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SPECIALTY EXPERTISE For Shoulders, Arms, and Hands

NEWSLETTER

Treating and Preventing Fall Sports Injuries

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NEWSLETTER Living Hands for

SPECIALTY EXPERTISE For Shoulders, Arms, and Hands

Treating and Preventing Fall Sports Injuries

With all the hustle and bustle of school starting back up comes back-to-schoolshopping,newclasses,andofcourse–fallsports! Asyou take on this new season ofyour sport, our teamat Hands for Living wants to make sure you are as safe as possible. Did you know that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 2 million high school athletes suffer from sports- related injuries annually? Additionally, 3.5 million kids under the age of 14 also receive treatment for sports-related injuries annually.This doesn’t even include the number of adult athletes that get injured from a sport. Whatever ageyou are, or level of physical abilityyou mayhave, our certified hand therapists (CHTs) can help you recover from sports injuries that may affect your upper extremities and/or prevent them altogether. Ifyou are looking for a quick and easy way to get off the sideline and return to your sport, contact Hands for Living today. We’ll getyou playing the sportyou love to your full potential in no time! HowDo Sports Injuries Occur? “Sports injury” is a term that can be used to describe any injury sustained while exercising or performing some sort of athletic activity. There are two ways in which sports injuries can occur:

suddenly, such as one football player colliding with another, or over time, through repetitive motions, such as constantly strikingavolleyball.Simplyput,anythingthatresults inpainwhile performing physical activity can be considered a sports injury.

Some common sports injuries include:

• Sprains. Your bones are connected to one another by ligaments. When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain can occur. Once the ligament is stretched, it is more likelythat the affected area will be sprained again in the future. • Strains or Pulled Muscles. Your muscles and bones are connected bytendons.When a tendon is stretched beyond its limit, a strain or“pulledmuscle”can occur. Once the tendon is stretched, it ismore likelythattheaffectedareawillbestrained again in the future. Both strains and strains are common in sports that require high impact in the wrists, elbows, and shoulders, such as volleyball, football, tennis, or baseball. • Tendinitis. This is an overuse injurythat causes swelling in the tendons that controlyour handmovement, making it difficult tobendyourfingersandmoveyourhandorelbow.Tendinitis is typicallyassociatedwithsportsthatrequireconstantthrowing, such as softball, baseball, football, or shot put.

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Treating and Preventing Fall Sports Injuries

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• Frozen Shoulder. Frozen shoulder can result from either an acute injury or an overuse injury. It occurs when the tissue in your shoulder thickens or scar tissue forms, causing your shoulder to feel as if it’s being “squeezed” and making it difficult to move.  • Rotator Cuff Tear. Rotator cuff tears can occur from either acute or overuse causes, as well. For example, falling on an outstretched arm, sustaining a blow to the shoulder, or partaking in repetitive overhead motions (such as those in volleyball, swimming, softball, baseball, tennis, or football) can all result in rotator cuff tears. This occurs when the muscles or tendons that surround the shoulder joint become damaged or torn. You Can Find Relief with Hand Therapy At Hands for Living, our certified hand therapists will create a treatment plan for you, based on your individual needs. Hand therapy is a natural and holistic approach to healing, including services such as: • Manual Therapy. This may include massage or joint mobilizations. • Modalities. This may include specialized treatments that your hand therapist has been certified to perform.

• Therapeutic Exercises. This may include any targeted stretches and movements that your hand therapist will prescribetoaid instrengthening and healing the affected area. One of our certified hand therapists will conduct a thorough evaluation to diagnose your sports injury. Afterward, a personalized treatment plan will be designed for you, based on the specific needs of the diagnosis and any additional symptoms that you are experiencing. We are happy to say that we also offer preventative screenings and sports performance enhancement sessions, designed to teach you the techniques you need to prevent future sports injuries from occurring. At Hands for Living, our overall goals are healing and prevention. In addition to treating the injury, our hand therapists will help improve range of motion, flexibility, strength, and overall function, in order to prevent additional injury from occurring. Be safe when returning to your fall sport! If you develop an injury to the fingers, hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder, contact us at 425-368-7943. We’ll help diagnose the issue and get you back on the path toward recoveryand returning to your beloved sport!

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HEALTHYRECIPE Turkey Pumpkin Chili

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

CHRISTY DENOVA, Occupational Therapist

Christy’s love for learning led her to the complexityoftreatingshoulder,elbow,and hand injuries.ShecomestoHandsforLiving with knowledge and experience gained in a variety of occupational therapy settings after completing her degree. She is now specializing in hand therapy, and constantly seeks new ways to help her patients in their recovery. Christy studied Spanish in her undergraduate years, and actively works to increase her fluency. When not working, Christy enjoys participating in triathlons, water-skiing, cooking, painting, and traveling. Experience & Qualifications • 2019 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Shenandoah University • 2016 Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Cultures University of San Diego Ongoing Memberships

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cloves garlic • 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans • sour cream • shredded cheese (try sharp cheddar for an extra bite) • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves

• 2 cup chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey • 1 large onion

INSTRUCTIONS Ina5-to-6quartslowcooker,whisktogetherchickenbroth,pumpkin purée,groundcumin,chilipowder,cinnamon,andcayennepepper. Add ground turkey, separated, and mix to combine. Fold intheonion,garliccloves,greenchiles,andwhitebeans,and cook, covered, until the turkey is cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, radishes, and cilantro, if desired. Courtesy:goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a14898/slow-cooker-turkey-pumpkin-chili- recipe-wdy0115

• American Occupational Therapy Association

Hand Exercise Helps with Range of Motion

Patient Spotlight

WAND SHOULDER FLEXION

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“The return of my range of motion... is without any doubt due to the expert care of my therapists.” “ The return of my range of motion and the short time frame in which it took place, after multiple extensive fractures of my shoulder, is without any doubt due to the expert care of my therapists at Hands for Living. My treatment was very individualized and carefully monitored. I asked countless questions and things were explained so well and always kindly. They listen. They’re experienced. I always felt safe and encouraged during this challenging time.” - K. H.

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Lying onyour back and holding a wand, with palms face down on both sides, gentlyraise the wand overhead in a gentle motion. Hold for 3 seconds and slowly lower the wand to starting position. Repeat 5 times.

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