Pittman: Post-Covid Recovery

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Finally. I say that again, Finally. Things are starting to open up. Travel is getting back to normal. Restaurants are getting back to normal. Places like Virginia have finally opened up the public parks. Tens of thousands of people are saying, AHHH! Finally. We have never closed and I am so thankful for my staff that has come in every day and faithfully served our patients and clients to help them continue to move and live pain free lives. It has been tough. The fear has been real. We cannot let our guard down though. Even if we have been vaccinated, nobody knows how long or to what extent it will last. Enough about that stuff. On to the good!!! SPRING! Marvelous Spring. The dawning of newgrowth. Anewyear. Budding of prosperity. I wake up and move to the window and look outside every morning (with a cup of coffee of course) and marvel at the site of the newness all around. I am especially excited about this year. Sports didn’t happen last spring. We have been on the run for the last 3 weeks. I look back and realize that it was slightly nice to not have the crazy last year, but I would trade this crazy for what we had any day. We have 2-5 baseball games everyweek. Foster is doing really well. I told him last night that I was proud that he hit a slow pitch to the opposite field. Why?? Slow pitchers have always struck him out. He couldn’t wait on the ball. I said no less than 1000 times for him to let the ball get there. After 3 years, he has finally figured it out.

Stone is a senior this year. It is insane the number of things you have to do for college. We never experienced it with Sophie. She just went straight to LA. Nowshe is inAtlanta. Busy as ever. You may even get to see her on the screen again. Fingers crossed. Stone has decided to go toBAMA. Notmy alma mater but there was a draw there. He just has to hyper focus on this last semester and keep his grades up. College is so expensive!!! Back in my day (as my dad would say) college was cheap. I came out with 6K of student loans. That was it. Scholarships help though. That is why he has to FOCUS on the grades. Sweet Brinkley is just dancing away. She has grown so much, not only as a dancer, but as a person. She is so kind and considerate. Every time, without fail, that I take her to the studio to dance, she says “thank you for bringing me, I love you!” My heart melts. Pittman is planning some big things this year. Check your email on the regular. Like our facebook page. If you don’t currently get emails from us, go to Pittmanpt.com and sign up. This month, we are featuring our Post Covid Recovery Program. Check this issue out for more information on how PT can help you to fully recover if youwere one of the unlucky ones to get the virus. Until next month, stay healthy my friends, Jeremy

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To say that 2020 was a whirlwind would be an understatement. Without a doubt, COVID-19 has taken our world andflipped it upside down! Everywherewe look, we see news and information regarding the virus, and as more research is done, it’s being discovered that there are several negative lasting effects from it. Many of these side effects are causing physical and emotional challenges that can continue for an unknown period of time. We’re all wearingmasks and buying up hand sanitizer by the gallon to prevent the spread of the virus, but we still must prepare for what may happen to our bodies if we do get sick. Recovery from COVID-19 is no easy feat. Here at Pittman Physical Therapy, we offermethods of physical therapy treatment for patients recovering from COVID-19. To learnmore about what our clinic is doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as treat patients suffering from painful side effects, call us today at 901-850-5246. Experiencing These Side Effects? You Might Need Physical Therapy. The virus has been found to lead to a loss of function in many different areas of the body. Recovering From COVID-19? GET BACK TO ENJOYING THE LIFE YOU LOVE

As time has passed, the list of side effects from COVID-19 has lengthened drastically. Different people report different things happening to them, and can be much worse for some than for others dependingon age, pre-existing conditions, andother factors. A few commonly experienced side effects of COVID-19 are as follows: • Feelings of soreness all over, bodily aches and pains • Balance and gait issues, vertigo • Fatigue, exhaustion • Weakened muscle strength • Decreased heart and lung capacity • Difficulty breathing (leading to neck pain, rib pain, back pain) • Decreased stamina • Impaired ability to walk and stand upright We know this list looks long (and a bit intimidating!), but the good news is that you don’t have to travel the road to recovery all on your own. Physical therapy treatment at Pittman Physical Therapy can help you get your strength back! (Continued Inside)

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What Your Physical Therapist Can Do to Help You Recover From COVID-19

