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IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME SEASON IS HERE This time of year, many people visit the physical therapist for back, hand, and shoulder issues. What we often don’t realize is that when we are preparing for Christmas, we use our bodies in unaccustomed ways. How often do you cut and tape wrapping paper, lift heavy boxes and bins off the shelf in the garage, or put up lights? You usually only perform these actions during the holiday season! One of the most common injuries we treat during the holiday season is impingement syndrome, which occurs as a result of chronic and repetitive compression of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. This condition often causes pain and makes movment difficult. It is important to get treatment for shoulder impingement as soon as it occurs. Secondary conditions, like irritation of the bursa and rotator cuff tears, can result from the compression of the tissues of the shoulder. Physical therapy can be very successful in treating shoulder impingement syndrome, and once you’ve been evaluated, you will work with your physical therapist to create a treatment plan specific to your needs and goals. Your treatment may include pain management techniques. Your physical therapist will advise you to avoid certain motions while your shoulder heals and suggest posture corrections. Ice may also be used to reduce pain. Your physical therapist may also use manual therapy techniques and range-of-motion exercises, like soft tissue massage and stretches, to encourage your shoulder and shoulder blade to move properly. Once pain has subsided, you will begin strengthening exercises for your rotator cuff and other muscles in your shoulder. You will receive at-home exercises for continued training outside of the clinic. You’ll also learn ways to keep shoulder impingement syndrome from returning.
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INGREDIENTS
• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, roughly chopped • 1 onion, chopped • 2 stalks celery, sliced • 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced • 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock • 1 cup coconut milk • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Place all the ingredients except for the coconut milk in a slow cooker. 2. Season everything to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. 3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. 4. Using a blender or an immersion blender, puree everything until smooth. 5. Add the coconut milk, give everything a good stir, and cook for another 30 minutes. 6. Adjust the seasoning and serve warm.
If you have been affected my shoulder impingement syndrome this holiday season,
give Vital Care Physical Therapy a call at 623-544-0300. We will have your shoulder good as new in time for the new year.
Recipe courtesy of PaeloLeap.com.
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