TAKING PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Medical attention and physical therapy treatments can help with correcting an injury and providing relief, but taking preventative measures on your own is a crucial step in avoiding further damage to the affected area. Maintainingproperposture isoneof theeasiestways to relieveunnecessary stress on your shoulders, whether you’re sitting at your desk, standing in line, or working out at the gym. Think of keeping your shoulders “down and back,” as the weight of your head and chest creates unnecessary pressure when they are hunched forward. The way you position yourself before you go to sleep can also play a part in preventingpainor injury.Youshould try toavoidanypositionswhereyourarm is over your head, or where your weight is pressing down on your shoulder, as these positions may lead to impingement over time. Training your body: At theendof theday, it is important tosimplybemindfulof theways inwhich you are using your shoulders. If your sport or work requires repetitive heavy lifting, reaching,orswinging,aphysical therapistcanhelpyoudetermine the best techniques to allow for as little strain as possible. Aphysical therapistcan alsohelpyouproperlystretchas wellas strengthen your muscles to accommodate your physical demands.This will help make frequentdailychores,aswellasstrenuous, repetitivemotions,mucheasier. By doing some basic exercises just a few times a week, you can strengthen the muscles of your shoulders. These include:
• Chair push-ups. Much like wall push-ups, in this variation you push your body off a chair, instead of the ground. These are great for toning your shoulder muscles. • Resistance bands. Resistancebandsare inexpensiveandgreat for rotator cuff strengthening. For proper exercises and form or positioning, you can ask your physical therapist for suggestions. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, or you think you may be at risk for developingashoulder injury,giveourofficeacall today.AtZionsvillePhysical Therapy, we are dedicated to providing our patients with quality treatment plans and long-lasting relief. We look forward to seeing you and assisting you toward comfort and healing. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00327 http://www.moveforwardpt.com/symptomsconditionsdetail.aspx?cid=95bd746b-b25f-46f5- 8373-fb56c9f6b46a
• Wall push-ups. These are essentially standing push-ups, where you push your body away from the wall instead of the ground.
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primarily with disabled children. She has been extremely grateful for the opportunity to work at ZPT and enjoys working with all of our wonderful patients!
INTRODUCING..... new additions to our ZPT Team!
Christina Gibson, Office Manager. Christina came to Zionsville Physical Therapy as our new office manager in May. She has previous office experience at a local veterinary clinic. For 22 years, Christina has grown her family in Zionsville, including four daughters and their dog, Nico. She graduated from Indiana University in 1990 and is a proud Hoosier Mom, as her older three have also all attended IU. Her youngest is heading into her senior year at Zionsville Community High School, so Christina will be busy heading to show choir competitions, ball games, and dance performances! In addition, she is an involved member of ZUMC.
Laila Haydar, PT Tech. Laila started this summer as a physical therapy technician. Growing up in a multicultural household has fueled her love of languages; aside from English, she is also fluent in French, knows some conversational Lithuanian and Arabic, and is currently learning Americal Sign Language (ASL). In
Christina is very happy to be part of the ZPT team and looks forward to meeting you all. She is especially excited about our new online payment option on our website, www.ZionsvillePT.com. If you have any questions about insurance or billing, she’s your go to gal!
2017, Laila graduated from Zionsville Community High School and was a Choralaires dance captain her senior year. In her free time, she enjoys playing the guitar and ukulele, having “kids’ nights” with her two younger siblings, and training her medical response service dog, Auggie. In the fall, she will return to Purdue University as a junior in the Honors College, majoring in Health Sciences, Pre-Physical Therapy and minoring in Critical Disability Studies. After earning a Bachelor’s degree, Laila aspires to attend physical therapy school to become a pediatric physical therapist, working
Sarah Day, PT Tech. Sarah joined our staff in late May. She is a local gal (Boone County born and raised) with a MS degree in Social work. She has previous experience as a PT Tech, and is eager to assist our patients when they call or come in for physical therapy, with her quick wit and determination.
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