Americans love action movies and action heroes. While we admire the protagonists’ ability to fight through pain, the aftermaths of their injuries are rarely covered. Here are three examples of characters who would benefit from some physical therapy. 3 HOLLYWOOD CHARACTERS WHO DEFINITELYWOULD’VE NEEDED PT SOMETIMES IT HURTS TO SAVE THE WORLD Very few characters are harder on their bodies than Jason Bourne. Whether it’s from hand-to-hand combat or a severe car accident, he’s injured in every installment. The reality of this situation is that Bourne would need hours of physical therapy to overcome the injuries caused by these accidents. His treatment plan would include manual therapy and most likely some post- surgical rehab. JASON BOURNE
significant rehab. If John McClane makes a comeback for another installment of his famed series, it’s because he went through aquatic therapy and specific treatment for his spine.
ROCKY BALBOA
While Rocky Balboa is famous for overcoming significant beatings, he and the person on the other side of his gloves rarely receive attention for the injuries they sustain. Both Rocky and his foes take significant beatings in every installment of the series, which would cause significant trauma. There’s no doubt that to have a functional life at an older age, all the boxers in these films would need treatment for arthritis as well as upper extremity and hand injuries and likely some neurological care. At Campus Commons Physical Therapy, we provide all of these services and more. It’s our objective to offer variety so that we can meet your recovery goals. You may not be saving New York City from bad guys or fighting Rocky for the heavyweight title, but that doesn’t make rehab any less of a necessity. Reach out to our office today to see how we can help you overcome injuries both large and small.
JOHN MCCLANE
The scene in which McClane navigates the internal workings of Nakatomi Plaza with his bloody undershirt is iconic, but the injuries he sustains in the Die Hard movies certainly aren’t; they’re completely glossed over. Everyone’s favorite New York cop is remembered for his humor and ability to survive, but many of the injuries he sustains in these movies would require
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INGREDIENTS
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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12 ounces rigatoni pasta
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1 bunch Tuscan kale, rinsed
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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Salt, for pasta water and to taste
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2 ounces fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
1. In a large stock pot, boil 6 quarts of liberally salted water. On another burner, heat a large skillet to medium-low. 2. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 3 minutes less than the package recommends. 3. While pasta is cooking, add beans, red pepper, and 1 tablespoon of oil to skillet. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. 4. Add cooked pasta, kale, and 1 cup pasta water to skillet. Toss vigorously as kale cooks, about 4 minutes. 5. Transfer to bowls, top with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle with cheese or salt, and serve.
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