Patient Success Spotlight
“I was in Nashville for six weeks to celebrate the birth of our first grandchild. In February I had rotator cuff surgery and had been doing physical therapy in my hometown. My local therapist recommended Performance Therapy Institute for my continued treatment while in Nashville. I enjoyed my principle therapist for my 3 times a week appointments. During my six weeks of treatment I made remarkable progress with increased flexibility, increased range of motion and reduced pain. I was amazed at the amount of personal attention I got each session, never feeling rushed or neglected. My therapist also followed up with my hometown doctor and worked with him to improve my therapy procedures. Being of a certain age and having been active my whole life I have had more than my share of physical therapy and the care I got a PerformanceTherapy Institute was by far the best I have ever received. Therapists and office staff were outstanding. Whether for rehabilitation or performance enhancement this is the place you want to go to. I would give this place ten stars if the software would let me.” – William K. The best I have ever received!
Think PT FIRST
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Check-Up: � Move without pain
� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
� Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
TAKE CARE OF YOUR ACHES & PAINS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
Health & Wellness Tips
Tips For Flying With Back Pain Drink lots of water on the flight. Particularly if you are takingbackpainmedication. It’seasy togetdehydrated athigheraltitudes,especially ifyouhavebackpainand disc problems. Avoid tea, coffee and alcohol as these will only dehydrate you further. better to stay awake and move than to fall asleep and be in an uncomfortable position which may aggravate your back pain. If you feel you may need to sleep take a headrest cushion with you and request additional pillows.
Move around as much as possible and at least once an hour get out of your seat and walk up and down the aisles. If you are following a back care stretching and strengthening exercise system, then try to do some of these exercises. Do be courteous to other passengers. It should be possible to do the standing exercises without causing any inconvenience. More than likely, you can possibly use the galley if you request politely of the cabin crew at times when it is not too busy. Wear clothing that allows you to move freely . Do not wear anything constrictive or heavy.
When in your seat, use the pillows and take a lumbar support if you need to help you get in a more comfortable position. Airline seats were not designed for people with back pain but there is a lot you can do with blankets and pillows to put you in a good position to prevent pain. If it helps you, put your feet on a raised area tobringyourkneesandhips inabetteralignment; you will need to experiment with this. Do ask for assistance. Do not try to struggle with putting luggage in the overhead bins. These tips will help you get to your destination as comfortably as possible!
Try not to fall asleep. This can be difficult but it is
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