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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health & Caring for Your Body

SAFELY GET BACK TO YOUR ACTIVITIES AFTER QUARANTINE

Returning to activities safely and comfortably: 1. Baby steps at first. If you haven’t been participating in the same type of physical activity you used to be accustomed to, it is important to begin with baby steps. Start small in the beginning and build up from there. When you push your body past its current limits, you make yourself more prone to injuries because your body is not prepared for the physical demands being asked of it. Our physical therapists can help you understand the limits that your body developed while in quarantine and can create an exercise plan for you to get back to your physical goals.

During quarantine, many of us probably decreased the amount of physical activity we engaged in. With gyms and exercise classes closed down, it was difficult to find the motivation to get your daily physical activity while sitting at home. The sedentary lifestyle that I’m sure many people experienced while being quarantined to their homes actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than one may have thought. Your body, quite simply, was made to move! At California Rehabilitation, we want to make sure you are able to get back into your normal exercise routine now that things are going back to normal. Follow our tips below and feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions!

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Have pain that won’t go away? We want to help you! Call us at 209-578-3290 (Modesto) or 209-253-0740 (Ripon)

Call California Rehabilitation to talk with your physical therapist today!

3. If further assessment is

1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.

2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.

warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.

Returning To Activity

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3. Getting back to your weight goal. It is no secret that this quarantine has caused many of us to lose some muscle mass and put on some more weight. With help from a physical therapist, you can set up an exercise regimen that will help you shed some pounds and maintain a healthy weight, taking off the added stress on your joints that may have developed during quarantine. Your physical therapist will customize an exercise plan for your specific needs, which may include stretching, aerobic exercise, weight training, or pain relief treatments if necessary. This will help in reaching your targeted weight and decreasing

No matter what type of physical exercise you are trying to get back into, form is a crucial part of it. Proper form could mean the difference between physical progress or injury. Your ability to safely perform any movement is reliant on great posture and proper body positioning. When living a sedentary life, it is possible for your natural posture to shift a bit. A physical therapist can also help you improve your form during exercise by addressing any issues you may have while sitting, standing, twisting, bending, running, jumping, or lifting. Your physical therapist will create targeted exercises and stretches for you to improve your current formand limit the amount of impact on your joints during exercise.

pressure on vulnerable parts of your body. Looking for more assistance? Contact us!

Staff Spotlight: Dr. Abhinav Mahajan DPT, CCI, ITPT, CBC

Dr. Abhinav Mahajan, DPT, CCI, ITPT, a licensed physical therapist with California Rehabilitation in Modesto, California was recently awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized training and education program in bariatric science he was recently credentialed as a Board- Certified Bariatric Counselor (CBC).

therapy, and Speech therapy programstudent’s placements. He earned his master’s degree fromA.T. Still University in Arizona and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northern Michigan University. Proudly he was awarded Top Doctor of Physical Therapy in Modesto by the International Association of Health care professionals (IAHCP) in August 2018. Abhi has been an amazing blessing to our organization! Dr. Mahajan has developed a unique specialty, designing individualized rehabilitation programs for post bariatric surgery patients. His interest in bariatric science and rehabilitation therapy inspired his post-graduate fellowship with AABC. His unique specialty, clinical experience, scholarship and commitment to public health will further the California Rehabilitation local mission and the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care and treatment of those suffering from obesity and related disorders.

Dr. Mahajan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy practicing with California Rehabilitation in Modesto and Turlock. In addition to providing orthopedic, vertigo and other physical therapy related interventions at these centers, he also serves as clinical director and instructor for clinical education, site services, for Physical therapy, Occupational

Patient Review

Dear California Rehabilitation:

Thank you, each and every one of you, for the service to me. You all treatedmewith a respectful and caring attitude. It was nice to see your patience withme. I know that I felt your love and concern. I enjoyed seeing howwell you all worked together as well as with your “brokendown” patients. Youall seems toenjoyworkingwitheachother, producing an upbeat positive environment with your great attitudes. I will miss your smiling faces but I really don’t want to see you all again, at least not under the previous circumstances!

Thanks again and God Bless!

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We’re Staying Safe!

Exercise Essential

We take your concerns for safety seriously. With that, following CDC guidelines and adding a few of our own, we have implemented several precautionary measures and adaptation to treatments to meet the needs of our clients.

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To ensure social distancing and limit contact with others, we are providing the following procedures, adaptation, and items to provide for a safe environment:

Did You Know? We Can Also Treat: • Arthritis • Back Pain • Carpal Tunnel • Neck Pain • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation • Sports Injuries • Tendonitis • Work Injuries While lying on your side with your arms out-stretched in front of your body, slowly twist your upper body to the side and rotate your spine. Your arms and head should also be rotating along with the spine as shown. Follow your hand with your eyes. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 3 times on each side. • Headaches • Knee Pain • Muscular Pain

• Limited number of clients in the clinic at one time • Hand sanitation required upon entry and departure • Masks to be worn by all staff and clients inside clinic

• All contact surfaces are cleaned prior to client touch and after client touch • Private treatment rooms available upon request with no outside contact • Outdoor treatment provided in courtyard as requested • Telemedicine options for those that are in high-risk group or choose to stay home

Any client or staff member that feels ill, has a cough, or fever will not be allowed into the facility.

Our overall goal is to keep you safe while you are receiving the interventions required to recover and return to being you. You need to feel comfortable and safe while you seek care. It is our priority to see that this happens.

Healthy Recipe Baked Chimichurri Chicken

BURGERS

• 4 lbs of bone in chicken thighs or 3 lbs boneless thighs or breasts • 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin • 1/4 cup white (red or white wine) vinegar

• 3 – 4 large garlic cloves • 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp oregano, dried • 1 cup parsley, packed • Dash of maple syrup or raw honey

DIRECTIONS

In a food processor or high speed blender, add Chimichurri ingredients and process on Lowuntil chunky sauce forms. In a large bowl, add chicken and pierce randomlywith a small knife. Pourhalf of Chimichurri sauceon topand mix with your hands to coat the meat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight. Rub the bottom of

large baking dish with oil and lay marinated chickenbreasts or thighs ina single layer. Bake uncovered in 450 degrees F preheated oven for 25-35 minutes for chicken breasts and 40 minutes for thighs. Or until internal read thermometer registers 150 degrees F internal temperature. Servehot drizzledwithremaining Chimichurri sauce.