Health & Wellness Newsletter by Restore Physical Therapy
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
GETTING TO KNOW THE RESTORE PT STAFF TROY HOFMANN, PT, OCS, ATC, CERT. MDT
Troy has been providing exceptional care since 1990 in the outpatient and home care setting in the South Jersey Region. He received his Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware in
rehabilitation, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, headaches, orthotic fabrication for ankle/foot disorders, Integrative Dry Needling, and sports medicine. Troy has a special interest and expertise in the prevention and treatment of the overhead athlete. An experienced clinician with an extensive specialty training background, Troy has worked with the U.S. Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics team and was a fitness evaluator to the U.S. Olympic Ice-Skating team. He has lectured for the UMDNJ/Rutgers Physical Therapy Program, the Athletic Trainer’s Association of Southern New Jersey, the Burlington County Athletic Trainer’s Association and various other professional and youth sports organizations. He also served on the Legislative Committee for the New Jersey Chapter of the APTA from November 1994 to May 1997. Additionally, Troy has written protocols for rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and following rotator cuff repair, which have been utilized by many orthopedic surgeons in the Southern New Jersey region. Troy currently provides yearly Coaches Safety education for Mount Laurel Baseball and Softball and enjoys spending time with his family, boating, golfing, tennis, water skiing and snow skiing.
1988. He further received his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in affiliation with Rutgers University in 1990. Troy is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Troy is currently an Adjunct Clinical Lab Instructor Professor for the Institute of Physical Therapy Education (for Orthopedics: Spine, TMJ and the extremities) at Widener University. Troy is Credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Disorders by the International McKenzie Institute and as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Troy is Certified in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Y-Balance and he is a Graston Provider. His expertise is in the area of mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine (neck and back pain), advanced knee and shoulder
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• Is Your Back Pain Slowing You Down? • How to Take Care of Your Back
• Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
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IS YOUR BACK PAIN SLOWING YOU DOWN? HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body OVERCOME BACK PAIN & GET MOVING AGAIN!
SERVICES/ THERAPIES :
• Vestibular Rehabilitation • Sports Injuries • And More!
• Arthritis - Painful Joints • Joint Replacements • Balance Disorders
• Neck & Back Pain/Radiculopathy • Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot Injuries • Elbow & Shoulder Rehabilitation
People with back pain will often have one of two thoughts: “I’m too young for back pain” or “I guess this is what aging is like.” Younger people might seek treatment, but most of the time, they won’t be given a specific diagnosis as to what is causing their pain and why. Meanwhile, people in their 30’s sometimes even believe pain is part of the aging process and might not seek treatment at all. In reality, everyone should be thinking “I need to fix this.” Early treatment by a physical therapist for back pain can reduce total medical costs by over $2700 by limiting the need for additional doctor visits, injections, medications, or surgery. It’s never too late to improve your pain and optimize how your body functions. Why do I have Back Pain? A number of mechanisms can contribute to back pain, but there are a few simple root causes: • Weakness in the deep core stabilizer muscles of the trunk that surround your spine and abdomen • Poor posture increasing tension on the spine • Repetitive injury to muscles and tissues around the spine from improper lifting • Limited flexibility of the spine and hip joints and muscles of the thighs
• Poor activation and coordination of the abdominal, pelvic, and back muscles • Acute injury from falls, lifting, twisting, and carrying heavy loads • Restrictions in your deeper tissues, which support your organs, can be a contributing factor to joint and spine pain. Most people don’t seek treatment soon enough and continue to suffer with a nagging ache or pain in their back. They may even feel symptoms travel to the buttocks and legs. Many people think that not much can be done for back pain and use medication to numb the pain to get through the day. However, medication mostly masks the pain and does nothing to address Treating back pain starts with determining the true cause. A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, posture and joint mobility can tell a lot about the origins of your pain.Only then can the proper plan be formulated. Visceral Manipulation can be used to help restore optimal movement of the organs, tissues and muscles, which will in turn allow increased movement of the spine and other joints. The result is reducing pain and getting you back to the activities you love. Whether you just tweaked your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing one of the specialists at Restore Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. the root cause of the problem. Solutions to Back Pain.
