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Inaugural Paul R. Maugeri 5KRun tohonor Paul andbenefit theMultiple Sclerosis Research Institute (MSRI).
As you all may knowwe develop deep relationships with our clients and we lost a friend that came to our clinic for years. Paul was a great personwhowe will never forget. Through our goal to help as many people as we can, this run will honor himand help those who are struggling with Multiple Sclerosis. Paul’s inspiration touched so many, and we are thrilled to partner with his family to carry on his legacy of giving back. So with that said… The day is fast approaching for the Inagural Paul R Maugeri 5K to benefit The Multiple Sclerosis Research
Institute. Here at Advance, we are getting very excited. We look forward to a great turnout of both runners, walkers, and those who would just like to cheer on their friends or loved ones. The calender has turned and it’s time to sign up! The best way to do so is to follow the link below to the Run The Day website and get started. As always if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office, we are always here to help. We look forward to a great day! https://www.runtheday.com/register/detail/inaugural-paul-m-maugeri-5k On Saturday, March 24, 2018 Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy (APAT) will be hosting the Inaugural Paul R. Maugeri 5K Run to honor Paul and benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Research Institute (MSRI). The race will take place at Lot 11 A & B at Ridley Creek State Park. All ages are welcome to run or just come to enjoy the music, fun, and the energetic experience to benefit a great cause.
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RELIEVINGNECK PAIN
INSIDE: • Are YouHurting Your NeckWhile YouSleep? • Patient Success Spotlight Quote of TheMonth: “Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes instantly.” - Tony Robbins
Degenerative Disc Disease The discs are the fluid filled sacs between the bones of your neck. The normal aging process shrinks the discs and dries them out. Repeated stress and strain also weakens the tissues that make up a disc. When this happens, the disc loses its ability to absorb shock. In turn, this causes rubbing and changes in the shape of the joints in your neck, which can be painful. Muscle Strain When there is an injury to the neck or you overuse the shoulder and neck muscles, a strain can occur. When this happens, the neck muscles may go into spasm to help support and protect the sore area. Mechanical Neck Pain Mechanicalpainusuallystarts fromchanges in theneck joints. As discs start to collapse, the space between the neck bones narrows, and the joints may become inflamed.The pain is usually chronic and is typically felt in the middle part of the neck. However, it may spread from the neck into the upper back or to the outside of the shoulder in some cases. Radiculopathy Pressureor irritationonoraround thenervesof theneck canaffect thenerves’electricalsignals.Thepressureor irritationcanbefeltasnumbnessontheskin,weakness in themusclesorpainalongthepathofthenerve.Weakness in the spine muscles can cause abnormal pressure on the nerves and increased chance of radiculopathy.
If you are suffering from neck pain, our SPINE Program is ideal to quickly relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. From long-term neck pain, to recovering from a complicated surgery, we can relieve your pain quickly, returning your natural mobility and strength. Our treatments are designed to help ease pain and to improve flexibility, strength, posture and function. We even teach you how to protect your neck in the years ahead. Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to that aching neck!
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PainCanWorsenWhenYour Inactive! ARE YOU HURTING YOUR NECKWHILE YOU SLEEP?
We spend one third of our lives sleeping. Therefore, how you sleep and the bed you sleep on can have a dramatic effect on the support of your body. When you sleep you need to be aware of how your neck and spine are supported. There are many different types of beds on the market today which can be very confusing for consumers. The best type of bed is the one that you try out and feel most comfortable using. Typically, a bed that is firm underneath,withasofter tophelps toprovidesupportaswellascontouryour body. If your mattress is old, then think about investing in a new one so that your neck and spine are supported well. The best positions to sleep in for your spine are on your back or sides. Avoid sleeping on your stomach since your spine ends up twisted, especially your neck.Over thehoursof repetitivesleepingonyourstomach,youcandamage the joints of your spine and compress the nerves exiting your spine. Use a pillow to help support your body and take the weight of your legs off your spine. If you like to sleep on your back, place a pillow under the backs of your thighs and knees. This should place your knees in a slight, supported bend which takes pressure off your lower back. If you sleep on your side, be sure to put a pillow between your knees. This helps keep the alignment of your spine, and takes the pressure of your upper leg off the spine. Have 1-2 pillows under your head to keep your neck in proper alignment. If you need 2 pillows stagger them so that one pillow overlaps the other by one half. The lower half goes under the shoulders, while the upper half supports the neck. Tips for Better Heart Health 1. Aim for lucky number seven. Young and middle-age adults who sleep 7 hours a night have less calcium in their arteries (an early sign of heart disease) than those who sleep 5 hours or less or those who sleep 9 hours or more. 2. Keep the pressure off. Get your blood pressure checked every 3-5 years if you’re 18-39. If you’re 40 or older, or if you have high blood pressure, check it every year. 3. Move more. To keep it simple, you can aim for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of moderate exercise. Even if you exercise for 30 minutes a day, being sedentary for the other 23 1/2 hours is really bad for your heart. 4. Slash saturated fats. To help your heart’s arteries, cut down on saturated fats, which are mainly found in meat and full-fat dairy products. Choose leaner cuts and reduced-fat options. 5. Find out if you have diabetes. Millions of people don’t know that they have this condition. That’s risky because over time, high blood sugar damages arteries and makes heart disease more likely.
Our physical therapists at Advanced Physical & Aquatic Therapy can show you exercises, stretches and techniques to relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. If you are suffering with neck or back pain, call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free life!
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About Paul:
Patient Success Spotlight
Paul Maugeri was a husband, father, and friend living among us in Delaware County. He was not only a patient of APAT but truly became part of the family as he worked to overcome MS. He remained heavily involved with the National MS Society, through fundraising and patient advocacy, for the 31 years he battled the disease. Paul passed away in April of 2017 and we honor his work on behalf of the more than 13,000 individuals living with MS in the Greater Delaware Valley region. TheMultipleSclerosisResearch Institutewasstartedto: Find the cause of MS, specifically by determining why immune cells called Regulatory T-cells are not doing their job and, therefore, allow other types of immune cells to damage myelin and nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Stop: Until there is a cure we need to stop MS attacks and progression of the disease. The mechanism of action of current therapies is being investigated to help gain clues as to how these treatments affect Regulatory T-cells so that these insights can improve current drugs and help design better drugs for treating MS in the future. Cure: In collaboration with other researchers MSRI is involved in the development of an entirely new approach to treating MS. The goal of this research is to reduce and eliminate the inflammatory process, as well as disease progression.
“There are three types of people in this world: those who watch things happen, those who wonder what happened, and those who make things happen.” Paul’s favorite quote, let’s make this happen.. GO TO YOU TUBE TO SEE PAUL’S TESTIMONIAL https://youtu.be/Fc7I0hIsa40
About theRace:
On Saturday, March 24, 2018 Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy (APAT) will be hosting the Inaugural Paul R. Maugeri 5K Run to honor Paul and benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Research Institute (MSRI). The race will take place at Lot 11 A & B at Ridley Creek State Park. All ages are welcome to run or just come to enjoy the music, fun, and the energetic experience to benefit a great cause. The cost to register is $25. On-site registration opens at 8:00am. The race begins at 9:00am and allows you to explore the rolling hills of the Ridley Creek trails. Warm your legs up for the Broad Street Run! FREE PARKING is available at Ridley Creek State Park.
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