ManualEdgePT| Is there a shin spint in your runners high?

ManualEdgePT| Is there a shin spint in your runners high?

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Your Heart... The Center of the Web Since I just taught a Heart Mobilization class in February to a group of 12 therapists, see the enclosed picture, I thought I would discuss the mechanical role that the heart plays in our Physical Therapy practice. I have been working on patient’s hearts since 2000. Over that time, I have gained a fairly unique perspective on the impact we can make as therapists. When we think of the heart and the work it does for our body, we generally think of it as a pump to circulate the blood to all the parts of our body. The blood carries the necessary oxygen and nutrition to our tissues, muscles, organs, skin, etc. Blood also carries blood, low in oxygen, and waste products away from our tissues. This is the generally accepted view of heart function. We really only think of our heart when we exercise, or hear of someone that had a heart attack or other problem with their heart. In our practice, the heart is a central organizing structure for our body. It is often at least partially responsible for the muscle and joint tightness in our neck, back and head. You see the heart is suspended 3-dimensionally within our chest. It is actually mechanically connected to our breastbone, spine, lungs, diaphragm, and even the base of our skull. It almost “floats” in a web of tissue like a spider in a spider web, but the spider web is 3-dimensional. I know thinking of our heart as a spider isn’t a great visual. When we have trauma like a car accident, fall, sports injury, or even difficult emotions, the spider web can get tight in certain areas that “pull” the heart slightly to the area of tightness. This results in a pulling and strain in the other parts of the spider web and upon which those areas attach (spine, base of skull, breast bone, etc). The end result is pain and tightness, headaches, and a general lack of mobility most often in the mid and upper back, neck and head. These restrictions of heart mobility due to the tightness of the spider web are what we treat with our hands using manual therapy here in our clinic. We have found over time that this type of treatment is often the missing piece to return patients back to a pain free state. You see there are lots of therapists that treat the spine, muscles, and joints. Unfortunately for some patients, this just isn’t enough to relieve their pain. Fortunately, there are additional forms of treatment like the heart techniques that finally bring a resolution to their pain. It is gratifying to see other therapists taking our classes so they too can use these powerful techniques to help their patients. It is my mission. Sincerely, Tim Bonack

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Are Shin Splints Getting In The Way of Your Runner’s High?

THERE ARE OTHER CAUSES OF SHIN SPLINTS, INCLUDING: • Previous injury: If you have had a foot, leg, or shin injury in the past, your risk of shin splints is higher. • Body mass: A BMI greater than 20 makes you more susceptible to developing shin splints. • Improper footwear: Wearing ill-fitted shoes or a previous history of wearing orthotics can increase your risk of shin splints. • Inexperienced runners: Training mistakes made by novice runners include running too far, too fast, and not resting appropriately. • Lack of warm-up: Completing a workout without a warm-up can irritate your calf muscles, increasing your risk of shin splints. • Overpronation: Excessive flattening of the arches while standing, walking, or running increases the risk of shin splints. The best treatment for shin-splints is prevention. Our physical therapists will screen you to identify your risk factors and provide guidance on how to resolve your pain and/or prevent shin splints altogether. If you are interested in coming back to physical therapy, or have any questions, our physical therapists would be more than happy to meet with you for a consultation to discuss how they can help. Call us today to talk to an expert about how we can help you recover!

Do your shins throb after your daily jogs? You may be experiencing shin splints. At Manual Edge Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can help your shin splints whether or not you’re a runner. We offer the most advanced rehabilitation strategies to get you relief and eliminate re-injury. Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, occur when excessive stress is on your shinbone and the surrounding tissues. These tissues become irritated, inflamed, and painful. Research indicates that around 15% of runners experience shin splints and they are the most common injury for new runners. Shin splints can present themselves in anyone whose lifestyle includes substantial physical demand or after a significant increase in their activity level. Shin splints can be painful and debilitating in your daily life, but physical therapy can help alleviate the pain and correct the condition. Call our office today and speak with someone about how physical therapy can help fix your shin splints! COMMON CAUSES OF SHIN SPLINTS Shin splints are most common with athletes but can occur with anyone who makes training errors, like overloading or running too fast for their ability and training capacity. Often the injury is related to changes in the training, as an increase in distance, intensity, and duration.

