Gilbert Physical Therapy - October 2020

October 2020

GILBERT Gazette PHYSICAL THERAPY

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Dr. Milliron Finds Relief From the Very Treatment He Practices My Physical Therapy Journey

A s a physical therapist, I could tout the amazing benefits of personal story exemplifies this even better. So, in honor of National Physical Therapy Month this October, I want to share with all of you — many of whom are or were patients — the time when I was in your shoes. I was 21 years old in November 2006, when I met up with some buddies for some Black Friday football. Even at 21 years old, I could tell my body was not as spry as it had been when I was a teen, yet I couldn’t turn down a chance to play with my friends again. Anyway, at one point, a friend landed on my knee, and I heard the pop that changed my life. physical therapy all day long. I could cite various studies, provide countless client testimonials, and outline the specific physiology and kinesiology that help patients feel better. But I believe my I had hurt my ACL, and doctors told me that surgery to place a bolt in my knee was my best option to recuperate. But as I recovered, I noticed my knee wasn’t getting any better. It still hurt, and my mobility was limited. Frankly, I just wasn’t recovering and faced problems with my ACL ever since that surgery. Finally, in December 2013, I decided something had to be done. I saw a surgeon who agreed to take another look at my knee, and back into surgery I went. The surgery took two hours, which is nearly double what it should have taken, because my new surgeon was tasked with correcting many of the mistakes the first surgeon had made. For example, the bolt that was placed in my knee during the first surgery didn’t do anything. The second surgeon had to really search to even find it! Ironically, I was scheduled to start my internship at Gilbert Physical Therapy under Dr. Mike Gilbert just four weeks after my surgery. I had to find a way to be on my feet and serve patients while also healing from an injury and being a patient myself. Two weeks after the surgery, I began my therapy journey at our sister clinic, Madden Physical Therapy. My main therapist was my wife’s best friend. She even stood in our wedding, and the assistant helping her did a reading at our wedding! So there I was, just months out from finishing my rotations as a physical therapy student, now undergoing physical therapy with some of my closest friends.

It wasn’t easy. The toughest part was overcoming the pain from the site where my old screw had been. Bending my knee was a lot of work, but as I continued, the hard work began paying off and my mobility returned. I went to therapy for about one month and then continued on my own for about three months after that. I would wake up in the morning, do half of my at-home exercises, and then I would do the other half after work. This helped segment my day, and eventually, moving became easier and easier. Today, I have full mobility. I’m back to golfing, and I can chase my kids without any pain. Really, the only time I experience any pain in that area is when I bump the spot where my old screw was — or when my 4-year-old runs into it. That’s a sacrifice I’ll take for a lifetime of good mobility and (mostly) pain-free living. Because of this experience, I have a sense of empathy that I believe continues to help me as I treat my patients. To be able to look at a patient and say “I’ve been where you are” is powerful. I’ve ridden that emotional roller coaster of healing. I’ve wondered how much pain I could withstand, if PT was really worth all the work, and how I was going to fit my at-home exercises into my day. Today, I’m able to offer advice to my patients with both my professional expertise and my personal experience. Physical therapy has impacted my life quite a bit. With every step I take, every pain-free game of tag I play with my kids, and every golf club I swing, I’m reminded that I can live this way because of physical therapy. And that’s the best proof I could ever find.

–Dr. Jon Milliron

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3 Great Apps to Maintain Your Mental Health at Home

When you lead a busy lifestyle, mental health often takes a back seat to other pressing matters. Thankfully, there are a number of easy-to-use apps to help address this concern. Even if you’re pressed for time, these apps can help you maintain your mental health. And if you’re just looking for some simple resources to guide you through mood-boosting exercises, they’ve got you covered there too. Moodfit (GetMoodfit.com) Think of this app as a fitness tracker for your mind. The mood tracker allows you to record your moods and thoughts and follow trends and changes over time. You can look at these trends yourself or set the app to monitor specific areas of your mood. This highly customizable app is packed with tools and resources to help you with your mental health. In addition to the mood tracker, Moodfit offers a range of breathing exercises and a guide to mindfulness meditation. MoodMission (MoodMission.com) If you’re struggling with mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, you may feel like this free, evidence-based app was designed just for you. MoodMission asks you a series of questions to assess how you’re feeling, then suggests a series of “missions” you can complete to help you get into a better state of mind. Missions are short, achievable tasks, like taking a walk around the block or cleaning up a room in your home. Of course, like all the apps listed here, it is not a replacement for professional mental health care, but it offers evidence-based exercises and a level of support that’s not often found in smartphone apps.

of the company’s thousands of licensed and experienced therapists you can message on a regular basis. Unlike traditional therapy where you schedule an appointment and meet in person, Talkspace allows its user to communicate with their therapist through the app’s encrypted messaging system. It also allows you to request a check-in from your therapist and provides a place for them to upload your therapy notes. Talkspace is more costly than some other apps, but depending on your specific needs, it may be worth it.