Although many people do not experience severe side effects of the virus and therefore may not need intense rehabilitation, there are plenty of people who come through our doors feeling extremely weak and at a loss for how to shake the residual problems caused by the virus. COVID-19 places a lot of physical and emotional stress on a person, and as your body fights the virus and begins to heal itself, you might be left feeling as if you really have just sustained an injury. COVID-19 side effects should be treated just like any other kind of physical trauma that results in pain. Regaining your strength back after a bout of COVID-19 is a long process, but physical therapy can help. Our skilled therapists at Pittman Physical Therapy (Continued from Previous Page)

can help patients get their muscle strength, stamina, and energy back during recovery. Your physical therapist will complete a full assessment of your condition, ask you health-related questions regarding your experience with COVID-19, and pinpoint the exact areas on your body that may be causing you pain. From there, he or she will create a customized treatment plan specific to your needs for optimizing your levels of function and restoring your health to what it was previous to contracting the virus. Pittman Physical Therapy doesn’t have all the answers about when COVID-19 will be a thing of the past. What we do know, is that our physical therapy treatment options are a sure-fire way to help those in need of rehabilitation. If you or a loved one is struggling to recover from COVID-19, don’t let the painful side

effects become chronic conditions. Show COVID-19 Who’s Boss, Contact Us Today! COVID-19 has indeed wreaked havoc on our health, work, and social lives. Here at Pittman Physical Therapy, our physical therapists strive to give our patients back their ability to function normally, and help ease the suffering COVID-19 caused their bodies. We won’t rest until we see that our patients are healthy, strong, and pain-free. Call us today at 901-850-5246 to learn more about our physical therapy services for COVID-19 recovery. Your skilled physical therapist is ready and waiting for you with a smile... even if you can’t see it through our masks!

APRIL EVENTS at Pittman Physical Therapy • IBS Awareness Month • April 7th – Health Day • April 15th – High Five Day • April 22nd - Hip Workshop at Pittman @ 6pm Come celebrate with us! • April 29th – Demium Day Wear EVERYTHING Demium with us!

Now offering Telehealth | COVID –19 Updates Due to the emergence of COVID-19, we are taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of this virus and encouraging everyone to take action to stay healthy. While we are all changing our daily routines during this global health crisis, we want to let you know that our doors are still open, and will remain open unless we are told otherwise by our governmental leaders. We Are Open & Caring for Our Patients!

Post-COVID Recovery

Call your physical therapist for additional questions on how we can help you recover from COVID-19: • Breathing exercises to increase lung function and capacity • Aerobic exercise and reconditioning for improved pulmonary health • Stretching • Endurance training • Manual therapy • Screening for other conditions that could be caused as a result of COVID-19 Pittman Physical Therapy can help patients during recovery from COVID-19 through the following types of training and exercise programs: • Balance and gait training • Upper and lower body strengthening exercises

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PATIENT SPOTLIGHT "Pittman Physical Therapy has been there since the beginning of my injury adventures. Recently, I attended a basketball camp with my team at Briarcrest and dislocated my knee. Previously, Pittman had helped me recover from a foot surgery, so of course I went straight to them to help me with my knee recovery. I tried not to have surgery, but if I wanted to play Basketball my sophomore season, Dr. Biggers and my PT said I would have to have surgery. I was told that I would have a 6 month recovery, but with the help of my physical therapists and the hard work I put in, I fully recovered in 4 1/2 months. I worked with Mallory, Jeff, Tessa, Maranda, and a few other people in the practice. I will forever be thankful for the hard work they put into helping me play the sport I love most." Gracyn Steed RACYN TEED and my PT said I would have to have surgery. I was old that I would h ve a 6 month r covery, bu with the help of my physical therapists and the hard work I put in, I fully r cover d in 4 1/2 months. I worked with Mallory, Jeff, Tess , Mar nda, nd a few oth r ople in the practice. I will fo ver be thankful for the hard work they put into helping me play the sport I love most." Gracyn Steed GRACYN TEED worse! It was enough to keep me up at night and preventing me fro doing my daily ex rcising. I want d to get back to running but my knee pain was always holding me back. Coming to Pittman f r about 3 eeks n w a d MAN... I am pain free! I am ready to start running again! It was such a great experience with the staff and my process has been better than I expected. I am a believer that Pittman Physical Therapy saved my ife!” - Rob W. PATIENT S OTLIGHT "Pittman Physical Therapy has been there since the beginning of my injury adventures. Recently, I att nded a basketb ll camp with my te m at Briarcrest and dislocated my knee. Previously, Pittm n ad helped me r cover from a foot surgery, so of course I went straigh to them t help me with my kn e recovery. I tried not to have surg ry, but if I wan ed to pl y Basketball my sophomore season, Dr. Biggers My knee soreness was hurting 24/7, plus the pain was off and on throughout the day which made it

