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CONTROLLING WHAT WE CAN CONTROL!
(continued from outside) Each time it happens I consider all my options and each time I’m only about 2 feet away from the Family Size bag of Smartfood popcorn. Turning around and walking backwards just seems like the best option (ok, ok... besides me sticking a post-it note to my forehead to remind myself to follow the arrows taped to the floor). “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” - Vivian Greene We’ve all been affected by this “new normal” in one way or another. We’ve all needed to adapt, modify or change our way of life over the past two months. During trying times it is SO important to 1) keep faith that things will improve and 2) control what we can control during the current circumstances. It’s no secret that many of us have been more inactive the past eight weeks. That inactivity, combined with a general increase in anxiety and stress levels can be a recipe for increased muscle stiffness, compensations and can increase pain levels. By the time you’re reading this, we have helped close to 700 people through telehealth since March. These virtual Physical Therapy sessions have allowed our patients to make productive use of their time while social distancing: • Sharon was able to decrease her “8/10” lower back pain to “1/10” after a single session and is now able to touch her toes for the first time in years! •Mike has been able to improve his core strength and resume plyometric strengthening activities to get ready for baseball season, all without having his lower back pain return! • Erica addressed her neck and upper back pain after having increased her computer time working from home...all within 4 telehealth sessions! • Lou transitioned from in the clinic treatments to telehealth and continued to strengthen his shoulder after rotator cuff repair and was able to play his first round of golf!
Shoot me an email (joe@choiceptny.com) to share how you’re making productive use of this time, controlling what you can control! If you’re interested in learning more about our telehealth options at Choice you can also email me or give one of the clinics a call.
Have a great May! Joe
www.choiceptny.com
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