Gilbert PT - September 2018

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The Gilbert Gazette

FRIDAYS ARE FOR FOOTBALL AT GILBERT PT

Come See the Jerseys for Yourself

September can only mean one thing: It’s football

season! Being in the heart of Big 10 country means that allegiances more closely resemble the wars of bloodline patriarchies than they do casual sports fandom. The passion can be palpable.

dress down and give the option for our staff to don their colors. You’ll see

plenty of schools represented, and it usually serves as a conversation starter. I’ll wear my Penn State jersey, and if a patient went to a different school, odds are that I’ll hear about it. We’ll throw a few jabs as we go through exercises — well, except for the one time we had a patient play the Michigan fight song as he exited the office. That was more of a haymaker! Jersey Fridays aren’t just for college football. We have staff who will put on the black and yellow and have some fun with the Eagles fans. Of course, after this last Super Bowl, the Steelers fans might back off. Might . You never know with a Steelers fan. It’s not just new uniforms either. We see some excellent throwback jerseys from the NFL. Saturdays aren’t just for American college football. With the growing popularity of soccer, we certainly see our fair share of Premier League and La Liga jerseys. Of

course, we have to support the Union too. If you haven’t seen an MLS game, there’s

WE LIKE TO HAVE FUN WITH OUR PATIENTS,

nothing better than watching the Union play on the banks of the Delaware River as the sun sets. Our primary objective with Jersey Fridays is to remind everyone that work doesn’t have to be a burden. We like to have fun with our patients, and with our team as well. By building strong relationships, we can achieve our mission of helping others reach their rehab goals. At the end of the day, we’re here to serve you. If a little back-and-forth about why the Nittany Lions are going to win the Big 10 this year helps do that, then we’re happy to have that conversation. –Dr. Michael Gilbert, DPT

AND WITH OUR TEAM AS WELL.

I graduated from Penn State, so football is ingrained in my life. Turning on “College GameDay” Saturday morning to see Corso and the guys make their picks is something of a tradition. Of course, after Saquon Barkley took off last year, there weren’t many people who would predict a Nittany Lions loss. Now, just because we love our college football doesn’t mean we let it stand in the way of having fun at the office. Everyone likes different teams, and we have good, light-hearted banter with it. On Fridays, we

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Involved but Not Overbearing PARENT-TEACHER ETIQUETTE TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT

Helicopter parents are the bane of every teacher’s existence. With the return of back-to-school season, it’s vital to find a happy mediumbetween the tiger momwho bares her teeth at the smallest setback in her child’s schooling and the laissez-faire parent who is totally disengaged from their kid’s education. Here are a few tips to keep you involved in your child’s educational development while fostering relationships with their teachers in a way that won’t drive all of you up the wall. 1. Be a little empathetic. Teachers are some of the hardest-working people in the world, wrangling the disparate needs of around 25 children day in and day out while attempting to get them to actually learn something. It’s a high-stress, low-paying job. In the midst of grading 300 research papers written by 12-year-olds, the last thing they need is the added pressure of concerned parents bearing down on them. If you can approach a teacher from a position of understanding and be willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, you’ll be off to a good start. 2. Showup and keep an openmind. Ask any teacher in the country, and they’ll undoubtedly tell you that one of the best predictors of a child’s success is whether or not their parents make an appearance at parent-

teacher conferences. Your engagement should go beyond that. Use the teacher’s preferredmethod of communication to stay in semi-regular contact with them—always ensuring that you keep an openmind about any praise, suggestions, or concerns they have about your child. 3. Teach your child to take responsibility. Aside from leaving your kid completely to their own devices, one of the worst things you can do is swoop in to solve their problems for them at the slightest hint of adversity. Maybe that D your kid got on their algebra test really was their fault. It’s important to acknowledge your child’s missteps, but you should also try to equip themwith the tools necessary to advocate for themselves. Learning to articulate what’s going wrong or what they need from their teacher will help them to develop positive and effective communication skills. The key is to work together with your child’s teacher without being overbearing. Don’t come in with guns blazing at the first sign of an educational slip. Think of your kid’s schooling as a collaborative effort — maybe one in which you’re a little less involved than the teacher —and you’ll be giving your child the best chance of success.

Patient Testimonial Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

FANTASTIC ATTENTION TO DETAIL! “I returned to Gilbert PT after having received treatment here for an unrelated injury a few years ago. The staff, care, and attention to detail have continued to be fantastic — second to none! Matt, Chris, and Maria were patient, shared their knowledge, and were very encouraging every step of the way! Thank you for your hard work!” –PATRICIA C.

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VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION CAN HELP DoYou Experience Dizziness or Vertigo?

