October 2018
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ELITE Physical Therapy Lagniappe
Trick or Treat?
What PT Is Really About
We get a lot of new patients at ELITE, and for many, it’s their first experience with physical therapy. Many have a painful orthopedic condition. Others have pain after surgery, like a knee replacement, hip replacement, or rotator cuff repair. Some have suffered an injury, like a twisted ankle. In other cases, people are experiencing pain and don’t know how it got there or where it came from, such as low back pain, shoulder pain, or knee pain. These situations can be especially frustrating. The intensity of pain naturally varies from person to person and condition to condition, but what these patients all have in common is that they want to get back to moving without pain. When people come in to do PT for the first time, they are often unsure and can have anxiety about what therapists are going to do. With something like a fracture or a joint replacement, people are concerned about the stability of the surgery and think the therapy will worsen the injury or make it more painful. I had one patient recently who was afraid of what would happen in each session. She came into therapy crying each day because she had not been resting well and was anxious about what we were going to put her through. Fortunately, we showed her that PT isn’t scary.
to hurt but to heal. We show them that with a consistent, structured approach, they can make significant progress. We utilize empathy and the skills we have learned with our years of experience to alleviate fear, apprehension, and anxiety. It’s means listening to our patients first and foremost and addressing their fears by walking them through treatment plans. Sometimes, patients have complications or issues that create more pain or discomfort than we would like, but again, with a carefully planned program, we try to reduce these complications as much as possible. A big part of the work we do with patients is to help them understand that what they do at home is often more important than what we do during the PT session. By following our programs, you can get
better. We understand that recovery from an injury or surgery is very difficult, and we want to do everything we can to make that ride as easy as possible. We think we do a pretty good job of it. In fact, at the end of their first session of PT, many patients tell us, “It wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected!” The “tricks” associated with an injury, pain, or surgery can be very difficult to deal with, but the “treat” of recovery is what we’re working toward together, especially on the challenging days. The staff members at ELITE PT are here to help alleviate your fears and develop the best course to recovery, no tricks involved. –Bart Jones & Don Cassano
A big part of our job is to calm those fears and show our patients that our job is not
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Cooking Oils Declassified
PEANUT OIL Great for high-heat cooking, frying, and deep- frying, peanut oil has a neutral flavor, so you can easily use it in just about any dish that needs a cooking oil. It’s also a more heart-healthy option than canola and vegetable oils.
Not all cooking oils are created equal. Some cooking oils have distinct flavors, while others are suited for high temperatures. Every oil is unique. Here are six common oils and their best uses. EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL An often misused oil, extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) should not be used for cooking or frying. It’s simply too delicate and cannot withstand high temperatures, which can damage the flavor, ruining dishes. Instead, use it as a finishing oil — drizzle it over pasta, salad, or bread. OLIVE OIL Unlike EVOO, standard olive oil can be used for cooking and frying. It can withstand temps up to about 460 degrees. In many cases, you can use
it in place of other cooking oils — just be sure you’re using plain olive oil and not EVOO.
COCONUT OIL Better for baking than cooking, coconut oil is generally solid at room temperature. It can be used for some cooking, but like EVOO it doesn’t play well with high temperatures. Keep it at 350 degrees or below and use it as a butter substitute. CANOLA OIL/VEGETABLE OIL A good option for high-heat cooking, baking, and frying, these utilitarian oils are completely neutral in flavor, but they’re not heart-healthy. Vegetable oil is a generic mix of oils, including soybean, canola (rapeseed), and palm oils, making it the most inexpensive cooking oil.
AVOCADO OIL When you need an oil to withstand high
temps, this is your oil. It has a smoke point of 510 degrees, making it perfect for grilling and stir-frying. What makes avocado oil particularly unique is it can also be used as a finishing oil, like EVOO. It’s light yet resilient.
