Horizon PT - September 2020

Horizon PT - September 2020

physical therapy and rehabilitation September 2020

3600 Miller Road, Flint, MI 48503 • 810-620-8042 • horizonptflint.com

WHY WE MUST CONTINUE TO GROW Better Than Before September is Self-Improvement Month. Now is a really good time to identify your own self-improvement goals as well as celebrate the ways you’ve already improved yourself. I’m a big believer in setting goals and striving to better yourself. Working for myself means that I’m constantly looking at areas where I can improve, from better financial management to better management of my staff. Over the years, I’ve learned that in order to achieve self-improvement, you sometimes have to prioritize your goals. As a personal example, for a while I have wanted to become board-certified in orthopedics. Getting this certification means passing a test that shows advanced proficiency. After 14 years of being a practicing physical therapist, I am confident that I possess this level of proficiency. However, getting a board certification takes a lot of time. For many years I have been unable to take time away from running my business. When you open a business, the first 5–10 years are an incredibly fearful time. You’re always wondering if you’ll have people come in the door, and everything you do is about making sure you can stay open the next day. Since starting Horizon PT, I’ve always felt nervous. Will we get new patients? What kind of marketing should I do? How can I grow the business? Will I have enough money to pay my staff and take care of my family? These were my biggest concerns early on, so all of my self-improvement goals had to be about answering these concerns. Now, the business is stable. We have people coming to us on a regular basis, and I’m in a place where I’m not as fearful about whether or not we’ll have patients. We do have people who believe in our skills, and we’re getting consistent referrals. As we progress, now is the time for me to shift focus from improving the business to improving myself. This includes finally getting that board certification.

“Searching for self-improvement opportunities is important because we all need to continue to grow.”

offer the best treatment patients can receive in our area. Being board- certified will act as confirmation to my skills and let new patients know they are in good hands. For years, I’ve been taking continuing education classes to better myself as a physical therapist. Searching for self-improvement opportunities is important because we all need to continue to grow. We don’t know everything, so the more time we take to learn additional things, the better we can be as people. Bettering ourselves ultimately equips us to better help others, whether that’s through physical therapy, personal development, finances, or learning how to cook. There’s always something we can learn that will better our lives or the lives of those around us. Every day, I am happy to be doing what I’m doing. The odds are that most businesses fail; I have really worked hard to study and learn the things that have made my business succeed. It hasn’t been easy, and focusing on my business has meant putting off other goals, but I’m proud of where I am today. 1 810-620-8042 -Dr. Jerome Adams

I pride myself on being the kind of physical therapist who goes above and beyond for his patients. I’ve worked to stay on top of recent research and

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THE BEST BASKETBALL PODCAST DOESN’T TALK ABOUT STATS

All About ‘HORSE’

“Sup nerds? It’s basketball!”

Rather than focus on the number of games a team has won, “HORSE” discusses the number of tweets angry players have posted on Twitter. They also rank rap songs that mentioned the NBA, discuss why team names don’t make sense, and even talk about the time

And so begins every episode of “HORSE,” a basketball podcast that proudly claims to be about everything basketball

when Michael Jordan was almost seriously injured by a samurai. The stats and celebrities of the NBA suddenly seem more accessible after learning that professional basketball teams have just as much drama as you and your office mates. “We only talk about drama and history and ridiculousness,” says Silver. “We don’t want to talk about whether or not LeBron James is the best basketball player of all time. We would like to talk about the time that one of LeBron’s teammates was dating his mom and like that’s ... it’s infinitely more interesting … It gets you to become a basketball fan in a totally different way.” Listen to the most recent episode at HorseHoops. com and discover how basketball is so much more than what happens on the court.

— except for the stats. As a part of the Multitude collective of podcasts, “HORSE” is co-hosted by creators and experienced podcasters Eric Silver and Mike Schubert. The duo are real-life friends and huge basketball fans. So, what does a sports podcast cover if not the numbers on the scoreboard? Petty drama and Twitter beefs, of course.

“HORSE” was listed by Vulture as one of the top comedy podcasts for NBA fans, which is very high praise given the saturated podcast market. “HORSE” is appealing to basketball fans and non- fans alike because it looks at the sport in a completely different light. Silver and Schubert started “HORSE” in 2018 with a mission to prove that you don’t have to know the stats of every player on every team to like basketball. This “no gatekeeping allowed” mentality resonates with listeners, and the podcast’s audience is made up of a mix of hardcore basketball fans and folks who have never been to an NBA game in their life.

