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Is Your Balance Setting You Up FOR AN INJURY?

How is your balance? Have you checked it lately? Poor balance and coordination is the number one cause of trips, falls, and injuries. It even greatly affects back pain and posture. You don’t have to be old to have non-optimum balance. In fact, amajority of sports injuries are attributed to not having the right balance reflexes needed to adapt to the surface, causing sprains, strains and other injuries. Our balance and vestibular system gives us the ability to walk on two legs, run and be active. Our balance and vestibular system develop as we grow from a baby all the way through adulthood, and then begins to decline. Most people don’t know their balance is not optimum until they suffer a sports injury, trip and fall, or lose their balance in the shower. No matter what your age, balance affects your ability to be active.

5 reasons for your decline in balance: 1. Changes in your vestibular system 2. Changes in muscle mass, flexibility and strength 3. Changes in eyesight 4. Diminishing reflexes 5. Previous injuries to ankle, knee, hip or spinal joints

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Do You Know What Balance Affects? How balance affects sports performance The more aggressive you are in sports, the better your balance and reflexes have to be. Many ankle, knee, hip and back injuries in running, tennis and other sports are attributed to poorly performing balance. By incorporating simple balance exercises into your workout routine, you can set yourself up for success and prevent injuries, as well as enhance your sports performance. How balance affects back pain How you walk directly impacts your back and can actually be a big contributor to back pain. By improving balance, coordination and strength in your hips, pelvis and legs, your spine will be supported and guided, reducing strain. This in turn, helps your back function normally without aggravation and inflammation. Balance activities are an important component of our SPINE Program for relieving back pain.

2.5 million adults were treated for nonfatal injuries in emergency departments in 2013.

Do you want a natural solution to your pain? Gain your freedom from pain medication and avoid costly surgery with physical therapy! People who go to physical therapy experience: Naturally improve balance. Prevent future injuries. Bemore activewith your friends and family. Have more energy. Feel better at work. What you can do You can improve your balance, and it involves performing simple balance exercises. The first step in preventing an injury or fall is testing your balance and being honest with yourself that your balance needs work. Our physical therapists can make a big difference in improving your balance and vestibular system, improving your ability to be active, safely. Call us today to learn more about our specialized programs and how you can get back to an active, pain free lifestyle! Preventing falls According to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), over 2.5 million adults were treated for nonfatal injuries in emergency departments in 2013. In older adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries. Most people don’t think about keeping their balance in shape, until it is too late and they fall, fracturing an arm, leg or injuring their back. The good news is that most falls can easily be prevented, simply by the regular exercising of your balance system.

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DEBORAH HAGGARD, PTA Deborah is a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Shelbyville location. She completed the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Volunteer State Community College in 1994. Deborah and her husband have two daughters. They enjoy back packing and hiking together. Deborah is also an artist and volunteer mentor. Her favorite summer activity is when she is a camp counselor for 16 teenage girls at camps in Missouri and Alabama. Deborah began her employment with Elite Physical Therapy in May 2016. Clinic Spotlight

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Roger M. Atmosphere of care and sincerity!

“I have been receiving therapy for my right ankle at the Shelbyville clinic. I am contacting you to say how much I appreciate the warm and professional atmosphere that is provided. The staff works well with each other and with all clients. Everyone who has worked with me, has helped me to recover physically, and has helped to improve my spirit as well. From the ladies at the front desk, to the therapist and all the other staff, the atmosphere is one of care and sincerity. I am grateful and appreciative for all the help that I have received. I will highly recommend Elite Physical Therapy to others.”

You Have More Than 5 Senses

Do you know that you have more than 5 senses? Proprioception is your ability to sense the position of all your joints. With a lessened sense of proprioception, a person has to look directly at the limb they are moving in order to perceive its desiredmovement; something they used to do without even thinking about it. The good news is, that like any other activity, proprioception can be re-learned with physical therapy. There is a lot that can be done to improve your balance. The key is physical therapy. With hands on therapy to improve your joint mobility, along with simple strengthening and balance exercises, you can improve your balance, walking, and feel like your normal self. Elite Physical Therapy is theideal place to improve your balance, increase your walking, improve your movement, and get you back to living life at your maximum potential. Ask your doctor today about coming to Elite PT and becoming better balanced.

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Healthy Recipe

Spinach, Gruyere, Dried Cranberry, & Walnut Salad Directions

8 Ingredients • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 teaspoon sherry vinegar • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt • 4 cups baby spinach leaves • 3 ounces Gruyere cheese, cut in 1/2 inch cubes • 1/4 cup dried cranberries • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts plus 10 to 12 walnut halves

In the bottom of a salad bowl, using a fork or whisk, mix together the olive oil, the 2 vinegars and the salt. Add the spinach, cheese, cranber- ries, and the chopped walnuts. Toss the salad to coat well, then garnish with the remaining walnuts.

Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to keep you moving... Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

TANDEMWALK - WALL Stand with the fingertips of one, or both, hands resting on a wall. Place the feet ‘heel to toe’ with the left foot forward. Steady yourself in this position. Step forward with one foot, placing the heel directly in front of, and touching, the toes of the other foot. Repeat this sequence 8 times, moving forward down the hallway. Reverse direction, moving backward down the hallway.

ALTERNATING STEP TOUCH Stand “tall”, with sturdy step stool positioned in front. Step one foot at a time onto the stool. Alternate legs and repeat 10 times.

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Who do you know that needs our help?

Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely

9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Elite Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a FREE Back Pain or Posture Assessment.

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Shelbyville: (931) 684-0027 Cool Springs: (615) 224-9810 Spring Hill: (931) 489-2022

Shelbyville 1116 North Main Street Shelbyville, TN 37160 Phone: (931) 684-0027 Fax: (931) 684-0112

Cool Springs 3310 Aspen Grove Drive, Ste 202 Franklin, TN 37067 Phone: (615) 224-9810 Fax: (615) 224-9844

Spring Hill 5290 Main Street

Spring Hill, TN 37174 Phone: (931) 489-2022 Fax: (931) 489-2036

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