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GETTING TO KNOW THE SILVER CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM! KATELYN SHEEHAN
Why did you decide to pursue pelvic health treatment?/What’s your background/education? When I was in college I worked at a clinic with a wonderful pelvic health physical therapist who had a ton of passion for what she did, so I knew I had to learn what she could teach me. Then, when I was in PT school my advisor was a pelvic floor physical therapist and she always encouraged me to keep asking questions and that’s when I knew I wanted to help this patient population. After finishing PT school I worked at a clinic with three pelvic floor therapists and they were all the best PTs I knew, so I decided to take extra continued education to treat pelvic health patients within my first year of practicing. I have since been treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, and it brings me so much joy to help people with such personal goals. What’s your favorite part about your job? Teaching people about their own bodies, watching people succeed and becoming independent. What has been your proudest moment at Silver Creek? My proudest moment so far at Silver Creek was
when my first pelvic floor patient told me they were no longer having symptoms because of their work in PT. If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? There is so much I still want to learn, and I’m sure I will with time and practice. However, I think what I want to learn most right now is how do I teach a lot of people about what pelvic floor physical therapy can do for them. What is a unique talent you have? I think I have several talents, but a unique one would be that I am really good at obscure games (egg toss, 3 legged race, food eating contests, etc) If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Anywhere with friends, I love hiking and being outside and trying new foods, but they would all be less meaningful without my friends. What’s a fun fact about yourself? I hiccup every day. One at a time, but several times a day.
Would you benefit from pelvic health treatment? Contact us today to get on Katelyn’s schedule!
INSIDE : • Neck Pain Relief By Strength Building • Healthy Recipe: Rainforest Smoothies
• Exercise Of The Month • Patient Success Spotlight
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LIFE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A PAIN IN THE NECK
Head and neck pain is not the type of pain that you can push through and deal with for too long. For one thing, chronic pain in the head or neck is often associated with some sort of chronic health concern — one that you need to deal with, not ignore. Secondly, when you are dealing with constant pain in your head or neck, it becomes difficult to concentrate. This can have a negative effect on your personal relationships, your career and more. The most common cause of neck or head pain is a muscle or joint problem. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the cause of the trouble and begin taking steps to correct the issue, allowing you to find relief from the pain without having to commit to long-term pain management — which often includes the use of pain medications that are potentially harmful to your health and not likely to work as well over time. Unlike pain medications that become less helpful the longer they are used, physical therapy provides long-term relief from pain by correcting the joint or muscle concern with targeted therapies like flexibility exercises, muscle strengthening techniques, and guided stretches that target core joints and muscles. Of course, not all neck or head pain is the same, so understanding the basics of what you are dealing with is the first step to achieving relief. INSIDE : • Neck Pain Relief By Strength Building • Healthy Recipe: Rainforest Smoothies
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Head Pain 101 There are a lot of different types of headaches that you may experience, and each can be caused by its own different reason. For example, migraines can be caused by environmental factors, food allergies or even as a result of stress. There are headaches that can develop due to sinus pain and headaches that will develop when you are dehydrated. There are also headaches that will develop when you are exposed too long to loud noises. There is no singular fix for each of these different types of headaches, which is why attempting to treat every headache you experience with the same medication frequently doesn’t work. One of the most common causes of headaches that are easily treatable with physical therapy is radiating headaches, which are caused by stress in the joints and muscles of the neck. This causes pain to radiate from the top of the neck into the head, especially surrounding the ears. There are a lot of reasons why radiating headaches could develop, including as a result of lack of movement and stiffness in the neck. This buildup of irritation can be treated with regular physical therapy, especially through the use of massage and flexibility exercises that target the muscles in the neck.
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BILATERAL SUBOCCIPITAL STRETCH While lying on a flat surface, put both hands behind your head, cupping the base of your skull with your thumbs. Tuck your chin downwards and apply a firm force up your skull with both thumbs to feel a moderate stretch in the back of the upper neck. Hold for at least 30 seconds. Helps Stretch Upper Neck Try this movement if you are experiencing pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Neck Pain Relief By Strength Building
In many situations, pain that develops in the neck can be associated with one of two major problems. The first is upper-back pain that begins to radiate into the neck. The second is arthritis. Physical therapy can be used to address both types of neck pain. Cervical arthritis causes frequent aches in the neck and shoulders. This pain is generally worse when there are sudden changes in weather or at the end of the day, and while over-the-counter medication may make the pain less severe, it won’t eliminate the pain entirely. The biggest problem posed by cervical arthritis is that the pain will typically cause a loss of range of motion in the neck, which actually increases your risk of injury as a result of a sudden movement and causes regular discomfort and frustration as you are not able to utilize your neck in the way you normally could. There are plenty of situations in which pain in the neck as a result of cervical arthritis grows so severe that it can cause chronic poor posture and even a reduction in height. Addressing the Core Problem The majority of neck and head pain can be helped with one simple strategy: strength building. It frequently happens that the absolute cause of the start of a pain in the neck or head is a result of poor posture or quickened motion, and building core strength, as well as strength in the neck, can make a huge difference in your ability to handle tasks without experiencing chronic pain. Keep in mind that the neck and head are sensitive areas, so attempting to treat the pain at home can be dangerous and may not be effective. Working with a physical therapist is the safe way to ensure that you are practicing positive techniques to find relief from your aches and pains.
If you are unsure of completing these exercises or experience pain when doing so, stop and consult your physical therapist.
HEALTHY RECIPE Rainforest Smoothies
INGREDIENTS
• 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks • 3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks • 1/2 cup frozen chopped kale
• 2 cups reduced-fat milk or plant- based milk • 2 tbsp honey
In a blender, purée the ingredients until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses. Enjoy! Source: https://www.savoryonline.com/recipes/177717/rainforest-smoothie INSTRUCTIONS
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Patient Success Spotlight
At Silver Creek Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. 1. CALL AND TALK TO YOUR THERAPIST business with a limited number of appointments. You can call 800-558-7161 or request an appointment online at scfpt.com/request-appointment. Did You Know? We’re Back Open! We are back and open for
“They provide great therapy!” I was referred by my worker’s compensation nurse to be treated at Silver Creek Physical Therapy. They provide great therapy! I learned a lot from my therapist, Bryan Mani on how to do things correctly. I would highly recommend them to my friends and family. - Christopher L.
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Telehealth at Silver Creek
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We hope that you are doing well. We wanted to reach out and give you options for how we can help. Telehealth is now approved for physical therapy visits. We recognize that it is not the same as in-person physical therapy; however, it is a way for you to check in with your therapist and make sure you are staying on track. If you would like to connect with your physical therapist. Follow the link below to schedule your visit or leave us a message at 408-238-1552 and we will respond in 1-2 days. REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AND WE WILL ALL GET THROUGH THIS.
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 life Have Them Call Us Today! They will thank you and so will we!
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