Health & Wellness Newsletter by Centra Rehabilitation
Health & Wellness NEWSLETTER
November 2019
DISCOVER IMPROVED MOBILITY WITH ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF
You use your hands, elbows, and shoulders hundreds of times throughout the day for both basic and complex tasks. This can make it extremely difficult when living with arthritis, which limits your ability to move freely. (continued inside)
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Health & Wellness NEWSLETTER
November 2019
IT’S TIME TO BEAT ARTHRITIS PAIN
INSIDE: • Improve Arthritis Pain On Your Own • Treatment of the Injured Worker. Getting You Back on the Job! • Relieve Aches & Pain In Minutes • Have You Met Your Annual Insurance Deductible?
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Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: People have found enormous success in upper extremity arthritis relief through physical therapy and occupational therapy treatments. Before you can understand why physical therapy and occupational therapy are both so important for arthritic pain relief, you must first understand the differences between physical therapy and occupational therapy. Physical therapy refers to a variety of natural and conservative treatments aimed at relieving pain and promoting healing. Occupational therapy, while it is a similar form of conservative treatment, focuses more on rehabilitation and the “relearning” of daily activities. The purpose of occupational therapy is to make daily life easier by participating in treatments and exercises.
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If you are living with arthritis, you’re not alone. In fact, there are over 100 different types of arthritis that people are diagnosed with. Arthritis pain is directly correlated to the limitation of mobility in your joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The more freedomof movement in your joints, strength in your muscles, and improved circulation, the less you will be affected by arthritic inflammation and pain. Arthritis in the upper extremities can be successfully relieved with the help of physical and occupational therapy. Contact Centra Rehabilitation today to find out more.
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IMPROVE ARTHRITIS PAIN ON YOUR OWN
Your therapist will provide you with the necessary stretches and exercises needed to keep up with the progress you made during your sessions. It is important to make sure you complete these stretches and exercises on your own, so your arthritis doesn’t worsen. For upper extremity arthritis, there is a quick exercise you can do every day to instantly relieve your pain. This technique assists the natural flow of lymphatic fluid out of your hands and arms: 1. Bring your affected arm out to the side slightly. Open and close your hand, feeling for any stiffness or discomfort in the finger or wrist joints. 2. With your other hand, gently place your open palm on your rib cage, high up into the underarm area. 3. Gently press into the skin and move your hand in clockwise circles, moving the skin on the rib cage underneath. You should feel no discomfort while you do this. If you do, then you are pressing too hard. 4. Perform this motion for 2-3 minutes. 5. Test your hand again by opening and closing it. It should feel lighter and with less discomfort. 6. Repeat this procedure multiple times a day for best results. Contact Centra Rehabilitation! At Centra Rehabilitation, we are equipped in providing specialized treatments and therapies for any pain or discomfort your arthritis may be causing you. To learn more about how our physical and occupational services can benefit you, and specifically how hand therapy can relieve your upper extremity arthritis, contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our team will work closely with you to determine which course of treatment will be best for your specific needs. Get back to living your life comfortably by calling us today!
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HEALTHY RECIPE: TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
INGREDIENTS • 2 cup chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey
• sour cream • shredded cheese (try sharp cheddar for an extra bite) • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 large onion • 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans
“I started coming to PT several years ago to treat joint pain fromEhlers-Danlos. The therapists – all of them – knew about this rare condition and not only helped me adjust to this diagnosis, but also knew how to help. I now have had a cervical spine fusion. EVERY therapist knew how to treat this and made recovery smoother. I can not thank them enough! The clinic is happy, everyone is helpful and knowledgeable, and they make people feel welcome and comfortable. This morning I woke up PAIN FREE – for the first time in a year! I need no medication which I had been taking daily. I feel this is due to the intense and accurate physical therapy I received. Therapy was focused, and thorough. I am so happy!!” - Patricia Bonnewitz, Appomattox, VA Pictured with therapists Lauren Carrington LPTA & Heather Brumfield PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, ART/C
DIRECTIONS In a 5-to-6 quart slow cooker, whisk together chicken broth, pumpkin purée, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add ground turkey, separated, and mix to combine. Fold in the onion, garlic cloves, green chiles, and white beans, and cook, covered, until the turkey is cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, radishes, and cilantro, if desired.
Courtesy of: goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a14898/slow-cooker-turkey-pumpkin- chili-recipe-wdy0115
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Treatment of the Injured Worker Getting You Back on the Job!
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related injuries account for over 1.1 millionmissed days of work. Work-related injuries are scary to think about, but you can find relief quickly through physical therapy. A physical therapist will work with your place of employment to ensure that worker’s compensationwill cover your services. At Centra Rehabilitation, all you’ll have to think about is recovering and regaining strength so you can comfortably return to your job. We offer specialized rehab for work injuries that will enhance healing and reduce your risk of future injury. For more information, call our office to schedule a consultation today! Do I have a work injury? A work injury can be defined as anything that causes you pain or illness in your work environment. While this can sometimes be an obvious injury, such as a harsh fall off a ladder or an automobile accident while in a company vehicle, work injuries can also be more subtle. Sometimes, people may develop injuries without even realizing they are due to their occupation. Repetitive stress injuries are common in office-related environments, typically due to improper posture throughout the workday. If you slouch at your computer for prolonged periods of time or tilt your head down to look at a keyboard or important files, you may experience back, neck, or shoulder pain. With time, your spine may even become affected - our spines all have a natural “S” curve but with continued poor posture in the workplace, it can turn into more of a “C” curve. Laborious workers, or those requiring day-to-day heavy lifting, can also be affected by these conditions, as their physically strenuous days put constant strains on the body. Those with physically demanding jobs may also experience chronic pain that can be relieved through physical therapy treatments. How will physical therapy benefit me? The benefits of physical therapy are vast, and it has been proven that those who participate in physical therapy treatments tend to heal much quicker than those who do not. Rehab for work injuries is the best option when seeking fast recovery and optimal results. At Centra Rehabilitation, we will create a personalized treatment plan for you, based on the specific needs of your condition. We will also provide “work conditioning” to train your body to perform in the correct ways while you’re on the job. For example, if continuous poor posture is the culprit for the lower back pain you’re experiencing, we will help you improve your posture through core strengthening exercises and stretches. We will also help you implement helpful techniques into your daily work habits to prevent your risk of further injuries, such as:
• Keeping a healthy weight. • Breaking up your repetitive tasks.
• Scheduling at least 30 minutes of physical activity into your day. • Practicing correct lifting techniques (with your legs, not your back!) • Maintaining proper posture throughout the day. • Listening to your body - take a break if you are painful and seek the help of your physical therapist if it persists. Our goal is to help our patients regain their peak levels of physical function, while simultaneously reducing their risk of future problems. If you are suffering from a work injury, contact our office to schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained physical therapists. We will help you recover and get back to work as quickly as possible! Sources: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/patientresources/videolibrary/detail/workplace- repetitive-stress-injury https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/avoiding-and- recovering-from-work-related-injuries
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At Centra Rehabilitation, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to call Centra Rehabilitation if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury
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We have excellent outcomes. We get patients more positive change in function with fewer visits than expected! We save patients time and money!
Effectiveness of Outcomes 11.7 National Benchmark 16.4 Centra
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