At Gold Coast Physical Therapy, we’ll start with a comprehensive assessment that considers your medical history, including your previous activity level and the specific injury to your ankle or foot. This evaluation forms the basis of your personalized treatment plan. We recognize that each patient is unique, and we develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your individual needs, including the following: • Manual Therapy and Exercise: Physical therapists often begin treatment with manual therapy techniques that include joint mobilizations and soft tissue mobilizations. These hands-on methods improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and enhance tissue flexibility. We also use tailored exercises to help restore normal function, strengthen muscles, and improve the range of motion in the foot and ankle. • Balance and Proprioception Training: Balance and proprioception training are essential for foot and ankle rehabilitation. These exercises target the improvement of proprioceptive awareness and stability, crucial for preventing re-injury. Research indicates that balance training programs effectively reduce the risk of ankle sprains, particularly in athletes and those with a history of previous sprains. • Modalities: In some cases, our physical therapists may use ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and laser therapy to alleviate pain and accelerate tissue healing. These treatments can be particularly beneficial in the early stages of injury recovery. • Education and Self-Care: Patient education is a cornerstone of foot and ankle rehabilitation. Physical therapists guide self- Effective Treatments for Foot and Ankle Injuries
care, including home exercises and strategies to prevent further injury. Studies show that patient education significantly improves outcomes and reduces the risk of recurring issues. Whether recovering from a sprain, managing a chronic condition, or aiming to prevent future problems, our programs offer effective solutions to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance overall foot and ankle health. Schedule a consultation with our experienced physical therapists today to take the first step towards better foot and ankle health! Sources: https://www.feastingathome.com/vegan-alfredo-sauce/#tasty-recipes-33986-jump-target • https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3103112/• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3103112/ • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3132870/
Vegan Recipe of The Month: Fettuccine Alfredo
Vegan Alfredo Sauce: • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 white onion • 4 fat garlic cloves • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked or simmered • 1 cup vegetable broth • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast • 1/2 teaspoon white miso paste • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Ingredients: • 5 ounces dry pasta, cooked to package direction • 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen, or sub snow peas or steamed broccoli) • optional: 8 ounces mushrooms, sauteed, or try smoked mushrooms!
Directions: Cook Pasta: Set salted water to boil in a large pot and cook pasta according to directions. If using fresh or frozen peas, feel free to add to the pasta water, during the last minute of cooking. Make Alfredo Sauce: Heat oil over med low heat, and saute onion and garlic until tender and golden. Place it in a blender along with cashews, veggie broth, nutritional yeast, miso, salt, nutmeg. Blend until creamy and smooth. Saute or smoke the mushrooms. If sauteeing, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute 6-7 minutes, until golden and tender, seasoning with salt. Combine: Drain the pasta, add to a large pan along with the alfredo sauce, toss, and gently warm over low heat. Add the mushrooms and toss to coat (leaving a few for the top for garnish if you like). Divide among two bowls. Garnish with lemon zest, pepper, chili flakes and chopped parsley.
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