FyzicalLasCruces: Balance & Vertigo

FyzicalLasCruces: Balance & Vertigo

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GET TO KNOW OUR OWNER: DENISE CAMPBELL, PT, ATC, DIP. MDT

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grew and we expanded to a 2nd location in Las Cruces and a 3rd in west El Paso. After 20 years, my goal has not changed and I continue to focus on addressing community needs in a way that navigates the current healthcare system. I ampleased to announce that Southwest Sport & Spine is transitioning to the FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers franchise. I continue to own the business but can now offer Las Cruces and El Paso a level 3 balance center. The level 3 designation means we have state of the art technology and advanced certifications in vestibular rehabilitation. There is not another Level 3 center between Dallas, TX and Denver, CO. We are excited to bring this state of the art equipment to the area and provide solutions for those suffering frombalance disorders. With this new equipment and trainingwe are now the local specialists in balance, dizziness, vertigo and concussionmanagement. We still offer the same excellent Sport & Spine services, while adding state of the art balance technologies. I want everyone to know we have a new name, but are still the same, just getting better! Love your life, Denise Campbell Founder, Owner, CEO

my husband’s career in Animal Science. New Mexico State University was a logical choice and well respected. Little didwe know that wewould end up owning a business and making this our home. John is now a professor at New Mexico StateUniversity andmy 3 children are doingwell as young adults. My oldest is now in business, my middle is an actress and the youngest is in physical therapy. As for our business, much has changed. In May, 2020 we will celebrate Southwest Sport & Spine Center Inc.’s 20th Anniversary of serving the Las Cruces community. I can’t believe it has been 20 years! It seems like the time is flying by faster than ever and it is amazing to reflect on the growth in Las Cruces and El Paso as well as the rapid change in healthcare. I opened Southwest Sport & Spine Center, Inc. in May 2000 because I wanted to serve Las Cruces and provide access to international spine care methods. I was fortunate to study theMcKenzieMethod inNew Zealand and earnmy advanced certification. We established Southwest Sport & Spine Center as the premier McKenzie Certified practice in the southwest. Over the years, the business

Dizziness, a loss of balance and vertigo affect nearly 70 percent of all people over the age of 65. However, these conditions are not exclusive to the elderly. Those with vertigo and dizziness can experience a loss of balance, a fall, serious injury, or a withdrawal from daily activities. Yet for all its frequency, most people have questions about balance and vertigo that go unanswered. What is vertigo? Vertigo is a sense that the world is spinning, rocking or rotating even though you are standing, sitting or laying still. Young children often spin in circles then stop in an attempt to experience the exhilaration of the room spinning, but vertigo in adults often leaves them disconcerted, especially when it happens suddenly. While it is sometimes a first warning sign of an impending stroke or other neurological condition, vertigo is also a side effect of some medications and the result of a problem with your inner ear. What does your inner ear have to do with your sense of balance? Everything. While your inner ear is responsible for transmitting sound waves from the movement of bones in the middle ear to the auditory nerve in the brain, the semi-circular canals act as a sort of gyroscope in the body. These canals are filled with fluid and millions of hair cells called cilia that respond to your body’s position in space. When something disrupts the ability of these hair cells to react, vertigo is the result. This interference can be caused by concussion or other head injuries, infection or simple aging. How are poor balance, dizziness and vertigo diagnosed? People with balance problems or vertigo often experience a long and frustrating cycle of physician referrals, diagnostic tests and medical treatments without any real resolution to their problem. In fact, the entire diagnostic process is BALANCE & VERTIGO: ANSWERS TO YOUR MOST DIZZYING QUESTIONS INSIDE: • Seasonal Recipe • Sudoku • Patient Success Spotlight NEWSLETTER THE • How Are Dizziness, Balance Problems & Vertigo Treated?

