HAVE A FRIEND WHO’S AFRAID OF PT? SHARE THIS TO EASE THEIR MIND
Have you ever asked a friend or family member if they’ve thought about doing physical therapy and gotten a bad reaction from them? You’re not the only one! A lot of people are actually scared to see a physical therapist, just like they’re scared of the dentist. Usually this is because they have misconceptions about what PT will really be like. The best thing you can do if you’re stuck in a conversation with someone scared of PT is explain what the experience in our office was like for you. That will show them the truth! You can also keep reading to check out two of the most common fears and worries we hear from patients — and the things we say to help them feel better. 1. ‘I CAN’T DO PT — IT WILL HURT TOO MUCH!’ There’s a crazy myth out there that PT is really painful. We’ve even heard jokes that PT stands for “physical torture,” not “physical therapy!” That couldn’t be farther from the truth. You may feel a little bit of discomfort during a PT session while we work to restore your balance or range of motion, but you should NEVER feel like
screaming or crying during PT. If anything, the “pain” feels good — like stretching
a sore muscle when you’ve been cramped up for too long. If your friend or family member had a bad experience somewhere else, reassure them that our therapists would never hurt them.
2. ‘I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO WEAR; I’LL JUST END UP EMBARRASSING MYSELF.’ No one likes showing up somewhere under or overdressed — but that worry shouldn’t hold you back! Your friend or family member can always call the clinic with dress code questions, but a good rule of thumb is to wear loose-fitting clothing you can exercise in. Next time someone shares one of these fears, feel free to steal our comebacks! Hopefully you’ll be able to assuage their fears and convince them to call our office or visit our website to schedule an appointment.
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Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
These parfaits are an easy fall dessert everyone can make!
INGREDIENTS • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix • 2 cups cold milk • 15-oz can pumpkin purée • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves • 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies • 8 oz whipped topping
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. 2. In a blender or food processor, crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs. 3. In small jars or glasses, place cookie crumbs on bottom, then pumpkin mixture, then whipped topping. Repeat these layers twice and end with cookie crumbs. 4. Chill until ready to serve!
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