Health & Wellness Newsletter by Preferred Physical Therapy Associates
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Health & Wellness Newsletter
NEWSLETTER
UNDERSTANDING WOMEN’S HEALTH! SEEK RELIEF FROM INCONTINENCE
INSIDE: • Stay A Neck Ahead Of Your Chronic Pain • Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes
• Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe
(954) 360-7779
Health & Wellness Newsletter
NEWSLETTER
TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE! SEEK RELIEF FROM INCONTINENCE
Whether you have pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Preferred Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (954) 360-7779 today! • Menopause. • Weak bladder muscles • Overactive bladder muscles • Damaged bladder nerves, typically from diseases such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s • Blockage from an enlarged prostate • Difficulty getting to the bathroom in time, due to diseases such as arthritis • Damaged pelvic floor nerves, due to injury or surgery • Pelvic organ prolapse • Prostatitis • Benign prostate hyperplasia Contact Preferred Physical Therapy Associates for Relief! At Preferred Physical Therapy Associates, we know that living with urinary incontinence can be limiting - and even embarrassing at times, especially when it occurs during a social setting. Our licensed physical therapists are dedicated to improving your pelvic health, quality of life, and socialization, so you can get back to living your very best life. When you arrive for your initial consultation, one of our physical therapists will perform a physical examination to determine the strength of your pelvic floor. Your physical exam, along with an evaluation of your medical history and discussion of your symptoms, will help in determining the best route for your treatment plan. If you are struggling with urinary incontinence and you are looking for help, contact us today to schedule an appointment. One of our physical therapists will get you started on the path toward urinary control and relief!
Incontinence is common, but it is certainly not normal. A physical therapist is highly skilled in evaluating and treating various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions affecting the body. This profession focuses on assessing any underlying factors, such as strength, neuromuscular control, balance, coordination, skeletal alignment, and endurance, which may be contributing to impaired functional mobility, activity, participation, and quality of life. Of course, most people only seek physical therapy when they’re suffering from a common injury or condition, such as whiplash, tendinitis, low back pain, or ligament sprains. Perhaps lesser known is that chronic pelvic pain and dysfunction, especially issues with incontinence, can respond positively to physical therapy intervention. Understanding Incontinence. Urinary incontinence has a reputation of being something that only little old ladies have. However, many young people experience urinary incontinence, as well. More women are affected by urinary incontinence than men; however, it is common for men to experience it after certain procedures, such as prostate surgery. Fortunately, there are many treatments for urinary incontinence. There are two main types of incontinence: stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Stress incontinence is caused when one experiences a urine leak due to pressure on the bladder. For example, stress incontinence can occur when exercising, lifting heavy objects, laughing, coughing, or sneezing. This is the most common type of bladder control problem in younger to middle-aged women, and it may occur around the time of menopause. Urge incontinence is caused when there is a sudden and emergent need to urinate. Someone experiencing urge incontinence may not have enough time to make it to the toilet before leakage occurs. This type of bladder control problems is usually a result of diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke. Common conditions that may cause urinary incontinence include: • Pregnancy.
