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DECEMBER 2024
Avoid Fall-Related Injuries & Improve Your Balance
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Avoid Fall-Related Injuries & Improve Your Balance
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Brrr, it’s cold out there! With winter and cold weather comes safety risks, such as getting injured from a strain while shoveling (or slipping on ice as you walk in a parking lot!) Having your balance assessed this season could help you to avoid fall-related injuries. Give The Physiotherapy Center LTD a call today to schedule an appointment, so we can help you feel steady on your feet! Am I at risk for falls? Two major threats that winter poses are ice and snow! Slipping on ice can result in nasty, painful falls; however, several other factors place a person at risk for falls.
How can physiotherapy reduce my chances of falling? Our physiotherapists will perform a thorough physical evaluation to figure out the best treatment plan for you. We will start with an injury evaluation, mobility, strength, and a balance assessment. We will also conduct a thorough history to understand more about the demands on your body, and how at-risk you are for falling. In addition, we will include a review of your fall history and fear of falling, as well as identifying any home hazards/ environmental factors that may contribute to your fall risk. This information will help us create a program including targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening, and any appropriate balance and gait techniques that can help keep you upright and on your feet! Contact our clinic today The Physiotherapy Center LTD is here to help you feel your best and keep you on your toes - literally! You deserve to enjoy this season with your loved ones without being worried about impromptu trips to the ER after a sudden fall. Schedule an appointment with one of our therapists. We’re here to help you every step of the way!
The most common risk factors include:
• Dizziness or vertigo • Cardiovascular disease • Cognitive impairments • Previous history of falls • Vision problems • Impaired balance and gait control •Muscle weakness and reduced physical fitness Some people have a higher risk of falling than others. A physiotherapist is a movement expert who can help you improve your balance and fight back against the risk of falling!
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3 Ways to Practice Gratitude
Did you know that being grateful is actually good for your health? It’s true! We all love Thanksgiving for the excellent food, football, and time spent with family, but truthfully, this holiday means much more. Practicing gratitude can lead to greater happiness all year long. According to Harvard Health Publishing, “Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” If you want to implement more gratitude in your own life, take a look at these 3 tips. 1. Write thank you letters Remember writing thank you letters? How long has it been since you wrote one? You don’t need to have a wedding, graduation, or other big life event to thank the people in your life. Try writing thank you letters to your friends and family for the little things– you’ll be surprised at how good it feels!
2. Write down what you are grateful for every day This might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Take a few minutes each morning or evening to write down at least 3 things that you are grateful for in your life. This repeated action helps us shift into a more positive mindset and can help fight symptoms of depression and anxiety. 3. Use visual reminders It can be hard to remember to practice gratitude. With your hectic schedule, sometimes it can feel impossible to sit down, take a moment to breathe, and reflect on your blessings. Visual cues can be a great tool for reminding us to take a beat. Something as simple as sticky notes, a poster, or even your home screen on your phone or laptop can help us remember to slow down and shift to a positive mindset.
Sources: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
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Ingredients: • 6 (6 to 8 ounce) sweet potatoes, peeled • 1 tablespoon melted butter • 1 teaspoon salt, divided • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Recipe Of The Month: Vegetable Wellington
• 1/2 cup wild rice • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 cup butter • 1 pound fresh button mushrooms, finely chopped • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1/2 cup dry sherry or low-sodium vegetable broth • 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
• 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled • 1 (17.3 oz) package frozen puff pastry, thawed • 1 cup flour, for dusting • 1 large egg, lightly beaten • 1 tablespoon water • 1 (12 oz) jar mushroom gravy, warmed, for serving
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Wrap each potato in foil and put on a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Let sweet potatoes cool completely, about 1 hour. (Baked sweet potatoes can be chilled up to 5 days. Let chilled potatoes stand at room temperature 30 minutes before assembling.) Meanwhile, add 1 1/2 cups broth, rice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 40 to 45 minutes; drain any excess water. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, mushrooms are starting to brown, and onion is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add sherry; cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in tarragon and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in rice mixture and goat cheese until combined. Spread in an even layer on baking sheet and let cool completely. (If filling is hot, pastry will tear and not bake properly.) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut each puff pastry sheet into quarters to make 8 pieces. Roll 6 pieces to 6 1/2 inch squares on a lightly floured surface. Evenly pile filling onto center of each square (about 1/3 cup per square). Top each with a sweet potato. Line a clean baking sheet with foil. Beat together egg and water in a small bowl. Brush edges of topped pastry squares with egg wash. Bring up corners of pastry and gently stretch over potatoes; pinch edges to seal. Arrange bundles, seam sides down, on prepared baking sheet. Cut decorative shapes from remaining 2 pastry pieces. Arrange pastry shapes on bundles and brush with remaining egg wash to adhere. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with mushroom gravy.
https://www.allrecipes.com/vegetables-wellington-recipe-8691826
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Company Mission & Vision Our mission is to operate a clinic in the Cayman Islands that provides physiotherapy services in a caring, professional environment. Our goal is to tailor each patient’s experience based on each doctor’s recommendations, and our initial interview information, as well as provide ongoing feedback to the patients and treating physicians. The Physiotherapy Center Ltd. is committed to providing an environment that emanates the highest quality care while leading the industry with state-of-the-art equipment and optimal quality of life for all. We take pride in taking care of you to help you, ”GET BACK TO BETTER AGAIN.”
“Telehealth involves using telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver healthcare outside of traditional healthcare facilities. Telehealth, which requires access only to telecommunications, is the most basic element of “eHealth,” which uses a broader range of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Telehealth examples include virtual home health care, where patients such as the chronically ill or the elderly may receive guidance in specific procedures while remaining at home. Telehealth has also made it easier for healthcare workers in remote field settings to obtain advice from professionals elsewhere in diagnosis, care, and referral of patients. Training can sometimes also be delivered via telehealth schemes or related technologies such as eHealth, which uses small computers and the internet. Well-designed telehealth schemes can improve healthcare access and outcomes, particularly for chronic disease treatment and vulnerable groups. Not only do they reduce demands on crowded facilities, but they also create cost savings and make the health sector more We Offer Telehealth
resilient. Since remote communication and treatment of patients reduce the number of health service visits, transport-related emissions and operational requirements emissions are reduced. In addition, fewer space demands can result in smaller health facilities, with concurrent reductions in construction materials, energy and water consumption, waste, and overall environmental impact.”
From: Health and sustainable development – https://www.who.int/sustainable-development/ health-sector/strategies/telehealth/en/
To ensure you have a great appointment, please check the following: • Camera Position & Location: Your camera should be set up to allow you to move around and remain visible to your physiotherapist. • Device Power Source: It is best to have the device plugged in. • Audio: Consider using earbuds or Bluetooth headsets for more precise sound. • Internet Connection: It should be 15Mbps or higher. You may check your internet connection at fast.com. • Environment: A quiet private space free of distraction is recommended so that you will be more focused.
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