to the healing process. Risner strives to educate all of her patients on their injury and the importance of early therapeutic intervention. Risner is the embodiment of Accelerated's "Putting Patients First" philosophy and the Accelerated organization salutes her achievements!
To view the full Pain Practitioner article featuring Lori Risner, CLICK HERE.
accelerated hosts girls in the game
This July, Accelerated hosted an educational day for a group of girls from Girls in the Game (GIG). GIG is a Chicago based youth organization working to expose 6-18 year old girls from diverse backgrounds to new fitness and educational experiences in their community. GIG strives to teach members lifelong health, nutrition, and leadership habits to promote physical and mental well-being. Health and education are also top priorities at Accelerated so we were so excited to host an educational career session with the girls from this great organization.
The “career day” was held July 27 at our Bridgeport clinic. GIG members interviewed physical therapist, Liz Yerly, and athletic trainer, Kate Morreale, about their professions and working in the healthcare field. After the question and answer session, the GIG girls received hands on healthcare experience when they participated in a taping and stretching demonstration. The girls learned basic stretches and taping techniques that promote healthy living and sports participation. GIG is an organization vital the female youth in Chicago and Accelerated is proud to support them and their amazing work!
accelerated therapist named outstanding clinical educator of the year by northwestern university
Congratulations to Accelerated physical therapist and clinical coordinator of education manager, Kim Rutherford, PT, CCCE, for being named Northwestern University's Outstanding Educator of the Year.
Kim and Accelerated were formally recognized on June 24, 2011 during a white coat ceremony at Northwestern. The ceremony recognized one outstanding clinical educator that has supported and developed a strong clinical education model which has positively influenced many students throughout their various clinical rotations. It also recognized the hard work of Northwestern's first year students and their preparation leading into their first clinical rotations.
Kim has been asked to return to Northwestern next year to speak to the first and second year physical therapy students at the formal ceremony leading to their clinical experiences. We congratulate Kim on this great accomplishment and for being a terrific role model for our students and clinical instructors. We also want to express thanks to Kim's team of clinical education coordinators throughout Accelerated. This team helps make our student education program one of the best in the nation!
acclerated sports medicine symposium
Accelerated is proud to present the 2011 Sports Medicine Symposium on August 6, 2011 in Hoffman Estates. This course will provide information on common and uncommon conditions in the athletic population. Accelerated has an amazing lineup of speakers including leaders in the sports medicine and rehabilitation industry. Topics include athlete nutrition, MRSA update, ASTYM, and sports psychology.
To view the Sports Medicine Symposium agenda or to register, CLICK HERE.
accelerated shoots second comcast commercial
Check out the latest Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers commercial. This commercial features Accelerated patient, Nula and her rehabilitation experience at Accelerated with physical therapist, Abby. This commercial will be playing throughout the Chicagoland area on the Comcast Cable Network. Look for our commercials on Comcast channels including: HLN, DIY, the Sci-Fi Channel, Comedy Central, the Golf Network, ESPN, and many more.
To view this commercial, CLICK HERE.
accelerated physical therapist runs the boston marathon in record time
Accelerated would like to congratulate Ohio physical therapist, Kelley Newsad, for running the Boston Marathon this spring!She completed the course in 3hrs, 17 min & 29 seconds- a 7:31 pace!While this is an amazing feat on its own, Kelley also completed two physical therapy certifications while training for the marathon.She completed her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification and is currently prepping to take the exam that will give her the distinguished McKenzie spine specialist certification.Kelley is also highly involved with the prevention and rehabilitation of running injuries.Two years ago, she partnered with the Columbus Running Company and offers injury prevention lectures and sports medicine coverage. We applaud Kelley’s dedication to running and physical therapy and are proud to call her a member of the Accelerated family.
accelerated lockport relocates
Accelerated Lockport Celebrates New Relocation with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House Thursday, May 5th at 1147 East 9th Street.
accelerated sponsors rosalind franklin university
This May, Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers pledged $100,000 in sponsorship money to the Rosalind Franklin University. This money will be used to improve and modernize the university's gross anatomy laboratory. The university plans to upgrade workspaces and technology for students in lab classes. These improvements will provide students with a first rate education that supports Rosalind University's commitment to training quality healthcare providers. Accelerated is proud to support Rosalind University's efforts to better educate healthcare professionals including the next generation of physical therapists.