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STAY A NECK AHEAD OF YOUR CHRONIC PAIN
Neck pain can be both debilitating and terrifying. When you experience an injury that leaves your neck in severe pain, the thought of not being able to freely turn your head is overwhelmingly stressful. What’s more, the pain itself is unbearable, and since the neck is so sensitive to injury, it is important to be as careful as possible in finding treatment and solutions for the pain. It is incredible to realize how common neck pain is — especially among American adults! More than two-thirds of U.S. adults will develop neck pain at least once in their life, and the reasons for the neck pain are as varied as the population of the nation itself. Injury, muscle strain and even stress can cause significant pain in the neck and upper back. If you aren’t careful, a neck injury can lead to chronic pain, and it is even possible for chronic headaches like migraines to develop as a result of regular neck pain. There are a lot of different ways that you can relieve neck pain, but the best treatment for your personal needs depends entirely on the type of injury that you’ve experienced. Here is a quick breakdown of what could be going on to cause your neck pain: If your pain is developing gradually over time and is not the result of any particular injury that comes to mind, then it may be a result of degenerative disc disease. When this develops, you may experience chronic neck pain as a result of fluid-filled sacs that are becoming weakened over time as a result of stress and strain. Physical therapy can help alleviate the pain from degenerative disc disease by helping restore blood circulation and improve range of motion in the neck. This therapy is approached in a careful and deliberate way so as to not cause further pain in the neck region. Sometimes, neck pain develops after a particular injury, such as due to accident or even as a result of a car accident or a slip and fall accident. When this happens, your pain could be a result of a muscle strain or sprain. When this is the case, then using traditional methods like hot and cold therapy and targeted physical therapy treatment can do a lot of good to alleviate the pain. However, attempting exercises on your own could also result in further pain. In some cases, mechanical neck pain can develop as a result of a change in the neck joints. This may develop as a result of a disc collapsing, which causes the space between the bones to become narrow, often causing bones to strike one another,
resulting in pain. When this isn’t addressed, mechanical neck pain can spread, causing the pain to become more severe and covering a wider range of the neck. Finally, neck pain is sometimes caused by radiculopathy, which refers to pressure or irritation in the nerves of the neck, which alters the electrical signals in the neck, causing you to feel more pain throughout the day. Physical therapy can help reduce the pressure and irritation surrounding the nerves, often offering immediate relief from pain and discomfort. Is Your Neck Pain Caused by Sleep Issues? There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress! For more support in finding relief from neck pain, talk to your physical therapist.
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HEALTHY RECIPE: VEGAN CHICKEN SALAD
MEET OUR NEW DESIGNATED SANITIZING ASSISTANT, LUCIANA!
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup cooked/canned chickpeas, lightly mashed • 8 oz seitan (about 1/2 batch if using homemade), finely diced • 1/2 cup slivered or sliced roasted almonds • 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks) • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill • 1/4 cup chopped scallions (about 2 medium scallions)
Luciana Muniz is our new Des i gnated San i t i z i ng Assistant. She joins the team to assist with disinfecting of treatment tables, mats, chairs, parallel bars, bikes, laser and ultrasoundmachines. We have employed her to help with sanitizing in order to fulfill CDC guidelines.
• 1 garlic clove, minced • 1/4 cup vegan mayo • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS Place the chickpeas into a medium bowl and roughly mash them with a fork or potato masher. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until fully mixed. Taste-test and adjust any seasonings to your liking. Chill or serve immediately.
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Patient Success Spotlight OUR CURRENT TEAM IS FOLLOWING STRICT CDC GUIDELINES
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“I began noticing results immedietly!”
20% OFF CUSTOM ORTHOTICS (INCLUDES 3D GAITSCAN ANALYSIS) CALL TO SCHEDULE TODAY! (954) 360-7779 For more details, look on our website at www.pptFL.com People with poor balance may feel unstable, or notice that they have difficulty walking in a straight line. They may also modify how they walk, and appear to “waddle”. Foot or foot-related problems may affect a person’s skeletal alignment and their gait, resulting in poor balance and an increased risk of falling. It is projected that in 2020 the costs associated with falls in the USA will be $43 Billion. Many studies have been performed to look at the efficacy of orthotics on balance and posture. In one particular study, the researches objectively measured balance in individuals that had taken a fall in the past year. They then provided custom orthotics to each individual in the group and retested balance over a period of time. The results provided evidence that customized orthotics improved balance measures for older adults. If you or a loved one is unstable and prone to falls, contact us for a free 15 minute GaitScan in our Deerfield clinic to see if orthotics might help. Reference: Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy 2012;42(7):649–657, Epub 25 January 2012. doi:10.2519/jospt.2012.3944
“When I sprain my ankles (all too often), I generally take about a month to recover fully. When I sprained my ankle most recently, I was advised to go to Preferred Physical Therapy, and so I went the next morning. They began treatment that day, and I began noticing results immedietly. My swelling drastically decreased after only a few days, and I was weight- bearing faster than I ever had been before. Everyone I worked with was very competent and nice, and I had an overall fantastic experience. Would highly recommend.” - T.K. (Actual Google Review)
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
Good stretch if you sit at a computer all day
LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH (OVERPRESSURE) Sit in a chair with the hand on the side of the neck to be stretched beneath you. (Alternatively, you can grab under the chair.) Use your free hand to gently pull your nose down toward your armpit so as to give your neck an extra stretch. Hold for 5-10 seconds before relaxing the muscle for another 5-10 seconds. Repeat 2-3 times.
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