Health & Wellness Newsletter by Partners in Physical Therapy
2019
HEALTH &WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
GERALDINE GUIDRY, PT TECHNICIAN GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM
Geraldine grew up in Lake Charles and has been with the Partners’ team for more than 8 wonderful years. She was drawn to Partners in Physical Therapy because, “This place is like the other jobs that I have worked for: Helping people. All of my jobs have been working with people and when coming to Partners and seeing what they were doing to help people, I knew that I wanted to be a part of that team”.
Her favorite part of her job is: “Meeting people with health problems and learning all what they have been through, then coming to Partners in Physical Therapy to give us a chance to make their life easier”.
Geraldine is an awesome member of our team. It is easy to see why ALL of the patients know and LOVE her!! OUR SERVICES • Orthopedics • Manual Therapy • Sports Rehab • Edema/Lymphedema Management • Geriatrics • Vestibular & Balance Rehab • Pediatrics • Women’s Health • Wellness and Fitness • Pilates • Weight management • Mental health • Stress management
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2019
HEALTH &WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
DON’T IGNORE YOUR BACK PAIN
INSIDE: • Get To The Bottom Of Back Pain • Relieve Back Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Ideal Protein Recipe
Whether you have hurt your back or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Partners In Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at 337-439-3344 today!
The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. You rely on it so heavily — whether it is to shoulder your emotional stresses or to physically lift something that you need to carry with you. Your back is constantly at risk. It is at risk when you drive, being one of the body parts likely to take the biggest impact in case of an accident. It is at risk when you are safely at home on your couch or at the office, where you are likely scrunched over and not caring one bit about your posture. It is at risk when you run, when you play sports, and even when you find yourself sick and are coughing so heavily that your back begins to hurt. It is no wonder that so many people experience back injuries every year. What is a big wonder is that so many people choose to ignore their back injuries year after year! When you break an arm or get a cut on your leg, you are likely to do something about it right away. The sight of blood leaving your body or the realization that a bone isn’t sitting right is something that not many people are going to deal with for too long before seeking medical attention. Yet when pain begins in the back, it is almost normal to ignore it. Everyone develops back pain, time to time, right? There is no reason to stress about it or overreact, right? Absolutely wrong! Understanding Back Pain. Back pain may be common, but it is absolutely not normal.There are actually a lot of serious conditions that can cause your back to begin to hurt, and it is smart to have your back looked at by a physician early on so that you know exactly what is going on with your body from the get-go.
Once the cause of your back pain is determined, your physical therapist will be able to identify the best treatment options for your body’s needs. This will likely include the following: • Targeted exercises that are specialized to the region of the back that is experiencing the most pain. These exercises are designed to help build strength and support the surrounding muscles. • Guided stretching designed to improve range of motion and flexibility. This will take into account the health and vivacity of vertebrae and any potential stretches that may support optimal back health. • Support and guidance with an exercise routine and habit formation, especially with cardiovascular activity that can stimulate improved blood circulation to the affected areas of the back, as well as strength- building activities. Attempting to undertake any of these changes on your own after you’ve experienced a back injury is both hazardous and not recommended. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist can provide you with the guidance and ongoing support that you need to ensure that you do not experience any further injury as you attempt to heal the cause of your back pain.
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GET TO THE BOTTOMOF BACK PAIN
There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may be experiencing back pain, and ignoring any of them is not a good idea. Some of the most common issues that cause back pain to linger include: • Muscle sprain or strain • Slipped vertebrae or disk • Tear or hyperextension to the supporting muscles or tendons • Arthritis Theseconcernscandevelopasaresultofamyriadofenvironmental issues, such as having poor posture, prolonged sedentary activity, car crash, sporting accident, stress, heavy lifting, and so on. When it comes to back pain, Don’t Wait! When you experience an injury to your back, or realize that you are experiencing regular pain as a result of an ongoing injury or overuse, it is important to find out the cause of your back pain as quickly as possible. Back pain can quickly become chronic, as a potentially small issue can become complicated when it is not addressed early on. Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify the difference between environmental causes and something more medically based. To get started with putting an end to your back pain, contact us.
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BASIL & TOMATO VEAL SCALLOPS
INGREDIENTS • 2 lbs veal sirloin, thinly sliced • 8 cups broccoli • 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes • 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped • 4 tbsp olive oil
• sea salt, to taste • pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS Cook broccoli in salted, boiling water. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil with garlic for 5 minutes. Remove garlic and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in skillet at medium- high heat. Add crushed tomato and fresh basil. Cook veal for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with broccoli. Drizzle with garlic olive oil and season.
Try this recipe and many others as a part of our medically developed ketogenic weight loss and weight management protocol at Partners. Losing weight can be a challenge, but the process of weight loss is simple.The Ideal Protein Ketogenic Weight Loss Protocol is a medically developed 4 phase protocol containing 2 key components – weight loss and a healthier lifestyle education so that you are empowered to sustain your weight loss results over your life course.
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Patient Success Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE
“I have slept throughout the night without any pain!” “I had a great experience in my session with Tech Geraldine which was very invigorating. Since my presence at Partners, this is the first time I have slept throughout the night without any pain. I like to reward Geraldine for her knowledge, patience, kindness, and humor. I would like to continue with her on myTuesday andThursday sessions. A shout out to Tech Geraldine- KUDOS!” - Lynda C.
At Partners In PhysicalTherapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Partners In Physical Therapy 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 individualized recovery program
Relieve Back Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain.
Stretches Lower Back
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PRESS UPS Lying face down, slowly raise up and arch your back using your arms.
If this exercise does not provide you relief/help, please consider an evaluation to see if we can identify the source of your pain.
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