The Treatment Plan at Gold Coast Physical Therapy
productivity. Her improved mood and reduced stress levels were additional benefits of her posture-enhancing journey. Take Action Today for Better Posture & Health Sarah’s success story serves as a valuable reminder of how posture affects neck and shoulder health. Poor posture can lead to a variety of musculoskeletal issues, especially in office workers who spend extended hours sitting at desks. However, individuals like Sarah can significantly improve their posture and overall well-being with the right guidance and a commitment to change. If you are struggling with neck or shoulder pain, give Gold Coast Physical Therapy a call and schedule a consultation to get the relief you deserve! Sources: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/24/5946 •https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC5889545/ •https://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/article/S1360-8592(22)00076-6/fulltext • https://stock.adobe.com/search/images?k=Sweet+%26+Sour+Tofu&search_type=usertyped
Sarah’s physical therapist developed a tailored treatment plan to address her posture-related issues. The program incorporated various techniques and treatments commonly used by physical therapists to improve posture: • Postural Education: The therapist educated Sarah about maintaining proper alignment during everyday activities. She learned to sit and stand with a straight back, aligning her head with her spine. • Exercises: Sarah was given a set of exercises to strengthen her neck, upper back, and core muscles while stretching tight muscles. These exercises were designed to address muscle imbalances contributing to her poor posture. • Manual Therapy: During therapy sessions, her physical therapist used manual techniques to mobilize Sarah’s spine and alleviate muscle tension. These hands-on interventions helped improve joint mobility and relieve pain. • Ergonomic Assessment: The therapist provided Sarah with recommendations for her workplace setup and how to make adjustments to promote better posture. Sarah’s journey to better posture was not without its challenges. It required commitment, consistency, and a willingness to change her daily routine. However, over time, she began to experience significant improvements. As Sarah diligently followed her exercise routine and ergonomic recommendations, her neck and shoulder pain gradually subsided. She felt more alert and focused at work, which increased
Directions: Place 3 layers of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel on a plate. Place tofu on towels and cover with another 3 layers of towels or another clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy can or skillet on top of tofu to press moisture out, pouring off excess water and replacing towels as they get soaked, 30 to 45 minutes (you can do this with a tofu press if you have one). Meanwhile, arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°. Cut onion and bell peppers into 1” pieces. Into a medium bowl or large measuring cup, grate ginger and garlic. Add pineapple juice, broth, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp. cornstarch and stir to combine. Break or cut tofu into rough 1” pieces or cubes and transfer to a large bowl; season with 1 tsp. salt. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. oil and gently toss tofu to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup cornstarch and gently toss until tofu is coated. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil. Bake tofu, turning halfway through, until light brown and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. When tofu has about 12 minutes remaining, in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Add onion and bell peppers; season with salt, then toss to coat vegetables with oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to soften and blister on the surface, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Whisk sauce to reincorporate cornstarch and pour into skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Add vegetables, tofu, and pineapple chunks to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Divide rice among bowls. Spoon tofu mixture over. Top with sesame seeds (if using). • 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar • 1 Tbsp. plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, divided • 4 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided • Kosher salt • Steamed white rice, for serving • Sesame seeds, for serving Vegan Recipe of The Month: Sweet & Sour Tofu Ingredients: • 14 oz. extra-firm tofu • 1 small red onion • 1 green bell pepper • 1 red bell pepper • 1 (1”) piece ginger, peeled • 2 garlic cloves, peeled • 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks, plus 1/3 cup pineapple juice, divided • 1/3 cup vegetable broth • 3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari • 1 Tbsp. ketchup
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