Talkspace (Talkspace.com) While this app contains a number of mental health tools, its primary purpose is to connect you quickly with one

Why We Love PT

“Hoping to avoid surgery for a small, but painful, tear in my rotator cuff, I began to work with Gilbert Physical Therapy in May of 2020. I was immediately impressed with the level of professionalism and competence of Dr. Jeremy Beaver, Maria, and Mike. After four months of therapy, I have full range of motion and no pain!” –James T.

Please share your experiencewith us! Simply go toGilbertPT.com/review_new From there just follow the steps. Thank you for trusting us with your care during your time at our clinic. We appreciate your help in sharing your storywith others!

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From Hippocrates to Polio Patients The Origins of Physical Therapy

Today, physical therapy is a well-known treatment option for those recovering from injuries or surgery, but there’s much more to the background of physical therapy. In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, we would like to highlight the storied history of our industry, which includes polio treatments, powerful care of World War I veterans, and women at the helm.

populated the industry, which was designed to treat polio victims in the U.S. beginning as early as 1916. That same year, what was then known as the Walter Reed General Hospital began the first physical therapy school to rehabilitate World War I veterans. Five years later, Mary McMillan began the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association (AWPTA) — later renamed the American Physical Therapy Association — a foundational organization for industry research and progress. Historians believe that physical therapy’s popularity today is due largely to the treatment performed by reconstruction aides, who were mostly female, and the research provided by organizations like the AWPTA. Time and time again, studies have concluded that the practice can improve a patient’s quality of life, eliminate or delay the need for surgery, and treat various conditions.

Hippocrates and Galen were some of the earliest known advocates of physical therapy through practices like massage, manual therapy, and hydrotherapy. However, the origins of modern-day physical therapy are credited to Pehr Henrik Ling, a Swedish practitioner and educator who is also credited with creating Swedish massage. Ling founded the Royal Central Gymnastics Institute in 1813, which used calisthenics exercises to treat gymnasts.

As the industry’s history has been documented and its significance has become well-known, practitioner expertise has also grown. Practitioners once needed a bachelor’s degree, then a doctoral degree, and now there are specialty treatment certifications or degrees as well. Completion of these degrees includes rigorous testing, courses, and residencies in human biology and anatomy, exercise physiology, ethics, neuroscience, and more.

Reed College PT team in 1920

Physical therapy found its way to the U.S. in the early 20th century when Reed College began training “reconstruction aides.” In the coming decades, female practitioners largely

Physical therapy can change lives — and that’s been true since the very beginning. Thank you for being part of our physical therapy story!

BRAIN THERAPY!

Classic Pumpkin Soup

Inspired by MinimalistBaker.com

Pumpkins aren’t just for pie — they make delicious soup, too! This fall, try your hand at this healthy soup recipe and warm up with a bowl.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 shallots, diced • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 1/4 cups pumpkin purée (homemade or canned) • 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 cup canned light coconut milk • 2 tbsp honey

• 1/4 tsp sea salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1/4 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté olive oil, shallots, and garlic for 2–3 minutes. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. 3. Transfer the soup to a blender and purée. Pour the blended soup back into the pan. 4. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–10 minutes. Taste and add additional seasoning as desired, then serve!

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Inside

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Dr. Milliron’s Story as a PT Patient

The Best Mental Health Apps You Can Use From Home Why We Love PT

How Physical Therapy Has Transformed Since Its Inception Classic Pumpkin Soup

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Experience a Local Haunt This Halloween!

Local Haunts Explore History With These 3 Ghost-Riddled Locations

L ocal lore dictates that central Gettysburg College Rumor has it that every faculty member and former student of Gettysburg College has a chilling ghost story to tell. For some, it’s items falling off the desks at night. For others, it’s the doors of the elevator opening in a basement to find a full Civil War-era hospital in the throes of treating patients for horrific injuries. The college served as a hospital for soldiers in one of the war’s most prolific battles. All told, more than 3,000 soldiers perished at the Battle of Gettysburg, and today, their ghosts are said to have taken up residence at various locations prominent to the war. To learn more about Gettysburg College’s ghosts, check out Mark Nesbitt’s book, “Ghosts of Gettysburg.” Pennsylvania is home to some of the most haunted locations in the U.S. Check out these three spooky haunts this Halloween!

Oyster Mill Playhouse There are two seats at the right and left side of the top row at the Oyster Mill Playhouse that have permanent residency. Playhouse regulars believe a couple that once occupied the farmhouse-turned-theatre have decided to spend the afterlife watching free shows. If a patron sits in their seats, they may feel a slight tap, followed by more aggressive taps if they don’t move. Many believe a little girl and other mysterious beings also haunt the theatre and love to mess with the casts and crews performing in its storied halls. Frankeberger Tavern Built in 1801, the Frankeberger Tavern is one of the oldest buildings in Mechanicsburg and is said to be the eternal home of a murder victim. As the story goes, a cattle drover was overheard boasting about selling his cattle for $300 while enjoying a few drinks at the bar. Later that night, the drover was robbed and murdered. Former residents of the building

and the museum’s employees claim the drover still haunts the place where he enjoyed his last drink. The drover’s face can often be seen peering out of the tavern’s windows, while those who have lived in the building claim their items moved without explanation. If you venture to one of these spooky places — or the many others in our region — be sure to inquire with private property owners. Happy ghost hunting!

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