Preferred PT: Telelhealth

Preferred PT: Telelhealth

referred hysical Associates, Inc. herapy NEWSLETTER Health & Wellness Newsletter (954) 360-7779 TELEHEALTH: SERVING PATIENTS IN THESE TROUBLING TIMES

With the COVID-19 Pandemic affecting the whole world concurrently, and many individuals are staying home, the US government is encouraging telemedicine for patients to be able to receive care using this technology that everyone has access to on their phones. Physical and occupational therapy focuses on treating conditions affecting the neurological and musculoskeletal system, including joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Video visits can be used to guide patients through strengthening, flexibility, and functional mobility

exercises to recover from surgery or address chronic conditions. Video visits improve compliance with treatment plans and reduces the burden on both patients and caregivers. Please call us to set up a time for one of our therapists to video-call you on Facetime, Skype, or WhatsApp, and ensure that you are doing your Home Exercises correctly.” We are also offering home health services to those patients that urgently require therapy.

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9 WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY AGAINST VIRUSES LIKE COVID-19 INSIDE: • Juice PLUS+ • Patient Success Spotlight • Benefits Of Telehealth • Healthy Recipe

Whether you have pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing PTs at Preferred PhysicalTherapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (954) 360-7779 today!

The best way to keep your body healthy during this time is to stay moving and reduce inflammation. Being sedentary and making poor diet choices has the potential to hurt your immune system and make you a target for sickness and disease.

7. Drink plenty of water.

The 9 ways to strengthen your body against viruses:

TREVOR MEYEROWITZ RPT/CEO/Owner

8. Stand up and stretch!

1. Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds, using soap and water.

9. Keep doing your home exercise program.

2. Don’t touch your face!

In order to be healthy, there needs to be a large emphasis on movement. When your body is flexible, strong, well-balanced, and fueled by a nutritious diet, it is able to fight infection and reduce the impact of viruses. We are dedicated to helping you live the best life you can. During this time, if you cannot make it to your physical therapy appointments, continue your exercises at home. We care for you and remember you are part of our physical therapy family.

3. Go outside and go for a walk, jog, or bike.

4. Eat a healthy diet.

5. Don’t smoke.

6. Strive for more quality (deep) sleep.

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BENEFITS OF TELEHEALTH

In addition to allowing for the practice of social distancing, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, telehealth also has other benefits for patients. As stated by the American Physical Therapy Association, just a few of these include: • Patients typically in clinical or hospital settings could be managed from their homes • Quicker screening, assessment, and referrals can improve care coordination within collaborative delivery models such as accountable care organizations or patient-centered medical homes •Telehealth can facilitate consultation between providers or in clinical education Begin telehealth services today. We understand that we are in the midst of stressful times, and that there will likely be more ahead. At Preferred Physical Therapy Associates, we want you to know that we are here for you. We genuinely care about the health of each and every one of our patients, which is why we believe telehealth services are the best course of action for the time being. We want to be able to serve our patients in the best ways possible. We want you to be able to continue your personalized PT plans, so you do not lose all the progress you’ve made. If any injury or discomfort occurs during our closure, we want you to be able to receive the care you need.

To learn more about how you can set up our telehealth services on your smartphone or computer, give us a call today. At the end of the day, we are all in this together – most importantly, stay calm, and stay healthy. We are here to help you with your needs.

Call us today to schedule an appointment!

JUICE PLUS+ BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM During this difficult time of trying to avoid others in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, we need to make sure that we eat correctly to boost our immunity. As the owner of Preferred Physical Therapy and coming into contact with thousands of patients over

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the years I was getting 2-3 colds a year until I decided to start bridging the gap of what I was eating, and what I was supposed to be eating! My family and I have been using Juice Plus+ for 8 years and it has boosted our immunity tremendously. Juice Plus is a blend of photo-nutrients that are extracted from a blend of 22 fruits and vegetables in chewable or tablet form that is made in the USA and research on it has shown that it supports key measures of immune system function. Studies include healthcare professionals with direct patient contact; in young law school students; in the elderly population; and in athletic men.

For more information follow this link: www.juicedVeges.com & go to clinical research - see the videos of many Drs on how to bridge the gap between what you should and what you do eat.

IntegrativeMedicine,1999;UniversityofArizona JournalofNutrition,2006;UniversityofFlorida JournalofNutrition,2007;MedicalUniversityofGraz,Austria

BritishJournalofNutrition,2011;CharitéUniversityMedicalCentre,Berlin,Germany Antioxidants inSportNutrition;CRCPress,2015;MedicalUniversityofGraz,Austria

For more information please contact Trevor at [email protected]

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Patient Success Spotlight

Download our app and contact us, so we can load your specific exercises onto your profile. We can ensure you maintain your strength and flexibility at home, and we can periodically check up on you telephonically!

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• Easy Access to Your Home Exercise Program • Full Exercise Videos with Instructions • Personalized Notes From Your Therapist • You Earn Medals, Awards and Achievements • Health Tips and Strategies

An outstanding group of people who care about your recovery! (actual Google Review) “I have been using Preferred PhysicalTherapy Associates to help me recover from injuries.Trevor and his team of physical therapists are an outstanding group of people who care about your recovery and inspire you to achieve your goals.They are professional, kind, empathetic, and enthusiastic, urging you to reach the highest limits of your physical abilities. Irene and Pat are such lovely front desk staff and do everything they can to accommodate your time schedule. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.” - Moshe W .

1. Once your physical therapist creates your account, you will receive an email from [email protected]. Click on the activation link! 2. Set your password Howto access your exercises...

IMMUNITY BOOSTING GREEN SOUP

3. Download the App by scanning the code below 4. Log in using your email address and password

Use your smartphone camera to scan one of these codes

INGREDIENTS • 3 Cups baby spinach or super greens blend • 1 clove whole peeled garlic • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced

• 1/2 cup coconut milk • Salt & pepper to taste • Squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice For garnish: • broccoli florets, lightly steamed • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, thinned with milk • Chia seeds

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric

• 1/4 tsp wasabi powder (optional) • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients (except those for the garnish) together using a high speed blender. Heat over stovetop until steaming hot. To serve, pour into a bowl and garnish with broccoli florets, a swirl of yogurt, and chia seeds.

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