Therapists Continually Strive for Knowledge

PTU Owner/Director Robert Rodriguez and PTU Canyon Lake Director Dustin Cross continually work towards keeping apprised of the newest and latest techniques in physical rehabilitation.

They both just completed a course in San Antonio called the "Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy: Practical Management of the Patient with Dizziness and Balance Dysfunction."

They reviewed the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular and balance systems. They performed detailed examinations and combined with patient history, they identified specific features of vestibular disorders and non-vestibular dizzines. Robert and Dustin also practiced prescribing rehab programs for vestibular dysfunction.

Overall they received an excellent review of vestibular rehab therapy and will put that knowledge to work at PTU.

"It was good to have a refresher course in that area of physical rehab. There's so much to know when dealing with different patients' symptoms and I'm always looking to learn more," said Robert. "It was also great to bump into a fellow therapist I hadn't seen in over 30 years."

Try This! Grilled Chicken Sliders

1 lb. skinless chicken breasts
4 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
1 tbs. chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. honey
6 whole wheat cocktail buns, split
3 tbs. honey mustard
12 red apple slices

1)Cut chicken breasts into 6 pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink in the center, turn once.

2)Mix kiwi, mint, honey and more salt and pepper. Spread bottom buns with honey mustard and add two apple slices, chicken, kiwi mixture and bun tops. Make 6 mini sliders.

Nutrition: 218 calories
21 g protein
3 g fat
27 g carbs
4 g fiber
59 mg calcium
2 mg iron

Young Guns of PTU

Andrew Clasen is an 18 year old graduate of Clemens High School. He received a baseball scholarship to Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska.

Andrew chose PTU's personalized fitness program to help prepare him for his first year of college baseball. "I was looking for someone who knew exactly what I should do to build muscle and strength specifically for baseball," said Andrew. "After speaking with Bernice, I knew PTU had the program for me."

"Andrew has been working on core exercises, large muscle building and plyometrics to prepare him for the strenuous workouts he will have to do at college," said Bernice Pierson, PTU's personal trainer.

"Bernice guided my workouts, motivated me and also suggested a nutritional program for me to follow," said Andrew. "I have suggested the fitness program at PTU to my fellow athletes."



Payton Mueller is a 17 year old high school senior at New Braunfels High. She is on the varsity golf team and plays in tournaments year round.

Payton trains with Brandon Summerfield at The Bandit Golf Course. "I really like to play at The Bandit," said Payton. "It is a really nice course. But my best round of golf was last summer at Northcliffe when I shot an 81."

Payton plans on playing golf for Shriner University in Kerrville after she graduates from highschool. "I chose Shriner because I like the Kerrville area and a friend of mine from highschool is playing golf there," said Payton.

When asked why she chose PTU's Golf Fitness program she said, "Chad Donegan, the Landa Park Golf Course General Manager, recommended it to me for my overall strength. I'm glad he did so because I really enjoy it and I can tell I've gained strength and flexibility. I also like the massage to loosen up some tight spots in my back."

Golf Fitness Hits a Hole in One!

Jerry Harlan was the first member of the Golf Fitness program and he is still going strong. He has completed 12 weeks in the program and has felt much progress. "The other day I got back on the abdominal machine and I was surprised that the weight I used to do was no longer a challenge," said Jerry.

With the help of the Golf Fitness core specific exercises, Jerry has added club head speed and more distance to the golf ball. Jerry said "I never used to be able to hit the ball over the water on that hole at Landa and now I can do it every time."

Jerry added, "I've lost 5 pounds and my abdominal area looks much better. I know I've gained a lot from the specific workout and motivation I get from the Golf Fitness program."