Stretch PT & Wellness - June 2018

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June 2018

The Right People for the Job Fresh Faces Around the Stretch Physical Therapy Cl inic

O ver the past few months, we’ve added three new, wonderful people to the Stretch Physical Therapy team. The new hires have been a long time coming, due to our rapid expansion over the last year or so as word has gotten out about our clinic’s injection-, medication-, and surgery-free approach to pain-free living. I searched high and low for months, looking for individuals who embody our mission and are eager to drive our patients toward the best possible outcomes. Now, with these fantastic fresh faces around the clinic, I’m more confident than ever in our team’s ability to provide the people we serve with healthy, long-term solutions to their chronic pain. First, there’s Corinne Webber, our new front desk professional, who moonlights as a highly talented dancer and dance teacher. She’s the real deal. In the past, she’s worked with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company as well as Complexions Contemporary Ballet in New York. Now, while she searches for her next professional dance adventure, she spends her days wrangling all the logistics around the clinic. She’s an absolute ray of light to have in the office, a positive presence who makes patients feel at ease and works hard to ensure everything is always shipshape. Then, there’s Michael Ryan, who you may have read about in last month’s newsletter. He’s a remarkably skilled and experienced physical therapist who’s taken like a fish to water to the patient-centric atmosphere at Stretch. When he’s working with our patients, he maintains a relaxed and easy-going vibe, while expertly steering them through exercises and treatments carefully tailored to their specific injuries. Finally, there’s Laura Brennan O’Lannerghty, who goes by L.B. to her friends, family, and patients. You can read all about her on Page 3, but rest assured that she’s an incredibly passionate and empathetic physical therapist who really

“... we’re poised to make a bigger difference in the lives of our patients than ever before.”

meshes with our goals at Stretch. She’s starting just this month, so make sure you come in and say hi one of these days!

With my high requirements and need for every team member to truly believe in our mission, it was a challenge to find these incredible people from across the country. I needed people who were firmly on the same path as me, leading the physical therapy profession toward injury prevention and treatment, outside of the often-toxic medical paradigm of invasive, expensive, and harmful interventions. But with these newest additions to the family, we’re poised to make a bigger difference in the lives of our patients than ever before. At Stretch Physical Therapy, it’s all about collaborative, patient-centric care of the highest quality. It’s part and parcel of our approach to serving our patients above all else, with a panel of honest, can-do, positive people of the utmost integrity. With Corinne, Michael, and L.B., I’m thrilled to be able to say I’ve found exactly the people I’ve been looking for, and I’m eager to see all the incredible things they do for our patients moving forward.

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The Best Vegetables to Plant in Shady Spots There’s nothing quite like growing your own vegetables, but if your home doesn’t get the best sunlight, what can you do? It’s a problem many gardeners face. Even if you live in a sunny area, you may have a shady corner of the garden or side of the house going to waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that do well in partial and full shade. Lay Some Shade on Me

plentiful harvest. Bush and dwarf varieties are recommended over their pole counterparts. (Hours of sun per day: 4–5) POTATOES Root vegetables, such

As a general rule, leafy greens do better in shade andmilder temperatures than other vegetables. Flowering plants and vines, such as cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes, needmore hours of sunlight per day in order to thrive—about six hours or more. HERBS While many herbs, such as basil, are better suited for sunnier conditions, there are a few that will do great in shade. These include chives, cilantro, golden marjoram, mint, oregano, and parsley. (Hours of sun per day: 3) KALE Typically, kale does well in partial shade. When kale is grown in full shade, the leaves tend to be slightly smaller, but this can be offset by growing additional plants. (Hours of sun per day: 3–4) PEAS Like kale, when grown in shade, peas and beans won’t grow quite as full, and plants may take longer to mature, but with proper planning, you’ll still reap a

as potatoes, carrots, and beets, will grow in partial shade, but they may take a few more weeks to mature, and they may produce fewer vegetables. However, as most gardeners agree, the results are still worth the effort. (Hours of sun per day: 4–5) SPINACH Like most leafy greens, spinach does very well in shade, particularly baby spinach. The plant will continue to produce leaves for an extended period of time if you regularly harvest the outer leaves. (Hours of sun per day: 3–4)

Testimonial OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST

“Before physical therapy, I needed to relearn all the activities that I used to perform years ago before my injury and hip replacement. The Stretch team challenged me and made my recovery very quick and rewarding. Within three weeks of the replacement, they had me doing activities that I had not done in years. I am now walking my dogs on the hills of Beckett Ridge.” –Keith I.

