Hampton Township, physical therapist offer free health workshops

If you’re suffering from nagging back pain, a shoulder injury that’s making it difficult to swing a racket or tripping on the stairs, Hampton Township’s new health workshops might offer some helpful tips, according to Bill Ryder, the township’s Department of Community Services program supervisor.

At the workshops, Eric Stiglmeier, a physical therapist at Hess Physical Therapy in Hampton, will teach community members about various conditions and answer questions. The sessions are all free and will be held at the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road.

“If people are curious and they want to try to get more information to help them, that’s what these workshops are for,” Ryder said, although he stressed that the workshops aren’t medical appointments.

Upcoming events:

• Balance and Falls Workshop, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 4. Stiglmeier will help people having trouble staying balanced on stairs or uneven ground understand what’s causing their instability and offer treatment options based on their specific needs.

• Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 3. Using his advanced training in spinal diagnosis, treatment and manipulation, Stiglmeier will explain causes of back pain and individual treatment approaches to help people get moving again pain-free.

• Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Workshop, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 7. Stiglmeier will educate people, including athletes and the elderly, on potential causes of shoulder pain and steps to improve symptoms.

Ryder said he anticipates that about 10 people will attend each session. Participants can register at www.hampton-pa.org.