Horizon Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation - December 2021

Horizon Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation - December 2021

physical therapy and rehabilitation

December 2021

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AND FORWARD TO GREAT THINGS AHEAD Looking Back at 2021

in, I hope they can help propel our growth in 2022 — allowing us to get patients in faster, serve more people, and maybe even add different specialties to our care.

Like everyone else, those of us at Horizon PT spent 2021 learning how to live with COVID-19. We all had to deal with what life will look like going forward, and as a business, we focused on keeping our staff and patients safe. The pandemic has undoubtedly

On a more personal note, I’m so proud of everyone who participated in Flint’s Finest Basketball Club this year. Because of the

been a terrible time for our country, impacting the economy and resulting in the tragic loss of many lives. At the same time, we didn’t want COVID-19 to be a reason why we slowed down or helped fewer people. So we continued working to grow the clinic and bring additional benefits to our patients. First, we added a new weight machine. It was my first major capital purchase for the business and a particularly exciting moment. We also added a REPEX table, which has been a great benefit to our patients. Pinched nerves often respond well to extension exercises, but it’s difficult for many people to perform them with the frequency and intensity needed for

ongoing pandemic, this season was a little different, but I’m thrilled that we were able to play. All of the players did a great job, and one team even won a championship at a high- level event. I’m also grateful to all of the people involved in helping the program continue this year — there are too many to name, but I appreciate each one. I want to close out this final newsletter of the year by thanking our patients and all of you reading.

I’m grateful for the support from family and friends, and I appreciate everyone who has referred people who need our help. The business has had such successful growth during the last year, but we’re still not quite where we want to be. Please continue to champion us whenever you can and don’t be afraid to provide feedback. With your help, we can become the best physical therapy clinic in Flint. I’m looking forward to making 2022 Horizon PT’s best year yet.

relief. This equipment allows us to relieve tension by moving the upper and lower halves of the body mechanically, stretching the muscles. With this assistance, patients can get a much deeper, fuller stretch, and we’ve had a great response from those who have used it as part of their treatment. Continuing to grow the staff remains a primary goal. We recently added a PT assistant and a technician, and we hope to have a new physical therapist on staff soon. Once the right person is hired and has settled

-Dr. Jerome Adams

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RUDOLPH, YOU’LL GO DOWN IN HISTORY

Behind the Evergreen Christmas Special

Those who are familiar with the film know that it ends with Rudolph enlisting Santa to save the Misfit Toys from earlier in the movie — but it didn’t originally. The version that aired in 1964 concludes with Rudolph leading Santa’s sleigh but forgetting all about his homeless friends. The backlash was swift, and viewers wrote in to express displeasure at the heartless resolution. GE decided the

You know Dasher and Dancer, and you definitely know Rudolph. Everyone’s favorite red-nosed reindeer was first born as a 1939 short story, but he truly shot to fame when his tale was adapted into a song by Gene Autry in 1949. Rivaling even the song’s fame is the Rankin/Bass stop-motion special that airs like clockwork every year around Christmas.

special had to be corrected and played again with the proper ending in 1965. And so, a tradition of annual airings was born. Today, “Rudolph” is the longest-running Christmas special in history, and our favorite misfit deer shows no signs of slowing down after 57 years. The movie has transformed into a marketing bonanza, with new Christmas decorations, figurines, and toys being produced each year. Though it’s somewhat shocking to our modern sensibilities to see Santa bullying his reindeer employees and their children, fond childhood memories mean that parents continue to pass the

Generations have now grown up with Rudolph, so it may be surprising to learn that his journey to the small screen started as a General Electric promotion. The company had a running television special on NBC called the “GE Fantasy Hour,” which they used to market their products directly to viewers. The better the story they told, the more viewers they got — and the more toasters they could sell. The script introduced crucial new characters like Hermey the elf, Yukon Cornelius the prospector, and of course, Bumble the abominable snowman. GE hired innovative Japanese animators to create

special down to their kids. Even as we recognize its flaws, the dazzling animation and famous songs continue to bring joy and Christmas spirit to households around the country. Just as sure as Santa comes every year, so does Rudolph.

the film using stop-motion techniques that were highly advanced for the time. GE invested the modern equivalent of $4.5 million into the production of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and the special first aired in 1964.

A Pain-Free Tomorrow OUR PAT I ENTS SAY I T BEST

Benjamin

“Life-changing care! Welcoming staff focused on the proper care. Forever grateful.”