For more information, please CLICK HERE.
accelerated staff runs 5k with recovering teacher
On June 11, 2011, members of the Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers location in Burr Ridge, Illinois are running in the Loyola University Heath System Burr Ridge 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash. Staff including physical therapist and facility manager, Brad Myers, are running in support and recognition of the amazing recovery of Western Springs foods and nutrition teacher Danielle Mackovitch. After years of dibilitating pain, severe headaches, loss of temperature sensation, and extreme dizzy spells, Mackovitch was finally diagnosed with Chiari malformation, a neurologic disorder that caused a defect in her skull. Due to this condition, Mackovitch underwent extensive brain surgery last November. Since surgery, Mackovich has made an amazing recovery and with the help of physical therapy and a determined attitude and has signed up for the Loyola 5K. Because of this fortitude in her rehabilitation efforts, Accelerated staff members were inspired to run the race with her. Myers says that everyone at the Burr Ridge center wants to support Mackovich as she accomplishes this tremendous feat.
To read more about Mackovich's story and see a quote from Brad Myers in the Pioneer Local Newspaper, CLICK HERE.
congrats illinois state champs
Hinsdale Central
Swimming - Danny Thomson - 200 & 500-yd Free State Champion
Wrestling - Jack Allen Heavyweight State Champion in Class 3A
Girls Gymnastics – 5th at State
Montini
Wrestling 1st 145: Frank Baer
Wrestling 1st 160: Dimitri Willis
Wrestling 1st 285: Ross Ferraro
Wrestling 2nd 112: Kevon Powell
Wrestling 2nd 152: Stephen Robertson
Wrestling 4th 103: Tommy Powelski
Poms - 1st in Pom- A
Poms - 2nd in Open Pom - A
Schaumburg High School
Wrestling - Josh Marchok 215 State Champion
Stevenson High School
Class 3A Danny Sabatello 125-pound state champion
ACCELERATED ATHLETIC TRAINERS RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH
Accelerated athletic trainers, Ted Hirshfeld and Keeley Hyland, admirably represented all of the ARC high school, university, and club athletic trainers at the Village of Schaumburg office on March 18, 2011. Ted and Keeley were on hand for the signing of a village proclamation recognizing March as National Athletic Training Month in Schaumburg, IL.
The proclamation is now on display at Accelerated's Schaumburg center. Accelerated would like to thank all our certified athletic trainers for their dedication and outstanding work in athletics and medicine. Your hard work and passion is greatly appreciated!
accelerated physical therapist on the radio- 670 the score
Congratulations to the Accelerated's Schaumburg facility manager, Denise, for her appearance on radio 670, The Score. Denise called in to the Mully and Hanley Show on March 16, to give her perspective on plantar fasciitis. Mully and Hanley were discussing the Celtic's all star point guard Rajon Rondo and his bout with plantar fasciitis. Denise provided an insightful physical therapy perspective for the morning sports commentators. Denise's response can be heard 22 minutes into the second hour of the postcast. To hear the podcast, CLICK HERE.
accelerated welcomes two new partners in ohio and wisconsin
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers is proud to announce our new partnership with Burkam & Associates and Sports Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists. To read our full press release, CLICK HERE.
snow removal tips
The Chicago land area, home base for Accelerated, was hit by what many are calling the "Blizzard of 2011" this week. Record snowfall (20 inches in some areas), amazing wind speeds, and brutal wind chills hit Chicago on Tuesday evening stranding motorists, wreaking havoc on homes and businesses, and shutting down Chicago's lakeshore drive. Many people were stranded in their own houses on Wednesday because the snow plows couldn't remove the snow fast enough.
Many tried to brave the extreme conditions and sadly a few people did not make it. It is reported that 7 people died in the "Blizzard of 2011" and that 5 of these deaths were a result of heart attacks while shoveling snow. As a physical therapy company, Accelerated is committed to the safety of our patients and strive to communicate topical information that may improve the health of our patients lives. Thus, below you will find a few easy ways to improve efficiency and reduce heart attack risk while shoveling and removing snow.
Easy tips include:
Shovel as soon as the snow falls and continue throughout the day
Shovel with a light plastic shovel
Shoveling with a wide base (feet shoulder width apart)
Shovel while "lifting with your knees"
To see a list of additional snow removal tips from our friends at the American Physical Therapy Association, CLICK HERE.
accelerated launches commercials on comcast
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers started 2011 off with a bang. Throughout the Chicagoland area, Accelerated launched a commercial campaign on the Comcast Cable Network featuring our very own physical and occupational therapists. Look for our commercials on Comcast channels including: HLN, DIY, the Sci-Fi Channel, Comedy Central, the Golf Network, ESPN, and many more.
