Working hard is part of being a woman. After the long and grueling challenges of the workplace, women head home to care for their families, to care for their homes, and somehow manage to do it all while looking great and keeping a smile on her face.
The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
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Danielle Starr PT, DPT, CLT,
“When coming to physical therapy, all patients deserve a commitment from their therapist for through, individualized care. Taking the time to learn who my patients are as people – what their goals are, what motivates them – is a critical aspect to achieving a successful outcome in therapy. Each day I work to empower my patients by providing themwith accessible and attainable tools necessary to achieve independent mobility.” EDUCATION/TRAINING: • Doctorate of Physical Therapy – Central Michigan University • Certified Lymphedema Therapist – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee • B.S., Biomedical Sciences – Central Michigan University
INSIDE: FocusonWomen’sHealth: LymphedemaandPhysical Therapy TreatingLymphedema Autumn Recipe
AREAS OF SPECIALTY • Pediatrics Rehab • Lymphedema Therapy • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
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OCTOBER 2017 The Therapy Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body How women’s chronic swelling can be treated safely and effectively Workinghard ispartofbeingawoman.Afterthe longandgruelingchallenges of the workplace, women head home to care for their families, to care for their homes, and somehow manage to do it all while looking great and keeping a smile on her face. Focus on Women’s Health: Lymphedema and Physical Therapy
Taking this intoconsideration, it isnosurprisewhenafewachesandpains start to interfere with your day to day well-being. But for some women, the aches and pains is a sign of much more than just fatigue—the pain is a result of chronic swelling in the lymphatic system. When this happens, the swellingcanputpressureonyourentirecirculatorysystem, interferingwith blood and oxygen flow, and leaving your entire body feeling the burden of this added stress. What is Lymphedema? The lymphaticsystem isdesignedtosupporttherestofthebodybymanaging excessfluidsandtoxins. Itdrainsexcesswater,proteinandwasteproducts fromyourtissues,andthenpushesfilteredfluidback intothebloodstream, supporting circulation. When chronic swelling interferes with this filtration process, excess water, proteinandwastecanbuildup inthebody.This leadstoaddeddiscomfort, often manifesting in aches and pains that will often spread throughout the entire body. There are twodifferent types of lymphedema: Primary lymphedema: This form of lymphedema develops as a result of a birthdefectthatcausesswelling inthe lymphaticsystem.Typicallyswelling will develop early on in life, and then repeatedly develop as an adult. Secondary lymphedema:This form of lymphedema is frequently the result of a previous treatment that impacted the lymph nodes, such as surgery for breast cancer or radiation therapy. This is the most common type of lymphedema. Lymphedemacaneffectbothmenandwomen,butmostfrequently impacts women—especiallywomenwhohavehad issueswiththeir lymphaticsystem or breast cancer in the past.
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Treating Lymphedema While there are several options in successful treatments for lymphedema, there isnocure.Mostpeoplewhostrugglewith lymphedemaareabletofind solutions that help them manage the symptoms long-term, and in doing so are able to minimize the pain and discomfort associated with the disease. Anyone who has struggled with chronic illness before can attest to the complicationsthatcomewith long-termmedicinaluse.Eventhebestmedical solutions can weigh on the body overtime, and when chronic swelling is alreadytheconcern,theprospectofmorepotentialswellingasasideeffect to medication is frequently a point of frustration.
Physical therapy is a great source of support for battling lymphedema. Frequentlyused incompilationwithothermedicalsolutions,physicaltherapy takesadvantageofstrategicmassageandtargetedtouchtodecreaseswelling inthebody,therebyreducingtheseverityof lymphedemaand inmanycases reversing the signs and symptoms of the disease.
This is why physical therapy is such a great resource for women struggling with lymphedema. Physical therapy works around medication, focusing the treatment on muscle movements and massage that help the body heal from within. There is no need to struggle with the pain of lymphedema on your own. Contact your physical therapist to learn more about treatment options and how physical therapy can support your health goals.
The best methods of treatment for lymphedema include:
• Skin care therapy • Massage • Tissue drainage
• Active exercise • Compression therapy
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October is Physical Therapy Month
Did you know that October is National Physical Therapy month? That’s right, an entire month dedicated to educating people about the benefits of Physical Therapy—and it couldn’t come at a better time. Winter is one of the most trying times of theyear forpeoplestrugglingwithchronicpain. Add the risk of falling due to icy conditions, to the cold weather that aggravates even the mildest arthritis issue, and you’ll find a huge increase of peoplewhowouldbenefit frompainmanagement and support. Take the time this month to start figuring out the most important things you need to know about the benefits and perks of physical therapy. Here are a few bits of information to help kick off your focus this month: • Physical therapy is most beneficial when used before an issue becomes chronic. So many people wait until they’ve been dealing with pain for an elongated period before seeking support from a physical therapist. But there is no reason to wait! Physical therapy can have the biggest
impact if used shortly after your initial injury.The longeryouwait, themoredifficult itwillbe toheal. • Muscle aches and joint pain tend to grow worse over time. The longer you let your pain go untreated, the more severe the pain is likely to become and the more difficult the pain will be to treat. The best thing that you can do is seek treatment as immediately following the development of your pain as possible. Physical therapy can have a huge impact on alleviating pain frommuscle and joint aches, but the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. • Chronic pain, especially back pain, is incredibly common in the United States—surprisingly so. More than 100 million Americans over the age of 18strugglewithbackpain.Asa result,Americans spend more than $50 billion dollars on back pain relief every single year. A lot of this goes to pain medication, which masks the pain without addressing the issue—meaning the pain always comes back.
About 30% of adults over 18 struggle with back pain, and that number is even higher for those who are over 65. Physical therapy is the best strategy to overcome back pain and is helpful at all ages. Your physical therapist will tailor therapy methods to your needs, helping you achieve the best results possible.
Patient Success Spotlight Who do you know that needs our help? Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely “I limped around for weeks unable to do simple tasks and not much walking before I could get in to see my doctor. Two days later, I had a right knee arthroscopy to repair a medial torn meniscus. Immediate pain relief after surgery. Started PT the following day and went 2-3 times a week for a month. The staff was fabulous in encouraging me and giving me additional exercises each visit. I am beginning to feel “normal” again. I would highly recommend this office to anyone.” D.B. “The StaffWere Fabulous!“ 9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle CALL TODAY! FREE WORKSHOP Autumn Recipe
SIMPLE CHILI RECIPE
Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef • 1 onion, chopped • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained • 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Instructions Step 1
October 26, 2017 12pm - 1pm 555 Wackerly Rd, Midland Lower Level Conference Room “Strength After Breast Cancer” Reducing risk of lymphedema (Arm and Hand swelling) after Breast Surgery presented by Danielle Starr PT, DPT, CLT
Cook first 4 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles, and is no longer pink; drain. Place mixture in 5-quart slow cooker; stir in beans and remaining ingredients. Cook at HIGH 3 to 4 hours or at LOW 5 to 6 hours. Step 2 Notes: If you want to thicken this saucy chili, stir in finely crushed saltine crackers until the desired thickness is achieved.
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