G3 Physical Therapy September 2017

G3 Physical Therapy September 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017

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FROM LAW TO PHYSICAL THERAPY My Journey to Finding the Perfect Career

It may come as a surprise to many of you, but before I entered the physical therapy field, I practiced law for three years in Florida. However, my short career in law was not fulfilling in the ways I had hoped it would be, and my decision to change careers stemmed from a desire to truly offer help to those who need it. While I was earning my undergraduate degree, I began to think about the first steps toward a career, but I wasn’t entirely sure where to go. My father was a doctor, and I naturally liked science courses, so I unenthusiastically chose pre-med. After a while, I realized that I didn’t like the idea of working in a hospital, and I wasn’t sure if I could handle being around sickness every day. My dad encouraged me to think twice about a pre-med degree, and frankly, I didn’t know what else I could do. After a conversation with a friend, I decided that law school might be avenue I wanted to take, and my background in science could be useful in medical malpractice or patent law. I took a business law course, and I enjoyed the material, so I decided to give a career in law a shot, even though I didn’t know any lawyers and I didn’t have a full grasp of the job description. Honestly, I entered into a law career fairly ignorant about the profession as a whole. After law school, I worked for a large law firm in Florida. I worked on many different projects for different departments, but I didn’t enjoy my job. After a while, I switched to public defense, and I got a job as an assistant public defender, hoping that I would be able

to touch people’s lives the way I wanted to. I liked public defense more than my previous projects, but I still didn’t feel like I was really helping anyone. I decided to leave the practice and move to San Diego to pursue a new life. I started my own company where I sold exercise equipment, and as it turned out, physical therapists were some of my best clients. After getting to know my clients, I decided that physical therapy was the career I had been yearning for, so I enrolled at the University of Southern California in 1998 to earn my doctorate in physical therapy. I went back to school at age 40, and it’s one of the best decisions I have ever made. Though it took some time, I am so fortunate to have found satisfaction in my career as a physical therapist. I felt at home in the subject matter at USC, and I enjoyed learning alongside students who were as invested in their careers as I was in my own. At G3, my therapists and I are constantly taking courses to further our education, broaden our skill sets, and become better therapists. Our team is dedicated to bettering themselves and

improving our quality of care. We have all paid our school dues — some more than others — but we will never stop educating ourselves for the benefit of our patients.

– Mike Va nGilder

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THE BENEFITS OF SEASONAL EATING Fresher, Cheaper, Tastier

The nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables hardly need explaining. While the stock of protein, carbs, and fat seems to rise and fall at random, the value of fruits and veggies never wavers. These health staples, though, can put a dent in your wallet if you’re not making the right choices at the market. One way to feed your family healthy and delicious produce on the cheap is to eat seasonally. Not only will this save you money, but you will also vary your diet, support local farms, and put the freshest foods on your table. Ever wonder why tomatoes cost so much more in December than in July? The answer is simple: shipping distance. The less a tomato needs to travel to make it to your plate, the less it will cost. Transporting produce long distances is expensive because it needs to be

his exceptional cookbook, “Six Seasons: A New Way With Vegetables,” Joshua McFadden writes, “The best way to eat with the seasons is to frequent and support local farms, markets, and grocery stores that are doing good things.” Farmers markets have exploded in number and popularity recently, and the USDA website (ams.usda.gov) has a directory of markets that you can search for by ZIP code. Learning what’s in season at a given time might seem like a daunting task, but there are plenty of tools to help you. Again, the farmers market is your friend here. You can ask what’s in peak season now and what to look forward to in the coming weeks. Apps like Farmstand will also let you know the freshest crops in your area and alert you to deals on produce. Even if you opt for a grocery store rather than farmers market, you can still save by eating seasonally. You’ll be shocked how much you save by buying what’s on sale. And guess which items are usually on sale? The ones that are in-season and abundant. Getting the nutritional benefits and great taste of fresh produce doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. Eat seasonally and locally, and the savings will pile up.

protected and temperature- controlled. Eating seasonally means you’ll save a ton on fruits and veggies. Even better is to cut out the middleman entirely and buy directly from a supplier. In

TESTIMONIALS

G3 does amazing work! I came in

for chronic hip and shoulder pain. It only took a couple of visits for them to realize what was causing my hip pain (one leg is slightly longer than the other, causing it

to slip out of alignment). All they did was give me a slip for my shoe and I was magically cured! Years of pain fixed! I’ve gone to multiple doctors and multiple physical therapists and they had no clue how to help me. Everyone at G3 is super friendly and makes you feel like you are part of their family. I’m so grateful for all of them! Thank you! – Staci

G3 has a very high quality standard for their therapists and assistants. Each visit is customized to an individual’s progress and the hands-on soft tissue therapy is effective and appropriate. ALL the staff knows your name and creates a welcoming atmosphere so clients feel very much taken care of, turning an injury into a successful recovery. Very highly recommended. – Chase F.