PA IENT SPOTLIGHT "Pittman P ysical Therapy has been there since the beginning of my injury adventures. Recently, I attended a basketball camp with my team at Briarcrest and dislocat d my kne . Pr viously, Pittman had helped me recover from a foo surgery, so of course I went straight to them to help me with my knee recovery. I tried not to have surgery, but if I want d to play asketball my sophomore season, Dr. Biggers and my PT said I would have to have surgery. I was told that I would ave a 6 month recovery, but with the help of my physical therapists and the hard work I put in, I fully recovered in 4 1/2 months. I worked with Mallory, Jeff, Tessa, Maranda, and a few other people in the practice. I will forever be thankful for the hard work they put into helping me play the sport I love most." Gracyn Steed GRACYN TEED

5 Health Benefits of SPRING CLEANING!

1. Allergy Symptom Reduction. A thorough cleaning can greatly reduce the amount of dust in your home, which is helpful considering about 20 million Americans are allergic to dust mites according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. A 2014 study by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunity found that cleaning and decluttering your home can help you avoid allergy symptoms and make you feel more healthy. 2. CleanlinessProducesHappiness. Maybe you don’t enjoy the process of cleaning, but the end result will leave you smiling. A 2010 study at the University of California, Los Angeles found that having a clean home can improve your mood and reduce your risk of depression. Studies also show that doing housework for 20 minutes can reduce stress and anxiety by up to 20 percent. 3. Better Heart Health. If you’re looking for an easy way to support your heart health, just 30 minutes per day of light exercise (including low-intensity physical activities like household chores, vacuuming, mopping, and scrubbing floors) can decrease your risk of heart

disease by 24 percent.

4. Declutter and Do a Good Deed by Donating. An essential part of a successful spring cleaning is getting rid of old items that are no longer used or worn. Apply the rule of thumb that if you haven’t made use of something in a year, it’s time for it to go. Fill bags and boxes of things, then donate them to a local charity so they can still be beneficial to someone else. Giving to others is an act that is associated with greater self-esteem, lower stress levels, and overall happiness. 5. Get a Better Night’s Sleep. Do you have trouble sleeping at night? The National Sleep Foundation found in a recent poll that people who make their beds are 19 percent more likely to sleep well on a regular basis. Clean sheets with a fresh scent impacted 75 percent of those individuals polled. See what a difference spring cleaning can make by cleaning the clutter from your room and sleeping on some fresh sheets.

Sources: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19934011 parsleyhealth.com/blog/health-benefits-spring-cleaning

My left hip area was causing a horrible pain when I was walking and standing up. Overall, my improvements at Pittman Physical Therapy allowed me to gain strength! My experience went really well and it helped me continue to do my lunges. When you get the chance to stop by and get some PT, please stop by at Pittman because the staff is knowledgeable and super friendly. It is like a family in there!” - Tom B.

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Try these exercises to help maintain a healthy body Exercise Essentials

SIDE STEPS WITH EXERCISE BAND

SIDE-LYING CORE ACTIVATED LEG CIRCLES Improves Strength & Coordination of Hip Muscles

Strengthens Your Hips

Begin with a mini band placed around the ankles, hands on hips, and hips slightly back in an athletic stance. Step to the side, pushing through the grounding leg, and then actively pulling that leg back under the hip to continue moving in the same direction. Repeat in the other direction. Complete 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Lie on your side with bottom leg bent and top one straight. Hand flat on floor in front, near your chest. Tighten your lower abdominals to keep your trunk still. Point the toes of the top leg and slowly make small circles first clockwise, then counterclockwise keeping the knee straight ahead or slightly upward. Repeat 5 times on each leg.

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Not all exercises are appropriate for every person. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting.

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