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HOWTO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK
1. Make Good Posture A Habit When you are standing, feel that the weight in your feet is going through your arches. Stack your knees over your ankles, your pelvis over your knees, and your shoulders over your pelvis. Let your head be in a relaxed position without your chin poking forward. Good posture doesn’t mean holding yourself up like you’re in the army. You should be comfortable, though it might still take time to get used to a new posture, even if it’s a better one. While sitting, make sure you’re using the backrest without your shoulders slouching or your head far forward and your feet are on the floor. 2. Lift Properly Picking things up is a normal part of our day. Even if you pick up something light, your back muscles have to lift the weight of your upper torso and control that movement. Make sure you always face what you need to pick up, squat keeping your spine straight and push with your leg muscles. This helps reduce the excessive pressure on your spine. 3. Stay Flexible Flexibility is key to maintaining a healthy back. By keeping your body flexible, the normal forces of movement and lifting can be distributed across the spine, rather than focused on a few segments, which can then fail. An easy stretching routine every day can keep you feeling great and put a spring in your step. 4 . Stay Strong You have hundreds of muscles, which control the movement of your spine. Major muscles that support the spine are called your core and include your abdominal, pelvic, spinal and hip muscles. By keeping your core muscles strong, you support your spine and have the ability to easily control lifting, quick movements, bending and a lot more.
5. Physical Therapy Our PhysicalTherapists are experts in evaluating spine and body movement. By having a regular check-up, you can make sure your body is in good condition to tackle the activities you love. If you have a history of back pain, injury or are currently experiencing aches and pains, we can analyze your problem and construct a treatment program that will work best for your individual problem. With soothing hands-on therapy and targeted exercises, we can help you return quickly to feeling your best. Even if you suffer from severe pain, we can help you get out of pain and living the life you deserve. Call us today to schedule an appointment at 856-396-8131.
Relieve Back Pain InMinutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain .
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
INGREDIENTS • 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats • ½ cup of ground flax seed • 1 tablespoon of black chia seeds • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon • ½ cup of raw honey • ½ cup of peanut butter • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder • ½ cup of dark chocolate chips
Strengthens Core
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SUPPORTED BRIDGE Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by your finger tips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times.
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Add rolled oats, ground flax seed, chia seeds, cinnamon, honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and vanilla protein powder to food processor. 2. Pulse until ingredients are blended (about 7-9 times). 3. Add mixture to a large bowl, add in chocolate chips. Stir to combine. 4. Form energy bite mixture into 1” balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. 5. Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 hours. 6. Serve! Author: Krista@https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-energy-balls/
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Our Philosophy
www.restore-rehab.com We understand the importance of a partnership between the patient, the referring physician and the staff at Restore Physical Therapy. We focus on evidence-based practice founded on scientifically researched methods. We believe in individualized attention for each patient with a licensed physical therapist. Our philosophy is that each patient receives manual therapy to assist in their rehabilitation. We believe that each patient should receive specific and directed therapeutic exercise which is relevant to their needs. We are committed to functional retraining of each patient in their work, sport, or daily activity to decrease risk of re-injury and improve function.
“Before PhysicalTherapy I was walking slowly, my Achilles tendonitis was painful but after physical therapy I am back to normal. Strong and ready to take on the world- no more pain and swelling. Thank you Alex for your patience and kindness and to everyone else at RESTORE who make me feel comfortable being there. I would highly recommend RESTORE to anyone in pain.” - Patti W. I would highly recommend Restore Physical Therapy to anyone in pain. Back Pain/Sciatica Workshop COMING SOON! Attention Back Pain Sufferers! Wednesday, June 6th @ 7:00pm Are you losing sleep due to discomfort? Do you have pain with sitting or working at a computer? Have you missed work because of your back or leg pain? If so, this workshop is for you! (856) 396-8131 Register Today!
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