Health & Wellness Newsletter by Activa Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
SAYING GOODBYE TO OUR SUMMER INTERNS As summer transitions into fall, and the new school year begins, it is time for us to say good bye to our summer interns; Maddie and Alec. We have enjoyed having them both here with us this summer furthering their knowledge by gaining hands on experience working with our patients. We are happy to be a part of their journey as they pursue their goals of entering the physical therapy field and develop the skills they will use in their future career. It has been a pleasure getting to know Maddie and Alec, and we wish them the best of luck in the new school year! They each provided some feedback about their time with us this summer.
school in fall). I want to thank Dr. Sharma, the whole staff team and the wonderful patients for giving me a great summer and being a part of the first stepping stone of my physical therapy career. I hope to be back soon!” - Alec P “At the start of the summer, I was searching for a summer job and hoping to gain some physical therapy experience as well. At Activa Physical Therapy, I found both and whole lot more. Samir has created a unique clinic where patients and employees feel more like they are at home surrounded by family than in a sterile medical clinic. Samir and all the staff at Activa work hard to provide a positive and personal therapy experience that really makes a difference in their patients’ lives. Being a part of that process for only a few short months was extremely rewarding. This fall, I am starting my junior year at the University of Minnesota not only with a better understanding of the physical therapy field, but also knowing that therapy goes far beyond the physical. My favorite part of working at Activa this summer was getting to know every patient on a personal level and seeing them improve each week. I’ve learned to importance of making personal connections and I will take that with me to Cape Town, South Africa where I am studying abroad this spring semester. I am incredibly grateful to everyone on the Activa family for making me look forward to work every day and I hope to see you all again soon.” - Maddie S.
Inside: • Find Out How To Wake Without An Ache “These past 3 months at Activa have been extremely enjoyable for me. I have come a long way since I have been at the company and have learned a lot. Having physical therapy for myself in the past I didn’t know what to expect from this practice, but I was more than delighted with the environment, the level of expertise within the staff and the friendliness of the patients. If I was ever unsure about going into physical therapy as a future career, my experience at Activa has confirmed that this is the path I want to take forward and pursue. Seeing patients completing their therapy and overcoming their injuries/pains is very rewardable and gives me pleasure knowing I could be apart of that healing process. If there was one thing I would change about my experience here is that this 3 month summer internship could turn into a full time job (if only I didn’t have to go back to
• Understanding The Causes Of Back Pain
• Relieve Back Pain In Minutes
• Patient Success Spotlight
“Is Bed Rest Good For Your Back Pain?” Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body FIND OUT HOW TO WAKE WITHOUT AN ACHE
In the old days, when your back was hurting, your doctor told you to rest until it felt better. However a lot has been learned about proper treatment for back pain since those days, and gone are the days of prolonged bed rest. New studies show that proper movements, posture and a gradual return to activities, has been found to be much more successful to control back pain. This allows you faster pain relief and a return to normal pain-free activities. Bed restand inactivityhavebeenshown toweakenmusclesandbones.Whereas exercise in general, increases strength and flexibility of the muscles, aiding in healing through increased blood flow to the affected area. It has also been found that exercise and aerobic activity, like walking, assists in bringing nutrients to structures in the spine. Some of these structures, like the discs between your vertebrae, have a poor blood supply and rely on your body’s movements and aerobic activity to circulate nutrients. When a person is inactive, less of these nutrients are able to get to the structures in the spine to keep them healthy. In our SPINE program we look at your individual health history, as well as your current mobility level and interests. Based on this, our physical therapists put together an individualized exercise program specifically for you. They will help guide you back into your previous activity level without pain. In addition to exercise, physical therapy utilizes a variety of gentle modalities such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, massage and heat or cold therapy to help relieve muscular spasms. Our program will first relieve your pain and then provide exercises to restore your strength and instruct you in how to prevent your symptoms from recurring.
Patient Success Spotlight
“Before I came to Activa, I had trouble sleeping at night on my sides. My pain management doctor had done a nerve ablation on my right and then left facet joints, but the pain got worse. So he sent me to Activa Physical Therapy. Even though it was a slight drive, I was done fooling around with just any PT place. I wanted the best I told my pain doctor. Samir worked with me to do exercises I could do and we slowly over the weeks, worked I can do more than I could do before!
on different exercises and stretches to help my hips and lower back. As of today I have finished PT and can do more than I could before. I can sleep peacefully and walk around without looking like I’m 90 years old. I have had PT more times than I can count and this time I actually feel it helped. The staff is wonderful and very friendly as well.” – Debbi M.
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“Are Your Feet Causing Your Back Pain?” UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES OF BACK PAIN
When your foot hits the ground, your whole body feels the effect. Imagine in your car if your shock absorbers were worn out. You would feel every bump and jolt from the road.Your feetand legsaremuch thesameway.Thegreater the impact of your step, the more impact it has on your body. Sometimesour legsarenotquite thesame lengthdue to jointreplacementsor arthriticconditions intheankle,knee,orhip.Evensmalldifferencesmaycause back or leg pain. A small heel lift can often change symptoms dramatically. Many times tightness in the ankle can also contribute to back pain. When the ankle joint is tight, this essentially makes that leg “longer” which can cause the spine to curve slightly and result in back and leg pain. Your feet and legs need to be able to support the rest of your body during walking tasks. We will evaluate your leg and foot strength and mobility and focus on improving the muscles that are weak and stretching those that are tight. This in turn will allow you to walk with better form and help to eliminate back pain. If we find that you need some type of modification to your shoes or inserts we will make those recommendations as well. We want to look at everything that can be contributing to your back pain, not just your back. This can be done under the guidance and expertise of our physical therapists at Activa Physical Therapy.
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Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
Healthy Recipe: Low Carb Breakfast Muffins
INGREDIENTS • 1 lb ground turkey sausage (or pork) • 6 large eggs • 1 cup egg whites • 1/2 red pepped diced • 1/2 cup broccoli florets chopped • 3 tablespoons minced onion • 1 cup cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Good stretch to help lower back
ALTERNATIVE ARM & LEG LIFTS Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm straight out in front. At the same time, lift opposite leg straight back. Repeat 8 times on both sides. Hold for 3 seconds.
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DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown turkey sausage over medium high until no pink remains. Spray
a muffin tin with cooking spray. Divide the red pepper, broccoli, onion, cooked sausage and cheeses over 12 wells. In a large bowl combine eggs, egg whites and salt & pepper to taste. Pour egg mixture over the sausage in each well. Bake 22-25 minutes or until set. Remove from cups and serve warm or let cool completely and refrigerate or freeze.
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If you are experiencing these symptoms talk to us at Activa Physical Therapy
Inability to look up comfortably Difficulty getting in and out of bed Joint pain and/or stiffness Unable to enjoy leisure activities Difficulty reaching for high things
Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following:
Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � 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 Activa Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsleter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment. goactiva.com
Limited ability to exercise Unable to work due to pain Pain or trouble driving
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