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3125 Calumet Ave., Suite 8 Valparaiso, IN 46383

219-548-8770 3125 Calumet Ave., Suite 8 Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-310-8278 11055 Broadway, Suite B Crown Point, IN 46307 219-380-0809 1405 East Lincolnway, Suite B La Porte, IN 46350

Specializing In: Lower Back Pain • Headaches and Neck Pain • Sciatica and Hip Problems Balance Issues and Difficulty Walking • Dizziness and Vertigo Shoulder Pain • Bursitis and Tendinitis Knee Arthritis and Joint Replacement Plantar Fasciitis • Laser Therapy • Graston Technique and More!

DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW SUFFER WITH A FEAR OF FALLING?

Free Balance Event on September 18th and 19th in all 3 locations from 1-5pm.

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September is balance awareness month! At OBTS we specialize in balance issues and fear of falling. We have helped so many people over the years to recover and live active lives without balance issues. If you find yourself feeling dizzy or are unsteady on your feet you are not alone, we can help. Please check out this special newsletter geared toward those who may suffer with balance issues. We are committed to helping you. Check out the insert about our 3 Location “Balance Event.” You won’t want to miss it!

M O N T H L Y September 2017

Inside This Newsletter • A Letter From Arlan • Patient of the Month • Shoe Buying Tips • 9 Ways To Prevent Falls • 5 Ways to Increase Energy Levels 1. Thank the person who sent you here AND 2. Refer people that you care about to us Back By Popular Demand Our goal is to serve you with such a great experience that you:

Arlan Alburo, PT, MTC CEO, Co-Founder, OBTS

Thank you for being awesome clients:-) From all of us at OBTS we wish you a happy September!

Arlan Alburo

10 SHOE BUYING TIPS FOR SENIORS

1. Buy the right size. Don’t choose shoes by the size marked inside. Go by how they feel on your feet. Even though you measure your feet, sizes can vary by style, shoe brand, company, and the country that makes the shoes. 2. Match shoes to the shape of your foot. Choose shoes that fit as closely as possible to the shape of your feet. 3. Take the wiggle test. The toebox of the shoes should be roomy enough so that you can wiggle your toes freely and without pressure – but not so loose that your feet slide around in the shoes.

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4. Buy shoes at the end of the day. The longer you’re on your feet, the more they swell. Most people’s feet are actually largest at the end of the day, after their daily activities. It’s important to fit and buy your shoes then. 5. Bring innerwear. Try on shoes with socks or any special inserts you normally would wear. 6. Allow a 3/8-inch to half-inch space from the tip of your longest toe to the tip of your shoes. The longest toe is usually either the great toe or the second toe. If you can push the tip of your index finger between the tip of your longest toe and the end of the shoes, the shoe length is adequate. 7. Make sure the widest part of your feet fit comfortably in the wide part of the shoes when you’re standing. One trick is to stand and have a friend draw the shape of your feet on a piece of paper. Take the paper with you when you buy your shoes and make sure the shoes you’re considering completely cover the drawing. 8. Don’t expect shoes to “stretch out.” If the shoes feel too tight, don’t buy them. With time, your feet may push or stretch shoes to fit, but this can cause foot pain and damage and should be avoided. 9. Avoid slipping. Make sure your heels aren’t slipping around in the shoes. 10. Take a walk. Before you buy them, put both shoes on and walk around the store. Make sure they fit and feel good.

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PATIENT OF THE MONTH

Meet our patient of the month, the one and only Rosemarie A. Alamprese! Rosemarie recently celebrated her birthday and turned 80 years young! As a celebration Rosemarie spent time with her family and ended up going to the casino later that week. Having birthday luck on her side she ended up winning $250, what a great birthday gift! Rosemarie has been an awesome patient since her first day with us in 2016. She came to Orthopedic and Balance Therapy Specialists with back pain issues that limited her ability to go bowling, vacuum, or take long walks outside. Unfortunately, she had to call it quits in 2016 due to Medicare rules. When the new year came around, she was ready to get back to her therapy and decrease her pain. Rosemarie enjoys the manual therapy she

