Pittman PT: Healthy, Strong, Active

Pittman PT: Healthy, Strong, Active

The Pittman CONNECTION The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

I am so glad that pollen season is over.

a lifelong Mississippi State Bulldog. But It really doesn’t hurt too terribly bad. It pains me a little to say that but it is really OK. I may even go to a game or two in Tuscaloosa. Just to visit of course. Brinkley just had her dance recital. It was so good. Foster is really good friendswith a lot of the girls at Studio 413 so I have gotten to know them as well. So I am a little more invested in the entire recital than just watching Brinkley. I tell you what, that little girl can Hip Hop. Looking at her, you wouldn’t think she could move like she does. But when the music comes on, she is a beast. Foster is wide open with Baseball. We have several trips this summer with his travel team. Hopefully by the time you read this, his middle school teamwill have won the state title. I guess youwill find out next month. Thismonthwe are doing some posture awareness. I hope you have been checking your email and getting our tips. My wife needs to be on my email list. Her posture is horrible. But I can’t say anything to her because she is my wife. :) Good Luck Stone. Wewill miss you my son! Jeremy

For now, he isn’t going to try to play in College. He just wants to be a student. I know that he loved the game and gave 7 years to it and I really enjoyed watching him play. 2 down, 2 to go. Sophie is in Atlanta and Stone is moving out. Hope and I will not know what to do with all of the free time that we are going to have. I am not quite ready to be an empty nester. I really enjoy practices, ball games, dance recitals, competitions. I still have 5 years though.

Not that I have allergies, but everyone inmy family is pitiful. Eyes all swollen and leaking, red faced, and constantly making that sniffing noise. One time I was blowing off the driveway and my son, Stone, was at the bottomof it. I didn’t see him and turned towards him. A cloud of pollen as big as I imagine a smallmushroom cloud hit him square in the face. Little man almost had an anaphylaxis reaction to this enormous amount of pollen. He immediately couldn’t see, couldn’t breathe and daddy was scared. We all learned a valuable lesson that day. Stone stays indoorswhen I am blowing off the driveway or the back patio. But I don't have to worry about that anymore since he graduated and is going to Alabama.

Yes, I did say that Stone was going toBama. I really thought that it would bother me, being

I watched his last lacrosse game a couple of weeks ago.

The Pittman CONNECTION The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

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Recovering From COVID-19? GET BACK TO ENJOYING THE LIFE YOU LOVE Live a Happier & Healthier Life with Physical Therapy!

Gettingon trackwithphysical therapy: The purpose of physical therapy remains the same, no matter what you are seeking its services for. Perhaps you are still suffering from the lingering pain of an injury? Perhaps you are recovering from a surgery and trying to get your range of motion back? Perhaps your joints simply aren’t what they used to be, and you are looking for relief? Whatever the case may be, physical therapists are dedicated to relieving your pain and getting you back to your peak level of physical health. A physical therapist is a movement specialist, educated in analyzing mobility

A healthy, strong, and active lifestyle is what everyone strives for. However, it is not always easy to obtain, especially for those suffering from chronic pain. The very thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains may leave you feeling uncomfortable. Fortunately, there is a simpler solution to gaining the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapy can help you achieve optimum levels of health and fitness, all while reducing your pain. If you are looking for a healthier, stronger, and more active lifestyle, contact Pittman Physical Therapy today!

issues with walking, running, jumping, bending, stretching, and almost every other formof physical activity. Our physical therapists can pinpoint problemareas and create a customized treatment plan aimed at improving those areas. Through in-office sessions and at-home exercises, patients strengthen their muscles and joints, improve their balance, build endurance, and experience pain relief, all without the unwanted harmful risks of drugs or surgery. 901-850-5246 Call Us TODAY!

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Physical Therapy Can Help You Have a Happier, Healthier Summer!

free, healthy lifestyle, and get back to doing the activities you love. Everyone has different needs based on the conditions of their bodies. There is no cookie-cutter approach to health and wellness, as one treatment plan may not work the same for one person as it would for another. We will work closely with you to evaluate your mobility, balance, range of motion, and severity of pain. Once your physical therapist has a clear picture of what you need, they will begin constructing a treatment plan to help relieve your pain and achieve your goals. In the end, an active lifestyle is more than possible, even if you struggle with chronic pain. If you are looking to improve your health and physical activity this summer, look no further—Pittman Physical Therapy is here to help. Schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today and get started on your journey toward better health and wellness!

