Marathon PT-October is Physical Therapy Month

Marathon PT-October is Physical Therapy Month

Marathon Monthly October 2017 Physical Therapy

“Physical therapy means that patients are able to live a healthy and fulfilled life.” - Vance

“I love that I am a part of the patient’s well being in order to achieve their optimal health.” -Farah

“For people who are hindered by functional limitations, physical therapy is an opportunity for successful habilitation and rehabilitation in improving one’s health to aid in fulfilling one’s purpose.” -Shajan

“The betterment and healing of my fellow people and to help my community to move people away from discomfort and to maximize their potential.” -Andrew “Working in a such environment where you witness patients on their road to recovery and putting their trust in the therapists and staff is something you cannot take for granted and inspires us to be better and work harder.” -Russ

“Physical therapy can make patients healthier and stronger . It helps patients get better and become more confident.” -Sachi

What Physical Therapy Means to the Staff At Marathon Physical Therapy...

“Giving people the necessary treatment, guidance and motivation to overcome physical impairments.” -Joe G.

“Helping patients as they overcome their hurdles and begin their journey to a pain free life.” -Kayla

“The opportunity to help others live a pain free life and make the world a happier place one person or injury at a time.” - Joe B.

“Physical therapy to me is caring for a stranger and making

them feel like.” family - Chris

“Through the variety of injuries and pain, I am able to motivate and help patients gain their confidence and become pain free.” -Kevin

“Physical therapy is geared towards helping patients not only heal physically, but also build and gain a strong sense of confidence in the process.” -Jacob

“The satisfaction of knowing I was able to make a difference in someone’s life no matter how small or large.” -Christie

“Healing through the use of our Hands and our Hearts.” -Negin

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

National PhysicalTherapy Month is a commemoration held each October by our governing body-- the American Physical Therapy Association. It greatly reminds us that we have a duty to inform our community about the good that physical therapy can do and all the bad that it can prevent. An ALARMING STUDY published in The Spine Journal showed that ONLY 7% of persons with lower back pain who went to their primary care physician for help were recommended to go to physical therapy for relief.That means 93% of people who have lower back pain never make it to physical therapy for relief.This was shocking to me especially since lower back pain is listed as #2 on World Disability Index and the 3rd

biggest expense for insurance companies in the United States behind Cancer and Heart Disease costs. Wow! Shocking! My take home from all of this is that conservative and non-invasive care is greatly underused when we need it. Our #1 mission at Marathon Physical Therapy is to help others in need so please pass our message along to your friends and family who may be suffering with lower back pain that help is out there. Please encourage them to call us for a consultation so that we can guide them to the care they need and deserve. Thank you. -Negin Jalayer

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Seek Physical Therapy First! Treat Nagging Lower Back and Sciatica Pain For Good, Without Medications and Injections Bad Habits Can Increase Your Pain

Some seemingly harmless habits can also contribute to the irritation of the sciatic nerve. A frequent bad habit is crossing of the legs for extended periods, which puts pressure on the nerve. In addition, sitting for long periods is bad for your spine. It is possible for you to prevent or relieve sciatica simply by improving your posture. Physical Therapy Relieves Sciatica The specialists at Marathon Physical Therapy play a crucial role in evaluating and treating sciatica, as well as other common back problems. Our physical therapists are spine experts with years of training to evaluate yourbackproblem,finding the rootcauseofyoursciatica.An individualized treatment plan is created to guide you through the recovery process and maximize your success. Whencoming toMarathonPhysicalTherapy,our friendlyandknowledgeable therapists spend timewith you. We train you on specific and easy exercises that will relieve the pain in your back and legs. In addition, our specialized hands-on therapy helps to gently loosen tight muscles and joints in your spine and legs. Your pain is quickly relieved and your flexibility restored, so you can feel like yourself again. Our cutting-edge treatments are doctor recommended and are specifically designed for you to reach your healthcare goals.

Knowing all this should give you a headstart in warding off painful sciatica. After all, it may be as simple as learning to stand tall. Journalofneurosurgery:SpineFeb,2005Volume2,Number2.AaronG.Filler,M.D.,Ph.D.,JodeanHaynes,B.A.,Sheldon E.Jordan,M.D.,JoshuaPrager,M.D.,J.PabloVillablanca,M.D.,KeyvanFarahani,Ph.D.,DuncanQ.Mcbride,M.D.,Jay S.Tsuruda,M.D.,BrannonMorisoli,B.A.,UlrichBatzdorf,M.D.,andJ.PatrickJohnson,M.D.

Fall Recipe

30 Second Self-Test for Sciatica

Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef • 1 onion, chopped • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained • 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

1. While sitting on a chair, look down. 2. Straighten one leg, with toes in the air. 3. Repeat for the other side.

What it means: If your leg (the one with pain, numbness, or tingling) does not go up as high as your other leg, OR thepaingetsworse,you likely have Sciatica. Your next step is to see what is causing the pressure on your sciatic nerve. Call us to schedule an appointment...we can help you with that.

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Instructions Step 1

Cookfirst4 ingredients ina largeskilletovermedium-highheat, stirringuntil beef crumbles and is no longer pink;drain.Placemixture in 5-quart slow cooker;stir in beansand remaining ingredients.CookatHIGH3 to4hoursoratLOW5 to6hours. Step 2 Notes: Ifyouwant to thicken thissaucychili,stir infinelycrushedsaltinecrackers until the desired thickness is achieved.

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Patient Success Story Difficulty Standing & Walking Due To Lower Back Pain “Having been to other PT facilities in the local area, I can state that this has been my best experience. The experience was truly outstanding in all respects. Kevin is a superb and knowledgeable therapist, who has a caring manner. All of the assistants have been great. The environment is superior as well. I have benefited from the entire experience and I feel that I was given the time and effort which resulted in my continual improvement. I will definitely return, should the need arrive.” - Phyllis F.

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“Experience Life To the Fullest” STAND UP TO SCIATICA

will find its root cause. Recent studies show that nearly 1 million of MRIs done for sciatica fail to find a treatable cause. With a new imaging technique called magnetic resonance neurography, 69% of the patients were found to have a trapped sciatic nerve deep in the buttock by a muscle called the piriformis. It is known that in about 25% of the general population, the sciatic nerve pierces through the piriformis muscle and can be susceptible to abnormal pressure and irritation. Why Does Sciatica Occur? If there are changes in posture, muscle strength or pelvic alignment, the nerve can be compressed which leads to the quite common low back and sciatic nerve pains. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body. It even reaches down to the foot and therefore, can be irritated anywhere along its path. With sciatica, the consequent ache can be felt anywhere from the base of the spine, the buttocks or the back of the thigh and legs. Even tingling sensations in the toes can be attributed at times to the impingement of the sciatic nerve.

Do you experience pain in the buttock, leg, or even your foot? If so, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is a common form of back and leg pain that is often misunderstood by sufferers. People frequently have questions about what sciatica is, why it occurs and how to find relief from the intense pain it can cause from the low back down to the feet. It is important to find the root cause of your sciatica Many people often think an x-ray or expensive MRI is first needed to figure out what is causing pain. Having a lot of tests doesn’t mean you

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