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HOWPHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP

advice to help speed up your shin splint recovery and decrease your risk in the future. • Rest. Your physical therapist may suggest taking a short break from the activity that caused or aggravated your pain. You will continue exercising, but avoid things that irritate your shin splints until you are healed. CONTACT OUR OFFICE TODAY At Manual Edge Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to assisting you in your healing journey and making it as comfortable for you as possible. If you believe you may be suffering from shin splints, give us a call today. We will help you get back on your feet in no time! Sources: http://medrehab.sbmu.ac.ir/article_1101036_en.html • https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-60216-1_18 •https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shaji_Kachanathu/publication/320685151_Functional_outcomes_of_kinesio_taping_versus_ standard_orthotics_in_the_management_of_shin_splint/links/5c160f2e92851c39ebf0e7f8/Functional-outcomes-of-kinesio-taping-versus- standard-orthotics-in-the-management-of-shin-splint.pdf

As noted above, the causes of shin splints are vast, but your physical therapist can help you figure out the root of the problem. They will complete an extensive evaluation process noting your painful areas and testing the abilities of your current physical motions. Our treatments may include anything involving stretching, flexibility, gait, mobility, and range of motion. From there, your physical therapist will create a treatment plan based on your needs. Treatment plans for a specified shin splint condition may include, but are not limited to: • Manual therapy. Hands-on massage of the painful area and its surrounding areas to ease stress off of the injured tissue. • Exercise. These exercises can serve several functions, including strengthening, improving range of motion, and decreasing stress on the lower leg. • Modify mechanics. Sometimes, shin splints can result from poor gait mechanics or jumping and landing strategies. Your physical therapist may work with you to modify your take-off/landing techniques or how you control your foot, knee, and hip while walking or running. • Taping. Your physical therapist may suggest Kinesio-taping the affected area to promote healing and support the affected muscles. • Footwear suggestions. Your physical therapist may provide you with

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FREE 30 MINUTE PELVIC HEALTH EXAM with Shawna Smith DPT. If you have friends or family with issues with bladder symptoms or pelvic pain, have them sign up for this FREE screening with Shawna and find out the cause of their symptoms.

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KNEE EXTENSION Lie on your back with knee slightly bent. Straighten knee by pushing the back of your knee toward the floor.

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FREE 30 MINUTE SCREENING EXAM with Ken Herbel MSPT, OCS. Ken is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist in our Physical Therapy profession. If you have friends or family with issues with back, neck, shoulder, arm, foot/ankle, knee or hip pain, sign up for this FREE screening exam with Ken and find out the cause of your symptoms.

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CLINIC UPDATE

One spring activity we think youmay enjoy is planting a potted herb garden. Follow our tips below or contact our clinic for more info on how you can enjoy the spring while still protecting yourself! 1. Discover what herbs will work best for you. Do you find yourself frequently cooking with certain herbs? Instead of making another trip to the grocery store, you can grow them right in your backyard! Figure out what herbs you will use the most and notice how convenient it is to have them growing right outside your home. 2. Make sure you have enough room for each herb to grow and thrive. A common mistake when planting a garden is not allowing enough room for plants to grow. Most herbs require a diameter of 1-4 feet in their pot to allow the roots to grow and spread. A general guideline for common herbs is as follows:

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1 foot in diameter: chives, cilantro, parsley, dill

• 2 feet in diameter: summer savory, thyme, basil, tarragon

• 3-4 feet in diameter: sage, mint, rosemary, marjoram, oregano

3. Make sure your herb garden is in the right light. For best results, herbs generally prefer full, bright light, as long as temperatures are not too hot that they burn the plant. If temperatures reach above 90 degrees in the summer, then it is best to plant your herb garden in an area where it can get bright morning light and afternoon shade. Be sure to check lighting and watering requirements for each herb you purchase.

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