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NOVEMBER 2022
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THE GREAT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DEBATE Should We ‘Fall Back’ or Not?
Way back in 2000, I spent three months living in Arizona doing clinical work as part of my physical therapy degree. While I was there, I discovered something interesting: Arizona is one of only two states that doesn’t observe daylight saving time! (Hawaii is the other one.) The sun rose at 7:30 a.m. and set around 6:30 p.m. for the duration of my stay in Arizona. I woke up, got ready for work, and drove through the desert to the clinic in complete darkness. It was the middle of winter at the time, so the lack of light wasn’t that strange, but I know if I’d stayed for the summer, it would have tripped me up to see twilight arrive an hour early. Yes, that’s right: I’m pro-daylight saving. I actually like changing my clocks twice a year, because switching from standard time to daylight saving time means enjoying more daylight hours in the summer. I love going outside after work and “twilight golfing” late at night with my friends. Personally, I’ve never considered switching the clocks a big hassle … but I’m starting to think I’m in the minority. Every year as we approach November, my friends, family, and patients start to grumble about “falling back” — and this year is no different! If anything, the debate is heating up. In March, the U.S.
Senate passed a bill called the Sunshine Protection Act that would “make daylight saving time the new, permanent standard” and eliminate the need to spring forward and fall back each year. If it passes, it will go into effect in November 2023. As I write this, the bill is stuck in Congress, but it seems like a win-win to me. Arizona operates on standard time all the time, so they have short summer nights. But this bill proposes putting the whole country on daylight saving time year-round. We’d keep our long summers, but the sun would rise an hour later from November through February. Plus, we’d never have to change our clocks! I love this idea because every November, it takes at least a week for the people who run the clinic’s parking lot to get the lights working on time. We walk out into total darkness after “falling back” and have to feel our way to our cars. But if this bill passes, we’ll get an extra hour of light in the winter before sunset and might just solve that problem. When I sat down to write this article, I realized just how much I didn’t know about daylight saving time, so I did a bit of Googling. Here are a few interesting things I found out. 1. The state of Arizona operates on standard time, but the
Navajo Nation inside Arizona observes daylight saving!
2. After daylight saving time
kicks in, people get so sleepy that fatal car crashes increase by 6% for a full week.
3. Changing the time really messes up our internal
rhythms and sleep schedules. Heart attacks and strokes both increase after each adjustment. 4. The daylight saving time debate isn’t just an American thing — it’s also happening in Europe! The European Union actually voted in 2018 to stop changing the clocks, but because of the pandemic and Brexit, they’re still doing things the old way. 5. In Europe, Iceland is the only country that doesn’t observe daylight saving. I’m looking forward to watching what happens with the Sunshine Protection Act in Congress. In the meantime, though, we’ll all have to “fall back” on Nov. 6 as usual. If you have an appointment with us on Nov. 7, make sure you double-check your clocks. Every March and November, at least one or two of our patients forget their appointments or show up at the wrong hour after the time change.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
–Mike Ulmer
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DON’T MISS A BEAT
Understanding Your Activity Tracker’s Heart Rate Data
About 20% of Americans wear fitness trackers — and if you’re one of them, your watch of choice probably has a function to track your heart rate. Those who take a more relaxed approach to physical activity might also hear a nurse announce the pulse rate during a doctor’s visit. But do you know what those numbers mean? We’ve got the answers. There are three heart rate metrics: resting, target, and maximum. Resting heart rate is calculated when a person is not engaged in any activity. A target heart rate indicates the ideal heart rate to reach during exercise. Finally, your maximum heart rate reflects the number you should never exceed. An adult’s average resting heart rate is between 60– 100 beats per minute. Lower numbers within that range are better for a person’s health. Elite athletes may have heart rates below 60, but tell your doctor if you’re a marathon runner, or they will be very concerned when they take your pulse! Your resting heart rate can vary based on your stress, activity level, hormones, or medication, and your doctor can help with tips on improving it.
