Health & Wellness Newsletter by Physical Therapy Institute Of Illinois
Health&Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Relieve Your Hip, Knee, Leg, Ankle and Foot Pain With True Flexibility
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Did you know that the way you walk, could be causing you more pain? Most people have something in their style of walking that can cause long term wear and tear. For example, tight muscles in the legs, a foot turned-out, a weak abdomen or poor posture contributes to stress on their body. Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois experts are trained to treat your hip, knoww leg, foot and ankle pain. We can give you true flexibility which will get you moving better and feeling better. Find out more inside!
Al Flores, PT, CFCE Director of Rehab
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
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Asyouage,yourmuscle tissueactuallydriesouta little, tightening. This causes a loss of range of motion in your jointsand tissues. Inaddition to the lossof range of motion, it can really limit your active lifestyles and hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used to be simple, such as dressing or squatting down to tie your shoes, now become extremely difficult. A regular stretching program helps lengthen your muscles and makes daily living activities much easier. Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility. Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. It does not have to involve a huge amount of time, but stretching can end up giving you huge results! Stretching is a natural part of what we do on a daily basis. You might notice that if you have been sitting in a particular position for a long time, you stretch unconsciously. It feels good! In addition to that good feeling, a consistent stretching program will produce largegains inflexibilityand jointmovement.Bekind to yourmusclesand theywillbekind toyou!Manypatients may understand the importance of stretching, but its benefits can be hard to see if stretches are not done properly. PTII now is providing access to a wonderful piece of equipment, the True Stretch. With the help of our therepists our patients and past patients can be guided throughstretches thatwill targetan individuals problem areas and bring balance to one’s body. At PTII we now offer the True Stretch, a breakthrough piece of equipment that can help you through your tretching routine. The TRUE Stretch is a revolutionary concept that uses the natural approach to flexibility training. It helps users look and feel better while
Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from a regular stretching program: • Reduced muscle tension • Increased range of movement in the joints • Enhanced muscular coordination • Increased circulation of the blood to various parts of the body • Increased energy levels (resulting from increased circulation )
reducing their risk of injury. The TRUE Stretch provides a dedicated, self-contained stretching area that allows users a safe platform for comprehensive stretching to increase flexibility. The TRUE Stretch eliminates the need for floor-based stretching or leaning uncomfortably over other equipment.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Kennneth Biala, PT, DPT, ATC
Kenneth Biala has worked as a sports-medicine physical therapist in the Chicagoland area for 15 years. Kenneth’s passion for physical therapy began while working with children with various neuromuscular disorders including muscular dystrophy. He furthered his education in musculoskeletal injuries by completing the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana Athletic Training program in 1999. Division I sports teams he worked with there included football, tennis, swimming, and wheelchair sports. He went on to complete his Masters of Sciencedegree inphysicaltherapyatWashingtonUniversity inSt.Louis in2001.Additionally, he completed his doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2014 with his goal in becoming an expert inunderstandingmovement–related injuries.Hecurrentlyspecializes inworkingwith orthopedic injuriesandpost-surgicalrehabilitationandhehasstudiedandworkedextensively with running and walking injuries. Besides spending every moment he can with his 3 young children and wife he loves coming to work as a physical therapist every day!
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AreYouWalkingAsWell As You Should? Discover HowToGetMoving PAIN FREE
Problems with walking increase as we age and are a leading cause of falls and disability in older adults. At least 20% of adults over 65 have problems with walking.This further increases to 50% in adults 85 years old and older. Most of these problems with walking are associated with underlying diseases. 9 Things That Stifle Your Stride Problems with walking are not a direct consequence of getting older. Rather, they are the effects of other conditions that become more common and severe with age. Common risk factors for severe problems with walking include advanced age (older than 85) and multiple chronic disease conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, dementia, stroke, hip fracture or cancer. Common conditions that contribute to walking problems include some of the following: 1. Back pain 2. Joint pain and arthritis 3. Diseases of the muscles or bones 4. Poor fitness 5. Problems after orthopedic surgery or stroke 6. Low blood pressure and heart disease 7. Parkinson’s disease 8. Vision or balance problems 9. Fear of falling
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Attention Hip & Leg Pain Sufferers • Do you have pain when bending or reaching or using stairs? • Does your pain get worse with walking? • Do you suffer with stiffness, swelling or tenderness in your knees or hips? • If you have answered “Yes” to any of the questions, we can help.
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We highly recommend! “We highly recommend PT Institute of Illinois. Mike is an excellent PTand very knowledgeable in back rehab. He was awesome at getting my daughter back to the activities she loves. My daughter was very comfortable receiving treatments here and thrilled to be able to get back to cheerleading. The office staff is also very friendly and professional. Appointments were very easy to make and accommodating to our schedule. Thanks Mike!” C.G. & R.G.
Exercise Essentials
KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold for 30 seconds. Alternate legs and repeat 10 times.
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SUPPORTED BRIDGE Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the finger tips. Inhale and lift the hips, place a block under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times.
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