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A New Opportunity
TO GET EVEN BETTER AT WHAT WE DO
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ith each new year comes a slew of changes, and the arrival of 2018 brings a particularly big one for me and the clinic. As many of my friends and loved ones know, I’m a constant seeker of knowledge, forever looking
for methodologies and techniques that will provide the absolute best outcomes for my patients. I know, despite our abundant successes, all of us at HealthMasters have opportunities to grow as clinicians, expanding our expertise. When I see a possibility to not only allow us to better serve our community, but to expand our reach within that community, I’ll jump at it every time.
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That’s why, this month, I’m thrilled to announce that HealthMasters Hand and Physical Therapy Centers is becoming a franchise for Fyzical, one of the most respected and effective physical therapy collectives in the country!
When I see a possibility to not only allow us to better serve our community, but to expand our reach within that community, I’ll jump at it every time.
watched the troubling trends in balance issues, I’ve looked far and wide for a strategy that could adequately address this epidemic, until it finally became clear last year — Fyzical is absolutely the best path forward. The shift should come with widespread positive changes for me and my team, but the real benefit is for our patients. By combining our unique knowledge with the collective data and experience of thousands of physical therapists under the Fyzical umbrella, our robust skillset grows substantially. In addition, Fyzical’s resources will allow us to offer new screenings for people that will help them not just with rehabilitative treatment, but with their overall, everyday health. Personally, I couldn’t be more excited about the transition. It’s been a long time coming. To be able to finally let my team and patients know about these incredible new things on the horizon is almost a little surreal. With Fyzical, my team and I will be able to transform even more lives for the better, providing the tools to a pain-free life. I couldn’t think of anything more meaningful to kick off the new year.
The decision to join with Fyzical came down to growth. Not so much in terms of revenue or numbers, but in our expertise as physical therapists and our ability to reach those who need our help. With this new partnership comes a treasure trove of tried- and-tested approaches within the field, opening up entirely new avenues to train our therapists and maximize our impact. This is especially true when it comes to Fyzical’s comprehensive fall risk prevention programs. For years, we’ve seen a steady increase in the number of falls per year of elderly individuals, stealing the independence of millions and causing potentially deadly health issues. Fyzical has access to a huge amount of cutting-edge resources for improving patients’ balance and keeping them on their feet. This gives us the foundation to truly help this massively underserved population in a big way. As I’ve
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From the Web to the Wall According to Gizmodo, Facebook users upload 300 million photos per day. Similarly, 95 million photos and videos are shared on Instagram daily. Social media is a great platform for sharing and storing, but what if you want to literally hold on to those memories? That’s where Free Prints and Social Print Studio come into play. Free Prints The most attractive aspect of the Free Prints app is right in the name. Users can download 85 free 4-by-6-inch photo prints a month (up to 1,000 a year). But you can only print one free copy of each photo. Additional prints will run you 9 cents each. Standard shipping costs $2.99, and your photos arrive within five to 13 days. Or, for an additional dollar, they can arrive in four to six days. If you choose to print photos in sizes other than 4-by-6 inches, you will have to pay more for the service. The app is well-designed and easy to use; you can print photos from your device’s library or link your accounts to print directly from Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, Flickr, and Picasa. The app is free and available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and Windows 8. Once your photos are uploaded and saved, you can then browse PhotoAffections.com, where you can order a variety of custom products, including magnets, canvas prints, and phone cases. Social Print Studio Functioning as both a website and a stand-alone app, Social Print Studio is a small company based in We Can Treat Your Plantar Fasciitis
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San Francisco that has been printing social media photos since 2010. While this company is capable of printing photos of your social media posts, they can do so much more with your digital memories.
Social Print Studio’s products are divided into four categories: photobooks, the classics, wall art, and everything else. You can order your photos printed in soft, hard, or layflat book form. Their classic options include postcards, mighty prints, and photostrips. Or, turn your photos into beautiful wall art with metal prints, canvas prints, and wall calendars. You can even get greeting cards, stickers, and buttons. Pricing varies by item, but one thing remains constant: Social Print Studio is dedicated to offering the best products possible. The app is free and available for iPhone, iPad, and Android. While sharing photos on social media accounts is an easy way to store your memories, these apps will help you keep and display those memories for years to come. The next time you need to spiff up your walls or give an extra-special gift, pay them a visit! supported by a single band of ligament tissue called the plantar fascia. This connective tissue is vitally important to our gait, sustaining an enormous amount of weight throughout each day. But if it becomes strained, the fascia can become swollen and inflamed, resulting in persistent, sharp pain in the heel and the bottom of your foot. This injury is called plantar fasciitis, and it’s one of the most common causes of foot pain in America. The telltale sign of the disorder is pain radiating throughout the bottom of the foot, usually at its worst when you take your first steps after a long period of rest. Sufferers complain about getting up in the morning or standing up from their desk during the day. Plantar fasciitis can get so bad that it will stop you from walking at all. But luckily, it’s treatable through physical therapy. Following a diagnosis, our experienced physical therapists can guide you through a number of treatments and exercises, increasing the flexibility of your plantar fascia, and getting your feet back to baseline. If you have plantar fascia, you’ll be happy to know that most patients begin to feel relief within just a few sessions, leading to a full recovery over the following months. Don’t live with constant, debilitating foot pain. Let the therapists at HealthMasters heal your foot for the long run and get back to doing the things you love.
