Advance Physical Therapy June 2018

Advance Physical Therapy June 2018

THE MONTHLY ADVANCE

9362 W. Overland Rd., Boise, Idaho 83709 June 2018

tan leisure suit. “Can we keep him?” Michelle asked. I didn’t even have to answer. We already knew, instinctively, that Scotty was now our son. That evening, I raced to JCPenny to buy Scotty some clothes. That leisure suit was all he had at the time. I picked up Oshkosh B’gosh overalls, some other clothes, and a little football. We took a picture of Scotty with that football between his legs, which has become one of our most cherished keepsakes. Like I said, this probably isn’t most people’s story of welcoming a child into their world, but it works just fine for us. From that day onward, we’ve been blessed with a wonderful, kind-hearted son. Scotty has Tourette’s, so he’ll always have his fair share of issues, but he’s grown into a thriving adult. I think most of the credit for that goes to him and his sensational mom, but I’d like to think I lent a hand along the way. When I look back on that night, I can’t help but feel a sense of overwhelming joy. I don’t think any happy family follows a prescribed path. Who cares about being normal when you have bonds that last a lifetime? didn’t even have to answer. We already knew, instinctively, that Scotty was now our son. “Can we keep him?” Michelle asked. I

FAMILIAL LOVE TRANSCENDS GENETICS HOW SCOTTY CAME INTO OUR LIVES

had considered adopting a special needs child. I still remember the night she brought up the idea to me. I have to be honest, it wasn’t the most enthusiastic response, but I said yes. Or maybe it was more of a “yesss?” Not long after that conversation, Michelle came to me with the news that she had found the perfect child. He was a little one-year-old boy whose foster parents wanted to give him up so they could travel. Again, we discussed if this was a good decision for our family. This time, my affirmation was a little more emphatic. A month later, Michelle brought Scott home, surprising both my sister-in-law and me. She poked her head up in the window, motioning me to “shhh.” Moments later, she walked through the door with the cutest little guy in her arms. This was the ‘80s, so of course he was wearing a

With Mother’s Day having just passed and Father’s Day coming up, I figured it would be the perfect time to share the story of how Michelle and I became parents. The story of our family coming together is unique, but I think the love we share is universal. Families, after all, aren’t defined by rules or standards; they’re defined by love, trust, and connection. When we were going through fertility treatments, my wife was working with disabled children as a pediatric therapist. During that time, we had also begun navigating the adoption process. I don’t know if you or anyone you know has considered adopting, but let me tell you, it’s complicated, expensive, and involves what feels like a lifetime of waiting.

—Al Jones PT, OCS, Cert. MDT

Michelle’s supervisor must’ve gotten wind of our search, because she asked Michelle if we

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MAKE EXERCISE FUN THIS SUMMER Workouts With a Twist

It’s the intense cousin of tennis. Instead of hitting the ball back and forth over a net, racquetball players take turns hitting the ball against a wall. This creates momentum, and the ball moves much faster, so there’s a lot of jumping and lunging across the court as players try to reach the ball before it can bounce twice. Bring a water bottle, because you’re sure to sweat during this cardio workout. boulder rather than the side of a cliff. You can bring the activity indoors, where artificial climbing walls and safety mats help climbers ease into the sport. This pastime works your arm muscles and core, but it also challenges your mind. There’s a lot of problem-solving as you figure out the best way to navigate the wall. Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. There are plenty of great ways to work up a sweat and still make great memories this summer. You just have to be willing to try something new. INDOOR BOULDERING Bouldering is a form of rock climbing using a

Summer is a time for fun! The days are longer, so why waste the extra sunlight trapped on a treadmill? There are plenty of great opportunities to exercise without feeling bored out of your mind. Consider one of these fun activities you may have never tried before. STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing water sport in the world, and it’s pretty simple. You stand on a paddleboard — like a surfboard, but wider and more buoyant — and use a long paddle to glide across the water. It’s the simplicity that makes SUP fun. You can battle fierce river rapids and waves on the ocean, or enjoy a more relaxing experience paddling across wide lakes and lazy rivers. Whatever your skill level, you’re building core strength, improving your balance, and getting some fresh air. RACQUETBALL In order to play racquetball, you need to have access to a racquetball court. If you can find a court near you, this game is certainly worth trying.

