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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Train Smarter, Heal Faster HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP WITH ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP WITH ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
• Sleep Disturbances : Many people with shoulder injuries struggle to find a comfortable position, leading to disrupted sleep patterns and fatigue. • Limited Range of Motion: Reduced shoulder mobility can hinder your ability to perform essential tasks, such as putting on a seatbelt or reaching behind your back. • Loss of Strength: Weakness in the affected arm can make lifting even lightweight objects a daunting challenge. For those grappling with these challenges, seeking help from Restore Physical Therapy can be a game-changer! The Role of Restore Physical Therapy in Your Recovery When you consult a physical therapist for a rotator cuff injury, the initial evaluation is a critical step in the recovery process. Here’s what you can expect: Your physical therapist will start by discussing your medical history, including the onset and nature of your shoulder pain, any previous injuries, and your overall health. A thorough physical examination follows, focusing on the affected shoulder. This includes assessing your range of motion, strength, and any signs of inflammation or instability. To understand how your injury impacts your daily life, your therapist will assess your ability to perform essential tasks like reaching, lifting, and dressing.
Imagine waking up one morning, eager to start your day, but as you attempt to brush your teeth, the pain in your shoulder sends a searing wave of discomfort through your entire arm. Suddenly, the simplest tasks become challenging. This scenario is all too familiar for individuals dealing with rotator cuff injuries, which can severely limit daily life functions. However, there is hope in the form of physical therapy—a proven and effective way to regain strength, mobility, and overall shoulder function. At Restore Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are highly trained and understand how important it is to resolve your shoulder pain. We’ll get to the root of your problem and provide clear guidance to help you recover sooner rather than later! Contact our skilled team of physical therapists today and get Rotator cuff injuries can disrupt your life in many ways, affecting your physical abilities and overall well-being. Some common limitations and challenges individuals face due to shoulder pain include: • Painful Movements: Simple actions like reaching for an item on a high shelf, combing your hair, or even tucking in your shirt can become excruciatingly painful. started on your road to recovery! The Impact of a Shoulder Injury
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• Neck & Back Pain/Radiculopathy • Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot Injuries • Elbow & Shoulder Rehabilitation • Arthritis — Painful Joints • Headaches & TMJ Disorders
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Based on the evaluation findings, your physical therapist will provide a diagnosis and work with you to establish clear goals for your rehabilitation. Next, your therapist will design a program tailored to your unique needs, including: • Manual Therapy: Physical therapists often use manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilizations and soft tissue mobilizations, to alleviate pain and improve shoulder mobility. These techniques have been shown to reduce pain and enhance range of motion in individuals with rotator cuff injuries. • Therapeutic Exercises: A customized exercise program is a cornerstone of rotator cuff rehabilitation. Therapists prescribe exercises that target specific muscle groups, gradually improving strength and function. • Home Exercise Programs: Physical therapists provide patients with home exercise programs to promote continuity of care. Consistent adherence to these programs can improve rotator cuff rehabilitation outcomes. • Patient Education: Understanding the injury and learning how to prevent future problems is crucial. Our physical therapists educate patients about proper shoulder mechanics, posture, and ergonomics to reduce re-injury risk. As you continue to progress in your recovery, functional training becomes vital. Tasks like lifting, reaching, and carrying are integrated into the rehabilitation program to ensure you regain your ability to perform daily activities without pain or limitation.
Taking the First Step Towards Recovery If you’re dealing with the challenges of a rotator cuff injury, don’t let it limit your life any longer. Seek the expertise of one of our highly skilled physical therapists who can provide a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs and goals. Your path to regaining strength, mobility, and a pain-free shoulder begins with a simple but crucial step: reaching out to us today! Don’t wait — start your journey towards recovery today!
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Exercise Essentials
It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it!
RESISTANCE PRESSES
Sit or stand tall with your head in a neutral position. Place one hand on your forehead. Gently press your head forward into your hand while resisting the motion with your hand. Hold briefly, then relax. Repeat with your hand placed on the back, and each side
of your head to target all directions. 3 Sets, 10 Reps (each direction).
our Body, It’s Your Choice •Relieve your pain •Improve your gait and balance •Save time •Improve your health naturally •Save money
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SEASONAL RECIPE: IRISH POTATO BITES
• 20 red potatoes, small (golf ball size) • 1/2 cup corned beef • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Instructions
• 1 tbsp butter, melted • 1/8 tsp Salt • sour cream, (optional)
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until they are fork tender. Preheat oven to 400°F. Once potatoes are cooked and have cooled cut each one in half and cut a small slice off of the rounded end so the potato can sit up. Scoop out the inside of each potato half saving the potato insides in a bowl. Add cheese, corned beef, butter to the bowl with the saved potato insides. Salt mixture to taste. Also sprinkle some salt over the potato halves. Scoop mixture into potato halves and then place them on a baking sheet. Place baking sheet in oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve with a dollop of sour cream.
EXERCISE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Exercise and depression. Maintaining an exercise schedule can prevent you from relapsing. It promotes all kinds of changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns that promote feelings of calm and well-being. It also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good. Exercise can also serve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression. Exercise and anxiety. Anything that gets you moving can help, but you’ll get a bigger benefit if you pay attention instead of zoning out. By adding this mindfulness element—really focusing on your body and how it feels as you exercise—you’ll not only improve your physical condition faster, but you may also be able to interrupt the flow of constant worries running through your head. Exercise and PTSD and trauma. Evidence suggests that by really focusing on your body and how it feels as you exercise, you can actually help your nervous system become “unstuck” and begin to move out of the immobilization stress response that characterizes PTSD or trauma. Instead of thinking about other things, pay close attention to the physical sensations in your joints and muscles, even your insides as your body moves. Exercises that involve cross movement and that engage both arms and legs—such as walking (especially in sand), running, swimming, weight training, or dancing—are some of your best choices. When you’re under the cloud of an emotional disorder and haven’t exercised for a long time, setting yourself extravagant goals like completing a marathon or working out for an hour every morning will only leave you more despondent if you fall short. Better to set yourself achievable goals and build up from there.
Patient Success Stories
I came to Restore for physical therapy to address a sprained foot and ended up learning so much more about my body and how to protect myself from future injuries. Brooke was always welcoming, attentive and enthusiastic which made my sessions very productive and enjoyable. She was extremely knowledgable but shared her insights in a non-judgmental manner that was easily comprehended, despite my lack of medical background. While I hope to not need physical therapy in the future, if I do- I will certainly return to Restore!” — Michele K. — Actual 5 Star Google Review
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