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Your Resource for Health, Wellness, And Caring For Your Body NEWSLETTER
Orthopedic & Sport Rehab • Physical erapy Quality Rehabilitation rough Personalized Care
To our OSR Patients and Families,
Care Coordinators, and Admin staff. We truly to have the best in the business! We have so many that have stuck with us through thick and thin and we are forever grateful for all of them as well. Last but not least, we would like to thank our parents and families for supporting us over the years and helping us in so many different ways - we love you all! Kori and I are happy to have grown our family as well, as little Aaron James “AJ” Williams came into our lives and was born in 2021. Our girls, Emma (now 16 and driving!), Sophie (14), and Maci (9), are so happy to have a little brother and are the best older sisters and baby sitters! They are growing up so fast and have been a part of our OSR Journey as well and we are so happy to have a business that we are proud of, helping so many patients, for them to experience and be a part of as well. We sincerely wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season, whatever that may be for you, and hope that your 2023 is a very Happy New Year and your best year yet!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2022! I hope this letter finds you and your family well and in good health. It has become a tradition to write an annual “Christmas Card” to our patients each year, to express our gratitude and extend our best wishes to you for the holiday season. This has been a momentous year for OSR as, we celebrated 20 years in practice as of November 5th, 2022! We opened our doors in 2002 with one small clinic space in Anthem, AZ, with one employee, Susie Woods. We are so grateful to Susie (and her husband Brian!) for her help in getting our fledging physical therapy practice off the ground and running. As a young PT and business owner, her support and care for our patients helped make it possible for us to grow and succeed. Over the years, we have added 7 more clinics around the Phoenix metro area, and are still proud to be a physical therapist owned, family company. Our mission has always been centered around our patients, our staff, and our communities to provide “Quality Rehabilitation Through Personalized Care.” We strive to make your physical therapy experience a positive and fun experience that helps you return to form from your injury or ailment. In today’s healthcare world, where you can often feel like you are a lost in a mill or just a number, we continue to deliver the most personalized and best physical therapy care possible. We are so thankful for your support in choosing OSR and for returning when you need us again, and for referring your friends and family as well. It is often difficult to run a small business in today’s economic environment, and without that support from you, we would not be here. We are also extremely grateful for our wonderful staff members, from our PTs, to our Assistants, techs, Patient
Sincerely, Aaron Williams, DPT, CEO, Owner
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Relieve Your Vertigo Symptoms With Physical Therapy
Do you find yourself getting dizzy doing everyday tasks? Do you find it hard to focus on one thing for long periods? Do you feel tired, lightheaded, or nauseous at any time of the day? If so, some of these can be signs of vertigo. At OSR Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can evaluate your condition and help you find relief, sometimes in a matter of minutes! People who experience vertigo typically report an overwhelming sensation of feeling off balance. It can make someone feel dizzy, like you're moving or spinning, resulting in a loss of balance. Some people experience problems focusing their eyes or have ringing in their ears. If severe, the condition can cause sweating and even nausea or vomiting. Our physical therapists at OSR Physical Therapy can help relieve your symptoms. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists! The most common causes of vertigo Three common causes of vertigo symptoms are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere’s Disease, and vestibular neuritis. BPPV is essentially an inner-ear infection. This type of infection occurs when microscopic calcium particles called "canaliths" clump up in the inner ear canals. Your inner ear is responsible for sending gravitational messages to your brain regarding the movements of your body. This is how we remain balanced daily. When the inner ear canals are blocked, the correct messages cannot make it to the brain, and we become unbalanced – thus, causing vertigo. Meniere's Disease is a disorder of the inner ear caused by a buildup of fluid and fluctuating pressures within the ear. It has a similar effect
as BPPV, as the fluid and pressure block messages from the inner ear canal to the brain, resulting in imbalance. Meniere's Disease can cause tinnitus, commonly referred to as "a ringing of the ears," and may even cause hearing loss in extreme cases. Vestibular neuritis is also known as labyrinthitis. This is another type of inner ear infection, but it’s caused by a virus. The virus causes the inner ear and surrounding nerves to swell, resulting in difficulties with your balance due to discrepancies in the messages sent to the brain. Although the most common causes of vertigo are due to issues with the inner ear, some less common causes of vertigo include:
• Injury to the head or neck • Migraines
• Medications • Stroke • Brain tumor
Vertigo can sometimes go away on its own, however, it can also progress and worsen over time. If you believe you may have the symptoms of vertigo or one of its causes, it is essential to consult with one of our physical therapists immediately.
