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JULY/AUG 2021
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JAMMING OUT AT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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WHAT I LEARNED VOLUNTEERING WITH DISABLED ATHLETES
VIP Referral Patients of the Month!
After a year of postponement, the Summer Olympic Games are almost here! I can’t wait to watch them on TV with the rest of the world starting July 23. I’ve never been to the Olympic Games in person, but I have been to an equally inspiring event that showcased incredible athletes: Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. When I was in school at Juniata College in Pennsylvania and considering physical therapy as a future career, one of my roommates and I volunteered to help out with the Special Olympics. He wanted to be a PT, too. We thought it would be a great opportunity to meet trained athletes and see what the Special Olympics were all about. The experience absolutely blew me away. I was an amateur DJ, so I got the chance to play music for the athletes on the training field to keep them pumped up between track and field events. They really enjoyed my tunes, and I was inspired by them, too. We chatted between songs about their training regimens, and it was incredible to hear and see how hard they worked. None of the people I spoke to seemed to be at all inhibited by their intellectual or physical disabilities. They were thrilled to be there and trained just as hard as the athletes I’d seen on our college teams. I think it’s easy for able-bodied people to stereotype disabled athletes, but the folks I met who had Down syndrome or were physically disabled were incredibly hard workers. They’d put an insane amount of time, effort, and energy into their sports. No one I met that day was looking for a free pass or a participation trophy — quite the opposite! The events were competitive, and all the athletes cheered when my friend, who was in the National Guard, rolled up in his Humvee and handed out medals while in uniform. It was clear they loved competition, and the winners were thrilled to see their hard work pay off. (If you want to learn more about the Special Olympics, and even volunteer yourself when you feel safe, visit the Special Olympics New Jersey website, SONJ.org.)
EVAN AND ANNA ZICCARDI
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Meeting the athletes at Special Olympics of Pennsylvania reassured me I was on the right career path. I left the field feeling inspired to double down on my work and help aspiring Olympians perform at their best. It reminded me that I got into orthopedics and sports medicine to treat everyone as they are, including athletes, non-athletes, able-bodied people, people with disabilities, and everyone in between. After attending Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, I made it a point to catch myself if I ever found myself assuming someone’s capabilities. Seeing the athletes there overcome such big intellectual and physical challenges reminded me that with the right help and training, we can all do the same, including my then-future patients. Instead of stereotyping, I keep an open mind and push my patients to be the best they can be. I’m always thrilled when their best surprises me. I hope you enjoy watching the Summer Olympic Games this month! To learn more about the role PTs like me play in the Olympics, turn to Pg. 3.
Thank You!
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They Eat What on Pizza?!
5 Wacky Pizza Trends From Around the World
“My experience at Cornerstone Physical Therapy has been great. Before beginning physical therapy I was unable to walk or jump, but now I am able to do both with ease. I am forever grateful for all the help Tyler and Zach gave me.”
Here in the U.S., pineapple is considered a wild and controversial pizza topping. Even celebrities take a stand. Justin Bieber is pro-pineapple, but Jimmy Kimmel is against it. According to a 2019 YouGov Omnibus study, only anchovies and eggplant are more hated. But in other parts of the world, the tangy yellow fruit is far from the strangest topping you’ll see! Here are five wacky pizza trends from around the globe that will either make you hungry or inspire you to sprint the other way. You may want to order a comforting cheese pie from your favorite local pizzeria before reading this, just in case. 1. Banana-Curry Pizza (Sweden) — The Swedes first accessed bananas in 1944, and since then, they’ve put them on everything , including pizza which they top with tomato sauce, smoked cheese, banana slices, and curry powder. 2. Ketchup and Corn Pizza (Brazil) — According to several sources, Brazilians swap pizza sauce for ketchup or tomato slices and top their pies with strange combinations of local ingredients like corn, beets, hearts of palm, and potato sticks. 3. Haggis Pizza (Scotland) — Pizza may be the only semi-enjoyable way to eat haggis: a mix of sheep or calf offal, oatmeal, suet, and seasonings that are boiled in an animal’s stomach. Last year, Papa John’s got in on the action when it released a limited-edition haggis pizza in honor of a Scottish poet, Robert Burns. 4. Mockba Pizza (Russia) — This local pie comes topped with four kinds of fish (sardines, tuna, mackerel, and salmon), onions, herbs, and occasionally fish eggs. Most troubling of all, it’s served cold! 5. Chickpea Pancake Pizza (Argentina) — In Buenos Aires, locals top their super-cheesy pizza slices with fainá — chickpea pancakes cooked separately from the pies and balanced on top of each slice. Keep these pizzas in mind when planning your next international vacation! They might be tastier than they sound, and if not, they’ll still make great Instagram fodder. As actor Cole Sprouse once tweeted, “You’re losing followers because you’re not relatable enough. Try mentioning that you eat pizza. If that doesn’t work, play the ukulele.”
