Health & Fitness Newsletter by Pinnacle Physical Therapy.
H e a l t h & F i t n e s s The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
More Movement, More Energy
Do you sometimes feel sluggish, tired, achy, sore or have low energy? You could be sufferingfromsomebasicphysicalproblems. If you sit still for long hours in your car, at your job or at home watching TV, you are hurting your body over time. Without frequent movement, your muscles waste away, joints become stiff and normal chemical processes in your body change. In fact, your circulation and lymphatic systems slow down causing a backup of toxic wastes, such as cholesterol, that are normally produced and excreted. There are many studies that show changes occur inthehumanbodywith lessmovement. Lack of movement and poor posture are the most frequent causes of low back pain, headaches,neckpain,shoulderpainandpain in the hips / knees or legs. Slumped posture actually changes the shape of your spine, closes the joints of your shoulders, tightens the tissues around the hips and produces a host of other problems.
“There is one fundamental rule of the human body; it was made to move!” Sometimes people find themselves not moving like they use to or having difficulty moving due to pain. The restriction in movement has the potential to lead to other health problems. To be healthy, a big emphasis needs to be placedonmovement. Inordertokeepmoving, your body needs to be flexible, strong, have goodbalanceandgoodnutrition.Themedical experts at Pinnacle Physical Therapy can help relieve your pain, re-align your body and get you moving. You can have more energy at any age!
2016 IS ALMOST OVER DON’T MISS OUT! Did you know, if you have spent most or all of your insurance deductible, you could receive physical therapy treatment at little or no cost to you? If you: • Are in pain or are not feeling quite yourself lately? •Havespentmostorallofyourdeductible for2016? • Would like to be seen by a professional for any ailments or injuries you may have?
Then give us a call at (208) 777-4242 or go to our website at http://pinnaclephysicaltherapy. org/ to set up your FREE 15 minute pain screen
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Exercise Essentials Flexibility, strength, and stability are needed to keep you loose and pain free... Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
Good For Your Low Back
Helps With Knee And Hip Pain
EXERCISE BALL - PRAYER STRETCH While kneeling with an exercise ball in front of you, slowly lean forward and roll the ball forward until a stretch is felt. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.
IT BAND - STRETCH - SIDELYING Start by lying on your side with your back near the edge of your bed or table. Your affected leg should be on top. Next, let the top leg lower behind you as you maintain an extended knee as shown. You should feel a gentle stretch along the side of your leg. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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Staff Spotlights
Wearepleased tooffer thephysical therapyskillsand incredible teammate traitsofDerrickWebb,DPT to thePinnaclePhysical Therapy and Sports Medicine Staff in our Post Falls location. Derrick recentlygraduated from theDPTprogramatOhioState Universityandbeganprovidinghisuniqueexpertise inhelping people with Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Foot/Ankle problems at the Post Falls location in July. Prior to earning his doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, Derrick attended CentralWashingtonUniversityand receivedaBachelor’sdegree in Clinical Physiology. Derrick also competed as a collegiate baseball athlete for 4 years and had his own experiences with Stefanieattendedgraduateschoolat IndianaUniversity2009, and receivedherundergraduatedegree inBAAeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 1998. She worked for IU Health in Monticello and Lafayette, Indiana from July 2009 to Aug 2016. Prior to her interest in Physical Therapy, she served in the USAF and worked in the field of aviation. While only here for a week, Stefanie states it is clear the staff have great camaraderie and pride in their work. It is a very supportive atmosphere for patients! Stefanie enjoys working with post surgical patients assisting them in returning to the JohnreceivedhisDoctorateDegree inPhysicalTherapy fromthe UniversityofNorthDakota in2005.Since then,hehasadvanced hisprofessionalskills inoutpatientorthopedics;specializing in neck and back pain, pediatrics, sports medicine, and personal training. John’s patients would agree that he has a very hands on approach; this allows him to identify a patient’s injury and hone in on, not only fixing that, but helping them to become moreactiveandprevent injuries in the future.Additionally,John has spent the last seven years doing volunteer work related to sports medicine and the training of young athletes.
injuriesandwitnessedfirsthandthebenefitsofPhysicalTherapy work in restoring functionand relievingpain.Derrick’s interests outside of providing great physical therapy care to patients of all ages include sports medicine, shoulder pathologies, treating and training overhead athletes, and restoring activity after knee injuries such as ACL reconstructions. Outside of work,Derrickenjoysfishing,hunting,andsnowboarding.He is scheduling visits now with New Patients and achieving great results with his patients. activities they enjoy. She also enjoys seeing patients who come to therapy with pain or weakness, wanting to improve their health. “I love to watch the patient progess toward their goalsandsucceed!”Stefanieenjoyshobbiessuchas,spending timeat the lakeandenjoying thebeautyofNorthern Idaho.She believesPhysicalTherapyallowspeople to takecontrolof their healthandwellbeing.Sheenjoyshelpingpeoplemeet functional goals, tobecomestrongerandhealthierand tounderstand their bodies.PhysicalTherapyallowsStefanie todo these things. “I am blessed to have the opportunity to do what I do!”
Derrick Webb, DPT
Stefanie Wren, DPT
OurDPTJohn iscurrently in theEvidence InMotionOrthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship Program. He has also recently taught InstrumentAssistedSoftTissueMobilization forMedical Minds in Motion.
INSTRUCTOR: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: Soft Tissue Manual Tool Level 1 CURRENTLY PURSUING: Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship
John Sayler, DPT
Patient Results After PT, I am pain free!
Pain while bending or reaching Difficulty standing for > 20 mins Soreness after sitting awhile Pain when driving > 30 mins Radiating pain to buttocks Pain when trying to sleep Do You Suffer With Any of The Following Symptoms?
“I came to Pinnacle PT after 2+ weeks of medication wasn’t working. Though the process was slow at first, about a month of no noticeable progress, I started to see improvement. Shawna is very encouraging and would explain the process my body was going through. After a month and a half there was a noticeable difference. I’m still not pain free but I see an end now! Pinnacle and all of the employees are amazing! Thank you!” - C.R.
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Refer a Friend
Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following?
� Move without pain � Bend and move freely
� Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Pinnacle Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment.
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