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JUNE 2025
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Catch the Warmth, Chase Your Goal
LET SUMMER LEAD YOUR FITNESS
Now is the time to let nature work for you.
on a good-weather day and helps keep arthritic joints lubricated without much strain. Please let us know if you’re looking for suggestions on using cycling to your best advantage this summer. Of course, summer also allows student athletes to train before returning to their school sports routines. Although it may seem counterintuitive, my best advice to anyone using the summer to gear up for the back-to-school season is to spend time doing a completely different sport than their main one. Nowadays, it’s very popular for kids to specialize in one sport. The argument for this practice is that they’ll get significantly better — and increase their chances of getting a college scholarship — if they devote all their time to it. While I understand and appreciate that mindset, I also know through my work at Kaizen Physical Therapy that performing certain motions repeatedly can cause overuse injuries. Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in non- contact injuries among young athletes who push their physical demands in one direction too firmly. I recommend incorporating cross-training into your summer exercise regimen to give the parts of your body used in your primary sport a little rest now and then. Naturally, summer is also the time for swimming — an excellent way to stay fit without hitting the gym or lifting heavy weights. For one thing, water provides at least 14% more natural
resistance than exercising on land, plus its buoyancy provides decompression for lower body joints. Many clients enjoy jogging in water, which offers excellent resistance for our upper bodies if you do it in water up to your neck. For an easy way to turn an ocean or lake into natural exercise equipment, stand straight in waist-high water and walk in it heel-first with your arms down for 5–10 minutes. I always feel way hungrier after working out in the water than on dry land, so that suggests hitting the waves may also give you a tremendous calorie-burning boost. No matter how you spend your summer, be sure to keep yourself moving. Even if your job requires you to sit in front of a computer all day, the longer days will give you time to go for walks after work, which will help you stay physically active while reducing your stress from the workday. You don’t necessarily need a grandiose plan to remain active; all you need to do is make sure you’re using the weather and your environment in ways you typically can’t during other times of the year. Time always flies, so use the weeks and months ahead as a springboard to a healthier life. Mother Nature is kind to us this time of year. Pay her back by taking the best care of yourself possible. Here’s to fun and fitness in the sun!
As anyone in the Pacific Northwest knows, summer weather is absolutely perfect here. The months ahead promise to give us plenty of opportunities to swim, hike the mountains, garden, ride bikes, and use the outdoors to improve our overall health. My family and I are excited to take advantage of the season by hitting nearby lakes and beaches, Rollerblading, or playing volleyball and badminton. Nothing is better than using the natural environment to help us feel better and strengthen our minds and spirits. Although everyone’s body is different, I’ve found that cycling outdoors is one of the best ways to enjoy exercise in the fresh air. It gives us plenty of sun
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DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR The Truth Behind Physical Therapy Myths
‘I don’t need to do anything extra outside my physical therapy appointments.’ Succeeding with your physical therapy treatment is a lot like succeeding in school. If you want to pass, you have to do your homework. We spend plenty of time with our patients each week, but we can’t do everything necessary in the limited time we get together. You have to take on some of the work to maximize your recovery and improve your ailments. If we provide you with exercises, stretches, or activities to do at home, avoiding them will only lengthen your treatment time. ‘I’ll just get a massage. It accomplishes the same goal.’ While a massage may be part of your physical therapy treatment plan, it’s not the only thing our physical therapists do to help you recover. You can’t just expect to come in for a massage and see progress. You have to pair it with some type of physical activity. Your physical therapist will put together an individualized plan for your unique situation. You can’t pick and choose what parts you want to do. ‘It’s too expensive.’ Many people believe that physical therapy is overpriced and too expensive to fit into their budget, but that’s not the case. Nearly all medical insurances offer some type of coverage for physical therapy services. Moreover, our team is not trying to get rich from your medical condition. We just want to help you feel your best! We try to keep services within your budget when possible. Keep in mind that the longer you push off physical therapy, the more severe your condition could become,
As social media becomes more common, more people are sharing their opinions than ever. After watching a few reels or clips about specific topics, you start to see similar topics that the site’s algorithms feed you, reducing the diversity of thought on the subject(s). The problem is that you may not appreciate all sides of an issue if you don’t get all the relevant information. This is how confirmation bias can take hold, promoting the spread of rumors, myths, and misinformation throughout our communities. Most of us are no strangers to misinformation and rumors; we see it almost daily while scrolling through social media. How often have you read someone’s post and scoffed to yourself, thinking, “There’s no way someone believes that.” Yet, people believe some of the most ridiculous ideas because social media algorithms influence what they see, and misinformation becomes more prevalent. Many Americans associate misinformation with propaganda and politics, but it also sneaks into our daily lives. We see it in the physical therapy world almost every week. Someone read something online or heard about a scary experience from a friend and is cautious about proceeding with treatment. Let’s debunk and dispel some of the most common physical therapy rumors and myths. ‘It will hurt too much.’ When a doctor refers patients to physical therapy, it’s usually because they are experiencing some type of pain or discomfort. Yet, some believe physical therapy will worsen their pain in the short term and is not worth the
effort, even if it provides relief in the long run. However, we aim to make you as functional as possible while managing any pain you experience. We want to reduce your pain! While you might experience additional soreness during your first few appointments, it’s part of the healing process.