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At-Home Exercise
Improves your balance
SINGLE LEG BALANCE TAPS, FORWARD
Start by standing on one leg with the other leg slightly off the ground. Slowly tap your raised foot in front of you and behind you while maintaining balance. Repeat 3 sets,10 reps each.3 sets of 10 reps each.
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Always consult with your physical therapist or physician before beginning an exercise you are unsure of.
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How Physical Therapy Can Help Physical therapy is a standard treatment for vertigo, and our therapists at OSR Physical Therapy are trained to help alleviate any vertigo symptoms you may be experiencing. Your physical therapist will ask you questions to identify the cause of your vertigo and use this information to design the best treatment.
Your physical therapist will perform tests to determine the causes of your vertigo. In some cases, the tests will clarify what is going on and how to resolve it. For example, if you have Nystagmus, also known as "eye jerks." This is the phenomenon of experiencing uncontrollable eye movements and is common with BPPV testing. Our physical therapists are movement experts. In addition to vertigo testing, they also will determine your risk of falling. Then, depending on the results, your physical therapist may recommend further testing or specific interventions to alleviate your condition and ensure you are safe. The exact treatments will focus on helping you get moving again and managing your vertigo simultaneously. Treatment may include specialized head and neck movements that you can be taught to do. If you still have dizziness and balance problems after vertigo stops, your physical therapist can target specific activities to address those problems.
Therapeutic methods for vertigo Vestibular rehabilitation focuses on the vestibular system, located within the inner ear. The goal of this kind of therapy is to rebalance your vestibular system. The vestibular system sends the gravitational messages to your brain about your body movements, and focusing on balance-specific exercises can help reset this system, thus diminishing the effects of vertigo. Canalith repositioning maneuvers focus on treatment-specific head and body movements for BPPV patients. These exercises help move the calcium deposits out of the inner ear canal to alleviate blockage and allow gravitational messages to be more easily received by the brain. As the backup shrinks, the symptoms of vertigo will lessen. Call to make an appointment Physical therapy is essential to identify the correct exercises to relieve dizziness and vertigo to improve balance. We'll provide relief for all of your dizzying symptoms! Contact today to get started!
Healthy Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash
Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5954334/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5806799/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482356/ https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/balance-disorders https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-vertigo
Patient Success Spotlight
“I was referred to OSR for the purpose of building strength and muscle to alleviate pain in my hips and knees caused by osteoarthritis. The entire staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. I actually enjoyed the sessions and indeed felt considerably better and stronger. I liked the way the staff developed a program suited just for me and consulted with each other at times to develop exercises that would help. I have stuck with the exercises since completing the program and have lost weight with the goal to perhaps eliminate the need for high blood pressure medicine. All and all going through the program was an excellent experience for me. I would highly recommend the OSR PT team!” — Debra
Ingredients: • 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and seeded and cut in 1-inch chunks
• 3 tbsp good olive oil • 2 tsp kosher salt • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Here's how to make it: Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place the squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss well. Arrange the squash in one layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the squash is tender, turning once with a metal spatula. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe-1921606
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SEE RECIPE INSIDE
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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOUR VERTIGO
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• Relieve Your Vertigo Symptoms With Physical Therapy • Patient Success Spotlight • At-Home Exercise
• Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash
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