Did you know that more than 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes and 9 out of 10 don’t know it? That’s a scary statistic. But here’s the good news – even if you have already been diagnosed, you can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by following some simple lifestyle practices. Join Registered Dietitian, Noreen Gallo, for an informative workshop that will help guide you through understanding the disease, its risk factors, and how it is diagnosed. You will improve your knowledge about the impact food and exercise can have on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. She will also guide you in food selection and recipe preparation so you can experience reduced stress around feeding yourself and your family. Join us in having a conversation around food and lifestyle changes – invite friends and family who have been touched by this disease and let’s build a community of health! We hope to see you there. DIABETES WORKSHOP August 13th | 6:00pm| Windham Office What is a Concussion? The general definition of concussion means the act of forcefully shaking or jarring. A sports concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) caused by a shaking or jarring of the brain. A sports concussion can occur with a bump, blow or jolt to the head or the body which causes the brain to move within the skull. This movement causes the brain to hit the inside of the skull or stretch which can result in a change in brain cell chemistry and structural injury from cell stretching. This damage can result in a variety of signs and symptoms depending on the portion of the brain involved during a sports concussion. Are Concussions Serious? Sports concussions are described as a “mild” traumatic brain injury because concussions are not usually life threatening. However, concussions are a brain injury and can lead to serious long-term consequences if not managed correctly by a qualified healthcare professional. HAVE YOU EVER SUFFERED A CONCUSSION? How can Physical Therapy help a patient recover from a sports concussion? Physicaltherapistsplayan importantroleonaconcussionmanagement team. Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat many aspects of concussion that may include dizziness that may arise from a neck issue (cervicogenic dizziness), balance deficits, neck pain, headaches
that are referred from the neck, vertigo from an inner ear condition (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), exercises for vision issues (ocular motor exercises), issues with blood pressure & heart rate with exercise (autonomic dysregulation), and help to progress patients through a graded return to play protocol.
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