Physical Therapy Newsletter by Full Potential Physical Therapy
Health & Fitness
October 2016
The Newsletter About Achieving and Maintaining Optimal Well-being
More Movement, More Energy
Do you sometimes feel sluggish, tired, achy, sore or have low energy? You could be suffering from some basic physical problems. If you sit still for long hours in your car, at your job or at home watching TV, you are hurting your body over time. Without frequent movement, your muscles waste away, joints become stiff and normal chemical processes in your body change. In fact, your circulation and lymphatic systems slow down causing a backup of toxic wastes, such as cholesterol, that are normally produced and excreted. There are many studies that show changes occur in the human body with less movement. Lack of movement and poor posture are the most frequent causes of low back pain, headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain and pain in the hips / knees or legs. Slumped posture actually changes the shape of your spine, closes the joints of your shoulders, tightens the tissues
around the hips and produces a host of other problems. “There is one fundamental rule of the human body; it was made to move!” Sometimes people find themselves not moving like they use to or having difficulty moving due to pain. The restriction in movement has the potential to lead to other health problems. To be healthy, a big emphasis needs to be placed on movement. In order to keep moving, your body needs to be flexible, strong, have good balance and good nutrition. The medical experts at Full Potential Physical Therapy can help relieve your pain, re-align your body and get you moving. You can have more energy at any age!
After years of medical training in analyzing and treating movement, our medical professionals are uniquely qualified to help you move better and pain free. With good movement, pain reduces, energy increases and mood improves. If you find yourself having difficulty moving or suffering from aches and pains, give our specialists a call today!
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Health Tips
10
Easy Steps to Relieve Pain and Have More Energy
Easy steps to pain free movement and more energy:
6. Don’t push into painful movements 7. Make sure you are sitting properly at your desk or computer 8. Take frequent breaks to deeply inhale / exhale 9. Stretch your arms overhead frequently throughout the day 10.Do strengthening exercises 2-3 times/week
1. Decide to get up and get moving 2. Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and walk around, even if just for a few seconds 3. Walk or exercise at least 30 minutes everyday 4. Drink plenty of water 5. Stretch your legs, hips, spine and neck daily for 10 minutes
How to afford the best Physical Therapy care.
1.Don’t put off coming to Physical Therapy. The longer youwait to handle your condition the more difficult it can be. It can prolong the time it takes to recover from the injury. Many times you can compromise other areas of the body by accommodating for the pain. This can also mean longer and more expensive care. 2. Work with a highly skilled physical therapist. A physical therapist that has the knowledge to understand your problem, and what you are trying to accomplish can be most effective in getting you back on your feet in the shortest amount of time. 3. Take advantage of discounts offered by our office when paying out of pocket. Billing the insurance company is costly for our office. When this service is not
It is hard to put a price on feeling good. As time goes by, we are noticing that people are responsible for more and more of the cost of their medical care, in spite of paying a high premium for a health insurance policy. We notice higher and higher deductibles, co-pays or coinsurances, which means that many people are paying for the full amount of their physical therapy. Some insurance plans are only contracted with a few physical therapy locations. Patients have complained that they are not receiving the same quality of care that was received in the past at some clinics. If you find yourself in any of these situations, here are a few pointers that will help you get the best “bang for your buck” so you can afford the PT you need.
needed, we can pass that savings on to you. If you need to show your insurance plan that you have paid for services, we can provide you with
an itemized “super bill” or invoice. This will show that you have paid for Therapy out of your own pocket which can be applied to your deductible or out of pocket expenses. You deserve to feel great. We will do everything we can to assist you in receiving great care and make it affordable. You are your best investment.
Patient Success Spotlight
“They have helped me continue being an athlete!” “Finding out I had spinal stenosis was very traumatic and Full Potential has helped me resolve the problems the stenosis has caused. After Full Potential, I can now turn my head, exercise with weights, and sit without numbness. They have helped me learn how I can continue to be an athlete using the skills I have mastered and what they have taught me. “ “Full Potential’s knowledge of the individual, idiosyncrasies of common problems, and how to tailor Physical Therapy to the individual is only some of their strengths. Their listening skills and understanding of what the patient is saying and equipping the patient for long term success is what they do best. I can’t forget about the effortless scheduling of appointments and ease of working with insurance. Their punctuality and friendliness of all staff is terrific. “ - Steven V.
Staff Spotlight
BJ’s Family Trip! William (BJ) Johnson, DPT recently went on a family vacation to Yellowstone National Park and Grant Teton National Park! We asked BJ all about his trip and here is what he has to say! “This was a great trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Along with a quick stop in Salt Lake City. We love taking our vacations to different places in the US and visiting the national parks. It is a great way to see different areas of the US and to get out and enjoy nature. There is always so much to learn and see in the national and state parks. Someday we may take a vacation where we just relax, but I don’t see it happening anytime in the near future. Hopefully the kids will continue to agree with that.” “Some of our favorite places included all the Old lodges in Yellowstone, Old Faithful, and the different geysers and hot springs. The kids loved swimming in the river where the hot springs flowed into the cold river. Once they found the “sweet spot” that wasn’t cold or boiling, it was difficult to get them out. There are so many wonderful sites and wildlife in these parks. This is definitely something for everyone to see sometime.”
Upcoming Workshop
If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake back pain sufferers make which actually stops them from healing… • The 3 Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Pain (and save you a ton of time and money) • How a problem in your back can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your leg… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery. As a Special Bonus… all attendees for the Lower Back Pain Workshop will receive a Special Report: “The Top 10 Burning Questions for Lower Back Pain”. Looking forward to seeing you there, Full Potential Physical Therapy Presents LOWER BACK PAIN WORKSHOP! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 7PM Full Potential Physical Therapy This Event Is FREE Only 30 Seats Available How do I register? Call our office at 616-392-2172 and ask for Bria. We only have 30 seats available for the event... and this will be going out in facebook ads, flyers, emails, and newspapers. So if you would like to attend, be sure to register now. If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) – the Lower Back Workshop may be a life changing event for you… 100% of past attendees said they would recommend this workshop to a friend. Attention Back Pain Sufferers! Back Pain Workshop Reveals How to Naturally Heal Back Pain For Good. • Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk? • Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? • Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling into your butt, groin or down your leg? • Does your back ever “go out” if you move the wrong way? • Are you afraid your pain will get worse if you don’t do anything about it?
Staff Spotlight
Vincent Hanneken, PT Full Potential Physical Therapy
P.S. This event is limited to the first 30 people to register. When you register, you can bring a guest at no additional cost. If you are a past patient, we encourage you to bring a guest in order to help your friends and family as we did in the past for you.
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Exercise Essentials
Outstanding relief for your aches... Try these simple exercises to help relieve your pain.
Good for your lower back
Helps with knee and hip pain
EXERCISE BALL - PRAYER STRETCH While kneeling with an exercise ball in front of you, slowly lean forward and roll the ball forward until a stretch is felt. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.
IT BAND - STRETCH - SIDELYING Start by lying on your side with your back near the edge of your bed or table. Your affected leg should be on top. Next, let the top leg lower behind you as you maintain an extended knee as shown. You should feel a gentle stretch along the side of your leg. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.
Exercises copyright of
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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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 prize!
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
BACKPAINWORKSHOP November 3, 2016at 7pm
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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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