DO YOU KNOW ABOUT TELEHEALTH? Get Physical Therapy Treatments From Home!
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been causing numerous health care facilities to shut down, we as medical professionals are diligently trying to serve our patients in the best ways possible without risking the spread of this disease. Because of this, in addition to keeping our facilities open, we are also offering virtual E-Visits and Telehealth services for those who wish to stay at home. By providing care for our patients virtually, as opposed to in person, we are able to keep both our patients and PT providers safe. For more information on our telehealth services and how they may benefit you, feel free to call us at 303.388.1537 schedule a telehealth appointment with our website chatbot or go to our telehealth appointment page l ink to schedule your virtual appointment! WHAT IS TELEHEALTH? You may be wondering what exactly telehealth is. Essentially, it is a way for us to make sure that our patients are still receiving the highest possible quality of care they need from a remote location. Telehealth services can be accessed via your smartphone or computer, and you will be able to perform your PT treatments from the comfort of your own home during this quarantine. You will also be able to track your progress and see how you are improving throughout your treatments – without coming directly to our clinic. At Blue Sky Physical Therapy, our telehealth services offer live consultation where you can meet and chat with your physical therapist about your treatment plan. Additionally, you can view the exercises and stretches that you are expected to complete each day and log your advancement through your treatment plan. You can also use this app to access ongoing helpful tools and tips, such as our blogs – you can even use it to send these tips to a friend or family member who may also need help!
Try These 4 Easy DIY Ice Packs! Looking for ways to recover from long walks and achy joints? Try any of these DIY ice pack methods for those joints: 1. (3) parts water to (1) part rubbing alcohol. This combination is recommended by physical therapists because it is cheap, it stays flexible, and it works perfectly. There is also minimal mess if there is a leak! Win/win. 2. Corn syrup – Yup. Plain old corn syrup. This one is nice because it stays the most soft and flexible compared to the rest; however, if it were to leak, you’d be left with a sticky mess. 3. Liquid dish soap – You guessed it, another one-ingredient ice pack! This one doesn’t stay quite as flexible as the rest, but at least the mess won’t be sticky in the event of a leak. 4. (2) parts liquid dish soap to (1) part rubbing alcohol. This is very similar to the one above but stays a bit more flexible. To minimize the risk of leaking after repeated uses, make sure to double bag your ice packs in sturdy freezer bags with a double-lock seal. If you have a vacuum bag sealer, this is the perfect use for it. Call Blue Sky Physical Therapy at 303.388.1537 or visit blueskypt.com to schedule your appointment!
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/hip-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050684
Exercise Essentials
HIP ABDUCTION Lie on your side and stack your hips. Slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight andmaintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. The bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body. Repeat 6-10 times with each side.
HIP FLEXION AROM - BENT KNEE Strengthen your hip by first standing with good posture. Lift one leg up. Return to the start position with control. Repeat 6-10 times on both sides.
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