Very happy with my rehabilitation progress. I’ve improved from using a walker to one cane for walking assistance. Full credit to Jason for working with me. He’s been very attentive to both my safety and physical progress. Highly recommend G3 for physical therapy. – Tom P.

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CARDIO VS. BULKING A Fitness Myth That Just Won’t Die

If you’re showing up to pump iron and build muscle, it’s only a matter of time before someone tells you that cardio exercise and muscle gains don’t mix. This myth has persisted for years and permeated the health and fitness world at the highest levels. Even well-meaning coaches and trainers may furrow their brows when you explain that you engage in cardio exercise. But strength and fitness expert Heather Hitchcock explains that the relationship between calories and bulking doesn’t change when you add cardio to your fitness routine. “Bodybuilders often restrict the amount of cardio performed to save the calories for muscle growth,” she writes. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do cardio. It just means you have to eat more to compensate for the calories burned. True, if you’re what Jason Ferruggia calls “a classic hardgainer,” you’ll be better served by avoiding cardio for a month or three. But after you’ve done that? “Everyone but absolute beginners should be doing some kind of cardio-type activity at least three times per week for 30 minutes,” Ferruggia says. It’s good for your heart and for overall fitness.

of great benefit to those looking to get bigger and stronger … it allows you to eat more muscle-building calories while staying lean.” If you’re bulking “clean,” 30 minutes of running or biking three times a week might make your next “cut” that much easier. So get out there, and get the cardio in. You can do it immediately after your weight session or on days when you don’t lift. Just make sure to eat enough to compensate, and you’ll be in better shape than ever.

Furthermore, according to Ferruggia, moderate cardio can help you build lean muscle. “Contrary to what many people believe, cardio can actually be

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

With cool fall weather comes the desire for hot, comforting meals. Take advantage of fall’s abundance of apples to make this savory dish.

• G3 is welcoming our newest doctor of physical therapy, Tom Henson. Come by and say hi. He looks like Mike’s twin (minus 35 years). • In an effort to be green and still provide more clinic information to you, we will be switching to a digital form of the newsletter. Please look for next month’s newsletter in your email. Not sure we have your email? Please call our office at 760-205-1500 or send us an email at [email protected]. • We are excited to announce that we have purchased a LightForce Laser! The device has been scientifically proven to speed up the healing of tissue and decrease pain. We’re super excited to add another tool to our clinical tool belt. Once the LightForce is delivered and we are all trained on its use, we will be offering a brief time where we will be doing free 10-minute laser treatments to all former and current patients. Be on the lookout for an announcement!

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges

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2 tablespoons butter

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3 cloves garlic, minced

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

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2 teaspoons dried thyme

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Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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2 bay leaves

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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped

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11/2 cups apple cider

INSTRUCTIONS Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. 1.

and bay leaves. Sauté until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2–3 minutes. 4. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and

cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.

3. Add remaining butter,

onion, apple, garlic, thyme,

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Why Physical Therapy Is My Dream Career page 1

Fresher, Cheaper, Tastier Testimonials page 2

Cardio vs. Bulking Apple Cider Chicken page 3

The Museum of What? page 4

THE MUSEUM OF WHAT?

Museums are a staple of vacations no matter where you travel. Everyone has heard of the Louvre and the Smithsonian, but you might be surprised to learn about some of the stranger museums around the world. For nearly every passion, there is a building somewhere dedicated to it. Take a look at some of the weirdest. The World’s Strangest Museums

better about the fact that you’re not Picasso.

MOMOFUKU ANDO INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM Osaka, Japan

SULABH INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF TOILETS Delhi, India

It’s not just college students and video gamers who love ramen. Since the invention of the instant noodles by Momofuku Ando in 1958, ramen has evolved into a beloved dietary staple from Japan to Jamaica. The museum named after its creator offers you the chance to look at some of the strangest versions from around the world. As an added bonus, you can even design your own packaging. Bring along some chopsticks, as there are plenty of samples to slurp up.

A functioning toilet is something everyone takes for granted until they don’t have access to one. In India’s capital, you can explore the fascinating history of commodes. From primitive examples you would never use today to gold- plated bathroom thrones from palaces across the world, the variety of toilets on display is staggering. Divided into three sections — ancient, medieval, and modern — you’ll be shocked at how much you can learn about history and culture through an examination of the ways a society flushes (or doesn’t).

THE KANSAS BARBED WIRE MUSEUM Rush County, Kansas

THE MUSEUM OF BAD ART Dedham, Massachusetts

Plenty of museums are hands-off, but that’s usually to protect the precious objects held within. At the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum, not touching the exhibits is just sound advice. The development of barbed wire was instrumental in settling the American West, and this museum pays tribute to the ingenuity of those farmers who wanted to make sure their cattle stayed on their property and thieves stayed out.

There are plenty of museums dedicated to exceptional artwork from history, but only one dedicated to less-than-successful artistic endeavors. The Museum of Bad Art, or MOBA, promotes itself as the home of “art too bad to be ignored.” A trip to MOBA will leave you smiling, laughing, and feeling a little

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