To view our latest commercial, CLICK HERE.
accelerated dresses down for charity
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers billing center in Plainfield, IL started an inspiring charitable initiative this month, Casual for Charity. For the entire month, employees donated money in exchanged for a dress down day at work. They collected the money at the end of the month and due to their efforts ended up donating $310 dollars to the Morning Star Mission.
Morning Star Mission is an amazing organization that provides food to the hungry and homeless in Joliet, IL. With the Accelerated donation, an additional 150 people will receive a Thanksgiving meal. For more information on how you can contribute to this organization, logon to morningstarmission.org.
Our thanks to our amazing Accelerated employees!
accelerated opens a new center in bloomington
Accelerated is proud to announce the opening of our new center in Bloomington, Illinois. Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers- Bloomington is located at 1704 Eastland Dr. Unit 15, Bloomington, IL.
To read a full press release regarding our new center, CLICK HERE
For more information or to make an appointment call Accelerated at 309-664-7766 or contact our Centralized Scheduling at 1-877-97-REHAB.
Accelerated-Bloomington Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- November 10, 2010
accelerated supports girls on the run fall 5K
Accelerated is a supporting sponsor of the Girls On The Run 5K on November 13th. The Girls on the Run-Chicago 5k is the "WOO HOO!!!" moment for the girls of Girls on the Run-Chicago. It is the culmination of 10 weeks of training and this fall, over 1100 girls 8-14 years old will celebrate their "girl power" by running 3.1 miles with their parents, teachers, friends and community members.
Accelerated will be onsite providing pre and post race stretching and injury screens. Come by and support a great local non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and inspire girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. More than just a running program, GOTRC combines training for a 5k event with interactive lessons that encourage positive physical, emotional, social and mental development. Through this innovative and fun program, girls are empowered with the confidence and character they need to become strong healthy women. For more info.
ACCELERATED IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION
Accelerated is supporting international wheelchair provision through the sponsorship of the 3rd annual Chicago Magic of Mobility, scheduled for March 12, 2011 at Ravinia Green Country Club in Riverwoods. The event features actor Michael Thorton from ABC TV's "Private Practice", as well as a film documenting the local Chicago Chapter's recent mission to Chile. Accelerated's previous sponsorship helped secured the purchase of the 1100 wheelchairs distributed to the poor and disabled of Chile.
In service since 2001, Free Wheelchair Mission has sent over 500,000 specially designed wheelchairs around the wold, providing the gift of mobility, free of charge to people with in 77 developing countries. For just $59.20, a wheelchair can be manufactured, shipped and distributed...changing a life forever. To learn more, please go to www.freewheelchairmission.org
ACCELERATED OPENS A NEW CENTER IN CHAMPAIGN
Accelerated is proud to announce the opening of our new center in Champaign, Illinois. Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers- Champaign is located at 1612A South Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820.
To read a full press release regarding our new center, CLICK HERE
For more information or to make an appointment call Accelerated at 217-355-1961 or contact our Centralized Scheduling at 1-877-97-REHAB.
Accelerated-Champaign Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- September 16, 2010
MARATHON RUNNER WITH AN INJURY? GET A FREE INJURY SCREEN!
Whether you are an individual who has suffered an injury, who is experiencing pain, or who would like to improve your physical performance, we can help. Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers has available a complimentary injury evaluation. This hands-on, musculoskeletal assessment includes muscle strength testing, specific joint testing, a total body flexibility evaluation, injury prevention consultation, and physician referrals.
After the evaluation is complete, we discuss with you treatment options and the recommended course of care. Accelerated ensures that you will have access to the information you need to make the best health care choices for you and your family. From start to finish, we are focused on improving your health, your well-being, and most of all, your quality of life. This is a solid promise from our dedicated caregivers to the people they work for—you.
Our complimentary injury evaluations may be scheduled at any one of Accelerated's 175 locations (see our locations page to find the center most convenient for you). When you're ready, set up your evaluation by contacting our Centralized Scheduling at 1-877-97-REHAB.
In addition, our athletic trainers periodically perform evaluations at various health clubs and athletic events, so look for an opportunity near you. We look forward to meeting you.
SPANISH SPEAKING?
Listen to Accelerated's own physical therapist, Artemio Soto, being interviewed on Univision regarding back pack and posture tips.