receives in the room and noticed the benefits of Noel working her muscles. Although, the manual therapy has done Rosemarie well, she is committed to strengthen her back by following the provided exercise program prescribed for her. Rosemarie feels comfortable working out in the gym knowing the staff is there to help guide her throughout her exercises. Therapy has helped Rosemarie get back to activities she loves, such as swimming with her grandchildren. She has 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and another great grandchild on the way next month. Rosemarie has chosen to donate $100 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She has visited the hospital and wants to help all the angels she can! We would like to thank Rosemarie for being such a caring individual and our patient of the month!

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Special Thanks to Those Below Who Gave the Gift of Health, by Referring a Friend or Family Member 1. Judith Candiano 2. Carmen Cammarata 3. Arvel Kidd 4. Susan Colvin 5. Gary Wilson 6. Evelyn Campbell 7. Sherril Tokarski 5 WAYS TO INCREASE ENERGY LEVELS “Normal”- what should be normal and what is are two separate issues. What should be normal is plenty of energy all day long and a vibrant level of health that allows you to not get sick, or if you do, to heal relatively quickly. What is normal are people with low energy, stressed out, missing sleep, getting sick all the time or perhaps developing chronic diseases. According to the World Health Organization the United States does not have the best outcomes when it comes to health despite spending the most money on health. Although the US contains only 5% of the global population, it consumes over 50% of the global drugs. This is not healthcare or even healthy; it is simply a way to try to force the body to operate normally despite poor health. True health changes with lifestyle patterns. There are 5 lifestyle patterns that you need to pay close attention to: 1. Diet 2. Exercise 3. Lowering stress levels 4. Amount of rest 5. Removing interference Some say that in the range of 80%-90% of disease is related to one of these 5 factors. 80 % -90 %

Most everyone has heard of all of these and is trying to improve them. The one that people don’t understand is #5. This is the one that will hold you back if you are trying all of the other things and not getting results. Our natural state is health; our body wants to get there. If you are doing everything right you should get there unless there is some kind of interference that is preventing it. Such as an imbalance or misalignment in your body. To find out what might be holding you back from higher energy levels and health schedule a free consultation with OBTS today.

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1. Clean up clutter. The easiest method for preventing falls is to keep your home neat and tidy. Remove all clutter, such as stacks of old newspapers and magazines, especially from hallways and staircases. 2. Repair or remove tripping hazards. Sometimes home fixtures can contribute to falls, which can then lead to back pain and other injuries. Examine every room and hallway, looking for items such as loose carpet, slippery throw rugs, or wood floorboards that stick up. Then repair, remove, or replace those items for more effective fall prevention. 3. Install grab bars and handrails. These safety devices are crucial for going up and down stairs, getting on and off the toylet, and stepping in and out of the bathtub without injuring yourself. Install grab bars by toilets and bathtubs and handrails in stairways and hallways. Have a handyman or family member help with this if necessary. This doesn’t have to involve a complete house remodel. You can make your home safe from falls with just a few basic changes. Senior care experts offer the following advice for preventing falls at home: 9 WAYS TO PREVENT FALLS AT HOME Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com 3 8 1 3 7 5 4 7 9 2 5 9 1 6 2 4 4 3 3 7 2 7 2 4 3 2 1 6 http://1sudoku.com n° 310547 - Level Hard 4. Avoid wearing loose clothing. You want to feel comfortable at home, but baggy clothes can sometimes make you more likely to fall. Opt for better-fitting and properly hemmed clothing that doesn’t bunch up or drag on the ground. 5. Light it right. Inadequate lighting is another major hazard. To create a home that’s more suitable for the elderly, install brighter light bulbs where needed, particularly in stairways and narrow hallways. Add night- lights in bedrooms and bathrooms for better guidance at night. 6. Wear shoes. Socks may be comfortable, but they present a slipping risk. Preventing falls at home can be as simple as wearing shoes. You can also purchase non-slip socks that have grips on the soles of the feet if shoes are too uncomfortable. 7. Make it nonslip. Bathtubs and showers, as well as floors in kitchens, bathrooms, and porches, can become extremely dangerous when wet. To prevent falls on slick surfaces, use nonslip mats. 8. Live on one level. Even with precautions like guardrails, stairs can present a significant falling hazard. “If possible, live on one level,” says Kaplan. “Otherwise be extra- careful when you negotiate stairs.” If it’s not possible to live on one level, try to limit the trips you take up and down the stairs. 9. Move more carefully. Many people fall at home by moving too quickly from a sitting to a standing position and vice versa. Pause after going from lying down to sitting and from sitting to standing. Also take a pause before using the railing on stairs, whether going up or down.

