As you know, our goal has always been to provide you with the absolute best experience and highest quality of care. We are extremely proud of our success and this partnership is the next step in our evolution. This means we’ll have access to more efficient operational platforms, new technologies, and even more programs and treatments. Most importantly, this partnership will allow us more time to focus on what we do best–caring for you and providing personalized one-on-one attention.
NEWSLETTER Frank Kava DPT • Kristie Kava DScPT
Determining The Origins Of Your Pain
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well-traineddetectiveswhen itcomes to identifying thecausesofpain.Aphysical therapist knows the way that the nervous system works, making it possible to identify the potential causes of pain, even if the pain is manifesting itself in an unusual or seemingly inexplicable way. Whetheryouaresufferingfrompain inyourhead,yourback,yourneckoranywhere else in your body, working with a physical therapist can help you find the relief you are looking for. Physical therapists are trained in identifying and treating the causeofyourpain,givingyou theopportunity toshiftaway from theongoinguse ofpainmedicationand insteadfindrelieffromyourpainwithaseriesofstrategies that include stretching, muscle building and flexibility training. Understanding Your Pain Here are a few things you may want to consider before heading into physical therapy: • Consider exactly where the pain occurs in your body, and research what the different parts of the body are called so that you can have an accurate and helpful conversation about your pain. For example, back pain has a lot of different differentiations, and lumbar pain (which is in the lower back) is frequently caused by factors different from what would cause upper-back or neck pain. • How does the pain feel when it develops? Is it a lingering ache? Is it a sharp stab? Is it more of a tingling feeling? Each of these sensations are actually associated with different types of problems, so describing your pain appropriately may be helpful in determining the best treatment methods for your body’s needs.
Sometimes it happens when a pain develops that you can immediately identify the cause. A new pair of shoes may cause a sharp pain in your heel, or an old chair at work may cause your back to grow sore and uncomfortable as time goes on. But there are other situations in which pain develops, and the cause of the pain is unclear. Different types of bodily pain can tell you different things about your body and overallbodilyhealth.Sometimes,apain inyourarmoryour legmayhave little to nothing to do with an actual issue in your arm or leg. Physical therapists are like
Healthy Recipe Blackened Chicken With Avocado Sauce
INGREDIENTS • 4 (4-ounce) chicken breasts • 2 tbsp blackened seasoning • ½ cup plain, Greek yogurt • ½ avocado • 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp salt • 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS Place the chicken breasts and blackened seasoning in a large resealable bag. Seal and shake a few times to evenly coat the chicken. Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the yogurt, avocado, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt and pulse until smooth and creamy. To serve, top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of the creamy avocado sauce and garnish with ½ tablespoon green onions.
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If you, or a loved one, has pain, join us in a complimentary informative workshop on common causes, treatments, and prevention of your pain. COMPLIMENTARY WORKSHOPS
• What do you think may be causing the pain? Of course, it happens that a pain will develop, and you are dumbfounded as to why, but more often than not, there is something that you think could be influencing it. If the pain started around the same time as a change in environment or life circumstances, then it is worth telling your physical therapist about the association. Another thing to consider about your pain is whether or not it develops at particular times of the day or year. There are plenty of situations when someone begins to experience pain when the weather starts to change, and it turns out that the pain is a result of arthritis and inflammation. There are other situations in which the pain will develop as a result of prolonged sitting or the opposite — such as when things get crazy at home or at work, and you find that you are not getting as much sleep as usual. Considering any changes in your daily habits or environmental factors can be very helpful in determining what is causing your pain. Regardless of where your pain is, how long you’ve been dealing with it, or how intense the pain feels, the smart thing to do when pain develops is to speak with a physical therapist. Working with a physical therapist can help you finally get a step ahead of your pain, finding treatment options that are designed to provide you with long-term relief instead of temporary relief from medication.
If you’re suffering from pain, call 248.380.3550 to talk to your physical therapist and schedule your appointment with Oakland Physical Therapy today!
LOW BACK PAIN WORKSHOP Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Call (248) 380-3550 or email us at: mail@oaklandphysicaltherapy.com
Exercise Essentials
IMPROVE LEG STRENGTH
Runner’s Step Stand in front of a box or step that is below the level of the knee. Step up onto the box and bring the opposite leg up towards your chest. Lower your leg down in a controlled manner. Repeat 6-10 times, alternating legs.
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Oakland Physical Therapy has joined the Ivy Rehab family!
Youcanbeconfident that theexceptional levelofcareyou receive will always remain the same, and the same team will be here to serve you. Though our name will change to Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, we will continue offering the same great service you have come to expect at our clinic. Please note that Ivy Rehab Oakland [IvyRehab Michigan, LLC]hasagreedtomaintaincustodyofyourmedicalrecords previously held by Oakland Physical Therapy [Oakland Physical Therapy, P.C.] To the extent you would like to request a copy of such records, or request that a different provider maintain custody of such records, please call us at 248-380-3550. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us any time.Thanks for continuing to trust us as we take this step to further enhance our clinical results and your patient experience. Sincerely, Frank & Kristie Kava and the Oakland Physical Therapy Team
Wehaveexcitingnews– OaklandPhysicalTherapyhas joined the Ivy Rehab Network! Asyouknow,ourgoalhasalwaysbeen toprovideyouwith theabsolutebestexperienceandhighestqualityofcare.We areextremelyproudofoursuccessand thispartnership is thenextstep inourevolution.Thismeanswe’llhaveaccess to more efficient operational platforms, new technologies, andevenmoreprogramsand treatments.Most importantly, this partnership will allow us more time to focus on what we do best–caring for you and providing personalized one-on-one attention. Founded in 2003, Ivy Rehab is a rapidly growing network of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalized treatment to get patients feeling better, faster. Just like us, they’re fanatics about providing an exceptional patient experience.They’ve receivedover5,000online reviewwith an average rating of 4.9 stars out of 5. So, you can rest assured that we chose a great partner on this mission to takeourpractice to thenext level.Youcan learnmoreabout them at www.IvyRehab.com. It’s important to understand that the things that you’ve come to know and love about our team will not change.
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• Determining The Origins Of Your Pain
• Complimentary Workshops
• Healthy Recipe
• Exercise Essentials
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