SportAndSpineTherapyOfMarin_Keeping Up with Physical Health

TELEHEALTH MEANS: OUR FOCUS IS ON YOU, WHEN & WHEREVER YOU NEED IT!

Get Started Today with TELEHEALTH! If anyone is dealing with a pain or injury and you are worried about going out with the current shelter-in-place order in effect, Telehealth is your solution! The best news is that most insurances are paying for these appointments. Don’t spend another day in pain! We want to help you and give you tips, strategies, exercises and advice to help you in this stressful time. Essentially, Telehealth is a way for us to make sure that our patients are still receiving the highest possible quality of care they need from a remote location. At Sport and Spine of Marin, our Telehealth services offer live consultation where you canmeet and chat with your physical therapist about your treatment plan. We as medical professionals are diligently trying to serve our patients in the best ways possible without risking the spread of COVID-19. Because of this, we are excited to add Telehealth to our services. By providing virtual care if you are unable to come to the clinic, we are able to help you continue your treatment plan without losing any progress. We are also able to keep both our patients and PT providers safe. For more information on our Telehealth services and how they may benefit you, call us today at our location nearest you, OR go to our telehealth appointment page link at www.betterpt.com/c/sport-and-spine- therapy-of-marin/258 to schedule your virtual appointment! What is Telehealth?

Telehealth services can be accessed via your smartphone, tablet, or computer, and you will be able to perform your PT treatments from the comfort of your own home during this quarantine. You will also be able to track your progress and see how you are improving throughout your treatments – without coming directly to our clinic. Many conditions that can be treated and improved via Telehealth services, such as: • Arthritis pain • Back pain • Headaches/migraines • Post-surgical rehab • Respiratory issues • Sports medicine/athletic training • Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s Disease, and other chronic conditions • Injury rehab • And much more 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 If you are unable to come to the clinic, we want you to be able to continue your personalized PT plans, so you do not lose all the progress you’ve made. We are all in this together – most importantly, stay calm, and stay healthy. We are here to help you with your needs. Source: www.spine-health.com/conditions/sciatica/what- To request an in-clinic or Telehealth appointment, call our San Anselmo (415-457-4454) or Novato (415-898- 1311) clinics today or visit our website at www.sstmarin.com.

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Thoracic Rotation with Rib Grabs Lie on your side, with torso and legs straight. Bend your top knee up and rest it on a support as shown. Holding your knee in place, reach under your side with your top arm and grab your ribcage. Pull your ribs upwards as you rotate your shoulder blade toward the floor behind you. Follow through with your head by looking over your shoulder. Hold for 2 seconds and repeat exercise 5 times on each side.

To Request a Telehealth Appointment, Visit: betterpt.com/c/sport-and-spine- therapy-of-marin/258 .

Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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