–Benjamin I.

“Dr. Adams and his staff are absolutely incredible! Going in, I was dealing with a lot of knee pain, and I was very doubtful about if I would be able to do all of my daily activities like I used to. The exercises are very well thought out and developed. The progress I’ve seen is more than I ever thought. I’d like to thank all of the staff for making my visits fun and encouraging, and I’m just very thankful. I am very glad I thought of coming to Horizon to improve my body!”

Mathew

–Mathew M.

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SPRAINEDANKLE? Physical Therapy Can Help With That

ankle. Beyond that, they’ll also provide treatments to improve motion, flexibility, strength, agility, and endurance. The goal is to treat the underlying problem that led to the original sprain and, therefore, reduce its chances of coming back. Treatment by a physical therapist also provides patients with the tools they need to make reinjury less likely. Unnecessary sprains can be prevented by exercises that improve balance and promote muscle strength, and a PT may also recommend warmups, specific footwear, or ankle wraps or braces. It’s not just about ending the pain faster but also staying out of pain long term. Horizon PT specializes in orthopedic physical therapy, which makes us precisely the partner you need to get back on your feet and back to your life. The next time you experience this type of “minor” injury, pay us a visit to see how we can help — and be ready to be amazed at the difference!

A lot of people think of physical therapy only as treatment for major injuries or chronic conditions, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Physical therapy can also help with minor injuries and acute pain. It’s true that many of these conditions will resolve on their own, but why suffer in the meantime? Additionally, a lot of injuries that “heal” without intervention don’t really heal properly. As a result, they’re more likely to reoccur. For example, 73% of people who have sprained their ankle once will do so again. This happens when muscle strength and balance are not fully restored after the sprain, creating a negative cycle of reinjury. Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns past its normal range of movement, causing ligaments to stretch beyond their capabilities and ultimately tear. The average sprain takes between two weeks and two months to heal, but the ankle doesn’t become fully strengthened again for several months. Physical therapy can speed up this process and promote more complete healing.

A physical therapist will partner with the patient to reduce immediate symptoms like pain, swelling, or difficulty putting weight on the injured

Have a Laugh

Sloppy Joes

Inspired by JoCooks.com

Opt for a little comfort food this December!

Ingredients

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1 cup tomato sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp yellow mustard

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1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp butter

1/2 onion, chopped

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 green pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup ketchup

Directions

3. Mix in remaining ingredients, then bring mixture to a boil. 4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Serve on your choice of bun!

1. In a large skillet, melt butter and brown beef over medium heat. 2. Add onion and pepper, stirring occasionally. Cook for 4 minutes and add garlic.

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THIS ISSUE Inside

Dr. Adams Reflects on 2021

How Rudolph Became a TV Institution

Testimonials

Sprained Ankle? Don’t Go It Alone

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Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for the Win

NO MONKEYING AROUND

HELP ING HANDS MONKEY HELPERS FOR THE WIN

scratching an itch, pushing buttons on electronic devices, and performing other menial

You’ve heard of service dogs, but what about service monkeys? For many years now, capuchin monkeys have been lending helping hands to people with disabilities! Helping Hands Monkey Helpers, located at Monkey College in Boston, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization designed to help people with disabilities and mobility issues, such as quadriplegia, by pairing them with a monkey service animal. These simian helpers are specifically trained to help with daily tasks while providing companionship, happiness, and a renewed sense of purpose that many struggle with when navigating an injury or disability. When monkeys graduate, they will have developed the ability to navigate major household appliances and electronics as well as basic items within the home. They can even retrieve a canned beverage from the refrigerator, open it, and put a straw in it! A service monkey can also assist with retrieving things that are dropped or out of reach, turning pages in a book,

tasks within the home.

Each human applicant and the capuchin monkeys undergo a pairing process to find the best fit for placement! A social worker and placement specialist work together to sift through applications and determine which monkeys will be the right choice for the applicants based on lifestyle preferences and the tasks that will be most helpful to the person with disabilities. Plus, Helping Hands Monkey Helpers ensures that the monkeys are completely free of charge to the recipients! The human-animal bond created along the journey after placement is absolutely beautiful. Helping Hands Monkey Helpers brings love, companionship, and laughter to many who are fortunate enough to work with the organization. These monkeys are the best, hands down. And, monkeys, thank you for going to monkey college, and thank you for your service!

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