Physical Therapy Newsletter by Canyon Sports Therapy
Wellness Expert Newsletter
• How To Be Healthier • Exercise Essentials • Patient Results • Staff Spotlight • Winter Check Up
Everyone desires to be healthier, stronger and more active. However, you can often feel like it is difficult to attain these goals because of pain, injuries or failed diets. What does it take to be healthier? Health is a relative term. It means that your body is operating at a high normal range in all the different systems from circulation, breathing, digestion and more. It doesn’t mean you have to look like a supermodel. Anything you can do to help your body achieve more of an ideal state is a step towards a healthier you. Strength and flexibility There are approximately 642 skeletal muscles in the body. This means that your strength and flexibility play an important role in your health. Your muscles not only help you move, but they support your circulatory and breathing systems. A stronger and more flexible you, means a healthier you. Relieving joint or muscle pain and guiding you on proper exercise is part of our specialized physical therapy treatments. Call us to learn more.
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Where it hurts Common Running Injuries
Proximal Hamstring Tendonitis Symptoms: Pain in the hamstring in the back of the upper leg. Cause: Over striders are prone to this. Their legs can be too straight when they land, forcing stress on the hips and hamstrings. Fix: Stretching of hamstrings and IT band can help relieve pain in this area. Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms: Discomfort in the bottom of the foot in the arch area close to the heel. Cause: Tightness in the calf muscle may pull on the heel awkwardly. Sudden increase in miles may cause this to occur. Fix: Stretch your ankles against a wall or on a stair before and after you run as well as a few extra times a day.
Why Choose Canyon Sports Therapy? • Expertly trained therapists • Focused on achieving fast results • We take the time to listen to you • We spend time educating you on your problem and how to solve it
• Friendly, courteous staff • On time appointments • Doctor recommended
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I became very active due to my sucess! “I came to John with a beat up knee from 2 surgeries and trying to get ready for a third. He was able to push me past the hurdles of a bad recovery. I came to him with a knee that was built up with scar tissue and still swollen 5 months out of surgery. Breaking up scar tissue was the key in my recovery to be able to perform exercises. I had crazy progress in 2 months as a patient at Canyon Sports Therapy, and I believe the knowledge of the staff helped me become ready to do anything. I became very active due to my success my last couple weeks as a patient and felt ready for my next surgery knowing I could recover to the point I am now. I highly recommend John as a therapist and know I’ll be back to him if I ever have more problems.” - S.B. PATIENT RESULTS WINTER CHECK UP Summer’s Gone...Fall Into Winter. Is Your Body Ready?
Fall is here signaling it’s time for us to begin preparing our equipment and our bodies for the significant demands of our favorite Winter Sport. Finding yourself sidelined early in the season facing a long recovery from low back or other joint pains in many cases can be avoided by implementing a simple Physical
Therapy program. Don’t wait. Call Canyon Sports Therapy to have one of our highly trained sports specialists evaluate your body’s winter readiness and any of your nagging pains. We have experience getting both world class athletes and Wasatch Mountain Warriors of all ages back on the mountain exploring the limits of their abilities without pain or fear of injury. Let us uncover and treat your underlying restrictions and then implement a specific training program designed for you to get you back in the mountains at your very best. Also consider having us evaluate your ski boots effectiveness. We can assess as well as adjust how well your boots fit in our orthotic and ski boot Lab.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Cathey Wyhowanec Front DeskAdministrator There is a new friendly voice and cheerful smile at the Canyon Sports Therapy front desk. Meet Cathey Wyhowanec, the newest member of our team. Cathey joined Canyon Sports Therapy in August as our front desk administrator and has really taken to her new responsibilities.
Cathey grew up in California and worked in the financial industry while raising her daughter. She then pursued a lifetime goal to get into the fitness arena. Cathey is certified as a personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and is a certified Zumba Instructor. One of these days, we might be showing off our dancing moves in the clinic :) She is also a Black Belt-Tang Soo Do. Cathey and husband Dan just celebrated their 3rd anniversary a few weeks ago. They enjoy camping and hiking together. We are happy to have you on our team Cathey.
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DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION TO START PHYSICAL THERAPY? NO, you don’t. Although we see many patients sent directly by their physician, in the state of Utah, a licensed physical therapist may begin the physical therapy process by performing a full physical therapy evaluation. We will verify benefits for you so that you can get started right away. YOU CAN START NOW CALL TODAY!
Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to keep you moving...
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
IT BAND - STRETCH - SIDELYING Helps with knee and hip pain
Start by lying on your side with your back near the edge of your bed or table. Your affected leg should be on top. Next, let the top leg lower behind you as you maintain an extended knee as shown. You should feel a gentle stretch along the side of your leg. Hold for 30 seconds.
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Who do you know that needs our help?
If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Canyon Sports Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment. Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following?
• Move without pain • Bend and move freely
• Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle
Call Today! (801) 944-1209 Fax: (801) 274-1180
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