A Pebble, a Shoe, and Physical Therapy and Exciting News from Eastern Acrobatics!

In this edition, in 10 minutes or less, we will cover:

1) A Pebble, a Shoe, and Physical Therapy: What do a pebble and a shoe have to do with physical therapy? Read on to find out.

2) Eastern Acrobatics Grand Opening: Our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics & Circus are now open and offering classes! Learn more below.

A Pebble, a Shoe, and Physical Therapy

A few weeks ago, as I was putting my shoes on in the morning, I felt a pebble in my right shoe. I was trying to get out the door, so I ignored it. “I’ll take it out later,” I thought to myself.

The next morning, I put my shoes on and felt the pebble again. “Oh yeah,” I thought, “I have to get that pebble out of my shoe,” and proceeded to walk out the door.

This routine went on for weeks. I’d put my shoes on in the morning, feel that pebble in the same spot every time, tell myself I was going to remove it, and end up doing nothing.

During this time, I even had a client stop during a session to remove a pebble from their shoe. It reminded me that I had to do the same thing, but did I? Nope.

After weeks of this, I began feeling more discomfort in my foot when I put my shoes on in the morning. Up until this point, it was more of an annoyance, but now my foot was starting to hurt more.

Finally, I took the pebble out. You’re probably wondering by now, “Why so much talk about a pebble?”

This story represents something that we see a lot at PT PROGRESSION. Quite often, we learn that people have been ignoring their aches and pains for a long time.

They live with the annoyance, as I did, and only seek help when it gets much worse. But it doesn’t have to get worse.

That’s why we strongly believe in being proactive about your body. It’s far better for your health and well-being to get ahead of potential issues before they arise.

So, how long are you going to put off those nagging aches and pains?

Eastern Acrobatics Now Open and Offering Classes!

Are you looking for a new fitness adventure or have acrobatic experience and want to deepen your practice? Eastern Acrobatics & Circus (EAC) is now offering circus and acrobatics classes for adults and children, right up the street from PT PROGRESSION!

EAC (@easternacrobatics on Instagram) offers a unique opportunity to work with expert coaches to build incredible strength and flexibility, discover hidden talents, and have playful fun in a motivational environment within its beautiful church facility.

Ready to take flight? See EAC’s offerings below.

Weekly Class Sessions: See details and sign up under "courses" or "enrollments" on Mindbody HERE.

• Kids General Circus
• Ages 7-10: Mondays 3-4:30pm, Wednesdays 3-4:30pm, Thursdays 3-4:30pm, Thursdays 4:30-6pm, and Saturdays 11-12:30pm and 1-2:30pm
• Ages 10+: Mondays 4:30-6pm, Tuesdays 4:30-6pm, Thursdays 4:30-6pm, and Saturdays 11-12:30pm and 1-2:30 pm
• Circus Tots
• Ages 2-4: Saturdays 9-9:45am
• Ages 4-6: Saturdays 10-10:45am
• All Levels Group Acrobatics 10+: Wednesdays 6-8pm or Saturdays 2:30-4:30pm
• Adult Stretch: Mondays 6:30-8pm, Fridays 6:30-8pm
• Mongolian Contortion All Ages: Tuesdays 4:30-6pm, Wednesdays 6:30-8pm, Fridays 4:30-6pm
• Handstands
• All levels 10+: Mondays and Tuesdays 6:30-8pm
• Advanced Handstands: Wednesdays 1-3pm
• Aerial Fabric
• Ages 7-10: Mondays 4:30-6pm
• Ages 10+: Mondays 6:30-8pm
• Aerial Rope (ages 10+): Thursdays 4:30-6pm or 6:30-8pm
• Aerial Straps 10+: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8pm

Drop-In Classes: See details and sign up under "classes" on Mindbody (toggle between class types to see all options) HERE.

• Dance for Acrobats (ages 12+): Tuesdays 6-8pm
• Juggling (ages 10+): Fridays 3:30-5:30pm

You can also swing by at your preferred class time and sign up on-site! Please reach out to info@easternacrobatics.com or come by the facility if you need help signing up, have any questions, or don’t see a class that fits your interests and want to chat about other opportunities. Spread the word and join the EAC community today!