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

“There was a time when I couldn’t walk or sit down without my side hurting so badly. Coming to Horizon Physical Therapy changed everything. Dr. Adams and his staff were so friendly and good with me. They make me feel like we knew each other even before I started coming. Now I can walk and sit and drive again with no pain. If you need help with pain, don’t go anywhere else but there.”

“I highly recommend Horizon Physical Therapy! I have gone to PT in the past with zero results. I am now improved and have insight and preventative techniques for the future. Welcoming and attentive staff. Thank you, Dr. Adams and staff!”

–Danielle Royster

–Kris Crang

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The Benefits of Yoga and PT

of yoga poses can help with pain relief, improve movement, and aid in rehabilitation after an injury or surgery. A 2012 study published in the International Journal of Yoga followed patients undergoing physical therapy after a total knee replacement surgery. The study found that patients experienced greater pain relief, less stiffness, and improved overall function when their therapy sessions included yoga movement postures. In addition to aiding in recovery after surgery, yoga therapy has also been found to help treat musculoskeletal issues. Patients suffering from lower and upper back pain, sciatica, or shoulder, neck, or hip pain have reported pain relief after incorporating yoga therapy into their PT routines. Dr. Loren Fishman, the director of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Flushing, New York, is known to prescribe Side Plank pose for scoliosis, Downward-Facing Dog pose for osteoporosis, and Twisted Triangle pose for piriformis syndrome. There have also been reports of yoga benefiting patients with arthritis and children with autism or ADHD. Yoga is not a replacement for physical therapy, but it can provide great benefits to patients when prescribed along with physical therapy.

In the United States, yoga is most commonly viewed as a form of stress relief. While this is certainly a benefit of yoga, the core principles focus on exercising your body and mind through gentle movements. Mobility and flexibility are two primary goals of yoga. In fact, in many ways, this ancient practice falls in line with the modern objectives of physical therapy, and some physical therapists have even instructed their patients to incorporate yoga poses into their PT practice. Though the pop culture image of yoga practice often features folks being able to literally bend over backward, the purpose of real yoga isn’t to fold your body into impossible shapes. Rather, the poses and stretches are meant to help realign your body and mind. This is why the practice is good for both mental focus and musculoskeletal health. In recent years, physical therapists have found that the gentle, low-impact movements

Have a Laugh

Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Inspired by EatingWell.com

Who says a loaded potato has to clog your arteries? In this healthy version that serves four, a sweet potato base is topped with fiber- rich bean salsa.

Ingredients

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3/4 tsp salt

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1 tbsp olive oil

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4 medium sweet potatoes

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1/4 cup sour cream

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1 tsp cumin

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1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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1 tsp coriander

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2 medium tomatoes, diced

Directions

1. With a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times. Microwave the potatoes on high 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. When the potatoes are done, microwave the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes. 3. Cool potatoes slightly, then cut each potato open lengthwise. Pull the halves apart to create space to spoon the warm bean salsa inside. 4. Add a scoop of sour cream to each potato, garnish with cilantro, and serve!

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THIS ISSUE Inside

How to Prioritize Self-Improvement Goals

Listen to ‘HORSE,’ a Basketball Podcast

Our Patients Say It Best

Take the Zen Path to Pain Relief

Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

How Mental Stress Causes Physical Injuries

HOW STRESS CAN LEAD TO INJURY

AND HOW YOU CAN STOP I T

A few simple things you can do to prevent mental stress are to get enough sleep, maintain a

While it’s pretty intuitive that physical stressors can cause physical injuries, you might not know that mental and emotional stress can also lead to musculoskeletal injuries that require physical therapy. That’s right — a lack of sleep, a busy workweek, and other stressful life events can make you more prone to injury. Why is this, and how can you prevent the stresses of everyday life from causing you bodily harm? When you experience stress, your body does a few things that naturally put you at an increased risk of injury. First, stress causes your nerves to function inefficiently. Second, stressful situations lead to higher levels of cortisol in the body, a hormone that inhibits muscle repair and immune system function. If you’re always dealing with stressful situations, then you’re constantly leaving your body open to physical injury. You can prevent injuries with all sorts of physical means, but if you fail to address your mental and emotional health, you’ll still be at a heightened risk. While you might not be able to prevent every stressful situation from ever happening, you can control how you react when one does occur.

healthy diet, and drink plenty of water. If any of these basic stress inhibitors are absent from your daily routine,

focus on incorporating them in to alleviate some of your stress. That said, practicing simple breathing exercises or another form of meditation can also be helpful, especially if you’re looking for a physical way to mentally unwind after a stressful day. While learning about how much stress hurts you can be even more stressful, you can find some peace knowing that with a few simple changes to your routine, you can prevent your stress from causing physical injury.

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