FyzicalBradenton&Ellenton: National Physical Therapy Month

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH

INSIDE: • Fyzical Partners with Meals On Wheels • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe • Fight The Fall with Fyzical Therapy & Balance

Whether you have poor balance or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers can help you return to a more active and pain- free life. Give us a call today at: Bradenton-Central Clinic: (941) 749-1734 Ellenton Clinic: (941) 721-1854

October is fast approaching, and with it comes its share of official “national day” designations, including whimsical days like “National Pumpkin Seed Day.” But did you know that the entire month has been dedicated to National Physical Therapy Month? So, as the leaves are turning and you’re working on your jack-o-lanterns, take the time to learn more about the many benefits of physical therapy. What Is National Physical Therapy Month All About? For almost 40 years, physical therapy has been celebrated by official proclamation. And since 1992, October is the month for honoring physical therapists and the important role they play in healing people in pain. In the modern era of social media, hashtags like #UsePhysicalTherapy and #ChoosePT have helped spread the word. Physical Therapy Month allows patients to share their stories about how PT has changed their lives for the better. It also gives physical therapists a forum for spreading the word about the different kinds of treatment patients can receive. Many members of the general public don’t realize that aside from specialized exercises that build strength and flexibility, PT also offers pain management through massage, heat and cold applications, and specialized electronic-pulse devices.

What Symptoms and Conditions Does PT Help? Physical therapy tends to be associated with sports injuries, along with chronic problems such as back pain, surgery recovery, and balance issues. Yet, you may not realize the range of problems which physical therapy can help -- both for pain management and to help ease other symptoms. Do you suffer from poor balance? Physical therapists treat dizziness related conditions ranging from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo to Meniere’s disease. Vestibular neuronitis and Labyrinthitis can also be aided through PT. Among other conditions the general public may not associate with physical therapy are pelvic floor dysfunction, TMJ, cardiopulmonary disease, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injuries. Do you have any aches or pains that could benefit from physical therapy? If you are interested in gaining relief from a natural approach to treatment, contact Fyzical today to find out more information.

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GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM: FRANK DIECKMAN, PT, MTC, CFC We are so happy to have Frank lead our clinical team here at FYZICAL Bradenton and Ellenton! He has an innate passion for helping people which really shines through in our overall patient care. Frank earned his expertise from the “Amsterdam College for Allied Health Professionals”, where he graduated in 1994 with his bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy while completing simultaneously a Sports Medicine Urgent Care tract at the renowned “A.F.C. Ajax Soccer Academy”. At his core, Frank really strives to help all patients as much as he can, and he has dedicated his life to doing so. Frank is a highly skilled member of our team and an invaluable asset to our practice. He has been known to treat very complicated cases of headaches and facial pain, and this advanced education has led him to teach 2-day CEU courses on TMJ for FYZICAL nationally. It is rare for physical therapists to have the extensive knowledge and certifications that he does for TMJ, andmany other PTs are eager to learn from him because of this. Our patients have taken notice of hismastery as well!Many of our patients travel far and wide to seek treatment with Frank.

With a desire to help professional athletes and weekend-warriors everywhere, he initially decided to set his focus on a sports medicine career in Holland. Frank then decided to move to the United States in 1996, where he continued his career helping athletes and patients. From 1997-2002, Frank was the clinic director at IMG Sports Academy, helping athletes andweekend- warriors recover from injuries and improve their performance abilities. While his original focus was in sports medicine, Frank has since expanded to include patients from all walks of life. In fact, in 2002, he decided to open his own outpatient Physical Therapy clinic with his wife Melanie Scott, who is also a practicing Physical Therapist. Their clinic initially specialized in back, neck, joint, and muscle injury rehabilitation, but has since adopted new specializations, including the treatment of balance issues, dizziness, and neurological conditions as well as TMJ injuries.

Outside of work, Frank and Melanie enjoy spending timewith their two children and sharing their love for athletic endeavors. At Fyzical Bradenton and Ellenton, we have one mission: to provide compassionate, caring, and effective treatment for any patient who walks through the doors. Frank undeniably helps make this a reality – he is such a unique physical therapist who genuinely cares about everyone he and his team treats. He works hard to better himself so he can be the best physical therapist for our patients. His devotion to patients is unlike any other - if you are living with pain, there is no doubt that Frank and his team can help. Contact Fyzical Bradenton and Ellenton today to schedule a consultation with his team!

FIGHT THE FALL WITH FYZICAL THERAPY & BALANCE

September 23- October 22nd

October is Physical Therapy Month. September 23rd- October 22nd we are offering Free Fall assessments for our Fight The Fall Campaign. The following are key statistics provided by the National Council on Aging and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • One in four adults over the age of 65 falls, and the risk of falling increases with age. • Nearly all hip fractures are caused by falls, and 53 percent of adults discharged for a fall related hip fracture will fall again within six months. • Falls account for 40 percent of all nursing home admissions. • Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the ER for a fall. • Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. • The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population ages and may reach $67.7 billion by 2020. At FYZICAL, fall prevention is the cornerstone of our mission. Accessibility for ALL – including those using Medicare, traditional health insurance or direct pay – sets FYZICAL apart from other physical therapy providers and delivers superior outcomes. FYZICAL Bradenton & Ellenton treatment spaces support a variety of therapeutic needs in addition to these crucial fall risk assessments. Through our use of advanced technology, information and science, we aim to educate our community, which includes the older adult population in addition to their caregivers, on the importance of understanding the risks associated with falls. We’re honored to provide the Bradenton and Ellenton community valuable information that has the potential to save lives.”

