STAR Newsletter by STAR Physical Therapy
November, 2018 NEWSLETTER
HOW TO STAY OUT OF A NURSING HOME
As we get up in age, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities gradually feature more commonly in our conversations. First when we are considering whetherourparentsarestillsafeto live independently. Later, we wonder when we will need to get some help in basic living tasks for ourselves. For good reasons we want to delay these decisions as long as possible. It can be expensive. We hear stories about the poor level of care in some nursing homes. And no one wants to lose their independence. What a lot of people don’t know is that there is a lot that we can do to prevent, or significantly delay, our transition to one of these facilities. Probably the most common reason that people are admitted to a Nursing Home is that they are no longer able to easily get up off the floor by themselves. We suddenly think, “If I can’t get up I could be stuck here for days!” The idea is naturally terrifying.
But this is amazing: The two most common reasons that we end up on the floor with difficulty getting up are: a) Weak thigh and hip muscles b) Poor balance Of course, at the time we don’t realize this. We just think we are too old and need help and supervision. The great news is that both of these conditions are almost always very easily and dramatically improved with the right physical therapy program. That’s right. With just a few weeks of physical therapy and a home exercise program, many people could delay the dreaded Nursing Home move by years. It may be avoided completely for some. So stop worrying about the issue. Schedule an appointment at our nearest clinic to see if our Senior Independence Program can keep you, or your loved ones, at home where you want to be.
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NEWSLETTER November, 2018
HAVE YOU MET YOUR ANNUAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE?
INSIDE: • Being Grateful Is Good For You • Healthy Recipe • Exercise Essentials • Patient Success Spotlight
CALL IN! Call for your FREE BALANCE & SENIOR INDEPENDENCE CONSULTATION Call our clinic nearest you to schedule your first step out of pain today!
End of Year Insurance Deductibles with Matt Slimming, PT, DPT Dear Valued Client,
are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2019. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
An insurance deductible is the amount of money
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that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness
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BEING GRATEFUL Is Good For You
Gratitude and health Feeling thankful can improve your health in both direct and indirect ways. Some research shows that the experience of gratitude can induce a sense of relaxation, improve the immune system, and decrease blood pressure. But grateful people also tend to cultivate better health habits, like eating more nutritious food, exercising, and avoiding risky behaviors. In addition, the optimism that stems from gratitude can create a healing attitude: research shows that people with optimistic attitudes have better outcomes after medical procedures. Gratitude and joy Robert Emmons, an internationally renowned scientific expert on gratitude, has found that acknowledging the good in life has a tendency to amplify positive emotions, such as joy and contentment, because it helps us slow down. “I think gratitude allows us to participate more in life,” he says. “We notice the positives more, and that magnifies the pleasures you get from life.” Consider the last time you had a good cup of coffee—did you pay attention to the warmth of the cup on your hands, or the feeling of pleasure as you took the first
sip? It’s easy to ignore these small moments of positivity in our day as we rush from one activity to another, but stoping to appreciate them makes them more powerful. Gratitude and resilience Practicing gratitude can also make you better equipped to handle the difficulties of life that inevitably arise. In fact, according to Emmons, it’s an essential part of the process of healing from trauma. Even despair can be mitigated by the experience of appreciation for the good, however slight it might be. Many survivors of the Holocaust, when asked to tell their stories, remember most strongly the feelings of gratitude for food, shelter, or clothing that was offered to them. This sense of thankfulness for the small blessings helped themmaintain their humanity despite experiencing a horrific tragedy. Many people with life-threatening illnesses also report decreased distress and increased positive emotions when they practice gratitude. RecentMRIstudieshavemapped thegratitude circuitry in the brain, which activates a sense of reward, fairness, and decision-making—all aspects that help facilitate survival and post- traumatic growth.
Healthy Recipe
Patient Success Spotlight
• Four medium-sized zucchinis • One 5oz log of goat cheese • 1-2 cups of marinara sauce • Chopped parsley
STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
“...this was the best recovery I have ever had from an injury.” Success Story: Maxx H. “My experience at STAR PT was great. I pulled my knee and was struggling to squat, run or do any physical activity. They worked with me and helped me. Now I can do all of those things with ease. I had never been to PT before, but this was the best recovery I have ever had from an injury. The people and atmosphere is great for you to get encourage to work your way back.”
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet. Using 1/2 of the goat cheese, spread small amount into the zucchini and cover with marinara sauce. Drop dots of remaining cheese over the marinara, bake until cheese is soft and marinara is bubbling (about 20 minutes).
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UPCOMING STAR PT CLINICS WORKSHOPS
BACK PAIN & SCIATICA
BALANCE & DIZZINESS
ROTATOR CUFF & SHOULDER
FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN
KNEE PAIN
ELBOW PAIN
ARTHRITIS
COVINGTON
12/4 @ 6:30 AM
11/13 @ 6:30 PM
12/18 @ 6:30 PM
12/11 @ 6:30 PM
LAKEFRONT / GENTILLY
11/17 @ 10:00 AM 12/15 @ 10:00 AM
11/20 @ 6:30 PM
SLIDELL
11/27 @ 6:00 PM 12/18 @ 6:00 PM
11/15 @ 6:00 AM
NEW ORLEANS EAST
11/27 @ 6:30 PM
11/6 @ 6:30 PM
Exercise Essentials Try this movement to help relieve lower back pain.
Refer A Friend
Loosens Lower Back
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STRAIGHT LEG RAISE While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee. Keep the opposite knee bent with the foot planted to the ground. Repeat 6 times on both sides.
Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following:
Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live a healthy lifestyle If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Star Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment.
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