Physical Therapy Newsletter by Full Potential Physical Therapy
Health & Fitness
January 2017
The Newsletter About Achieving and Maintaining Optimal Well-Being
“ Is It Possible To Walk Again WITHOUT PAIN?” Fulfill Your New Year Resolutions Starting With Relieving That Nagging Pain Your ability to walk is an amazingly complex system of muscles, nerves, and joints working in harmony. If you suffer from hip, knee, or leg pain, the normal movement of this complicated system has been affected in one way or another. Knee and Hip Pain Knee or hip pain can occur for many reasons, but is a mechanical problem, meaning that the joint and muscles supporting it are not functioning properly. Even though a person has arthritis in their joint, it doesn’t mean that they will have pain from it. Pain and inflammation only begin when the joint doesn’t move properly and pressures increase.
Many knee problems come from poor tracking of the kneecap or patella. The kneecap has to move up and down in the groove on the femur bone when you bend your knee. It is also where your strong thigh muscles attach. The kneecap sits on fat pads that provide cushioning. However, when the tissue around the kneecap becomes tighter, the kneecap presses further into the fat pads, making them irritated and thicker over time. This affects the normal flow of joint fluid around the inside of the knee and actually dries out the knee over time causing more friction and pain. “ Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. ” - National Institutes of Health, 2010
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Health Tips A Simple Solution To Your Pain An easy way to relieve knee pain is to ensure normal kneecap motion is restored. Our experts evaluate the true cause of your knee pain, treat the movement problem and restore the normal strength around the knee. We have years of training to analyze the movement of your body and pinpoint the source of your problem. This allows for accurate treatment without the need for elaborate and expensive testing. Ultimately, your knee pain will be relieved quickly and your ability to walk, run and squat restored! We also work closely with your physician and can help you recover quickly if you have had surgery. Call us today to learn more about how physical therapy can help you live life pain free. Do it Yourself ICE PACKS 4 Different Methods 1. (3) parts Water to (1) part Rubbing Alcohol. This is recommended by physical therapists, it is cheap, it works perfectly, stays flexible, least mess if there is a leak, and really inexpensive.
2. Corn Syrup – Yup. Plain old corn syrup. This one is nice because it stays the most soft and flexible. But in the unlikely event it leaks, it is going to make a sticky mess. 3. Liquid Dish Soap – Ditto from above. Only this time it didn’t stay quite as flexible and the mess will be blue. 4. (2) parts Liquid Dish Soap to (1) part Rubbing Alcohol. This stays a little more flexible than plain liquid dish soap, but otherwise it is the same.
To minimize the risk of leaking after repeated uses, make sure to double bag them in sturdy freezer bags with a double lock seal just to be sure. If you have a vacuum bag sealer, this is the perfect use for it.
Giving Back To Our Community
This year, we teamed up with the Holland Rescue Mission where we provided gift bags to their emergency shelter. The emergency shelter’s purpose is to provide a warm and safe environment to all men and women who need it. We were able to give the Holland Rescue Mission many gift bags to the Emergency Shelter, which means each individual staying at the shelter on Christmas received a gift. We want to thank all who donated. We couldn’t have done this with out the help of our patients and employees!
Patient Success Spotlight
“I am FREE of vertigo/dizziness! It is so wonderful. Vertigo impacts literally everything, from sleeping to exercise, so to get rid of it means improvement in all aspects of life! Thank you, Amanda! Full Potential has such a caring and professional staff. They are so knowledgeable and helpful. Each of them are extremely understanding of the patient’s condition and needs.” “I HAVE IMPROVEMENTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE”
-Peg R.
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FPPT’s Holiday Party!
Recently, we had our annual Christmas party! Our night was filled with many laughs, surprises, and delicious food. This group of individuals is nothing short of wonderful. Full Potential’s purpose is what makes coming to work every morning so enjoyable, but it’s also the group of people we are able to share it with. We are proud to call this our team! We hope every one had a safe and wonderful holiday.
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Upcoming Event
This year marks our 21ST ANNIVERSARY! We want to do something special to celebrate and to thank you for allowing us to serve you! On February 21st and February 23rd, we are offering 15 FREE examinations!
· All past clients who have not been seen in PT in more than 3 months · All present clientswho have another problemcurrently not being treated · All lovedones, family, friends, neighbors andco-workers of our past and present clients
If you are a past or present patient, call 616-392-2172 to schedule your Free Exam. If you are referring a friend or family member, tell them to mention your name.
The exams will be held on:
ONLY 15 EXAMS AVAILABLE
February 21st & February 23rd
12:15AM - 4:30PM
Do not wait to call as these FREE exams will be going out in letters, emails, and social media.
The exams will consist of a 30 minute one-on-one appointment with a Physical Therapist. During which the Physical Therapist will: · Talk with you about the history of your problem. · Take measurements to test your strength and how well you are moving. · And after a thorough exam, we will give you a plan for successful treatment and relief.
This exam is ideal for people suffering with:
If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down steps, getting in and out of the car, sleeping or driving, then this is an excellent opportunity to see a Physical Therapist.
· Lower Back Pain · Arthritis · Sciatica · Neck Pain
· Headaches · Shoulder Pain · Knee Pain · Problems Walking
Don’t wait to schedule your FREE exam! There are only 15 TOTAL available exams.
To schedule your FREE examfor Tuesday, February 21st or Thursday February 23rd, call 616-392-2172 , ask for Bria and we will get you scheduled.
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Outstanding relief for your aches... Try these simple exercises to help relieve your pain. Exercise Essentials
HAMSTRING STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 10 times on both legs. Good For Stiff Knees
Good For Your Hip Strength & Flexibility
HIP HIKES While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position. Repeat 10 times on both legs.
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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
Who do you know that needs our help?
At Full Potential, we know that a referral fromour patients is the biggest compliment. Let us thank you with these 3 simple steps! 1. Start by handing out the referral cards located at our front desk to your friends and family that are in need of our help! 2. The card with your name on the back must be returned to us at their first appointment! 3. You win! Come in to claim your $10 gift card!
PLAY THE REFERRAL GAME!
READY. SET. GO! Help us in helping your friends and family! They will thank you and so will we!
Call Today! 616-392-2172
286 Hoover Boulevard Holland, Michigan 49423
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Call Today! 616-392-2172 If you feel you are not moving like you used to, We will get you the results you deserve!
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