You will still see many of the same faces, and we can’t wait to see yours! And you will, of course, still receive excellent physical therapy — we are committed to that. But joining with Modern Physical Therapy allows us to offer you MORE services than ever. As with all change, there are certain levels of mixed emotions and new learning curves. We hope you will be patient through this transition, and we trust that you will love the additional services we are implementing for your wellness. THE WINDS OF CHANGE
If any of you have recently been into one of our Mission Physical Therapy clinics, you’ll quickly notice that we are mixing things up a bit! Unfortunately, we had to close up our recently opened clinic in south Mesa (Power and Baseline Roads). Despite that, our clinic in south Gilbert (Higley and Queen Creek Roads) is still going strong. In addition, we are very happy to announce that Mission Physical Therapy is partnering with another company: Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine. We will have more information for you in our next newsletter (coming soon!), but we wanted to make sure that you, as one of our loyal patients, were among the first to know.
See you soon!
TRY THESE TRICKS TO PROTECT YOUR BRAIN! FEEL YOURSELF TAKING A TUMBLE?
over 800,000 patients are hospitalized because of fall injuries — almost always for TBIs or hip fractures — every single year. To prevent those, try to make sure your floors at home are clutter-free and be careful on ice during winter. Of course, these techniques are a last resort. Ideally, you should prevent falls long before you feel yourself teetering: Strengthen the muscles that help you balance on your feet, like your core, lower back, and legs with simple home exercises. You can visit NHS.uk/Live-Well/Exercise/ Balance-Exercises for an easy visual guide or turn to a physical therapist for help.
Taking a fall is one of the most common causes of a deadly traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is a pretty scary statistic, considering 1 in 10 adults fall at least once a year, and we all live in a world filled with tripping hazards! Not every fall is deadly, but about 1 in 5 can cause a serious injury. Fortunately, you can do a few things to protect your brain if you feel yourself starting to tumble. The insurance company Lawley recommends these:
• Tucking your chin and lowering your head
• Turning your head to the side if you’re falling face first
If you’re young and athletic, you may not need a PT, but physical therapy can be a great option for older
• Protecting your head with your arms while keeping your arms and legs bent to spread out the impact (Don’t fall on only your arms or hands — you could break them!)
adults already experiencing balance problems or people recovering from an illness or injury. In these cases, it’s best to work with a professional to ensure you don’t hurt yourself
• Trying to land on your side
in your quest for better balance! They’ll create a customized treatment plan for you, which will protect you from overdoing it.
• Relaxing your body
• Rolling after impact
In addition to TBIs, many falls also cause hip fractures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports
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