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Meet Laura BrennanO’Lannerghty!

The Newest Addition to the Stretch PT Family

As Stretch Physical Therapy continues to grow, we strive to maintain the personal relationships that make our clinic such a powerful, welcoming place for our patients. Whenever we bring a new member into our team, we ensure that, first and foremost, they’re dedicated to changing patients’ lives for the better. That’s why we’re so thrilled to have our newest physical therapist, Laura Brennan O’Lannerghty, join the Stretch family this month! With her service-minded, empathetic, and comprehensive approach to therapy, we’re certain that patients will love working with her. To L.B. (as she’s known by her friends and family), the patients are the best part of her PT career.“I get to connect with my patients every day,”she says.“I’m a big people person, so the opportunity to hear their stories, where they’re at in life, and where they want to go with treatment is so important to me. It’s something that not a lot of health professionals really get to do, so I’m grateful to get the chance to truly get to know people and watch as they push toward their goals with every session.” With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from St. Louis University and previous experience at an orthopedic practice in California, L.B. has a unique perspective on the PT field. She takes the best of both East- andWest-Coast schools of thought and combines them into a single, holistic approach to care.

But perhaps her most valuable trait is her passion for helping people make tangible, positive changes in their lives. “I love what I do!” she says with characteristic enthusiasm. “Sometimes I feel like a dork because I actually get excited to go to work.” Outside of the clinic, L.B. loves spending time with her boyfriend and playing with her two energetic dogs, an older lab mix named Lizzie and a “crazy” little border collie puppy named Quinn. She tries to stay as active as possible, taking her pups on hikes or hanging out with her friends.

We’re lucky to have L.B. move out to Ohio all the way from California. If you see her at the clinic, come say hi! We certainly can’t wait to see all the amazing things she accomplishes at Stretch Physical Therapy in the years to come.

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Balsamic Chicken With Bacon and Apples

With this one-pan wonder, you can complete an entire meal in under an hour. It tastes delicious and makes your kitchen smell heavenly.

Ingredients

10 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved, stems removed 2 apples, cored, peeled, and coarsely chopped

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into pieces

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

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6 slices bacon, cut into squares

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/4 cup rosemary, finely chopped

Directions

1. Blend balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon, rosemary, and garlic to create marinade. Pour into bowl or sealable bag and add chicken. Marinate for at least 5 minutes or up to 12 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful the chicken will be. 2. Heat oven to 375 F. Spread Brussels sprouts, bacon, and apples on a baking sheet. Add chicken and pour any extra marinade over the top. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through. For extra crunchiness, turn the heat up to 425 F for the last 5 minutes. 4. Transfer to platter and serve immediately. 513-874-8800 Inspired by wholesomelicious.com

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Fresh Faces Around Stretch PT

Too Much Shade? Plant These Vegetables!

Patient Success Story

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Introducing Laura Brennan O’Lannerghty, Our Newest Physical Therapist

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The Best Time to Book a Flight

Save Big on AirfareWith This Simple Rule

In case you haven’t noticed, traveling is expensive. It can feel like you’re signing away your soul when you sit down to plan a vacation. But when it comes to flights, there’s good news: They’re getting cheaper! According to a 2017 report published by online travel company ODIGEO, long- distance trips across Europe fell 7 percent last year. Luckily, the same trend is reflected in North American airlines as they engage in a price war to woo a growing base of ultrafrugal travelers. Still, a $600 summer flight to Honolulu isn’t exactly pocket change. What’s worse, flight prices are slippery; CheapAir.com’s 2017 Annual Airfare Study determined that the fares for any given trip go up or down an average of 71 times, about $33 each shift. When you purchase your flight is nearly as important as where you’re going. But how do you choose a booking window that will maximize your savings? According to the CheapAir.com study, in which they evaluated 921 million airfares, the best time to book is 21–105 days in advance of your flight, on average. If you want to get even more specific, try to book 55–75 days out, and book on a Sunday. Many travelers swear by Tuesday andWednesday bookings, but as Condé Nast

Traveler reports, Expedia and the Airlines Reporting Corporation say that Sunday is the way to go, based

on data from billions of flights. Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the cheapest days to actually fly though.

The CheapAir.com study also pinpoints the absolute best windows for specific seasons: 54 days for winter trips, 75 days for spring, 76 days for summer, and 45 days for fall. Of course, these are averages, but if you stick to these rules and check fares regularly on sites like Kayak.com, SkyScanner.com, Momondo.com, and on the handy app Hopper, you can rest easy knowing you’re getting close to the best price possible.

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