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“I was very pleased with the total outcome. David is a true expert and professional. David is so attentive and has a high level of attention to detail. With each problem I was having, David would focus on those areas with excellent results.” –Steven S.
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PT POWERS THE SUMMER OLYMPICS How Physical Therapists Help Keep the Games Running
Here’s a secret for you: Behind every Olympic athlete is a fantastic physical therapist — and sometimes more than one. When you tune in to the Summer Olympic Games this month, odds are you won’t see any PTs on your TV screen, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. They’re likely just out of sight! It takes an invisible team of hundreds of medical professionals to keep Team USA running, swimming, and cycling. That includes PTs, physicians, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and massage therapists. These experts help keep the athletes in peak condition so they can win gold medals. Here’s a snapshot of how physical therapy in particular keeps the games going. TREATMENT AT HOME The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) operates three sports medicine clinics at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lake Placid, New York; and Chula Vista, California. Internationally famous medical professionals staff these clinics and work with Olympic athletes to further their training year-round. They
use the latest equipment and techniques, including everything from musculoskeletal ultrasounds to hydrotherapy, anti-gravity treadmills, and 3D motion analysis systems. HAVE PT, WILL TRAVEL For each Olympic Games, the U.S. Olympic Committee hand-picks a group of roughly 30 health care professionals to travel with Team USA to wherever the games are being held. These experts, including PTs, are on call 24/7 for all of the athletes’ needs, and literally hold the athletes’ health in their hands. Just ask Olympian freestyle skiers Devin Logan and Ashley Caldwell or short track speedskater J.R. Celski, all of whom have experienced serious injuries that required intensive rehab to overcome. THE ROLE OF AN OLYMPIAN’S THERAPIST Physical therapists are an essential part of an Olympian’s medical team before, during, and after the games. During training, PTs help athletes with injury prevention and ensure they recover fully from
any minor aches and pains that could inhibit their performance. If they’re injured, the PT will work day in and day out to help them recover. After the games, athletes turn to PTs to rehabilitate them from the wear and tear of competition.
MEXICAN CORN SALAD Don’t let the long ingredient list scare you. This summer salad celebrates in-season veggies and herbs and comes together quickly.
INGREDIENTS
• 4 cups of fresh corn, cut from 5 cobs • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped • 1/2 red onion, diced • 6 green onions, chopped • 1 jalapeno, diced • 1/2 avocado, cubed • 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
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1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp sour cream 2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
DIRECTIONS
1. In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and corn. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–5 minutes or until corn starts to char. 2. Add the corn to a large bowl and let cool for 5 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients and stir together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning. 3. The salad pairs well with grilled entrees and can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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INSIDE This Issue
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David’s Special Olympics Epiphany
Testimonials
5 Wacky Pizza Trends From Around the World
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PT Powers the Summer Olympics
Mexican Corn Salad
These New Sports Are Coming to the Tokyo Olympics!
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These New Sports Are Coming to the Tokyo Olympics!
SPORT CLIMBING This event combines three different disciplines on an artificial climbing wall: bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing. In the bouldering
After a year delay, the Tokyo Olympics are once again gearing up for two weeks of action and excitement. Athletes from around the world are descending on Japan to give it their all and, hopefully, walk away with gold. This year, however, the games will be folding five new sports into the mix. Four of these sports have never been part of the Olympics, while one sport hasn’t been part of the games in over a decade. Here’s what to expect: SURFING Both men’s and women’s competitions will be held on Tsurigasaki Beach in Chiba Prefecture. Officials say due to the nature of the competition (being in open water), they’ll be generous with the scheduling. Depending on weather and waves, the preliminary round heats and head- to-head competitions may shift around as necessary. SKATEBOARDING There are two categories: park and street. The street competition takes place on a linear course featuring “real world” elements like stairs and handrails, benches, planter boxes, and curbs. The park competition takes place within a more structured environment with a variety of slopes, curves, and other obstacles that will test skaters.
competition, climbers will navigate a fixed route to be completed within a specified time. In lead climbing, climbers aim to reach the high point within a specified time. Finally, in speed climbing, two climbers race against one another. Men and women, 20 per gender, will compete against each other, with the top eight advancing to the final round. KARATE
This martial art was developed in Japan in 1868, so it’s only appropriate to make its debut during the Tokyo Olympics. On top of that, the competitions will be held in Nippon Budokan, the site of the very first World Karate Championships in 1970. The Games will test two disciplines: kata (forms) and kumite (sparring). The sport will also be separated into men’s and women’s categories with three weight classes for each. BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL These aren’t new sports to the Olympics, but they were removed from the Games after Beijing in 2008. Baseball is hugely popular in Japan. This year, only six countries will take part in the baseball and softball competitions.
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