Health & Wellness Newsletter by Teton Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
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at Carle Foundation Hospital, in Urbana, Illinois. Moving back to Indiana, Kate joined IU Morgan’s outpatient clinic where she treated children and adults in the outpatient and school settings. Loving the outdoors and traveling to Jackson Hole all her life, Kate always desired living in the West. In June 2016, Kate moved to Jackson after her husband, Dr. Joe Wienman, accepted a veterinary position at Jackson Animal Hospital. Kate joined the St. John’s Medical Center family in November and now sees adults and children in the acute, sub-acute, long-term care, home health, and outpatient settings. When not at work, you may see Kate at the yoga studio, on the ski slopes, or hiking trails in the area with her husband, Joe, and Australian Shepherd, Taggart. Kate also enjoys game nights, traveling, reading, and a good meal. She is happy to call Jackson home and hopes to make a positive impact on our community. Why do I love being an SLP? Growing up I always knew I would choose a profession in which I could positively, and directly, impact an individual’s life. Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist has been the perfect fit for me! As an SLP, I have the opportunity to build wonderful working relationships with clients and their families. Working with clients with various disorders, of all ages, and diverse backgrounds can be challenging. It requires creativity and constant learning but results in gaining invaluable new perspectives. As a therapist, my best days are also my client’s best days: when they achieve a milestone or goal! All it may take is a smile, a sound, a word, a swallow, or a memory and that is enough for me!
Kate Wienman, M.A., CCC-SLP, attended Butler University, in Indianapolis, for her undergraduate work where she majored in communication disorders and enjoyed cheering on the Dawgs! Kate attended Indiana University for her graduate work. She completed externships at The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and the Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center. After graduation in 2011, Kate joined a rehab team at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. There, she developed a strong interest in dysphagia and cognitive- communicative treatment with stroke and TBI clients. She continued to work in the acute, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings
Newsletter Health &Wellness “Speech Therapy Is The Key To Communication! ”
INSIDE: • LIFE WITHOUT BACK PAIN • PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT • RELIEVE BACK PAIN IN MINUTES OUTPATIENT REHAB CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE SPEECH THERAPY COMMUNICATION & MORE PHYSICAL THERAPY INCREASE PERFORMANCE
WHAT IS A SPEECH THERAPIST?
Speech-language pathologists (SLP), or speech therapists, are the only health care professionals specifically educated and prepared to evaluate and treat children and adults with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing problems. They address decreases in swallowing, cognitive, and/or communicative function followingbrain injury,stroke, and brain tumors, or coinciding with progressive conditions such Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. SLPs help people develop effective speaking and listening skills, improve loudness or quality of voice,
preserve the pleasures associated with eating, or re-train cognitive skills, such as memory and word- finding. The speech therapists serve our community within multiple settings, including acute care at SJMC, subacute and long-term care at The Living Center, outpatient through Teton Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, and SJMC Home Health and Hospice. Find out more about our speech therapists by visiting our website at www.tetonpt.com.
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UNDERSTANDING STROKE &APHASIA
Aphasia is a language disorder that affects the ability to communicate. It’s most often caused by strokes that occur in areas of the brain that control speech and language. What are the effects of aphasia? Aphasia does not affect intelligence. Stroke survivors remain mentally alert, even though their speech may be jumbled, fragmented or impossible to understand. Some survivors continue to have: • Trouble speaking, like “getting the words out” • Trouble finding words • Problems understanding what others say • Problems with reading, writing or math • Inability to process long words and infrequently used words How does it feel to have aphasia? People with aphasia are often frustrated and confused because they can’t speak as well or understand things the way they did before their stroke.Theymayactdifferentlybecauseofchanges in theirbrain. Imagine lookingat theheadlinesof the morningnewspaperandnotbeingable to recognize the words. Or think about trying to say “put the car in the garage” and it comes out “put the train in the house” or “widdle tee car ungsender plissen.” Thousands of alert, intelligent men and women are suddenly plunged into a world of jumbled communication because of aphasia. Are there different types of aphasia? Yes, there are several forms of aphasia. They
include: • Global aphasia: People with this aphasia may be completely unable to speak, name objects, repeat phrases or follow commands. • Broca’s aphasia: The person knows what they want to say, but can’t find the right words (can’t get the words out). • Wernicke’s aphasia: A person with this aphasia canseldomunderstandwhat’sbeingsaidorcontrol what they’re saying. How can family and friends help? The stroke survivor and their family members will need the help and support of a doctor, counselor and speech pathologist. It’s a good idea for family and friends to: • Be open about the problem so people can understand. • Always assume that the stroke survivor can hear.Checkunderstandingwithyes/noquestions. •Setupadaily routine for thepersonwithaphasia that includes rest and time to practice skills. • Use sentences that are short and to the point. • Keep the noise level down and stand where the survivor can see you. • Remember to treat the stroke survivor as an adult and let him or her share in decision-making. No one likes to be ignored. Include the survivor in your conversation. • Help the stroke survivor cope with feelings of frustration and depression. • Be patient with the person with aphasia. Give
them the time they need to try to speak and get their point across to you. This not only respects their dignity, but makes it less stressful for them when communicating. HOW CAN I LEARN MORE? 1. Call 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653) to learnmoreaboutstrokeorfind localsupportgroups, or visit StrokeAssociation.org. 2. Sign up to get Stroke Connection magazine, a free magazine for stroke survivors and caregivers at strokeconnection.org. 3. Connect with others sharing similar journeys with stroke by joining our Support Network at strokeassociation.org/supportnetwork.
SERVICES OUR EXPERT TEAM IS READY TO PROVIDE:
• Driving Evaluations • Spine Rehab • Balance Disorders • Voice & Swallowing Therapy
• Manual Therapy • One-To-One Care • Pre/Post Operation Rehab • Pediatric Therapy
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Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body
Patient Success Spotlight
Think Teton Physical Therapy & Rehab PT FIRST
Why You Need To Come in For Another Check Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
“I wanted to take the time to write to you about my therapist Emily. I had shoulder surgery and she just discharged me today after over 3 months. I am going to miss her! She is a wonderful and very knowledgeable therapist. The best I have ever had, and she got me back to good health with her care. She is patient, gentle, understanding and listens very carefully to everything I was saying. I just felt you should know how very impressed and grateful I am for Emily. She is a valuable asset to Teton Physical Therapy and I recommend her to anyone I know that needs therapy. I cannot say enough good things about her! Thank you for your time.” – Kathi D. Got me back to good health!
� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Teton Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an evaluation!
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Life Without Back Pain
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
Is back pain causing you to move a little slower and more cautiously? If left untreated, chronic back pain can lead to long-term spinal joint and possibly nerve damage. Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints that people suffer from and more than 80% of the US population will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can interferewithyourability tobend,kneel, lift, reach, do work and enjoy time with your family. Not to mention, it can make you down right irritable and affect others around you.
LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back with your knees bent, gently rock your knees side-to-side. Repeat 8 times on both sides. Loosens Low Back www.simpleset.net
Why do I have Back Pain? Mostpeopledon’tseek treatmentsoonenoughandcontinue tosufferwithanagging ache or pain in their back. They may even feel symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs.Manypeople feel thatnotmuchcanbedone forbackpainandusemedication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address the root cause of the problem. Solutions to Back Pain Treating back pain starts with determining the true cause. A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the true origins of your pain. Only then, can the proper plan be formulated to get you out of pain quickly and back to the activities you love. Whether you just tweaked your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing one of our spine specialists can help you return to a more active and pain-free life.
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