Newsletter for Superior Physical Therapy Spine & Sports
AFTER A SPORTS INJURY How You Can Avoid Surgery
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• Staff Spotlight • Exercise Essentials
• Strawberry & Banana Popsicles • 3 Natural Ways To Beat Spring Allergies
JUNE 2021
INSIDE: • STAFF SPOTLIGHT • STRAWBERRY & BANANA POPSICLES • EXERCISE ESSENTIALS • 3 NATURAL WAYS TO BEAT SPRING ALLERGIES
AFTER A SPORTS INJURY How You Can Avoid Surgery
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. For many people, playing sports is a fun way to burn extra calories, socialize, and get fit. Unfortunately, this also means the occasional sports injury or a flare up of an old injury or condition. You don’t have to be a professional or even an amateur athlete to suffer a sports injury. In fact, many times, those most susceptible to sports injuries are people who have just started exercising or participate on a recreational level. Sports injuries in this article will be defined as injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, and bones and tissues such as cartilage. The most common sports injuries include: SPRAINS: A sprain occurs when the connective tissue that joins the end of the bone with another is stretched or torn. Those connective tissues are known as ligaments. Sprains are caused by trauma such as a fall or blow to the body that knocks a joint out of position. Ankles, knees and wrists are most vulnerable to sprains. However, back, neck and shoulder sprains are very common, too. STRAINS: A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is pulled, torn or twisted. Strains are non-contact injuries, such as those that occur from overstretching. A common example of a strain is a muscle spasm. A back or neck strain is a very common injury treated in physical therapy. KNEE INJURIES: According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the knee is the most commonly injured joint. Orthopedic surgeons
see more than 5.5 million people annually for knee injuries, which can include runner’s knee (pain or tenderness close to the knee cap at the front side of the knee), tendonitis and iliotibial band syndrome (pain on the outer side of the knee). Severe knee injuries often include bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments. SHIN SPLINTS: Shin splints occur when there is a pain along the large bone in the front of the lower leg, known as the tibia or shin bone. Shin splints most commonly occur in runners, especially those who are just starting a running program. This is usually due to poor alignment of the body, or weakness in the leg muscles. The team at Superior Physical Therapy can treat many orthopedic and repetitive motion injuries without the need for invasive surgeries or medications. In fact, most doctors have their patients try physical therapy first before recommending any other procedures. The licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants at Superior Physical Therapy can customize a program that addresses the weakness of your particular musculoskeletal system, allowing you to recover quickly and remain active. Even if you have an old injury, it is important to have it evaluated by our physical therapists to prevent long-term damage like arthritis. If you have sports or orthopedic injuries like tendonitis, arthritis, a stress fracture or low back pain, our therapists can design a treatment plan to promote improved function, wellness and minimize the risk of re-injury.
Do you feel the need for a natural solution to your pain? Call us or visit us at www.superiorphysicaltherapy.org
STAFF SPOTL IGHT
HEALTHY RECIPE STRAWBERRY & BANANA POPS I CL ES
• 1/2 cup milk • sugar to taste (optional: let the fruit do the work instead!)
• 1 pound strawberries, washed and stems removed
• 1 large, ripe banana • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING “I was amazed at the rapid pace in which I started regaining motion and strength” “My experience at Superior PT was a wonderful experience! I had a reverse replacement shoulder surgery when I started and was planning the second surgery for the other shoulder as well. I was amazed at the rapid pace in which I started regaining my motion and strength in my left shoulder. At the same time, Brett and David also worked on my right shoulder in preparation for the second reverse replacement surgery. The preparation helped the surgery recovery for the right shoulder and I can’t thank them enough! I am able to hunt, I am sleeping through the night again and my shoulders are feeling great! I can’t thank Superior PT enough for the outstanding care I received.” DES I RAE WH I T I NG , PTA Desirae graduated from the Idaho State University Physical Therapy Assistant program in 2016. She enjoys working with all types of patients and learning new techniques to treat each diagnosis. Desirae grew up in McCammon, Idaho, on a small family farm and has seven siblings. She’s married to her best friend and they have two dogs. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, riding dirt bikes, being outdoors and playing sports.
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS T RY T H I S MOV EMENT TO S T R E TCH YOUR H I PS . HIP ABDUCTION - SIDELYING While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. The bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body. Add the strawberries, banana, milk, and yogurt to the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add sugar if needed, depending on the ripeness of your fruit and your taste preferences. Pour the liquid into popsicle molds (or even paper cups), insert the handles, and freeze until firm, generally overnight. Enjoy frozen the next day.
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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY What Can Physical Therapy Do For You? • Decrease or eliminate pain • Improve balance, coordination & muscle strength • Restore normal movement for standing, walking, & running • Provide an alternative to surgery & prescription drugs • Prevent injury • Improve breathing, cardiovascular function & endurance • Augment recovery from surgery, illness, or disability • Reduce swelling and inflammation • Optimize physical activity & sports performance • Strength training through blood flow restriction Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com 9 8 3 4 6 5 7 1 7 6 2 3 8 5 5 6 1 2 6 9 2 4 2 9 4 7 3 4 5 3 7 6 http://1sudoku.com n° 25348 - Level Medium 6 5 9 4 3 1 7 6 2 5 1 7 8 2 7 1 3 8 9 4 6
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