Deep breathing is a great relaxation technique and well known stress reliever. A study done by the Mayo Clinic found that deep breathing can calm the heart rate, promote focus, and even decrease pain. When performing these deep breathing techniques your body releases toxins and circulation improves. You also increase the oxygen in the blood stream which helps to increase energy levels. So when you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed from a busy day, take a few minutes to focus on breathing. Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, breathe in through your nose slowly and deeply, and then exhale through your nose using your abdominal muscles to push all the air out. Do this about 5 or 6 times whenever you need to decrease stress levels.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
How do I know if my child needs Pediatric Therapy?
ð Frequently says, “I can’t” or “I won’t” to age appropriate self-care and play activities.
ð Low muscle tone, seems weak or floppy.
ð Clumsy, fall frequently.
ð Bumps into furniture or people, has trouble judging body in relation to spacer around him/her.
ð Breaks toys or crayons easily.
ð Does not enjoy jumping, swings, or having feet off the ground.
ð Difficulty coloring in lines, doing puzzles or cutting with scissors by age 4 ½.
ð Delayed language development.
ð Overly active, unable to slow down.
ð Difficulty tolerating lying on stomach.
ð Dislikes bathing, cuddling, or hair cuts.
ð Overreacts to touch, taste, sounds or odors.
ð Avoids playground activities.
ð Unable to settle down, sleep difficulties.
ð Extremely sensitive to how clothes “feel”.
If your child is experiencing 3 or more of these problems, pediatric therapy intervention may be helpful. You can contact our facility for more information, 979-848-9195.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Foot Pain and Orthotics
Foot pain from flat feet, fallen arches, neuromas, plantar faciitis, heel spurs, bunions, etc. can be helped by orthotics.
An orthotic is defined as a device for supporting, treating, or immobilizing specific muscles or joints that are weak from injury, deformation, or ineffectiveness. Many people use them to correct structural issues of the foot.
Most people think that orthotics are ugly and cumbersome; yet, the truth is that most orthotics fit into your regular shoes and are unseen.
At first they may be uncomfortable due to the newness and correcting of your problem/diagnosis: after a few days you get used to them, and your feet start feeling better. You may even notice that your whole body feels better!
Orthotics can be purchased over the counter, but they can also be custom made for your specific difficulty. Here at Angleton Danbury Medical Center Rehab we offer custom made orthotics. For more information please feel free to call us at 979-848-9195.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Meet The Rehabilitation Department Therapists
Tanya Sotillo
Director of the Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapist
Tanya N Sotillo is the Director of the Rehabilitation Services here at ADMC. A Native of New York City, Tanya grew up on Staten Island . She attended the University of North Carolina-Charlotte on a track & field scholarship and received her BS in health promotions and kinesiology. She went on to Long Island University and received a Masters of Science specializing in Exercise Physiology. After working a year as an Exercise Physiologist she decided to apply to physical therapy school. She then came south to attend the University of Texas Medical Branch and received a Masters in Physical Therapy.
Tanya’s first love is Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. She began her career working with professional athletes and weekend warriors at the T.A.N.K; a Houston clinic that applied Pilates along with physical therapy as a form of rehab. She spent time at the Hospital for Joint Disease in NYC working with Post-operative orthopedic / spine patients. She has worked as the Assistant Director at the Foot Clinic of New York, which is housed within the New York College of Podiatry where she worked with numerous Podiatrists and performed as an Adjunct Professor teaching Podiatry student’s manual treatment techniques. She has experience with patients who have had CVAs, spinal cord injuries and vestibular issues and has also worked with cancer patients outpatient and acute at MD Anderson Hospital. She has worked as Director of Rehabilitation in Skilled Nursing which allowed her to work closely with the geriatric population. She also worked multiple years as Medical Team Leader at the prestigious New Balance Collegiate Invitational and the National Scholastic Indoor Track & Field Championships in New York City .
In addition to the time spent working in numerous treatment settings she became a Certified Pilates Instructor and traveled to Vancouver , Canada to become certified in the Active Release Technique. She then applied these techniques to help many Track & Field athletes and NFL players rehab from injuries. Tanya sat on the Board as Chair of women’s Track & Field for the non-profit organization, USA Track & Field New York City, and was Assistant Coach for the girls’ cross country / track & field.
Sara Janda
Physical Therapist
Sara Janda is a Physical Therapist and is originally from La Grange , Texas . She earned her bachelor’s of applied exercise physiology at Texas A&M University in College Station . She then attended UTMB in Galveston to obtain her Master’s of Physical Therapy. She has worked in multiple out-patient clinics such as Memorial Herman Sports Medicine, hospitals and nursing homes. She has experience with patients from 18-months old to 103 years old. Sara’s passion is in sports medicine and pediatric therapy.
Sara lives in Alvin with her husband of 9 years. She enjoys camping, SCUBA diving, traveling, waterskiing, and reading. She also has fun doing unique activities such as grass skiing, driving barstools, riding couches down the road, and riding the neighbor’s jet ski around the block.
Melissa Dickens
Occupational Therapist
Melissa Dickens is an Occupational Therapist with 7 years of experience in her field. She holds a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from UTMB in Galveston and is licensed by the State of Texas . Her passion is serving the pediatric population. Melissa has worked in local school systems and outpatient clinics. She has professional experience in orthopedics, neurological dysfunction and pediatric developmental delays. Melissa specializes in pediatric feeding difficulties and seating and mobility. She enjoys assisting and educating parents and patients on mobility equipment and other specialized equipment to help their children gain independence and increase function. She is currently working towards her certification as an ATP (Assistive Technology Practitioner). Growing up with two childhood cousins with special needs was what motivated Melissa to decide that Occupational Therapy would be the career for her. Seeing the determination, love, and compassion that their family and therapists had is what drives Melissa to help each child and their families. At home, Melissa enjoys staying busy chasing after her two year old son and helping out her family in their restaurant.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Melissa Brown
Physical Therapy Assistant
Melissa Brown is a physical therapy assistant and is originally from Palacios , Texas . Melissa achieved her associate’s degree in physical therapy from Wharton County Junior College and has Associates in Business Management for Park University . Since attaining her license in June of 2005, she has worked in the outpatient orthopedic setting primarily. However, she does have a great amount of experience in the inpatient acute setting. She has worked in leadership positions over the years at previous clinics and enjoys the variety of experiences the physical therapy field offers. She is certified thru Sole Supports to fit patients for orthotics. She has been married 20 years and has two wonderful children. She is a Girl Scout leader and a volunteer religious education teacher. In her spare time she enjoys reading, camping, and hunting.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Angleton Danbury Medical Center Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the health status of our community through education, prevention and quality care.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a nationally recognized health care leader and provider of choice.
Value Statements
Dignity: We will treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Access: We believe that access to health services is a fundamental right of each resident of our district.
Patients' Rights and Responsibilities: We believe that patients and families have the right and responsibility to participate in their health care decisions.
Stewardship: We will maintain vigilant trusteeship of our district and community resources in all our operations.
Excellence: We will pursue the highest levels of quality service and continuously seek to improve our processes.
Innovation: We will strive to utilize the most effective technology and innovations while maintaining financial responsibility.
Partnership/Collaboration: We recognize the importance of collaboration with all health care providers and community service agencies.
Wellness/Education: We are fully committed to wellness and education, the foundations for improving the health status of our community.
Honesty/Integrity: We will demonstrate the highest levels of integrity through honesty in our words and actions.
Environment: We will maintain an environment of joy for a job well done.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a nationally recognized health care leader and provider of choice.
Value Statements
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