Professional Physical Therapy - May 2022

Professional Physical Therapy - May 2022

PRO PT PRESS

May 2022

BIG HAPPENINGS! Expansions, Weddings, and Grandbabies, Oh My!

Pro PT East (our new location) on East Central Street will be home to some of our seasoned clinicians who have been with us a long time, including Sue Koeller and Dr. Jill Trovo. Their patients will be transitioning to Pro PT East and they will now have the opportunity to take on new patients as well. Ashlee will be our patient ambassador at the front desk and the first point of contact upon entering! An assistant and a technician will also be transferring over to Pro PT East once everything is up and running. Pro PT West (our current location) on West Central Street will continue to operate normally, and many familiar faces will still practice out of this office! We will be running workshops out of our new location and offering free consultations once the office becomes operational. What kind of workshops would you like us to run at Pro PT East? Is there anything you would like to learn about that we have not yet presented? Let us know by emailing Dr. Patt at [email protected]. This month is also full of more big events! Dr. Patt will be getting married at the beginning of the month in Bristol, Rhode Island. His fiancée, Lauren, has all of the planning under control and he is very excited. Before the wedding, he has a bachelor get-together planned with his friends to go golfing in Myrtle Beach. My daughter, Ashley, who used to work in our Pro PT West location, is due with my first grandbaby on June 1! It’s a girl! She lives in North Carolina, and once the baby is born, my husband, my daughter,

As I write this, I’m happy to report that although we have been working with some minor delays and holdups here and there, we are still hoping to have our Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in the middle of May! So much hard work, thought, and imagination has gone into this project, and we are excited to share it with you, our valued clients and community!

Allison, and I plan to go down to visit, help out, and get all of the baby snuggles we can. To tell someone what it’s like to be a parent is impossible — you have to experience it. It’s tough to know what to expect, and I’m very excited to experience being a grandparent for the first time. My other daughter, Allison, and I have been going through boxes of kid things I stored away to give to my grandchildren one day, and I’m excited to hand some of the things that used to belong to my girls down to my granddaughter. It’s surely going to be a busy summer, and we are extremely blessed to have so much to look forward to! We cannot wait to see you at both Pro PT East and Pro PT West!

–Dr. Stacey Raybuck Schatz

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PATIENT of the MONTH

Retire and Go to Yale — For Free

Katherine Heun FRANKLIN FOOD PANTRY

IVY LEAGUE CLASSES ARE FOR ANYONE!

Ah, retirement! These golden years only come with one rule: Do what you want to do!

However, there’s a retirement secret many people don’t understand until they get there. You have many possibilities, but you may feel unsure where to start. Maybe the big plans you had aren’t living up to expectations, or you worry about depleting your retirement savings. Maybe you’re just … bored. It’s easy to feel rudderless or lost in retirement, but you don’t have to sit in that feeling for long. Among the many other resources available to retirees, Yale University has a catalog of pre-recorded classes that any user can take for free . Participants can be as active as they wish to be. Some students choose to do the readings, homework, and tests, while others simply listen to lectures. Best of all, you can learn something new or discover a new hobby thanks to some of the world’s brightest minds, without spending a penny.

“I decided to donate to the Franklin Food Pantry because I wanted to support a local charity. I have worked with the Franklin Food Pantry before, and the organization is incredible. The Franklin Food Pantry helps to provide food to people who are in need. Being able to be a part of helping someone not to go hungry is one of the most impactful opportunities I could have. In any way I can, I love to help and support my community.” –Kate Kate has been coming to physical therapy for the past couple months for an ankle injury from gymnastics. She is consistently a ray of sunshine as she is always upbeat and energetic for her appointments. She is back to her day-to- day activities pain free and has been working hard to get back to gymnastics. Due to her patience and perseverance to get back to 100%, Kate is our Patient of the Month! We at Professional Physical Therapy would be honored to donate to the charity of your choice if you become our next Patient of the Month!

Here are some of our favorites among the dozens of prerecorded courses you can choose from.

France Since 1871 — This is the perfect course for the history buff and traveler. It provides a modern glimpse into the devastation and growth of France as it battled in world wars, contended with its own previous revolution, and grappled with the impacts history has on the culture today. Be sure to check out this class before booking that trip to Paris! Modern Poetry — Get in touch with your emotional side and impress your friends at your next party by learning about prominent poets in the Modern Era. Students will engage with texts that give life to the social landscape during pivotal, historical moments. Professor Langdon Hammer provides his expert critiques to The New York Times Book Review magazine, so you know you’re learning from an expert. The Psychology, Biology and Politics of Food — If you’re looking to improve your well-being in retirement, this just might be the course for you. Professor Kelly D. Brownell is a distinguished expert of food science. His course is an overview of the political implications of food science and the way food impacts our mental well-being.