Physical therapy treatments are catered toward your needs and goals! Physical therapy is generally comprised of three important phases: pain relief, strengthening, and functional integration. Some people are apprehensive about physical therapy because they believe it will hurt them; however, the opposite is usually true. Physical therapy is aimed at pain relief and strengthening. This is achieved through several treatment services, such as ice and heat therapies, stretching, bracing, and ultrasound. An active lifestyle is also dependent upon movement. Our physical therapists will cater your treatment plan around specific movements designed to increase your strength, flexibility, balance, and overall mobility. Your physical therapist will assist you with many of these exercises, but will also provide some simple ones that can be done at home.

The end goal of physical therapy is living the life you want, free from painful limitations. That can only happen when you apply the concepts you learn from your treatments to the outside world. Our physical therapists are as dedicated as you are, andwill encourage you to achieve all the goals you set forth in the beginning. Aspire toward a happier and healthier life today: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes work, but once you get into the groove of it, it becomes much easier. For example, eating nutritious foods is one of the easiest ways to improve your health (although we know those sweets are hard to kick.) Physical activity is the hardest aspect to get in the habit of doing, especially if you are being held back by chronic pain. Some people try to mask their symptoms with anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving medications, while others unfortunately give up on the idea of being

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active altogether. Luckily, there is an alternative option: physical therapy. With the help of a physical therapist, it is possible to reclaim your pain-

JUNE EVENTS

• All Month - June is Men's Health Month! • June 20th - Father's Day • June 24th - FREE Shoulder Check-Up Event for Past and Current Patients

Now offering Telehealth | COVID –19 Updates We are continuing to take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and encouraging everyone to take action to stay healthy. While we have all changed 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!

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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 p ople in the practice. I will fo ver be thankful for the hard work they pu into helping me play the sport I love most." Gracyn Steed GRACYN TEED "Before starting PT, I was having difficulty picking up my right leg or even putting pressure on my foot without making y right hip urt. Aft just a few sessions, I met my goals and all of my daily tasks are easy. Even playing volleyball doesn't hurt. The overall experience at Pittman was amazing. The staff is nice and sweet. If you are on the fence, d n't b becaus you will make progress at Pittman and meet amazing people." -Aaliyah Aaliyah Bethea 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 kne . 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 r covery. I tried not to ave surg y, but if I wan ed to pl y Basketball my sophomore season, Dr. Biggers

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 Basketball 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

GET READY TO GARDEN!

It’s about time to get outside and get the garden going! Being able to tend a garden is one of the joys of the summer, but sometimes an aching body can get in the way.

• If kneeling on both knees causes discomfort in your back, try kneeling on one knee and keep the other foot on the ground . Use knee pads or a gardening pad when kneeling. • If kneeling or leaning down to the ground causes significant pain in your back or knees, consider using elevated planters to do your gardening . • Avoid bending your wrist upwards when pulling things or using gardening tools. Instead, keep your wrist straight and use your shoulder muscles to pull and lift. • End your gardening session with some gentle backward bending of your low back, a short walk and light stretching, similar to stretches done before starting. Your physical therapist at Pittman PT is here for you, to help you get ready to jump into your favorite summertime activities without the worry of pain. Call us today to schedule your return appointment to our clinic! 901-850-5246

Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching, and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints. This is especially true for senior citizens and people who are normally sedentary. Different body areas such as the shoulders, neck, back, and knees can be vulnerable to injury during gardening. These tips can help prevent injuries: • Warm up before you garden. A 10 minute brisk walk and stretches for the spine and limbs are good ways to warm up. • Change positions frequently to avoid stiffness or cramping. • Make use of a garden cart or wheelbarrow tomove heavy planting materials or tools. Be sure to keep your back straight while using a wheelbarrow.

"I started with Pittman with pain on the left side of my neck. It was painful and tight and limited my movement. My range of motion is back to normal and the tightness and pain are gone. Brad was excellent and I am pleased with the overall experience. Please, try it, stay with it and do the work. It pays off." -John John Pappas

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Try these exercises to help maintain a healthy body Exercise Essentials

ANKLE CIRCLES

LUNGE

Exercise copyright of

Increases Range of Motion in Ankles

Strengthens Back, Hips, and Legs

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Start by sitting in a chair with good posture. Rest the edge of your heel on the floor as shown. Then, slowly trace a clockwise circle with your big toe and return to start position. Repeat, this time tracing a counter- clockwise circle. Continue for 10-15 repetitions per circle direction per ankle.

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.

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

Who do you know that needs our help?

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Do You Have Friends/Family Unable to Do the Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend & move freely 9 Balance confidently & securely 9 Sit for long periods of time comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active & healthy lifestyle

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