which, in turn, leads to more expensive treatment options. Don’t let misinformation and myths sway your opinion about physical therapy. If you have any concerns or questions, reach out to us directly. We’ll give you information you can trust!
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The Simpson’s Real-Life Dream Home
AND WHY IT DISAPPEARED
Imagine owning the Simpson’s house, the one belonging to Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, in real life — pink walls, orange couch, and all. In 1997, Fox Broadcasting Company partnered with Pepsi to make this a reality and built a full- scale replica of 742 Evergreen Terrace. The two companies intended to make one lucky fan’s dreams come true, but things didn’t go as planned. Bringing Springfield to the real world. De-fictionalizing a home from a famous cartoon is no small feat. Fox and Pepsi hired Kaufman and Broad homebuilders to build the house in Henderson, Nevada, and they overlooked no detail. They replicated everything, from the layout and interior design to Bart’s treehouse, to bring the home to life. The builders also included hidden gems throughout the house, including Duff beer in the fridge and a bowl
The builders pored over hours and hours of “The Simpsons” episodes to get the layout right while making the home livable for actual people. After completing the home, Fox opened it for tours as part of a promotional campaign for “The Simpsons” merchandise. Over 500,000 people visited the house in just four months, but that wasn’t the end of the story. The grand prize nobody took. While the home was open for tours, Fox and Pepsi held a sweepstakes to give it away. Fans entered by collecting numbered game pieces from select Pepsi products. During the 1997 fall premiere of the show, the winning number was flashed on the screen, but no one came forward to collect the prize. So, they later chose the winner via a random raffle of forms consumers submitted by mail. The winner was 63-year-old Barbara Howard of Richmond, Kentucky. But Howard didn’t want the house. Instead, she accepted a $75,000 cash prize offered as an alternative, which sealed the fate of the real-life Simpsons house. After the contest, the home underwent a total makeover to blend in with all the others in the surrounding housing development. Today, it still stands, but you’d never guess it was once the perfect replica of America’s favorite cartoon house.
for Snowball II in the kitchen.
SIMPLE SUMMER GARDEN PASTA
TAKE A BREAK!
INGREDIENTS • 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to taste) • 1 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Inspired by TheKitchn.com
• 1 lb angel hair pasta • 1 cup fresh basil • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese • Cooked, chopped chicken for serving (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper and toss until well coated. 2. Cover and let the mixture sit at room temperature while the pasta cooks. 3. Add pasta to a pot of boiling water and cook per package directions until al dente. 4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water to add to the tomato mixture. 5. Coarsely chop the basil leaves. 6. Add the pasta, Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil to the tomato mixture and toss again until combined. 7. Serving suggestion: Add cooked, chopped chicken for more protein!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1.
Solid Steps for Seasonal Strength
2.
4 Physical Therapy Myths Debunked
3.
