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VOL. 25 NO. 10 www.seabreezepublications.com OCTOBER 2024

October Is Physical Therapy Month And We Are CELEBRATING!

Physical Therapy month was introduced 32 years ago Active physical
by the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) to therapy, which we
raise awareness among consumers about the many benefits practice at Sloane
of physical therapy! Stecker, is a form of
Physical therapists (PTs) are the premier movement therapy that focuses
experts. Whether you’re suffering from a specific injury, on movement-based
a chronic disease, a surgery, or you just want to feel better exercises to improve
in daily activities, licensed experienced PTs know the right strength, flexibility,
movements just for you. They can help reduce your risk of and endurance.
injury or illness in the future. The main principle
behind active
physical therapy is
that movement is
key to healing and
improving physical
function. By Boost Microgravity Treadmill-de-
actively engaging loads up to 80% body weight to
in exercises, you are reduce pain, rehab lower body
able to strengthen injuries, and train longer/harder
your muscles, without the impact.
Kineo Multi Station-Powerful electric engine with smart increase range of
software allows work with DIFFERENT LOADS between the motion, and improve cardiovascular endurance.
CONCENTRIC/ECCENTRIC phase for maximum efficiency
sport/rehab training. Sloane Stecker PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH on page 6

MPFI Launches New Science Education
Resource For Schools

South Florida Science Education got a new boost Friday,
as the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience launched
“Ask Max,” a new program that brings state-of-the-art
technology and STEM lessons to classrooms throughout Palm
Beach and Martin counties. The event took place at Palm
Beach Gardens Elementary
School where supporters and
students heard from MPFI
CEO David Fitzpatrick, Palm
Beach School Superintendent
Mike Burke and PBGES
Principal Kimberly Evans.
In his remarks, CEO David
Fitzpatrick underscored the

Ask Max on page 22