Most of us use our feet every day. Whether we’re taking a jog around the neighborhood, easing on the gas pedal down the highway, or standing up to stretch after a long day in front of the computer, our feet are almost constantly supporting us as we navigate the world. Since our feet seem so simple and consistent, it’s easy to take them for granted. That is, until they begin to hurt, and we realize just how much we depend on these humble appendages. As anyone with foot pain can tell you, an injury to the foot is a lot more than a minor nuisance.
Our feet seem relatively uncomplicated until we take a closer look. Each foot is an intricate bundle of muscle and bone,
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performing high-intensity training. This is usually the result of a muscle imbalance and tightness in the quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip muscles. However, it can also arise from internal anatomical factors, such as naturally poor patellar tracking, improper foot posture, or weak hip control. Patellofemoral pain is localized in and behind the kneecap, but it can cause swelling and pain that may spread throughout the structure. This pain is usually the worst after climbing hills or stairs, squatting, running, hopping, or sitting for long periods of time.
The human leg is a delicate and incredible instrument, developed and slowly perfected over millions of years of evolution. But complication comes with a price: a heightened risk of injury. Our knees, especially, can succumb to any number of issues. Chief among them is patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner’s knee. Normally, as you bend your knee, the patella, or kneecap, glides along the femoral groove, a track in our femur cushioned by cartilage. The muscles and ligaments of the leg work to keep the patella sliding normally along this groove. However, if something is amiss and the patella doesn’t ride normally
Patellofemoral pain is complicated and extremely common, and it can easily lead to more serious conditions such as patellar tendinitis or arthritis. Luckily, it’s usually treatable with careful exercise and physical therapy. Treatment often involves the initial mitigation of pain symptoms, followed by exercises that restore range of motion, a battery of stretches, and a muscle- strengthening regimen designed to even out any imbalances. After a few months of treatment, most patients are able to return to playing sports and living pain-free.
through the track, it will begin to slide to the side. This forces the patella to rub and grind against the edges of the femur. As the problem worsens, it can irritate the joint, which results in kneecap pain and deterioration of the patellar surface. According to PhysioWorks, approximately 25 percent of the American population experiences aching kneecaps at one time in their lives, but it’s even higher in athletes. Often, pain will begin after a period of overuse, like after ramping up training or
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PISTACHIO GOJI BERRY GRANOLA
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1 cup rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup coconut flakes 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup goji berries
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add oats in a thin layer and toast for 1–2 minutes. Add coconut oil and salt, then stir. Continue toasting for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Add maple syrup 1 tablespoon at a time; stir to coat. 3. Once oats are toasted, add pistachios, coconut flakes, and cinnamon. Cook slowly until pistachios and coconut flakes are toasted but not burned, about 5 minutes. 4. Remove from pan and stir in goji berries. 5. Let cool and enjoy as a snack or on top of your yogurt!
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INSIDE This Issue
How a New Partnership Is Poised to Transform the Clinic
Hold On to Your Memories
Foot Pain? You May Have Plantar Fasciitis
Why Knee Pain Is So Common
Start the Day Right With This Granola
Books to Inspire You in the New Year
FOR 2018 spent on the International Space Station. From sharing everyday space adventures to letting us in on the physical toll space takes on the body, Kelly helps us understand what it’s really like to be in the great unknown. If you’re looking for inspiration in the new year, reading about Kelly’s harrowing year of challenges will surely give you the courage to overcome your own. If You Loved the ‘Divergent’ Series
Your Reading List Can you believe 2017 is behind us? Elections, weather, and just about everything on the news left us feeling uncertain. We could all use a dose of optimism in the new year. Here are some books that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit, even in the most challenging situations.
Finding Forrest When an actor tries their hand at other creative mediums, the results are varied, but the buzz about Tom Hanks’ new book, “Uncommon Type,” has been largely positive. His literary debut is a collection of 17 short stories, all featuring, in some way, a typewriter. At their heart, though, the stories are about human relationships, and Hanks manages to inject his
Veronica Roth brings us a new sci-fi/fantasy series with “Carve the Mark.” Roth whisks us to a planet where each person has a “currentgift,” a special power they develop. But for heroes Cyra and Akos, currentgifts are more of a curse. The two must work to overcome their distinctly different pasts and unite to save their world — or die trying.
most memorable character’s charm into his writing. As NPR reviewer Heller McAlpin puts it, “In a world where the news is unrelentingly bleak and much fiction tends toward the dystopian, postapocalyptic, dark, or edgy, this is a gentler, sweeter kind of storytelling than we’ve come to expect.” Overcome a Harrowing Year Few have done more to earn the title of modern-day hero than Scott Kelly, who has served as a military fighter pilot, an engineer, an astronaut, and now, an author. “Endurance” is Kelly’s memoir, and it recounts the year he
When You Need a Hero School is tough, and no one knows it better than George Heffley. In installment 12 of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, titled “The Getaway,” Jeff Kinney takes us on a tropical vacation with the Heffleys as they attempt to escape the cold weather and frenzy of the holidays. But the island isn’t the relaxing sanctuary it’s supposed to be. The suggested reading age is 8–12 years old, but this book would make an excellent listen for the whole family during a road trip of your own.
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