Pro PT inc - November 2019

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www.ProPTinc.com 620 Old West Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-6100

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Welcome to Nature Spilling the Tea on Tea Patient of the Month Benefits of Cold Weather Workouts The Best Leftover Turkey Sandwich A Holistic Approach to Physical Therapy

A Holistic Approach to Physical Therapy WHY WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SKIN

time outdoors, be sure to use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on the areas on your body that won’t be covered. 2. Know your skin type. Be sure to choose skin products (makeup, lotions, body wash, etc.) that complement your skin type. People with oily skin, dry skin, or even a combination of both have many options. Furthermore, if you have sensitive skin, be sure to avoid fragrant products, as they might cause further irritation. 3. Know what to look for. With approximately 9,500 Americans diagnosed with skin cancer every day, you should examine your skin regularly for symptoms. Look for new or unusual moles and pay attention to any unexplained changes or itches. You can look online or use the ABCDE rule to detect any abnormal symptoms. Because physical therapists use a holistic approach, they can help you with much more than injury recovery. Helping you become pain-free, confident, and healthy is the goal, and that includes your skin!

Most people believe physical therapy is mainly rehabilitation for people after an accident. While this kind of treatment is a substantive portion of physical therapists’ daily work, they offer so much more. Because physical therapists holistically examine patients’ entire musculoskeletal systems for abnormal muscle movement and microtraumas, they can often detect issues with skin or connective tissue.

Since November is National Healthy Skin Month, here are some tips to help you keep your largest organ healthy all year long.

1. Arm yourself with protection. Even if you don’t see a lot of sunshine during these colder months, you should still keep skin protection in mind. If you plan on spending

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