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Reading-Berks Physical Therapy Steps into National Walk @ Lunch Day

Reading, PA – On April 29th, Reading-Berks Physical Therapy and their hundreds of employees and patients will take a big step toward better health, joining walkers across the country in the third-annual National Walk @ Lunch Day®. Last year, the eventdrew tens of thousands of participants in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

The Reading National Walk @ Lunch Day event will take place on April 29th from 12:00noon to 12:30 (with a rain date on May 6th from 12:00noon to 12:30). Reading-Berks Physical Therapy expects over a hundred employees, patients and members of the community to participate.

National Walk @ Lunch Day is a workplace walking program which encourages people to take time during their lunch break to start walking toward better health. Most Americans’ schedules are built around their workdays, so National Walk @ Lunch Day is designed to fit into—not compete with—their daily routine. 

“National Walk @ Lunch Day is designed as an easy way for our employees and patients to fit some exercise into their busy lives,” said Dr. Steven P. Cammarano, licensed physical therapist and Reading-Berks Physical Therapy partner.  “The process is simple—just take a half hour walk at lunch. Making it a habit can contribute to an individual’s health and the overall health of the nation.”

The national walking effort is a component of WalkingWorks®, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association physical activity program to help Americans live healthier lives and reduce unnecessary medical costs due to physical inactivity. The WalkingWorks program was developed in partnership with the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
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Reading-Berks Physical Therapy joins companies and employees nationwide hosting lunchtime walks. Employers recognize the health benefits of incorporating walking into employees’ daily activities.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates the cost to treat illness and chronic disease caused by inactive lifestyles is nearly $1,000 for every family in America, every year. Simply getting 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, such as a brisk walk, at least five times a week has significant health benefits, lowering the risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease, hypertension or type 2 diabetes, and improving the health of muscles, bones and joints.  

About Reading-Berks Physical Therapy:
The mission of Reading-Berks Physical Therapy is to help each and every one of our patients regain optimal physical function following an injury or an illness.  We have experienced therapists and athletic trainers, and established services and programs to help make sure that each and every one of our patients receives direct, dedicated care.  We work with patients to establish goals and timelines to get back to the things they love to do, as quickly, and as effectively as possible.  We understand how important it is to be able to count on flexibility with scheduling therapy sessions.   At Reading-Berks we are always able to provide appointments within 48 hours at one of our 8 offices in the area.  For more information visit our website at www.readingberkspt.com.

About Highmark Blue Shield:
As one of the state’s leading health insurers and with nearly 70 years of community involvement, Highmark Blue Shield helps members live longer, healthier lives by ensuring access to affordable, high quality health insurance and services. Highmark offers the widest range of products, access to all area hospitals and the most responsive customer service. Highmark exerts an enormous economic impact throughout Pennsylvania. A recent study states that Highmark’s positive impact exceeded $2.5 billion. Employing more than 5,000 people in central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley, Highmark provides the resources to give its members a greater hand in their health.

Highmark Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. For more information about Highmark Blue Shield, visit www.highmark.com.

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