Maximum heart rate is calculated by subtracting your age from 220. So, a 40-year-old would have a maximum heart rate of 180. Even then, you shouldn’t go beyond approximately 95% of your maximum heart rate — meaning you shouldn’t exceed a heart rate of 171. If you do, it means the exercise you’re doing is putting more strain on your heart than the potential benefit is worth. Finally, your target heart rate reflects 50%–80% of your maximum heart rate. It is the range you should aim for when performing moderate to intense exercise, and it’s how your fitness tracker is most helpful. You can use the tracker to determine if you’re exercising hard enough, and many will also alert you once you’ve hit your target heart rate zone. Finally, while fitness trackers can be helpful, it’s important to remember that they’re not medical devices. If your heart rate is abnormally high or low, it’s not necessarily indicative of a problem — but you should mention it to your doctor for safety’s sake. Additionally, different fitness trackers calculate your heart rate with different formulas. So, if you switch and notice a change in your heart rate, rest assured that you didn’t magically become less (or, unfortunately, more) healthy overnight.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS Getting Confidence Back
“Third time is the charm! It started with my knee, then my shoulder, and now my foot. Each time, the Kinetic team has always taken care of me. They are professional, easy-
“Emery is excellent for foot therapy. My orthotics and shoes created problems due to inconsistencies of product. This created cramping and not being able to walk properly. Stretches, exercise, massage, and electric stimulation helped me get back to normal again with ice therapy as well! Now, I have to continue therapy at home and stay on top of orthotics and shoes. Thank you everyone!”
going, and have a great sense of humor to keep me smiling through our journey while I heal. If I need therapy in the future, and with my record, I probably will, I’ll be back to Kinetic for sure!”
–Lori Kazminski
–Linda Haney
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WHAT REALLY CAUSED YOUR BACK PAIN? 3 COMMON TRIGGERS PT CAN SPOT
Imagine sitting up in bed on a beautiful Saturday morning. The birds are singing, your coffee is brewing, and — ouch! — pain shoots through your lower back. This has happened to pretty much everyone, and often the cause of this back pain is a mystery. When patients come to our office looking for help, they usually only have best
To alleviate your pain, you need to find out which of these three things is causing it. The easiest way to do so is by visiting a PT at Kinetic Physical Therapy Specialists. We have tried-and-true methods to determine the exact cause of your pain and the experience needed to create a treatment plan tailored to your body and needs.
If you or someone you know wakes up with low back pain, make the smart choice and request an appointment with us! We can save you the hassle of retracing your steps looking for answers. We’ll suggest treatments to rebuild your strength, flexibility, and mobility and get you back to your daily routine pain-free.
guesses. “Maybe I pulled a muscle last time I was at the gym?” they wonder out loud. “Or maybe the car accident I was in a few months back is catching up with me.” It’s tough to determine when a person’s low back pain was triggered, but identifying why is relatively easy — at least for a physical therapist. There are only three main
After physical therapy, you can reclaim your relaxing Saturday mornings. To refer a friend, tell them to call 847-515-8970 or visit KineticPTS.com to make an appointment online. It’s quick, easy, and worth it!
causes of low back pain and sciatica (pain in the sciatic nerve that runs through the legs and lower back): herniated discs, arthritis, and pelvis issues like fractures and joint inflammation.
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This butternut squash chili hits the spot on a cool fall evening — and best of all, it’s vegan! Vegan Butternut Squash Chili
INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, plus 2 tbsp for sautéing • 5 cloves garlic, minced • 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and diced • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced • 15-oz can black beans, drained
• 15-oz can pinto beans, drained • 28-oz can diced tomatoes • 1 cup cooked quinoa • 1 1/2 tsp paprika • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp table salt • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp vegetable broth over medium heat. 2. Add garlic, butternut squash, and chipotle peppers. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes. 4. Add black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (with liquid from can), remainder of vegetable broth, quinoa, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. 5. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes or until butternut squash is tender, then serve!
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INSIDE
Mike Weighs In on Daylight Saving Time PAGE 1
What Your Heart Rate Means PAGE 2
Patient Testimonials: Getting Confidence Back PAGE 2
3 Common Causes of Back Pain PAGE 3 Vegan Butternut Squash Chili PAGE 3 America’s 5 Best Ski Resorts PAGE 4
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