Physical Therapy Doctor - October 2018

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October 2018

ON THE MOVE

I’m not afraid to admit it — I love Halloween. No other time of year is more clearly about having fun and releasing your inner child. The holiday has meant a lot to me over the years, from cobbling together costumes as a child to watching my own kids go trick-or-treating in our neighborhood. In hindsight, my memories of trick-or-treating are some of my favorite. My costumes often straddled the line between store-bought and homemade. One year, I wore a cowboy hat

I continued to pride myself on piecing together costumes. This lead to an informal tradition here at our clinic. Ever since we started, I’ve dressed in costume for Halloween. Over the years, most of our team and even a few patients have joined in on the fun. We’ve had some truly great entries, like the time our whole staff went as superheroes — a natural fit for physical therapists, in my opinion. A particular standout moment was when Dr. Josh came into the office dressed as a full-on ‘80s rock star, with the big hair and everything! I really enjoy getting into character. Last year, I went as Superman’s alter ego, Clark Kent, and ran around the office demonstrating my

I’ll never pressure my boys to give up trick-or-treating because I’m a firm believer you can get bigger without getting older, and Halloween is the ultimate chance to spread joy and explore your inner child.

and paired it with some jeans and a bandana, for instance. What really mattered to me at the time was the candy.

“Kryptonian strength” by opening jars and reaching patients “in a single bound.” The year before, I embraced my inner nerd, complete with suspenders, big glasses, and a nasally laugh. I love to see the joy we bring to our patients’ faces when we do this sort of thing. I’ll never pressure my

Growing up in Queens, there was a new door every 25 feet, and my friends and I would get bags upon bags of sweets. My crowned jewel of Halloween candy was the elusive, vanilla-flavored Charleston Chew. If I got one of these bars and managed to resist the temptation to tear into it on the walk home, I’d pop the treat into our freezer. There was nothing like the flaky crunch of frozen vanilla nougat. Eventually, the pull to be “cool” outweighed the idea of free candy, and I stopped trick-or-treating. Of course, there were still costume parties and the like, and

boys to give up trick-or-treating because I’m a firm believer you can get bigger without getting older, and Halloween is the ultimate chance to spread joy and explore your inner child.

Happy Halloween,

–Dr. Robert Morea

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H OW T O R E W I N D L I F E ’ S C L O C K U S I N G S O C I A L M E D I A THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT?

One of the hardest challenges of aging isn’t coping with the physical changes or new limitations associated with getting older; it’s finding new groups of people with similar interests, especially for empty nesters. Many adults build their peer networks around their children, making them the focal point of conversations with other parents in similar situations. But as children grow older and eventually leave home, parents are forced to adjust to their dwindling social lives. While some adults thrive in meeting new people, many struggle to find ways to connect with their peers. Fortunately, there are apps for that. EASY FACEBOOK FOR SENIORS The mother ship of social media can sometimes be more of a maze than a way to connect with others. Facebook took notice of this and created a simplified version of the app specifically designed for those who want to avoid all the distractions. Ease of use makes the opportunity to connect with others who have similar interests simpler than ever. OURTIME Dating in your 50s can be tricky, especially when many singles are looking for specific requirements in a partner. Some are seeking casual relationships, while others are looking for someone to grow old with.

OurTime is a dating app that allows seniors to find partners with similar values, priorities, and passions. It’s a great way to find new people to share the golden years with. SKYPE You don’t have to wait for the holidays for your next group gathering; Skype allows you the opportunity to have video chats with anyone who has a smartphone. Maybe your conversation about the football game got cut short at church, or maybe you never finished your discussion at book club. Whatever the occasion, Skype gives you the option to connect with the people around you, even when you don’t feel like leaving the comfort of your house.

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My experience with The Physical Therapy Doctor has always been excellent. When I first met Dr. Robert Morea, I was extremely impressed

Tyler, Katherine, and Roen are exceptional as well. They are all very considerate and always inquire about my health and disposition with each visit.

“Excellent standards and outstanding commitment.”