SERVICE HIGHLIGHT THE CLASS IV MEDICAL THERAPY LASER From the NFL to Our Office

Whenever a new technology comes out, we always have one question: Is this the real deal? To be honest, we were a little skeptical at first. There’s never been a natural way to speed up healing, until now. After demonstrating the laser and hearing other practices rave about its effects, we knew we had to offer this ground- breaking new service to our patients. If you need further proof that the Class IV Medical Therapy Laser works, the following statistic should convince you beyond the shadow of a doubt. Of all 32 NFL teams, every single one uses the laser for player rehab. When a star player missing two games instead of four can make the difference in your season, you don’t have time to waste on hocus pocus. You need real results. That’s what the laser delivers. Still don’t believe us? Try it out for yourself. Let the team at Advance Physical Therapy show you the future of physical therapy.

It’s rare that a true game-changer arrives in any industry. Physical therapy is no different, but we’ve recently seen the emergence of a device that will radically alter therapeutic treatment as we know it. That piece of technology is the Lightforce Class IV Medical Therapy Laser, and we’re proud to offer it at Advance Physical Therapy. When most people hear the word “laser,” they probably think of futuristic universes like something out of “Star Trek” or a Ray Bradbury novel. The technology at the heart of the laser is called photobiomodulation (pbm). Basically, that’s a fancy term for using light energy to stimulate your cells. It’s a bit like the way sunlight stimulates plant cells to produce chlorophyll for photosynthesis, but the plants in this case are your inflamed or injured tissues. Our bodies absorb light cells called photons and convert them into usable energy. The laser allows you to convert light at an increased rate, speeding up the healing process.

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THE INCREDIBLE HISTORY OF TOMMY JOHN SURGERY

An Operation That’s Saved Hundreds of Pitching Careers

Tommy John surgery was a massive step forward for baseball, and it wouldn’t have been possible to recover without physical therapy. When you have a new ligament, you need to rehab it intelligently and comprehensively. Physical therapists play a key role in getting athletes of all types back on the field, whether they’ve had Tommy John surgery or simply sprained an ankle.

The list of MLB pitchers who’ve undergone Tommy John surgery includes names like Stephen Strasburg and John Smoltz. These days, pitchers even get the surgery preemptively. Dr. James Andrews, perhaps the most famous doctor currently performing the surgery, perfectly describes Jobe’s contribution to sports medicine. “Without his contributions both clinically and scientifically,” he says, “none of us would be where we are today. The careers he has saved are a landmark that will probably never be duplicated.”

There was a time when a pitcher tearing their ulnar collateral ligament spelled the end of their career.A pitching elbow without a UCL is about as good as a hitter without a bat. But one doctor’s experimental procedure paved the way for more than 1,000 pitchers to get back on the mound, sometimes at a higher level than before the tear. The UCL reconstruction may be named after the first pitcher it was performed on,Tommy John, but it was the man who invented it, Dr. Frank Jobe, who changed baseball history forever. When Tommy John tore his UCL in 1974, he was willing to try anything that might work. Dr. Jobe, knowing full well that he was venturing into uncharted waters, told John that his chances of success were about 1 in 100. Before the surgery, John won 124 games. He had to take an entire year off to do rehab, ensuring that the healing and recovery were complete. He returned in 1976, played for another 13 years, and tallied another 164 wins. The 1 percent shot paid off and began a revolution.

If you want to get back to doing what you love, Advance Physical Therapy can help.

Wisdom FROM HARRY

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BACON AND APPLES

Then we go back into his office, get some water and a treat, and wait for the patients to come. I greet them when they come in and usually spend time with each patient during their visit when I’m not taking a nap. I do this all day. I believe most of them really feel comfortable with me around. At least, they show pleasure in seeing and interacting with me. It’s a long day for a dog. At around 12:30 p.m. or so, Al takes me to a ball park nearby and I get to run and sniff, and you know what. That’s my favorite part of the day, I get to do “dog stuff,” and it breaks up the day. Then it’s back to work in the afternoon. So my message is, as JT put into song: “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.” —Harry

