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Health & Wellness Newsletter

OCTOBER, 2020

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH

“Our goal is to provide our communities with physical therapy services focused on quality outcomes, total well-being, and prevention.Your FYZICAL team is able to do so, all because of you.We want to thank you for trusting in us!” Why National Physical Therapy Month Is Important.

completely from serious injury or major surgery, while reducing the need for pain medication and other drugs. And with the additional effects of relaxation and pain relief, emotional ease becomes part of the equation as well. 3. It reminds us to focus on self-care. Whether or not you’re currently recovering from an accident or recent surgery, you can benefit from spending this month really taking care of yourself. You may be surprised to find that indulging in a little “me time” is good for you mentally and emotionally, as well as physically.

1. It gives us the opportunity to practice self-awareness. The more we pay conscious attention to our physical habits, the more likely it is that we’ll take steps to change the ones that may lead to chronic aches and even injuries. For example, if you notice you tend to slump while working at your computer, you can start to correct your posture, which can help prevent aching muscles. 2. It helps us to understand the impact of physical therapy. Physical therapy can make it possible to recover more quickly and

Source: https://nationaltoday.com/national-physical- therapy-month/

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Health & Wellness Newsletter

OCTOBER, 2020

N E W S L E T T E R

LIVE A HAPPIER & HEALTHIER LIFE WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

from your friendly

MUSCULOSKELETAL EXPERTS!

A healthy, strong, and active lifestyle is what everyone strives for. However, it is not always easy to obtain, especially for those suffering from chronic pain. The very thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains may leave you feeling uncomfortable.

muscles and joints, improve their balance, build endurance, and experience pain relief, all without the unwanted harmful risks of drugs or surgery. Physical therapy treatments are catered toward your needs and goals! Physical therapy is generally comprised of three important phases: pain relief, strengthening, and functional integration. Some people are apprehensive toward physical therapy because they believe it will hurt them; however,

Fortunately, there is a simpler solution to gaining the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapy can help you achieve optimum levels of health and fitness,

all while reducing your pain. If you are looking for a healthier, stronger, andmore active lifestyle, contact FYZICAL today! Getting on track with physical therapy: The purpose of physical therapy remains the same, nomatter what you are seeking its services for. Perhaps you are still

the opposite is usually true. Physical therapy is aimed at pain relief and strengthening. This is achieved through several treatment services, such as ice and heat therapies, stretching, bracing, and ultrasound.

Physical therapy can help you achieve optimum levels of health and fitness, all while reducing your pain.

An active lifestyle is also dependent uponmovement. Our physical therapists will cater your treatment plan around specific movements designed to increase your strength, flexibility, balance, and overall mobility. Your physical therapist will assist you withmany of these exercises, but will also provide some simple ones that can be done at home. The end goal of physical therapy is living the life you want, free from painful limitations. That can only happen when you apply the concepts you learn from your treatments to the outside world. Our physical therapists are as dedicated as you are, and will encourage you to achieve all the goals you set forth in the beginning.

suffering from the lingering pain of an injury? Perhaps you are recovering from a surgery and trying to get your range of motion back? Perhaps your joints simply aren’t what they used to be, and you are looking for relief? Whatever the case may be, physical therapists are dedicated to relieving your pain and getting you back to your peak level of physical health. A physical therapist is amovement specialist, educated in analyzingmobility issues with walking, running, jumping, bending, stretching, and almost every other form of physical activity. Our physical therapists can pinpoint problem areas and create a customized treatment plan aimed at improving those areas. Through in-office sessions and at-home exercises, patients strengthen their

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes work, but once you get into the groove of it, it becomesmuch easier. For example, eating nutritious foods is one of the easiest ways to improve your health (althoughwe know those sweets are hard to kick.) Physical activity is the hardest aspect to get in the habit of doing, especially if you are being held back by chronic pain. Some people try to mask their symptoms with anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving medications, while others unfortunately give up on the idea of being active altogether. Luckily, there is an alternative option: physical therapy. With the help of a physical therapist, it is possible to reclaim your pain-free, healthy lifestyle, and get back to doing the activities you love. Everyone has different needs based on the conditions of their bodies. There is no cookie-cutter approach to health andwellness, as one treatment plan may not work the same for one person as it would for another. Your physical therapist will work closely with you to evaluate your mobility, balance, range of motion, and severity of pain. Your physical goals will also be taken into account when creating your treatment plan, as well as any health risks that may be holding you back. At your initial evaluation, you may be asked to perform basicmovements, such as sittingdown, standing up, walking, lifting, stretching, or other motions. Once your physical therapist has a clear picture of what you need, he or she will begin constructing

a treatment plan to help relieve your pain and achieve your goals. In the end, an active lifestyle is more than possible, even if you struggle with chronic pain. If you are looking to improve your health, strength, and physical activity, look no further – FYZICAL is here to help. Schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today and get started on your journey toward better health and wellness! Sources: http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Policies/Practice/ PTRoleAdvocacy.pdf http://www.apta.org/Media/Releases/Consumer/2013/12/5/

