Lott PT. Do You Know About Telehealth

WE ’ R E K E E P I NG Y O UR H E A L T H I N M I ND ! The staff at Lott Physical Therapy is focused on keeping our equipment and facilities clean for you. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we want to also encourage our patients to help prevent the spread of coronavirus by:

Introducing TELEHEALTH We’re using the most convenient method to provide the physical therapy you need! exercises and stretches that you are expected to complete each day and log your advancement through your treatment plan. You can also use this app to access ongoing helpful tools and tips, such as our blogs – you can even use it to send these tips to a friend or family member who may also need help! At any point you can also message one of our physical therapists to ask questions or get advice about your condition. That being said, there are numerous conditions that can still be treated and improved via telehealth services, including, but not limited to:

CLEANING HANDS OFTEN

SNEEZE & COUGH INTO TISSUES

AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE WITH UNWASHED HANDS

DISPOSE OF USED TISSUES QUICKLY

• Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s Disease, & other chronic conditions • And much more!

• Respiratory issues • Injury rehab • Sports medicine/athletic training

• Arthritis pain • Back pain • Headaches & migraines • Post-surgical rehab

In addition to allowing for the practice of social distancing, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, telehealth also has other benefits for patients. As stated by the American Physical Therapy Association, just a few of these include: • Patients typically in clinical or hospital settings could be managed from their homes • Quicker screening, assessment, and referrals can improve care coordination within collaborative delivery models such as accountable care organizations or patient-centered medical homes • Telehealth can facilitate consultation between providers or in clinical education

STAYING HOME IF YOU ARE SICK

AVOID HUGS & SHAKING HANDS

If you are feeling sick, we ask that you stay home and contact us to discuss alternative options. We wish all of our patients health and safety during this time. Thank you!

H E A L T H Y R E C I P E

“THE IMMUNITY BOOSTER” CHICKEN SOUP INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 lb chicken breast

• 1 medium lemon (zest & juice) • 1 handful fresh ginger • 2 qt chicken broth • 1 can coconut milk (optional)

• 1 medium onion, diced • 3 large carrots, diced • 2 celery stalks diced • 3 cloves of garlic, diced

INSTRUCTIONS Heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken breast and brown. Then, add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 min, until softened. Add 2 quarts of chicken broth and ginger with the skin on. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35-45 minutes (the longer you boil ginger the stronger it is). Remove ginger and discard. Remove chicken, then shred and set aside. Add lemon zest and squeeze lemon to taste. Continue to simmer for 15 min. Add shredded chicken and (optional) 1 can of coconut milk.

Think of it as the Netflix of workout videos– Lott Fitness offers online VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES just for you available 24/7! Learn more at lottfitnesscenter.com!

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