STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Patient Success Spotlight
Alyssa Bissonnette, PT, DPT
Alyssa graduated from Northeastern in 2012 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Alyssa joined Bay State Physical Therapy in 2012 following her graduation and worked in ourRoslindaleoffice ,which transitionedtoWestRoxbury in 2014 where she was the Lead Physical Therapist. Alyssa had the opportunity to open Bay State Physical Therapy -Needham inMarch of 2019, where she serves as the Clinic Manager.
Betsy has been a patient at Bay State Physical Therapy at our Franklin location for five weeks. In August 2018, she slipped and fell in her bathroom, causing immediate and excruciating neck pain. She was diagnosed with a spinal contusion and fitted for a neck brace. After her neurosurgeon reviewed an MRI of her neck, it was determined that she would undergo surgery, a cervical laminectomy, in mid-December 2018. Postoperative care included wearing a soft collar for four weeks before being referred to physical therapy. Betsy’s main complaints when she started physical therapy were pain, numbness, and tightness throughout her neck and both shoulders. She reported difficulty with lifting, carrying, driving, sleeping, looking down, looking over her shoulders, using the computer, and performing self care, including dressing and bathing. Since beginning at Bay State PhysicalTherapy, Betsy has come a long way and reports improved mobility throughout her neck and shoulders. She also reports decreased pain levels and that she only experiences some residual burning pain along her right shoulder blade. She has improved ability to complete daily activities and we are continuing to work on her posture while working on the computer. Overall, she is feeling a lot better and is optimistic about the benefits of continuing with physical therapy. “This is my first experience with physical therapy and it’s been GREAT! I came in not able to move my head side to side and after my first visit, I had more mobility and felt great. The tightness in my neck was almost gone. All the exercises given have really helped in my recovery and helped relieve the pain. Everyone has been friendly. A great place! Thank you!” - Betsy
She swam competitively for 15 years but was unable to swim in college due to sustaining a shoulder injury, which led her to become interested in physical therapy. Alyssa underwent shoulder surgery in college while completinghercourseworkwhichhelpedher tounderstand the importance ofprovidingqualitycare.Alyssahasaspecial interest ingeneralorthopedics and has taken advanced coursework through the MGH Institute of Health Professions program. Inherspare time,sheenjoysspending timewithher family, readingagood book in her hammock and swimming both for exercise and fun!
HEALTHY RECIPE: CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP INGREDIENTS:
• Salt & black pepper • 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves • One 8-inch flour tortilla • 1 avocado • 1 cup shredded Monterrey cheese
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth • One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes • One 14.5-ounce can black beans • 3 chicken breasts, boneless • 2 limes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 small onion, diced • 2 tbsp minced garlic • 2 jalapeños, finely diced
INSTRUCTIONS: In a large saucepan heat the vegetable oil. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Once the onionshavesoftenedadd thegarlicand jalapeños andcook foranotherminute.Pour thechickenbroth, tomatoes and beans into the pot and bring to a boil. Once at a boil lower heat to simmer and add your chicken breasts. Cook the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes. Once chicken is cooked remove from pot. When cool enough to handle shred it and set it aside. Add lime juice and fresh cilantro to the pot. In a serving bowl add a mound of shredded chicken. Ladle soup over chicken and top with a lime wedge, grilled tortilla strips, avocado slices and cheese.
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