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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 at El Paso is 915-875-1559 today! usually focused on what is not causing someone’s vertigo. Ear, Nose and Throat specialists will check for abnormalities in the ear, neurologists will test for neurological diseases like Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease, and chiropractors will manipulate the spine in an effort to relieve vertigo symptoms. The key to diagnosing the root cause of vertigo is actually found in the physical therapist’s office. Armed with the latest technology to diagnose and treat vertigo, physical therapists have programs to identify and treat the source of a patient’s balance or dizziness problems. Using specialized equipment, these non-invasive tests end the treadmill of specialists and expensive diagnostics. What do I do if I am dizzy or experiencing vertigo? If you are dizzy or experiencing vertigo, safety should be your number one concern. Every year, millions of adults fall, with one in five leading to a serious injury. In fact, with each decade after 65-years-old, the percentage of people falling jumps from 40 percent to 65 percent to 82 percent. Even if a fall does not result in a broken bone or fracture, pain resulting from a fall can make it difficult to reclaim your quality of life. If you feel dizzy or the room begins to spin, sit down in the nearest chair or lay down on the couch until the dizziness passes. If it does not subside or if the vertigo goes away but you are still unsteady, you may need medical attention.

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HOW ARE DIZZINESS, BALANCE PROBLEMS & VERTIGO TREATED?

Once they have ruled out virulent underlying causes, physicians usually treat balance problems with medications designed to combat nausea and reduce the sensation that the world is spinning. While medications are an important aspect of treating a person’s vertigo, especially if the underlying cause is an infection, it does not address other problems that may be contributing to balance issues. Maintaining your balance while standing and walking is a complex function. Not only do you need a functioning brain and nervous system, you also need good vision, a healthy inner ear, strong muscles, healthy feet, and mobile joints. If any one of these aspects of balance is compromised, the whole system is affected. Medicating the symptom (dizziness) does nothing to address the other systems that may be at play. What can physical therapy do for balance? Physical therapists are experts in movement. Not only can they diagnose movement and balance problems, they can prescribe a personalized therapeutic treatment plan that can help you feel more steady, experience less dizziness and lower your risk of a fall. • Alleviate a fear of falling. A physical therapist can assess your footwear and any hazards that increase your risk of falling. They are also trained to address physical limitation that could lead to a fall. As you complete your treatment plan, you will experience greater confidence and better balance. • Mobility leads to balance which leads to strength. Using targeted exercises, your physical therapist will help you regain your ability to move about with confidence and ease. By teaching you exercises that will improve balance as you stand still (static balance) and exercises for balance as you move (dynamic balance) you will improve muscle strength as well as your overall ability to move.

• Flexibility & Posture. People with balance issues also tend to experience joint stiffness and posture problems that contribute to dizziness and vertigo. Your physical therapist will work with you to stretch tight muscles, improve flexibility in your joints and retrain your posture which will, in turn, improve your balance. Vertigo is an unsettling experience. Fortunately, treatment is possible. With the help of a physical therapist, you can set the world right and reclaim your life. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24018742 http://www.enttoday.org/article/vertigo-in-the-elderly-what-does-it-mean/ http://vestibular.org/node/10 http://www.apta.org/BalanceFalls/

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PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE DOUGHNUTS

INGREDIENTS •3 cup almond flour, sifted •3 tbsp of cinnamon •3 tsp of ground ginger •½ tsp of ground nutmeg

•1 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute •½ cup choice of brown sugar substitute •2 tsp of vanilla extract •1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened) •6 large eggs Keto Maple Icing •1 cup powdered sugar-free (confectioners sugar substitute) •1 tsp cinnamon powder •8 tbsp heavy whipping cream •2 tbsp of sugar-free syrup

•¼ tsp of ground clove •3 tsp baking powder •1/2 tsp of sea salt •1 cup unsalted butter, softened •8 oz of full-fat cream cheese, softened

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease donut molds. Sift together almond flour, cinnamon powder, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground clove, baking powder, and salt and set aside. Beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, both sugar substitutes, and vanilla extract until light and creamy. Mix in the pumpkin puree. Add eggs one at a time alternating with the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Using a pastry bag, pipe the cake batter evenly into the prepared donut pan(s). Bake about 15- 20 min or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow donuts to cool in molds for 10 min. To make icing, mix the powdered sugar substitute and cinnamon powder in a small bowl. Whisk in the 8 tbsp of heavy whipping cream making sure to fully incorporate the mixture. Lastly, add 2 tbsp of lakanto sugar-free maple syrup and mix well. If icing is too thick, add another tbsp of heavy whipping cream until softened.

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At Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

A true spinal healing prodigy! “Hard to find good people nowadays. These people here really care about you getting better, and not just about money. Denise is a God send and the people of the southwest El Paso/Las Cruces are lucky to have such a knowledgeable person locally. I hope you never need spinal care, but if you do Denise is a true spinal healing prodigy. I don’t know what I would’ve done had I not found this place.” - Jay R.

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