Inside the Real Simpsons House
Simple Summer Garden Pasta
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Live Like Gisele
Gisele’s Habits for Staying Fit and Fabulous You couldn’t escape seeing Gisele Bündchen during the late 1990s and early 2000s. She appeared in countless What’s Her Secret?
she do it? Here are three of her habits you can easily adapt to your lifestyle. Eat a mostly plant-based diet. In her cookbook, “Nourish,” Gisele claims that 80% of her diet is plant- based. She used to be vegan but developed anemia, which required her to add red meat back into her diet. Gisele tries to keep raw vegetables prepped and ready to eat. Fruit is also a staple of her diet, but she no longer does juice cleanses. Instead, she’s been trying out different types of fruit smoothies! Avoid certain foods and drinks. Gisele is no stranger to the occasional treat like french fries or gelato, but some things are entirely off-limits. She avoids eating ultra-processed foods, and you’ll likely never see her inside a
advertisements showcasing lingerie, perfume, and more. She was also regularly featured in magazines, even named “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” by Rolling Stone in 2000. Her fame only grew as time went on. Although the supermodel is not in the limelight as much as she was 10 or 20 years ago, she’s considered one of the greatest models of all time and still gets her moments in the spotlight whenever she wants. If you’ve seen recent photos of Gisele, you may wonder how she’s stayed in such great shape. She doesn’t look much different from when she was in her prime modeling days. So, how does
fast-food restaurant. Gisele has also cut out alcohol and coffee from her diet in recent years, replacing coffee with caffeine-free dandelion tea. Stay active. Exercise is essential to any health journey, and Gisele ensures it’s part of her routine. She continually tries new physical activities in addition to weightlifting and cardio. She enjoys paddleboarding, biking, surfing, horseback riding, and bouncing on trampolines. She also practices yoga to deal with stress.
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Join Us for a FULL WEEK of FREE EXAMS! JUNE 23–27
Our expert team of physical therapists can help with all types of issues, including:
Dear Valued Patient,
We have exciting news! To give back and thank our community for their continued support, we are hosting a full week of free exam appointments with our team of physical therapy experts.
Back pain Sciatica Arthritis
Knee pain
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Pain in hands or feet
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These exams are perfect for:
Problems walking
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Shoulder pain
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Sports injuries
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Neck pain Headaches
All past patients
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Balance or dizziness
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» All present patients who have another problem not currently being treated
If you feel pain or have problems with walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down stairs, getting in or out of the car, sleeping, driving, exercising, playing sports, or working long hours, then this is an excellent opportunity to see one of our qualified therapists and find the cause of your issue. Call us at 206-524-6702 or send an email to Info@kaizenseattle.com to schedule your free exam before slots run out! And as a special bonus, all who attend a free exam appointment during the week of June 23–27 will receive a FREE copy of my book, “Back to Normal.”
» All friends and family of our past and present patients
Your free exam consists of a 20-minute, one-on-one appointment with one of our physical therapists, who will talk with you about the history of your problem and ensure you leave knowing:
1. The cause of your pain or problem 2. What a plan for successful treatment looks like
If you are a past or present patient, schedule your free exam by calling us at 206-524-6702 or sending us an email to Info@kaizenseattle.com . If you are referring a friend or family member, give them this insert and have them call us to schedule their free exam at 206-524-6702 or send us an email to Info@kaizenseattle.com .
Sincerely,
–Dr. Colin Sisco Colin Sisco, Owner and Physical Therapist
Call or email now to schedule your exam the week of June 23–27! Appointments are free but space is limited.
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Here’s What Others Have to Say About Kaizen PT!
“I am an 81-year-old woman in need of help to increase my strength and balance. Barry has really helped me improve my ability to get around the area. I’ve really enjoyed our outdoor outings. He has shown me how to be safe in my stride and how to watch for trouble spots. My stamina has improved greatly. Thank you, Kaizen and Barry!” –Rosemary L.
“Early this fall, I tore my soleus muscle while running, which is one of my favorite ways to exercise. Marina helped me to gradually rebuild mobility, flexibility, strength, and muscle memory to heal safely and quickly. I feel confident I can run again, injury-free!” –Cindy Jo A.
“Before PT, I was struggling with tingling and soreness in my back. The issue was stopping me from going to the gym and getting proper exercise. Thanks to the excellent help at Kaizen Physical Therapy, I was able to fully recover and return to the gym without pain.” –Camden D.
“Colin Sisco helped me tremendously with chronic pain from a tennis shoulder injury. I had been to other PTs previously, but none were able to help me with daily pain management. Colin was able to see the restricted movement in my neck/ shoulders and work with me on exercises to improve my range of motion and overall pain level. I’m now pain-free and very thankful to have found Colin & Kaizen. I would highly recommend them to anyone!” –Jenny R.
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