I take my work at my owner’s physical therapy clinic very seriously. I can’t wait to get there in the morning. It’s about 7 a.m. when we show up. First, we go into his office, and he gets the leash, not my favorite thing, and a bag, for you know what. We leave the office and walk around the building, usually with the leash in my mouth. I love the scents of all the bushes, and I get to smell who’s been there over the past 12 hours. Most of the time as we walk around the building, people arrive for work and seem very happy to see me. The people I know say, “Hi Harry”, and they give me pets while I give them a sniff. I’ve discovered that people who own dogs are usually more willing to let me get a whiff than those who don’t. When we get back to the front of the building, Al will often take me to the grassy area, throw a ball for me to chase, and let me run the length of the area at full speed. That’s my warmup for the day.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into pieces

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10 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved, stems removed 2 apples, cored, peeled, and coarsely chopped

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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

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1/2 cup olive oil

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6 slices bacon, cut into squares

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Juice of 1/2 lemon

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Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

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2 cloves garlic, crushed

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1/4 cup rosemary, finely chopped

Directions

marinade over the top. Season with salt and pepper.

1. Blend balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon, rosemary, and garlic to create marinade. Pour into bowl or sealable bag and add chicken. Marinate for at least 5 minutes or up to 12 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful the chicken will be. 2. Heat oven to 375 F. Spread

3. Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through. For extra crunchiness, turn the heat up to 425 F for the last 5 minutes. 4. Transfer to platter and serve immediately.

Brussels sprouts, bacon, and apples on a baking sheet. Add chicken and pour any extra

inspired by wholesomelicious.com

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INSIDE This Issue

A Not-So-Typical Family Page 1

3 Awesome Dads FATHERS WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR THEIR KIDS Workouts You’ll Actually Enjoy A New Advance in Physical Therapy Page 2 A Surgery Named for One Pitcher Balsamic Chicken With Bacon and Apples Page 3 3 Fathers Who Risked It All for Their Kids Page 4

ARTUR MAGOMEDOV SAVED HIS DAUGHTERS FROM ISIS.

GREG ALEXANDER BATTLED A BEAR FOR HIS SON’S LIFE.

This Father’s Day, thousands of dads will receive a “No. 1 Dad” mug to sip coffee out of at the office. But the following dads took that “No. 1” to a new level.

Artur Magomedov was devastated to discover that his wife had taken his 3- and 10-year-old daughters from their home in Dagestan under the cover of night, flown to Turkey, and crossed into Syria to join ISIS. But he resolved to get his kids back. After a long, hazardous journey, he arrived in Tabqa to embrace his two daughters. To leave the caliphate — under penalty of death — they hitched a ride to the border one night and crawled along a railway line until they were within 70 meters of the border. Then they ran under fire from Turkish border guards until they could scramble into tall grasses. After some help from the Russian consulate in Istanbul, they made it back home, together again and safe.

While camping in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Greg Alexander was startled awake at dawn by the screams of his 16-year-old son, Gabriel. He rushed out

BRIAN MUNN GAVE HIS SON A LIVER TRANSPLANT. When doctors discovered that baby Caleb Munn had a rare disease called biliary atresia, they told his parents that he was unlikely to survive past age 2 without a liver transplant. Luckily, his father was a perfect match, and he eagerly donated part of his liver in March of 2015 to save his son’s life.

of his hammock to see a black bear dragging his son away by the head. Without hesitation, he kicked the beast in the side, and when that didn’t work, he leapt onto its back and started punching it in the face. When the bear finally released Gabriel, Greg threw rocks until it fled. His son was hurt, but made a full recovery in the hospital over the coming weeks.

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ATTENTION BACK PAIN & SCIATICA SUFFERERS!

Have you experienced back pain in the last 30 days? Are you dealing with sciatica?

Do you think there’s nothing you can do to alleviate your back pain? Have you tried medications, injections, or surgery and still found no relief? Do you skip family activities because you’re worried about pain?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to know about the upcoming FREE Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop at Advance Physical Therapy.

At this event, you will learn:

• The biggest mistake made by those suffering from back pain and sciatica

• The three most common causes of lower back pain, including the sneaky cause that doesn’t usually show up on MRIs

• The top three strategies for

eliminating back pain for good

For details about the event and information on how to register, please see other side.

ADVANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY’S FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA WORKSHOP

WHEN Saturday, June 9th, at 10am WHERE Advance Physical Therapy 9362 W. Overland Rd. Boise, Idaho 83709

Space is limited and spots will go fast. If you’d like to register:

Go to advpt.ptworkshops.com OR call 208.672.8144

Back pain and sciatica can be debilitating, but there’s always a way forward. You deserve to live pain-free. Sign up for the FREE workshop to learn how.