Walking sticks for life
Resident Jack Herklotz exercises during an urban poles class at the Abundant Life Center of Lutheran SeniorLife’s Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 2/24/22
ZELIENOPLE — The class in the fitness center at the Abundant Life Center of Lutheran SeniorLife’s Passavant Retirement Center, 105 Burgess Drive, intently follow the instructor’s commands.
“Lean forward and backward; feel the stretch,” coaxes physical therapist assistant Nancy Thenthongkham. “Open out your arms and close them. Push forward and back.”
The Passavant residents gamely follow her instructions. Of course, it helps that they’ve got walking sticks to help them keep their balance.
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