Physical Therapy 101:
MYTH NO. 3: ‘I HAVEN’T BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, SO I DON’T NEED IT’ While physical therapy is an excellent option for patients who have recently suffered an injury, it can offer plenty of preventative diagnostic care as well. For example, our therapists will often evaluate and diagnose potential problems and then create helpful exercise routines long before a minor condition becomes a serious (and painful) injury. It’s no secret that a lot of misinformation is spread about physical therapy, but the reality is we have helped thousands of patients get back to the lives they know and love after ditching all their chronic pain. Check out our patients’ testimonials to see some of our work in action, or come in to our office and see for yourself!
With the kids officially back in school, our team here at Gilbert Physical Therapy thought it the perfect time to offer some educational information about what we do each day. While over 9 million American adults use physical therapy services each year, a great number of people still have misconceptions about what physical therapy is. For that, our team decided to dispel some of the most common myths we have heard involving physical therapy. MYTH NO. 1: ‘THE PAIN IS TOO GREAT’ The American Physical Therapy Association recently conducted a survey to determine the societal perception regarding the pain associated with rehabilitating an injury through physical therapy. A surprising 71% of people who never set foot in a physical therapy office believe that the rehabilitation process will be exceedingly painful, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Physical therapists aim to minimize pain and discomfort, including chronic or long-term pain. Physical therapists won’t exceed a patient’s pain threshold as they work to facilitate healing and restoring movement and function. MYTH NO. 2: ‘ONLY SURGERY CAN FIX MY INJURY’ Before the rise of physical therapy, many patients believed surgery was their only option for rehabilitation, but, in many cases, physical therapy has been shown to be just as effective treating conditions such as degenerative disk disease, meniscal and rotator cuff tears, and some forms of knee osteoarthritis.
SUDOKU
Basil Berry Sorbet
Unlike standard ice cream recipes, this delicious sorbet doesn’t require fancy equipment or difficult prep. It’s also entirely dairy-free, making it the perfect vegan treat for the end of summer.
Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaves
6 cups frozen mixed berries 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions
1. In a saucepan over high heat, combine sugar with 1 cup of water, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves, creating a syrup-like consistency. 2. Remove syrup from heat, add basil, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain syrup into bowl and refrigerate until cold. 3. In a blender, combine syrup with frozen berries and lemon juice. Purée until smooth. 4. Transfer to a square baking pan, cover in plastic wrap, and freeze until set, about 2 hours. 5. Scoop and serve.
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