Axcess PT: Staying Active and Becoming Better Balanced

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The Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

StayingActive &BecomingBetter Balanced

MAY 2018

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Do you find yourself not as active as you use to be? As you age, you lose muscle and bone mass leading to the development of problems such as back pain, arthritis or osteoporosis. (continued inside)

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This makes it harder to do normal everyday activities like squatting down, getting out of bed, walking and more. Regular exercise and physical therapy slows the loss of muscle mass, strengthens bones and reduces joint or muscle pain. In addition, physical therapy improves mobility and balance, which reduces the risk of falling as you age or suffering a serious injury. Scientists used to think that strenuous exercise was the only way to improve your health. However, new research suggests that just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity provides most of the health benefits needed. Moderate intensity is best, but even low-intensity activity is better than nothing. While some people may enjoy participating in a regularly scheduled exercise class, others may find it easier to just increase their daily activities, like walking. It’s never too late to start moving Physical activity is important, and can help you live independently for as long as possible. However, if you have chronic aches and pains, it can be difficult to exercise. This lack of physical activity can make the condition worse and more difficult to live with. This is where physical therapy can really help you. Not only do we relieve your aches and pains quickly, we can teach you how to safely exercise to maintain your new pain-free mobility. Our knowledgeable physical therapists are experts in muscle and joint problems, helping you return quickly to normal pain free function. At Axcess Physical Therapy we listen to you and create custom hands on treatments that alleviate your pain, improve balance, improve movement and walking while getting you back to doing normal everyday tasks with a healthier outlook on life. Call us today or go online to learn more! StayingActive &BecomingBetter Balanced

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How Is Your Balance?

Here’s a simple test for you: Can you close your eyes and stand steady on one leg for 10 seconds? If not, then your balance is not up to par. Your ability to balance is an incredibly complex action that requires millions of nerves and hundreds of muscles to work together to help you move and stop you from falling over on your face. However, poor balance is one of the leading causes for sports injuries, chronic back pain and much more. Having poor balance often goes undetected until it is very severe and puts one at exceptional risk for injury. It is even worse for older adults, especially over age 65, of which one third fall each year. People who experience a fall are at increased risk for future falls too. Major injuries, including fractures, head trauma, and soft tissue injuries, occur in about 10% of individual falls. However, minor injuries are much more common. Balance and walking progressively decline as you age. There can be fears of going up steps or curbs, walking on grass or walking in dark areas of your house. One reason is joint stiffness and weakness in muscles of the hips, lower extremities and feet. When there is a loss of the mobility in the ankle joint and multiple joints of the foot, you cannot adapt well to uneven terrain. Many people think having poor balance happens in just older people.

Why Therapy Should Be A Part Of Your Vestibular Treatment

Vestibular Rehab is a series of specialized movements and exercises designed to abolish vertigo, improve balance, and normalize gait for those patients with a low functioning Vestibular System. If you have a similiar diagnoses to the following, you may benefit from Vestibular Rehab: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): BPPV can be completely resolved in 1-3 treatments using a series of head movements called Canalith Repositioning Techniques (CRT). The most common CRT is the Epley Maneuver which resolves posterior canal BPPV. If the Epley does not work the Liberatory Maneuver can be used. CRT’s are 90-95% effective. BPPV can also be treated by a series of exercises called Brandt-Daroff exercises. Brandt-Daroff exercises must be completed for 2 weeks to abolish the vertigo but are 95% effective. Peripheral Hypofunction: Hypofunctions are usually caused by neuritis, labyrinthitis, or unknown factors. Suffering from dizziness and imbalance can significantly affect your safety and independence. These symptoms are treated with a series of exercises designed to stimulate the Vestibular and Central Nervous system in order to achieve compensation for the deficit. This therapy is done 2-3 times a week

for 4-6 weeks depending on the level of severity. Studies have supported the use of Vestibular exercises and have shown 85% of patients completing vestibular rehab reported less dizziness as compared to 64% of patients just doing general exercise.

Our physical therapists at Axcess Physical Therapy have received specialized training in Vestibular Rehabilitation. If you are experiencing problems with balance or dizziness, we can provide a full vestibular assessment. We consistently get great results because of our thorough assessment, proven, effective treatment techniques, and sympathetic encouragement. Call Axcess Physical Therapy Today! Hall,CourtneyD.,etal. “VestibularRehabilitation forPeripheralVestibularHypofunction:AnEvidence-BasedClinicalPractice Guideline:FROMTHEAMERICANPHYSICALTHERAPYASSOCIATIONNEUROLOGYSECTION.”JournalofNeurologicPhysical Therapy,NeurologySection,APTA,Apr.2016,www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4795094/.

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“I had a wonderful experience at Axcess Physical Therapy. Aaron and Jack were great to work with. It was a hands on experience making sure I was doing each exercise perfectly to get the most benefit. Everyone is very congenial. Compared to other therapy places I have been to they don’t hold a candle to Axcess Physical Therapy. Thank you guys very much! You are the BEST!!” -Carol I. “Thank you guys very much! You are the BEST!!”

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INGREDIENTS • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tsp grated lemon • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp minced garlic • 3/4 tsp kosher salt

• 6 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 5 ounces baby arugula • 1/4 cup sliced red onion • 2 ounces romano cheese • 6 lemon wedges

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DIRECTIONS Combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, juice, and garlic in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 3 fillets, skin side down; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until skin is golden and crisp. Turn fillets; cook 3 minutes or until done. Remove fish from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan clean; repeat procedure with remaining oil and remaining 3 fillets. Add arugula to dressing; toss. Top with onion and cheese. Serve salad with fillets and lemon wedges.

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While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. The bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body.

“I came to Axcess Physical Therapy to learn how to become stronger and prevent falls. I learned that as well as how to manage the curvature of my back. I was shown how not to twist my back and make it stronger. Everything was explained clearly. The best trick I learned is how to support my back in the car and while sitting at the sewing machine. This has lowered my pain greatly. I feel stronger and can mover a lot easier. I can do my work around the house with greater ease.” -Barbara P.

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