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OCTOBER… THE DOUBLE MONTH! October is a special month for us here at Manual Edge. It is one of my favorite months with its crisp mornings and evenings, fall colors, and deep blue skies. It is also a double month for us as October is National Physical Therapy Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Recognizing October as National Physical Therapy Month is an effort to raise awareness about the benefits of Physical Therapy. Most of you reading this newsletter are well aware of the benefits of Physical Therapy as you have been patients at Manual Edge. We hope all of you had a positive experience at our clinic and will help promote the difference Physical Therapy can make in people’s lives. In that regard, I have been fortunate to be featured once a month on KRDO Newsradio 105.5 FM and 1240 AM during the Afternoon News segment with Ted Robertson. During that segment, we discuss healthy tips for taking care of your body and how Physical Therapy can help you lead a more pain-free life. As most of you know, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is the “Pink Month” as we see many athletes, celebrities, and regular people wearing pink to recognize and support friends or loved ones that have gone through this terrible disease. Over the years, I have had many patients that have gone through this disease and a few that ultimately lost their battle. I remember one patient that I treated up to the very end. The cancer had spread to her lungs and she had great difficulty breathing. I was able to treat her to improve her ability to breathe and live her remaining days in as much comfort as was possible. She and her husband were very grateful and I was blessed to be able to make a quality of life difference for her. In an effort to fuse these important causes together, during the month of October Manual Edge will be donating 10% of all revenue received from self-pay patients to a local breast cancer organization. While we considered donating to the Susan G Komen foundation, we felt that we wanted to keep the money local and have an impact in our own community. We have chosen the Becky Baker Foundation. Becky was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and given 3 months to live but ultimately made it to 40 months using lifestyle, attitude, food and faith as her guiding principles. Two weeks prior to her death she told her husband that she was sorry that no one would remember her name. Her husband Rick made sure that didn’t happen and created this Becky Baker Foundation that provides mammograms and thermograms to women that cannot afford them. Please help usmake sure that women in Colorado Springs have access tomammograms and no one forgets Becky’s name. A donation jar will be available at our front desk in October for donations to this worthy foundation. Help us make a difference in our community. Tim Bonack

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INCREASE YOUR ENERGY BY GETTING UP AND MOVING TODAY!

to weaken and over time they can even begin to atrophy. Inactive lifestyles also cause joints to become stiff and can alter the physiological chemical processes within your body. In fact, your circulation and lymphatic systems can slow down, which can pose harmful risks. These systems work in producing and excreting toxic wastes (such as cholesterol) and these wastes can build up when the systems aren’t functioning as efficiently as they should. Lack of movement and poor posture are the causes of several types of pain, including lower back pain, neck pain, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. A slumped posture can even change the shape of your spine over time, in addition to closing your shoulder joints and tightening up the tissues around your hips. These consequences can cause severe pain and may result in a host of other problems if lifestyle changes are not made.

D o you feel sluggish or fatigued, as if it’s difficult to motivate yourself to get moving? Do your sore muscles or achy joints just add to that lack of motivation? If so, your body may be experiencing some physical problems. Living a sedentary life is one of the main reasons why people report having low energy or feeling chronic day-to-day aches. Long car commutes, desk jobs, watching T.V. once you get home from work… many people live their lives this way, with very little physical activity. While it may not seem like it is making an impact at the time, this type of sedentary lifestyle can damage your body over time. Contact Manual Edge Physiotherapy today to figure out how a consistent exercise plan can increase your energy and help you live a healthier life! Why is physical activity so important? When you don’t participate in frequent physical activity, your muscles begin

If you are experiencing aches and pains, 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 relieve your aches and pains!

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HOW CAN I GET MOVING?

There is one fundamental rule of the human body: it was made to move!

6. Don’t push yourself too far if you feel pain. 7. Make sure you are sitting properly at your desk or computer. 8. Take frequent breaks for breathing exercises. Inhale and exhale deeply. 9. Stretch your arms overhead frequently throughout the day. 10. Do strengthening exercises 2-3 times per week. In order to be healthy, there needs to be a large emphasis on movement. When your body is flexible, strong, well-balanced, and fueled by a nutritious diet, it is able to perform at its optimal levels. At Manual Edge Physiotherapy, we are dedicated to helping you live the best life you can, and our movement experts would be more than happy to help you relieve your pain, re-align your body, and get moving once again.

There are several reasons why people may not want to participate in physical activity. Perhaps your body simply doesn’t move the way it used to, or perhaps painful areas of your body make it difficult to move in the ways you’d like. Whatever the case may be, the truth is that restriction in movement has the potential to lead to harmful health problems. Some easy pain-relief and energy-boosting steps you can take on your own include: 1. Decide to get up and get moving 2. Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and walk around, even if it is just for a few seconds. 3. Walk or exercise at least 30 minutes every day. 4. Drink plenty of water. 5. Stretch your legs, hips, spine, and neck for 10 minutes every day.

If you are looking for assistance in living a more physically active life, contact us today at 719-694-8342.

OUR POLICY ON CORONAVIRUS

EXERCISE ESSENTIAL

Manual Edge is committed to the health and wellbeing of you and your family. In the wake of the recent spread of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, we are taking every precaution. Before and after every session we are asking our clients and staff to wash or sanitize their hands. Additionally, we have increased the number of times per day that we sanitize our equipment and facility. To do your part to prevent the spread of this contagious disease, we ask parents that if you are demonstrating symptoms of coronavirus— coughing, sneezing or fever—to please stay home. Additionally, if you or your family has been exposed to someone who has a confirmed case of the virus, please notify us immediately, so we can take the necessary steps. Your cooperation in this tough time is what makes us able to continue to provide valuable services to you and your family. We appreciate your ongoing support. Our clinic features individual treatment rooms that are cleaned after each session for maximum safety.

Helps to stretch your hips, knees, & thighs.

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LUNGE Start by standing with feet shoulder- width-apart. Next, take a step forward and allow your front knee to bend. Your back knee may bend as well. Then, return to original position, or you may walk and take a step forward and repeat with the other leg. Keep your pelvis level and straight the entire time. Your front knee should bend in line with the 2nd toe and not pass the front of the foot.

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NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH

LASER THERAPY

Did you know that October is National Physical Therapy Month? That’s right, an entire month dedicated to educating people about the benefits of Physical Therapy—and it couldn’t come at a better time. Winter is one of the most trying times of the year for people struggling with chronic pain. Add the risk of falling due to icy conditions to the cold weather that aggravates even the mildest arthritis issue and you’ll find a huge increase of people who would benefit from pain management and support. Take the time this month to start figuring out the most important things you need to know about the benefits and perks of physical therapy.

Manual Edge Physiotherapy offers the latest tools in rehabi l itation, including Laser Therapy! To learn more about how Laser Therapy can help you, visit www.manualedge.com

HEALTHY RECIPE

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Blast From the Past: Halloween 2018

Tim and Zoe hiking at the base of Maroon Bells

FROZEN BANANA POPS

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 bananas, peeled and cut into thirds • 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped

• 3 tbsp toasted pecans, finely chopped • 12 wooden popsicle sticks

INSTRUCTIONS:

Insert 1 stick into each piece of banana. Arrange bananas on a plate or flat pan and freeze at least 3 hours. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate in 30-sec. intervals, until melted and smooth, stirring in between intervals. Let cool slightly. Working with 1 banana at a time, dip into melted chocolate to coat, then immediately sprinkle with toasted pecans. Place on a sheet of parchment paper until set. Repeat with remaining bananas, chocolate, and toppings. Return to the freezer until ready to eat.

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