When many people hear the word “vertigo,” the first thing that comes to mind is Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 mystery thriller with its double identities, tall buildings, and perplexing love triangle, but here at Gilbert Physical Therapy, that term has an entirely different meaning. Vertigo refers to a whirling sensation or loss of balance caused by the inner ear or the vestibular nerve. Some patients’ dizziness gets so severe that they experience extreme nausea after any kind of movement. There are three possible causes of these symptoms: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, or vestibular neuritis. BPPV occurs when tiny calcium particles build up in the ear canal, while Meniere’s disease occurs when a buildup of fluid settles in the inner ear. Vestibular neuritis is an inner-ear problem related to viral infections that cause inflammation around the nerves that help with balance. The symptoms associated with all of these issues can last a couple of minutes or even several days. In mild or isolated cases, vertigo will go away on its own due to the brain’s impressive ability to adapt to the changes in the inner ear, but recurrent cases require professional rehabilitation. Our physical therapists frequently work with vertigo patients using vestibular

rehabilitation to help treat their current symptoms and prevent future issues. This kind of rehabilitation helps strengthen the vestibular system. Because

this system sends signals to the brain regarding head and body movements, any issues affecting it can be debilitating. That is why we focus on creating exercises such as habituation, gaze stabilization, and balance training to help the body compensate for acute ear issues. Habituation exercises are used to normalize the movements or visual stimuli that cause the symptoms. Through repeated exposure, the brain learns to slowly ignore the triggers. Gaze stabilization exercises help improve patients’ control over their eye movements, especially if they frequently experience blurry vision. Lastly, balance training exercises are used to improve stability and are created according to each patient’s need. If you frequently experience vertigo or dizziness, feel free to give us a call to schedule an appointment to learn more about vestibular rehabilitation and whether it’s the ideal option for you.

SUDOKU

LATE-SUMMER PANZANELLA

Panzanella, a Tuscan favorite, is a salad that features hearty chunks of bread instead of leafy greens as its base. What could be better for a late- summer cookout?

INGREDIENTS

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1 small loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large tomatoes, cubed 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cubed

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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1 cucumber, sliced into rounds

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20 basil leaves, chopped

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Salt, to taste Vinaigrette

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large sauté pan, set to medium-low heat and add olive oil. Add bread and 1 teaspoon salt, and toss often for 10 minutes or until toasted. 2. In a large bowl, mix vegetables and herbs. Toss in bread and your favorite vinaigrette and mix again. 3. Serve immediately or let sit 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Inspired by Delicious magazine

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Come See the Jerseys for Yourself

The 3 Keys to Parent-Teacher Etiquette Patient Testimonial

How to Deal With Dizziness Late-Summer Panzanella

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day Yo Ho Ho, Landlubbers!

Ahoy, matey! Wednesday, Sept. 13, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Brush up on your pirate vocabulary, grab your eye patch, get your puffy shirt dry cleaned, and bring a little seafaring fun to your office or classroom. The History of These Swashbuckling Shenanigans The holiday began as an inside joke between pals John Baur and Mark Summers in 1995. For reasons not even understood by themselves, they began speaking like pirates while playing racquetball, saying things to each other like, “That be a fine cannonade” (“Nice shot, dude”) and “Now watch as I fire a broadside straight into your yardarm” (“But watch this”). They decided Talk Like a Pirate Day needed to become official, so they chose Sept. 13, which was Summers’ wife’s birthday (and the only date he could remember besides Christmas and the Super Bowl). In 2002, they pitched the idea to humor columnist Dave Barry, who promoted it in his syndicated column, and the concept quickly spread internationally. Did Pirates Really Talk Like That? The “pirate-speak” popularized in movies and Disney attractions probably sounds nothing like real pirates did in centuries past.

Today’s swashbuckling phrases delivered in a

strong Southwest England accent can be traced back to Robert Newton’s 1950 portrayal of Long John Silver in the movie “Treasure Island.” Historically, English-speaking pirates

probably sounded more like Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. Unfortunately, the pirates of the Golden Age didn’t leave behind any YouTube videos to confirm this. Learn the Lingo, Landlubber Participating in Talk Like a Pirate Day is easy — you just need to know a few key phrases. “Ahoy, matey”means “Hello, friend!”“Blimey, that son of a biscuit-eater hornswaggled me out of me doubloons” means “Darn it, that jerk cheated me out of my money!”“Shiver me timbers, that old salt is three sheets to the wind”means “Wow, that old sailor has had too much beer.” And if a pirate (or your boss) says, “Swab the deck, ye bilge rat, or it’s Davy Jones’ locker for ye!” start mopping the floor immediately.

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