The administrative staff in the reception area is second to none too. Adriana, Donna, Aartie and Linda are all very warm, friendly and courteous upon my entry into the office. They have assisted me numerous times with insurance coverage, billing, and appointment issues and continue to make me feel at ease when I am there. I commend the entire team at the office for their excellent standards and outstanding commitment to patient care.

with him as he explained the process that I was about to embark upon and completely answered all of my questions. His team of Physical Therapists, led by Dr. Nikki Rahaman, my day-to-day therapist, is kind, caring, knowledgeable and accommodating. When Nikki is unavailable due to scheduling, I know that I am still in great hands (no pun intended) with her fellow PT’s, Marichu, Marjorie, Michael, Joshua and, of course Dr. Morea. Additionally, the Physical Therapy Aides, Pablo,

– STEVEN BITTERMAN

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HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT DEEP T ISSUE LASER THERAPY?

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If you are seeking out physical therapy, chances are that you are dealing with some kind of pain. One treatment method that thousands of therapists and patients all over the world are enthusiastic about is deep tissue laser therapy. Here at The Physical Therapy Doctor, our therapists love using our new LightForce® EX therapy laser by LiteCure Medical, which was designed to help them achieve more consistent, positive outcomes for your most difficult and painful conditions. The recent development of these Class IV systems helps therapists deliver more specific doses of light deep into your tissue to reduce pain and inflammation and accelerate healing. The procedure works like this: Deep tissue laser therapy accelerates your body’s natural healing process through photobiostimulation, which is really just a fancy medical term that refers to an increase in your cells’ metabolism that allows for reduced inflammation in the body. What makes our laser particularly effective is that its power output is between 0.5 and 15 watts. This higher output means more light and energy are being released, which allows the laser’s beam to target the painful spots that are most difficult to reach. The Class IV LightForce laser’s level of versatility is unrivaled by Class I, II, and III lasers due to its ability to treat both superficial and deep tissue conditions. Due to its penetrating reach, our Class IV laser can help treat sciatica, back pain, arthritis, bursitis, and several other conditions. It is also widely known for its ability to promote healing of the tissue area. This means that your bones, muscles, and ligaments can benefit from this impressive method as well. The therapists here at The Physical Therapy Doctor do their best to provide you with the most beneficial and effective results, and they fully believe in the value of deep tissue therapy and the LightForce laser. If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to call us at 718.747.2019. Check Out Our New Class IV Laser

Recipe of the Month:

Inspired by Bon Appétit Magazine

SPICED PUMPKIN SEED CRUNCH

This recipe combines pumpkin seeds, a seasonal favorite, with cashews, sunflower seeds, and spices. It’s a perfect homemade snack for the fall.

INGREDIENTS

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1 large egg white

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1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds

1 teaspoon light agave syrup 1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped

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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Nonstick vegetable oil spray

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DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated. 4. Using a slotted spoon, strain spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.

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Why There Are Kids on Your Porch Asking for Candy

Catholic All Saint’s Day, designed to replace Samuin and divorce it from its pagan origins.

Long before there were young’uns on your porch dressed as Thanos with candy-filled pillowcases in hand, the Celts believed that Samuin marked an overlapping of the realms of the living and the dead. To trick the spirits leaking into our world, young men donned flowing white costumes and black masks — a great disguise when ghosts were about. The Catholic Church was never a big fan of these pagan traditions, so they renamed it “All Saints’ Day” and gussied it up in religious garb. By the 11th century, people were dressing up as saints, angels, and the occasional demon instead of spirits. Eventually, costumed children started tearing through town begging for food and money and singing a song or prayer in return — a practice called “souling.” But when did they start dressing up as Minions? Starting in the 19th century, souling turned to “guising,” which gave way to trick-or-treating in mid-20th-century America, and the costumes diversified. So put on some clown makeup and a big smile, scoop up a handful of sweets, and scare the living daylights out of ‘em — ‘tis the season!

As Halloween looms and you load up your grocery cart with candy, you may ask yourself, “Why do I provide these spooky gremlins with a sugar high every Oct. 31, anyway?” Well, when your doorbell starts ringing around 6 p.m. this All Hallows’ Eve, you can thank the Celts for this tradition of candy and costumes. Halloween itself is a kind of mishmash of four different cultural festivals of old: two Roman fêtes, which commemorated the dead and the goddess of fruit and trees (not at the same time); the Celtic Samuin or Samhain, a new year’s party thrown at the end of our summer; and the

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