Newsletter by Kerrville Physical Therapy Center
Health & Wellness
October, 2018
NEWSLETTER
“Your Body Was Made to Move!” 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. If you have any aches or pains that are keeping you from your daily activities, contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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“What You Should Do To Keep Moving!” TREATING MOVEMENT
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. Physical Therapy focuses on helping your body achieve optimum health for these critical areas. With years of medical training in analyzing and treating movement, our expert physical therapists are uniquely qualified to help you move 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 to learn more! Call us today to learn more about being pain-free.
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Patient Success Spotlight
A pleasant experience!
“I recently found myself in need of out patient physical therapy to assist with recovering from knee replacement surgery. I made the absolute best decision when I choose to go to Kerrville Physical Therapy Center. Personally, I don’t use the word “awesome” very frequently, but when describing Tom Nemky and his staff, this word is very appropriate. They
were ALL truly “awesome” and a pleasure to work with. They actually made the therapy a pleasant experience. The entire staff is very knowledgeable, caring, and willing to take as much time as necessary with patients. Kudos to you, Tom and your staff, for continuing to work with me until I could once again walk pain-free. If I’m ever in need of physical therapy again, there’s no question regarding where I will go. Thanks again!” - Cathy H.
FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY ANALYSIS
To THANK YOU for choosing our physical therapy practice, we are offering a FREE Physical Therapy Analysis! Limited to the first 25 patients to call. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE ANALYSIS BY CALLING 830-896-7377 TODAY! EXPIRES 11-28-18
OUR SERVICES & MODALITIES
• Cervical & Pelvic Traction • Hivamat • Physiotherapy • Massage Therapy
• Kinesio Taping • Epley Maneuver • Ultrasound • Electric Stimulation
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THINK KERRVILLE PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER FIRST
At Kerrville Physical Therapy Center, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.
It’s time to get Kerrville Physical Therapy Center if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
Healthy Recipe: Vegetarian Chili
INGREDIENTS • 1 tsp garlic-herb seasoning blend • 1 tsp ground cumin • ⅛ tsp salt • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables • ¼ cup light sour cream • Fresh cilantro (optional) • ⅛ tsp chili powder (optional) • 1 tsp canola oil • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 cup green sweet pepper • 2 cloves garlic • 1 tsp bottled minced garlic
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes • 1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce • 1 cup water • 4½ tsp chili powder
DIRECTIONS Lightly coat an unheated large saucepan or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat bottom of pan. Add onion, sweet pepper, and garlic to hot pan; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until pepper is tender, stirring often. If necessary, reduce heat to prevent burning. Add undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, the water, the chili powder, the seasoning blend, cumin, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans and mixed vegetables. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender. If desired, top individual servings with sour cream and/or cilantro and sprinkle with the chili powder.
Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to keep you moving...
HAMSTRING STRETCH - WALL Place a leg up a wall while lying on your back. Your other leg should lay straight on the floor and through a doorway or hall. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 3 times. Strengthens hamstrings
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SERRATUS WALL SLIDE Place your forearms and hands along a wall so that your elbows are bent and your arms point towards the ceiling. Next, protract your shoulder blades forward and then slide your arms up the wall as shown. Then, return to original position and repeat 6 times. Strengthens back
The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.
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