Stay Independent Falls are the main reason why older people lose their independence. Are you at risk?

Four things you can do to prevent falls:

Make your home safer:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines.

Begin an exercise program to improve your leg strength & balance.

Get annual eye check-ups & update your eyeglasses.

Remove clutter & trip hazards Put railings on all stairs & add grab bars in the bathroom Have good lighting, especially on stairs

“ It’s not thebroken hip, it’s the nursing home Idon’t want. I need tobe independent, so I take TaiChi.” Leonard Jones,age74

Your doctor may suggest:

•Having othermedical tests •Changing yourmedicines •Consulting a specialist •Seeing aphysical therapist •Attending a fall preventionprogram

“Peoplewho use canes arebrave. They can bemore independent and enjoy their lives.” ShirleyWarner,age79

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MIRACLE RED JUICE

STRENGTHENS • Immunity

• Spleen • Kidneys • Pancreas • Digestive Tract

• Eyes • Liver

INGREDIENTS • 2 large beets • 4 long carrots

• 2 apples • 6 celery stalks

• 2 limes or lemons • 2 inches of Ginger

DIRECTIONS Prepare beets, carrots, apples, celery, limes (or lemons) and ginger by chopping into smaller pieces before placing into a juicer. Leave the skin on the beet. Prepare half with skin and half peeled to adjust to the flavor, or simply peel all if preferred. Apples can be any color or variety. Do not peel the ginger, which you will add to taste. After all ingredients are added to the juicer, blend until juiced and smooth.

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Patient Success Spotlight

CHECK YOUR RISK FOR FALLING

FREE FALL RISK ASSESSMENT CALL TO SCHEDULE TODAY! BRADENTON-CENTRAL CLINIC: (941) 749-1734 ELLENTON CLINIC: (941) 721-1854 Please circle “Yes” or “No” for each statement below. I have fallen in the last 6 months. People who have fallen once are likely to fall again. Yes (2) No (0) I use or have been advised to use a cane or walker to get around safely. People who have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be more likely to fall. Yes (1) No (0) Sometimes I feel unsteady when I am walking. Unsteadiness or needing su pport while walking are signs of poor balance. Yes (1) No (0) I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home. This is also a sign of poor balance. Yes (1) No (0) I am worried about falling. People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall. Yes (1) No (0) I need to push with my hands to stand up from a chair. This is a sign of weak leg muscles, a major reason for falling. Yes (1) No (0) I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb. This is also a sign of weak leg muscles. Yes (1) No (0) I often have to rush to the toilet. Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases your chance of falling. Yes (1) No (0) I have lost some feeling in my feet. Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls. Yes (1) No (0) I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual. Side effects from medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling. Yes (1) No (0) I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood. These medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling. Yes (1) No (0) I often feel sad or depressed. Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls. Yes (1) No (0) TOTAL Add up the number of points for each “yes” answer. If you scored 4 points or more, you may be at risk for falling. Discuss this newsletter with your doctor. This checklist was developed by the Greater Los Angeles VA Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center and affiliates and is a validated fall risk self-assessment tool (Rubenstein et al. J Safety Res; 2011:42(6)493-499). Adapted with permission of the authors. This brochure was produced in collaboration with the following organizations: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center (GRECC), and the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

My experience at Fyzical has changed my expectations of what physical therapy is and how impactful it can be! “I came to Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers with very low expectations of being helped in order to restore any quality of life. I had been in and out of physical therapy clinics from 1984 to 2010 after sustaining life changing injuries from a car accident. Over the years, I have dreaded going to therapy knowing I would leave in more pain with no end in site. I had avoided therapy for over 9 years and when my family physician suggested therapy again I looked at him and said that It would not help and actually felt hopeless with that response. I decided after a month to try Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers after reading reviews and knew I needed to try something besides what was occurring at the time. From my first visit I felt that I was going to be helped. I was thoroughly evaluated and had the chance to ask questions and knew that the therapist understood my apprehensions about therapy, but made me feel that I was more than just a patient, but someone who desperately was looking for help to restore my life. After seeing Jeremiah and Julio, I now look forward to attending my sessions. I have made amazing changes and my quality of life continues to improve. I am experiencing less pain, can play with my grandkids, garden and spend time with family without worrying if I will be in so much pain. The professional care and passion they have shown has given me confidence in my physical abilities and that I can resume a normal life. I can only say that my experience at Fyzical has changed my expectations of what physical therapy is and how impactful it can be on one’s life. I now wake up ready to take on the day!! Thank you Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers.” – C.B.

FYZICAL PARTNERS WITH MEALS ON WHEELS

At FYZICAL, giving back to the communities where we live and work is part of the foundation of our mission. Meal on

Wheels is thrilled to partner with FYZICAL to carry out the mission of helping others in our area. Both our organizations align – FYZICAL is all about recovery and wellness andMeals onWheels encourages independence and dignity. Stay tuned for next month’s newsletter to see our team in action with on their day-of-service with Meals on Wheels. Love giving back to our community.

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