Natural Healing With Science-Driven Experts The Benefits of Physical Therapy Over Surgery
conservative treatment is a better option than some think. Therapy is not only cheaper, but it’s also safer for the body. After all, surgery brings a lot of risks involved with the procedure, including infection, blood clots, blood loss, and anesthesia complications. For some patients, surgery will worsen their pain, and they may have to do physical therapy either way. Physical therapy is a noninvasive way of healing the body. Part of its success comes from treatment plans being designed with the patient’s personal goals, needs, and challenges in mind. Professionals agree that patients with active lifestyles or careers are often the people who consider surgery first because they want to be back on their feet fast. But active lifestyles make long-term solutions even more important. Starting off with physical therapy can eliminate the pain or at least alleviate daily pain while putting you in better shape in the long run. If the results aren’t good enough, then surgery is still an option. Presurgery physical therapy can still put you in a better physical condition to withstand it and possibly have an easier overall recovery. You won’t risk worsening your condition before surgery either. If you or a loved one is worried about an upcoming surgery, our experts at Gilbert Physical Therapy can ease your current pain and make your recovery easier. Our team continually offers workshops to help you heal. (Our next one is in March!) Give us a call at 717-591-0955 to ask about your options today.
Struggling with pain doesn’t always mean surgery is necessary. There’s substantial evidence that physical therapy is comparable to a surgical procedure. Many patients and medical professionals tend to lean on surgery because it appears to be an instant solution. However, research shows that you can recover at the same or better rate with physical therapy than if you received invasive treatment, despite physical therapy being extended over multiple sessions and daily exercises. Researchers from seven different universities conducted a study to see if patients 45 and older who were diagnosed with a meniscal tear or even osteoarthritis in their knee could recover better with physical therapy or surgery. The findings revealed that
Green Velvet Cheesecake Bars This St. Paddy’s Day, try taking a festive spin on a classic staple. If you have red velvet lovers in your family, they’re sure to love this equally decadent treat. Inspired by AboutAMom.com
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Ingredients
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs • 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs • 1 stick butter, melted • 1 oz green food coloring (gel works best)
• 3 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened • 2/3 cup sugar • 3 eggs • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • Green sprinkles, optional
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F, and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine crumbs, butter, and food coloring. Press into the baking pan. 3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together.
4. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla. 5. Pour mixture over the packed crumbs. 6. Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set. 7. Let cool completely before adding sprinkles and slicing.
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