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	IN THIS ISSUE Women's Open House Bladder Issues Summer Boot Camp Our Athletic Trainer FEELING GOOD! “There were a lot of fun activities and I got stronger and faster with NPT’s Boot Camp program.” - - Kayla, Coopersville Former Boot Camp Attendee DID YOU KNOW? 26% of women between the ages of 30-59 have problems with urinary incontinence CONTACT US Business Office Gina Otterbein 25 Conran Coopersville, MI 49404 E-mail Gina Phone: 616.997.6172 Fax: 616.997.6178		Women’s Health Open House – You’re invited! In honor of Women’s Health Week May 10 – 14, we’re hosting a special event at our Wayland location on May 10. If you have issues with urinary incontinence, pelvic pain or have concerns about women's health issues in general, get the real facts at this informative event. Join us for topics like these and get answers to other questions related to women’s health from expert guests Dr. Diane Bigham, DO, and physical therapist, Susan Roemer. Monday, May 10th 6:30 – 8:00PM 709 West Superior St, Wayland 269.792.4440 6:30 - 7:00p social hour & hors d’oeuvres 7:00 - 8:00p Speakers Dr. Diane Bigham DO, Urologist at Urologic Consultants of Grand Rapids Susan Roemer, Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist Please RSVP on our website by Friday, May 7. - - RSVP Here Improve Your Bladder Health With Our Easy Techniques Bladder issues in women (and men) are more common than you probably thought. If you or someone you know experiences bladder leakage, frequent urination, constipation, or pelvic pain, you are not alone. Many adults experience bladder and bowel changes and they assume these changes are due to childbirth, or just a part of getting older. The truth is that many bladder issues are very correctable or manageable through education, exercise and other conservative medical treatments like Physical Therapy. In addition to advice from your doctor and Pelvic Floor physical therapy, here are 6 tips and techniques you can start today to improve your bladder health. - - View tips Middle & High School Athletes – NPT Summer Boot Camp is Back! If you’re an athlete, you’ll need to stay in shape over the summer to keep in top condition for your game. That’s why NPT has developed a four-week boot camp-style program that focuses on increasing overall strength, flexibility, endurance, agility, and coordination skills. This year there will also be an emphasis on sports nutrition and injury prevention. Boot camp is designed for kids ages 12-18, or students going into 7th through 12th grade. This year's summer boot camp will be held at Coopersville and Wayland schools. Bethany Tillema, the Athletic Trainer for the Boot Camp program, wants kids to prepare to be challenged, but to have a lot of fun too! Dates: June 21-July 23 *There will be no boot camp the week of July 4 Coopersville classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30a to 12p Wayland classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1p to 3:30p Cost: $45 before June 1 and $50 after June 1. Camp includes t-shirt and sports pack. - - Get more info and download registration form NPT People Profile – Bethany Tillema Bethany Tillema, ATC, is the Athletic Trainer at Coopersville High School. She has worked for Northern Physical Therapy for nearly four years treating the Broncos' injuries. She has also helped out as a patient care specialist in Coopersville and filled in at other clinics when needed. She graduated in 2005 from Central Michigan University with her BS in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and also has a minor in Nutrition. Bethany lives in Grandville with her husband, Jon, who is a teacher, and daughter, Ellise. - - Email Bethany

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