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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS TRY THI S EXERCI SE TO BUI LD STRENGTH & STABI L I TY SINGLE LEG & ARM DEADLIFT Stand on one leg, dumbbell in the opposite hand as the stance leg. Keeping your pelvis facing forward, bend at the hip and move your non-stance leg up and behind you. Your stance knee will bend slightly. Point your toes towards your stance foot to help keep your hips from opening up. From this position, rise up from the hips. Repeat exercise 10 times. Repeat on both sides.

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Always consul t your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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16 IDEAS FOR CELEBRATING QUARANTINE-O-WEEN

6. Boo or Ghost People. Spread anonymous cheer by dropping a Halloween goodie bag or pumpkin on the doorsteps of friends and loved ones as a contact-free way to celebrate. 7. Halloween Movie Marathon. Use a projector in the backyard, through Netflix Party or keep it in-house with family. Throw on your favorite spooky movies and TV shows. 8. Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt. Buy Halloween- themed eggs, or Halloween-ify old plastic eggs you already own. Add candy, and hide them in the yard or around the house! 9. Trick-or-Treat Driveway Table. Set up decorated tables or booths in the front yard and hand out individual bags or cups of candy. 10. DIY Treats or Halloween Specials From Restaurants. Brew up your own Halloween desserts and snacks to enjoy at home, or order takeout from one of the restaurants serving up Halloween-themed menu items and deals. 11. Drive-Thru Haunted House. Search online for “haunted roads” or “drive thru haunted houses” to see if there is one near you! 12. Drive-In Theater. Search for a drive-in near you. Many plan to screen Halloween movies. 13. Pumpkin Patch. Expect to see pumpkin patches to open but with safety precautions, limited capacity, andmaybe even by reservation. 14. Halloween Around the World. Educate your family and friends on Día de los Muertos in

1. Decorate Your House to the Max. Haunt the neighborhood with store-bought or DIY (or shall we say boo-it-yourself) Halloween decorations to transform the inside of your home, porch and more. 2. Candy Graveyard. Set up fake tombstones in your yard with prizes and candy piled up next to each tombstone. You could have each kid enter the graveyard one at a time and package up candy and prizes into individual treat bags for extra safety. 3. Zoom Costume Parties & Pumpkin-Carving Contests. Host a Halloween-themed costume or dance party on Zoom for friends and family. Create a spooktacular playlist for everyone to shake their boo things to, and have attendees show off their costumes on camera. At the end, award prizes (virtual prizes) to the best looks! 4. Trunk-or-Treat. Trunk-or-treating entails decorated vehicles, and kids go trick-or-treating fromcar to car. Note: Consider having designated adults (who commit to applying hand sanitizer) give out the candy rather than encourage lots of little hands to reach inside the bowl. 5. Socially Distant Parades & Reverse Trick- or-Treating. Halloween parades or a form of drive-by trick-or-treating, entails costume wearers to take to the street to show off their costumes and hand out and collect candy. People also decorate bikes, wagons, golf carts and cars to showoff their looks!With reverse trick-or-treating, you’ll see people drive by houses to throw candy at the kids in costumes in their yards.

Mexico, Samhain in Ireland and Scotland, Dzień Zaduszny in Poland or Ghost Festival in East Asia. Celebrate these other traditions, and consider cooking/baking traditional foods and making crafts. 15. Halloween Piñatas. String up a Halloween- themed piñata filled with candy. 16. Spooky Celebrity Shoutout. Request a Halloween message on “Cameo” from creepy characters and beloved actors from Halloween movies!

Source:https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/ideas- for-celebrating-halloween-during-covid-19.html

PAT I ENT SUCCESS SPOTL IGHT !

GREEK ISLAND CHICKEN SHISH KEBABS

INGREDIENTS •¼ cup olive oil

•¼ cup lemon juice •¼ cup white vinegar • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon dried oregano •½ teaspoon dried thyme •¼ teaspoon salt

•¼ teaspoon ground black pepper • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces • 6 wooden skewers • 2 large green/red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 large onion, quartered and separated into pieces

• 12 cherry tomatoes • 12 fresh mushrooms

Huge thanks to everyone here! “FYZICAL has been great for me! I came here in terrible pain and have made a complete turn-around. Scheduling has been easy, and workouts have progressed in connection with my improvement. Huge thanks to everyone here. I will definitely come back the next time a part of my body stages a rebellion.” - James H.

DIRECTIONS Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade. Alternately thread pieces of the marinated chicken with pieces of bell pepper, onion, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms onto the skewers. Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

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