Client Testimonial
“I’ve used ELITE on two different occasions. I must say I’ve never had one bad experience yet. I will not go anywhere else. The staff is the best I’ve ever experienced. I went to other places several years ago, and the people at ELITE set the standard for all other physical therapy locations. I recommend ELITE to all my friends who are in need of therapy.“ ––––– –Clyde Bennett
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National PT Day of Giving
Giving Back Through Manna House
embarking on a new endeavor: “I have had moments of doubt and fear: Maybe this is too big a thing for us to undertake; maybe there really aren’t that many hungry and lonely people in our community; there are other organizations doing this — why am I getting involved? I don’t have enough time or money to contribute.” Fortunately, he leaned on his faith and listened to the voice that told him people in Alexandria needed Manna House. The doors opened that May, and on the first day, it served 19 people. By the end of its first month, Manna House served 4,512 meals. Since then, Manna House has served people in the Alexandria area every single day except the three days following a hurricane and the day of Father Foley’s funeral. Thanks to the help of a small staff, volunteers, and the community, it is a place where people of all walks of life can come together to eat a hot, nutritious meal. Meals are offered 365 days per year, and they feed about 230 people per day. With PT month and National PT Day of Giving in mind, ELITE PT will provide assistance to Manna House. We are accepting contributions to help them get the equipment and supplies needed to run this important service. We also have a group of ELITE PT team members who have signed up to volunteer at Manna House preparing and serving food to our community members who could use a warm meal.
October is an important month for us, and not just because of Halloween. October is National Physical Therapy month, and Oct. 13 is National PT Day of Giving. We are honoring these events by giving back locally. ELITE PT is dedicated to the PT profession and to our community, and that made it an easy decision to contribute our time and resources to a local organization called Manna House. Manna House provides free meals to people in the Alexandria community, many of whom are homeless or living on very meager earnings. It was started in 1990 as a mission from Cabrini Church, in the vision of Father Gerard Foley.
In a letter to his congregation that January, when Manna House was still only an idea, Father Foley shared concerns most people have when
We are happy to have the opportunity to be involved in Manna House.
Have a Laugh!
Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 pound Brussels sprouts
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 bunch kale, destemmed and finely chopped
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Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Directions 1. Trim stalks off of Brussels sprouts.
2. Using a mandoline, food processor, or very sharp knife, shred Brussels sprouts very finely. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add kale and Brussels sprouts and toss to coat with dressing. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Inside THIS ISSUE
• A Halloween Edition
• Understanding Cooking Oils and Their Uses
• Hear From a Happy Client
• National PT Day of Giving
• Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad
• Trick-or-Treating Safety!
Have a Fun and Safe Halloween! Even the Most Frightening Ghouls Need to Be Careful
Happy Halloween, you goblins, ghouls, witches, and spooks! It’s that time of year again when kids and adults alike can dress up and roam the streets as their favorite heroes, frights, or princesses. While kids are eager to show off their outfits and fill their pillowcases with sugary treasures, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential dangers on Halloween night. PRACTICE STREET SAFETY Make sure your kids understand basic road safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, “Children are more likely to be struck by a vehicle and killed during Halloween than any other day of the year.”
over basic safety tips. Teach kids to look both ways before crossing, use crosswalks and traffic signals, cross streets on the corners, and never run across the street. Making eye contact with drivers before walking in front of their cars is also a good way to make sure the driver knows the child is there. CHOOSE SMART COSTUMES Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without costumes! They should be fun, but you can also make them safer by following a few simple guidelines. Add reflective tape to candy bags and costumes and wear light colors to stand out in the dark. Buying or making the right-sized costumes is also important. If they’re too large, they create a tripping hazard,
and if they’re too tight, they can restrict movement. If your child wears a mask, make sure they can see out of it properly. MAKE A PLAN Before heading out to trick or treat, create a plan and discuss it with every member of your family. This ensures that if someone in your group wanders off, they’ll know where to look for you or where to go. In case you’re separated, label your child’s costume with your name, address, and phone number. If your children are old enough to trick or treat without adults, make sure that their cellphones are charged and on them at all times, and schedule regular check-ins.
Before heading out for some good old- fashioned trick-or-treating, take the time to go
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