WHAT WOULD YOU LOVE TO DO IF YOU WERE NOT UNSTEADY ON YOUR FEET?

Dear Fellow NW Indiana Resident,

Imagine the thrill of going to your grandkids’ ballgame, maybe baseball or soccer, and not having to worry about losing your balance?

And think of the look on the faces of your friends when you jitterbug or swing your way through that dance floor.

Or how would you like to tend to that garden of yours and not have to wonder if you’ll get dizzy when you bend over?

These things are possible and can come true.

You can get steadier on your feet …and regain your balance confidence.

But you need to do something… They say in any issue, in this case unsteadiness or dizziness, there are 3 ways to approach it.

The first way is the worst…IGNORE it.

Ignoring does not mean you are not vocal about it.

People tend to blame age…thinking that unsteadiness is normal as we get older.

They say they don’t have time…and their balance is nothing to be concerned about.

However, deep inside, they know something is wrong.

The second way people approach a balance issue is to PATCH it.

Patching in its worst form is giving up on the things we love to do.

I’ve met a lot of patients who have given up…

Walking…hiking…golfing…dancing…shopping…

And all the simple things in their daily life that they used to enjoy…all because they are unsteady.

If only people knew…

There is a better way to approach a balance, unsteadiness, or dizziness issue…

HANDLE it!

But how do you handle it?

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FREE Balance Consultation Event It starts with attending our FREE Balance Consultation Event on Monday, September 18th and Tuesday, September 19th in celebration of National Balance Awareness Week.

During the FREE Balance Consultation Event, you will learn:

· The 3 components of balance control that help keep you steady

· How to know if each component is working properly the way it’s supposed to. We will use our state of the art NASA Technology balance equipment (The 3rd test is what people usually fail the most) · Simple techniques to strengthen all 3 components (We will show you how you can do it on your own; one of them you would have never thought would make such a big difference) · Top 3 things you can do to decrease your risk of falling (people who fail the tests and don’t do anything about it are at 3x higher risk of falling) So call my office now at 219-386-4488 in Valparaiso; 219-213-9009 in Crown Point; or 219-380-0809 in La Porte and secure your spot for the FREE Balance Consultation Event…

· Valparaiso office Monday, September 18th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM located at 3125 Calumet Ave. Suite 8 (next to the YMCA)

· Crown Point office Tuesday, September 19th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM located at 11055 Broadway Suite B (just south of Tech Credit Union)

· La Porte office T uesday, September 19th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM located at 1405 E. Lincolnway Suite B (across Route 2 from Walmart, same building as Hair Fitness) We only have 13 FREE consultation spots for this event at each location. So call my office now at 219-386-4488 in Valparaiso; 219-213-9009 in Crown Point; or 219-380-0809 in La Porte and secure your spot for the FREE Balance Consultation Event.

Sincerely,

Arlan Alburo

Orthopedic and Balance Therapy Specialists

P.S. As a bonus, all attendees will receive a copy of my most recently published report on the Top 8 Secrets to Improve Balance and Prevent falling.

P.P.S. We only have 13 FREE consultation spots for this event at each location. So call my office now at 219-386-4488 in Valparaiso; 219-213-9009 in Crown Point; or 219-380-0809 in La Porte and secure your spot for the FREE Balance Consultation Event.