COVID-19 & PHYSICAL THERAPY (Continued From Outside) Mental Health:
Patient Success Spotlight
Judith was so happy to be offered telehealth services at MVPT- Bedford as a way to continue to get physical therapy while staying safe at home during COVID-19. “After ankle surgery this winter, my surgeon recommended MVPT since you acceptmy insurance and his clinic did not. At the time that COVID-19 virus turned our world upside down, I had received five treatments at your Bedford, NH office with two of your therapists, Brittany and Mary. Because my husband and I are both in our late 70s and therefore in a high- risk category, my children asked us to self-quarantine and not leave the house.
Nutritional Health: 1.Load up on fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables provide your body with vital nutrients that support your immune system and overall health. If getting them fresh is a challenge, you can get what you need from the canned or frozen variety. 2.Limit sweets. When times get tough, the tough raid the cookie jar. But that short-term sugar high we get from sweets can compromise our immune systems and normal body functions. Do your best to satisfy your craving for sweets with fruit instead. And if you absolutely have tohave a cookie or your favorite ice cream, keep it to aminimum. One scoop tastes as good as two. 3.Plan your grocery shopping. Before you go to the store, make a list of exactly you want—including all those things that are good for you. This will ensure you’re eating well, and that you can shop quickly which limits your exposure to others.
1.Stick to a routine. At a time when nothing feels normal, put a little “normal” back into your life with a daily routine. Sticking to a daily routine has been shown to have a positive impact on mood and energy levels. This means anything from having your morning coffee at the same time every day, to always having an exercise break right before dinner. 2.Make time for things you enjoy. With more time on your hands, you can tackle that long- term personal project you’ve been neglecting. Or you can simply veg out and binge on your favorite TV series. Whatever you do, try to make it stress free. If listening to the news stresses you out, listen to music instead. 3.Remind yourself daily that this is temporary. This is not going to go on forever. It’s important to remind yourself of that, and to take things one day at a time.
Mary Calderan, PT, DPT: Judith's Physical Therapist
I was so happy to be able to continue my physical therapy safely from home through your telehealth services. Mary and I communicate on Facetime through PhysiApp™ for our exercises. Mary is so encouraging and supportive of my efforts. I need that! I really like the exercise program that Mary customizes for my specific injury. After the telehealth visit, I don’t have to worry about forgetting Mary’s exercise instructions, because I just follow the exercise videos that Mary sends to me via PhysiApp™. Both Mary’s positive support & clear exercise directions encourage me to exercise between my appointments. I like the ability to record my exercises, perhaps it is the retired schoolteacher in me; now if only the program gave out gold stars! I believe Mary’s positive support and the clear, customized exercise program will be the reasons why my ankle will recover. Mary says no running… yet!”
With so many of us working from home, it’s essential to have the right set-up for your desktop computer or laptop so that you don’t injure yourself. Here are some tips and tricks, using household items, for good posture and support. • Set up your laptop on a flat surface where you have a lot of area you can work from, and choose a supportive, high-back chair to sit in. • Don’t slouch forward: add a small cushion behind your back so that you sit slightly reclined with you low back supported. • In a seated position, your hips and knees should be flexed at about 90°. • If your feet do not contact the floor, place something (like a puzzle box) on the floor so your feet can rest on top of them. • Relax your shoulders, position your elbows so they are flexed nomore than 90°, and position your wrists so they are in a neutral, straight position. • Position your computer monitor about an arm’s length away so that you do not have to bend forward to see the monitor, which also helps to maintain the ideal arm position described above. • Most importantly don’t forget to get up and move every 20-30 minutes to give your body a break! Check out Sarah’s full ergonomics video on our MVPT Facebook page: business.facebook.com/MVPTNH/videos HOME WORKSTATION ERGONOMICS Written By: Sarah Houle, PT of MVPT: Manchester
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