MANAGE YOUR PAIN & INFLAMMATIONWITH EXERCISE
Continued from the cover Postural Exercises. We all are guilty at one time or another: allowing our head to droop forward and our spine to round or slump. Fatigue can make postural correctionmoredifficult.Prolongedsittingorstandingrequirestrength,stamina andawarenessofposition–allofwhichmayrequireatrainedsetofeyestohelp youcorrectand improveyourposture.Posturalassessment instaticpositions andduringmovement isan importantskillwhereourphysicaltherapistsshine. Specific corrective exercises are included in most home exercise programs. Relaxation. Pain can lead to tension, causing muscles to cramp and shorten. Physical therapy can assist with hands-on techniques to calm and stretch tight soft tissue structures and restore your ability to exercise and perform your daily living tasks. Sleep can improve with techniques specifically geared to progressively relax muscle tension, blood pressure can be lowered, and pain reduced. Cardiovascular. Generally,anyactivity that increasesyourheart rate, increases yourrespiratoryrateandmakesyousweat–thesearethehallmarksof“cardio” or aerobic exercise. Examples are brisk walking, swimming, biking, and some large muscle resistance exercises. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends daily, or at least 2-3 sessions per week of moderate to vigorous exercise(this isbasedonyourheartrateresponseformost individuals).Most patients who have been injured, had surgery, or are dealing with a chronic muscularor jointconditioncanstilldoexercisestoenhanceaerobicendurance andstamina,and improvebloodcirculation.Betterbloodflowhelpstoexpedite Christina Gibson, Office Manager. Christina came to ZPT late last spring and was “thrown into the fire” of patient registration, insurance verification and authorizations. 2019 was undoubtedly the most dramatic in medical insurance changes and limitations since ZPTstarted in the year 2000. Christina managed to wrestle through the terminology, the portals and the lengthy phone calls, all so that each of our patients can use their hard-earned insurance for their physical therapy services. Congratulations, Christina, and THANK YOU! Childhood influences: I grew up in small town of Seymour, Indiana, home of John Mellencamp, deep in basketball country. In high school, “I did EVERYTHING!” from music to sports. Education: Indiana University, BS in Journalism and East Asian Languages and Cultures Family: includes four daughters, youngest of whom is a Senior at ZCHS. Plus a dog, Nico. Favorite Food: trying different ethnic foods Favorite music: enjoys listening to various genres of music. Stays busy: attending Zionsville and IU sports, and ZCHS choir concerts and competitions. She is an active and involved member of ZUMC, especially with children’s ministries. Enjoys reading. Likes best about working at ZPT: the positive, small town atmosphere We appreciate having such a pleasant and patient office administrator helping to lead ZPT into the future. If you have not done so already, please stop in to meet Christina and pull her out the back office for a well-deserved break!
healing, improve emotional health and promote full function of every system in our body. Nutrition. Notreallyexercise,howeverthe investmentoftimeandeffortto learn about anti-inflammatory diet, or how to control your sugar and carbs, or what can make your gut function without bloating and discomfort can be worth it! Our physical therapists can help you see what area you need to investigate and find the resources to move forward. After all, that’s what we all need – to MOVE, FORWARD.
Staff Spotlight on Christina
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