Altitude Physical Therapy November 2018

watching some family holiday favorites, like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” or the Thanksgiving comedy-drama “Pieces of April.” HOME-COOKED FOOD When autumn rolls around, pie and warm cider may be high on your list of tasty treats you’re eagerly anticipating. This fall, encourage your family to take part in making annual goodies and sharing them with your neighbors. Nothing warms the heart more than receiving a loaf of freshly baked pumpkin bread during these increasingly cold days. KNITTED SCARVES If you’re handy with knitting needles, now is the season to put them to work. Hand-knitted scarves are great gifts to give throughout the fall and winter, and you can also make it a family activity! Take some time to teach your kids how to knit and crochet to create scarves of their very own. Fun for the Whole Family! ENJOY THESE 6 AUTUMN ACTIVITIES

Throughout November, everyone is eagerly looking forward to Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, but you shouldn’t let the rest of the month slip past you! Enjoy these other fall activities with the whole family. HOMEMADE CARAMEL APPLES Homemade treats are no doubt far better than their store-bought counterparts. Try your hand at making your own caramel apples for the whole family to enjoy. You can also add a number of toppings to liven things up, such as nuts, white or milk chocolate, coconut, sprinkles, or pecans. BACKYARD BONFIRE During these cold months, you may be tempted to stay indoors, but heading outside for a bonfire is a great way to spend time with The stockings were hung from the chimney with ... ouch — not care, apparently, as your back just reminded you. And putting up the lights? No way. That back pain flares every time you reach up, so there’s no way you’re getting up on the ladder. It’s exhausting, not to mention frustrating, with relatives coming into town and so much to do. Wouldn’t it be nice to get through the holidays without your back pain? If you’re suffering from new or resurfacing pain, it’s time to turn to physical therapy. As we near the end of the year, this is a good time to contact us about any lingering pain or injuries. This is especially true because any unused benefits will expire in January. Don’t let that frustrating back pain go untreated when you have benefits that can cover physical therapy treatments. If there’s something you’ve been waiting to have treated or anything you were hoping to get done, now is the time to maximize your insurance benefits with physical therapy.

your family while enjoying the brisk weather. If you have a fire pit in your backyard, now is the perfect time to take advantage of it by bundling up with some hot chocolate and s’mores. AUTUMN ARRANGEMENTS It’s time to get crafty! Creating your own fall arrangements will ensure that your home has the seasonal decorations you want. Making beautiful fall flower arrangements for your kitchen table or wreaths for your front door to greet guests will create the desired autumn vibe you’ve been searching for. MOVIE NIGHT Gather your loved ones in the living room with popcorn, blankets, and a great film. Make the most of your autumn evenings by cozying up and spending quality time with each other while With three different clinics in the Treasure Valley, we are here for you. Our physical therapists will help you manage the pain and give you exercises to do at home to increase strength and mobility. We can help you return to what you enjoy, whether it’s caroling, making toys, or going down a chimney. (If it’s that last one, I’d like to request a new snowmobile.) Physical therapy will help you remember what it was like before your life was dominated by pain. Our appointments are filling up quickly, so give us a call and see how physical therapy can help with recovery and pain management so you can spend the holidays feeling good. If you have any questions about using your insurance benefits for physical therapy, we’re also happy to talk with you about that. We are here to help you make the most of physical therapy so you can make the most of your holidays.

‘TIS THE SEASON TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BENEFITS DON’T LET INSURANCE GO AWAY WITH 2018

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PHYSICAL THERAPY OPTIONS FOR VETERANS

As Sean shared on the cover, we are proud to serve active-duty military folks and veterans. These men and women put themselves on the line every day to defend our country, and it’s an honor to play a small part in helping them get back on their feet. For many of our military members, re-entering civilian life can be one of the most challenging parts of service. It’s a big change to leave the structured life you experienced in the military to return to the world outside of it. And for those injured in combat, recovering — both physically and mentally — takes time. Finding a good team of professionals, from medical to mental health doctors, can play an important role in healing. When it comes to healing physical wounds, physical therapy is a useful treatment option. It aims to help patients manage pain and regain their mobility, and it’s a much less invasive alternative to surgery. Since each treatment plan is individualized, physical therapists can address the specific needs of veterans and create a program that is tailored

to them. Clinics that work one-on-one with patients, like Altitude PT, build a professional relationship with them that makes recovery a partnership. Working together, therapist and patient create a program that guides the patient toward long-term health and mobility. Physical therapy is often covered through Tricare, so talk to your provider about accessing your benefits for PT treatment. Altitude PT is a partner in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Choice program, which is for people who have access to VA benefits. Recently, the program was expanded to let veterans receive services from private health care providers. VA Choice ensures that those with VA benefits don’t necessarily have to go through the VA hospital for physical therapy. For veterans living outside of Boise, this might be welcome news, since you can come to Altitude’s Caldwell or Nampa clinics without having to make the drive downtown. Talk to your primary care doctor to find out about eligibility for the VA Choice program and how to use your benefits at Altitude PT.

TAKE A BREAK

CHIPOTLE- ROASTED CARROT SALAD

These spicy, tangy carrots make a healthy Thanksgiving side that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Plus, you can do most of the work in advance and assemble the finished dish on the big day.

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DIRECTIONS

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30 small carrots (2–3 bunches), tops removed and carrots scrubbed

1. Heat oven to 350 F. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with chipotle peppers, molasses, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and roast for 30–35 minutes. 2. Transfer carrots to a plate and let them cool completely. 3. Once cooled, toss carrots with adobo sauce. Lay across a platter, and top with watercress. 4. Serve alongside yogurt.

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2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced

1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can

1 tablespoon molasses

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces watercress, stems trimmed Plain Greek yogurt, for serving

Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

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Veterans Day Caramel Apples, Knitting, and Bonfires Make the Most of Insurance Benefits A Smoother Transition to Civilian Life Chipotle-Roasted Carrot Salad A Historic Veterans Day

COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR I A HISTORIC VETERANS DAY

This year, Veterans Day takes on particular historic significance: Nov. 11, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War. Countries around the world will commemorate the signing of this peace agreement with moments of silence, centennial ceremonies, and historical exhibits.

though the war did not officially end until the signing of the Treaty of Versailles the following July. An estimated 16 million soldiers and civilians died in just four years, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in modern history. VETERANS DAY Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day was first observed on Nov. 11, 1919, to honor the one-year anniversary of the armistice, and it became a U.S. holiday in 1938. Today, Veterans Day celebrates veterans who served their country honorably. The U.K., France, Australia, and Canada also commemorate their veterans in November. If you know a veteran, thank them for their service this month.

Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day is a celebration of life. It’s a day to honor the power of peace and the living veterans across the globe who have served their countries. This November, take a moment to remember the war that helped shape the international community’s dedication to peace and thank the individuals who served to defend it. THE GREAT WAR By 1914, a world war had been years in the making, but the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire by a Serbian nationalist provided the spark that would eventually burn down much of Europe. A chain

reaction of land disputes, pre-emptive attacks, and strategic alliances brought over 30 countries into World War I. The Great War that ravaged Europe resulted in a devastating loss of life, but from those ashes rose a renewed appreciation for the importance of peace and a global effort to ensure its place in the future. THE RESTORATION OF PEACE In 1918, Germany surrendered unconditionally, and the armistice ended the fighting at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918,

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