You can download these courses or find others online at OYC.Yale.edu/courses.

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A flat back does not indicate good posture. In fact, your spine curves naturally near your lower back, your neck, and the middle of your back. Proper posture, or a neutral spine, will maintain your back’s natural curves while keeping your head aligned with your shoulders and the top of your shoulders over your hips. This allows the muscles surrounding the spine to be both balanced and supported equally. When standing, your knees should be slightly bent to best help your body to align. When sitting, weight should be evenly distributed with both feet flat on the floor. Avoid hunching over in any position! Poor posture affects more than you’d think! It can cause neck, back, and shoulder pain; affect your flexibility; cause musculoskeletal system problems; interfere with how your joints move and work together; affect your balance; make breathing difficult; and interfere with your digestive system. Good posture will put less stress on your lower back, leading to fewer pains and cramps. It can also reduce the amount of pressure placed on your neck and the surrounding muscles, which, if left untreated, can cause tension headaches. Keeping your body properly aligned also reduces the risk of damaging the discs in your back. This relieves your muscles, which can lead to increased energy and can even increase your lung capacity. You may be surprised to learn that poor posture can contribute to incontinence, which can lead to leaking a little bit of urine whenever you laugh, sneeze, or cough. Poor posture can put extra pressure on your abdominal region, including your bladder, so your pelvic floor muscles aren’t able to keep

up. Slouching and hunching over can also lead to possible constipation, especially if you are in a hunched position on the toilet. Lastly, another surprising side effect of poor posture is heartburn. When excess pressure is placed on your stomach, stomach acid can go up instead of down, which can create a plethora of digestive complications. To promote good posture, get in the routine of exercising regularly to build up bone and muscle strength to help keep your body aligned to feel more natural. When exercising, avoid movements that place too much pressure on your back, and avoid lifting with only your back muscles. When working on your computer, be sure to position the monitor directly in front of your face to avoid hunching over. Try to avoid bending over often or heavy lifting. It can also be beneficial to have common household items easily accessible to limit the amount of shuffling heavy things. Instead of carrying a heavy purse or shoulder bag, consider switching to a backpack to even the load out and avoid shoulder, back, and neck strains. When relaxing at home, use pillows to keep yourself propped up to avoid slouching. It’s never too late to make improvements to your dynamic or static posture, especially if bad posture is contributing to poor health, tension, or pain. If you need assistance in finding your correct body alignment or activities, stretches, and exercises to promote a healthy posture, contact us today!

Share Your Advice and Well Wishes!

One-Pan Baked Salmon and Veggies

Wish Dr. Patt and Dr. StaceyWell on Their New Journeys

Inspired by BBCGoodFood.com

It’s asparagus season! Celebrate with this easy one-pan salmon dish for two.

Not only is Pro PT East’s grand opening planned for May, but we also have some other big events we are looking forward to in the office! Dr. Patt is getting married in May and Dr. Stacey is expecting her first grandchild in late May/early June. Getting married and having your first grandchildren are huge, exciting, and life-changing events and both Dr. Patt and Dr. Stacey want to hear from you! What’s the #1 piece of advice that you have for Dr. Patt for a great and healthy marriage? What’s the #1 piece of advice that you have for Dr. Stacey for becoming a grandparent? What do you know now that you wish you knew then? Email in your well-wishes and pieces of wisdom to info@ proptinc.com or [email protected]. We can’t wait to hear from you!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb spring potatoes, halved • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided) • 8 asparagus spears, trimmed and halved • 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 5-oz salmon fillets • 1 handful fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. In an oven-proof dish, combine the potatoes and 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes. 3. Remove the dish from the oven and add the asparagus. Toss, and bake for 15 more minutes. 4. Remove the dish from the oven and add the cherry tomatoes. Toss. Drizzle with balsamic, then nestle the salmon fillets into the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining oil, and bake for 10–15 minutes. 5. Remove the dish from the oven, garnish with basil leaves, and serve!

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Inside This Issue

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Big Things Are Happening!

Patient of the Month

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Need a Retirement Plan? Go to Yale!

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Advice and Well Wishes

One-Pan Baked Salmon and Veggies

Correct Your Posture Month

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Keep Your Body Aligned

YOUR HEALTH AND BODY DEPEND ON IT!

If you’re standing up straight, that means that you have good posture, right? Well, that’s part of it. May is Correct Your Posture Month, a month that encourages us to be aware of our posture and the way in which we align our body all day long, no matter what activity we are performing. It’s important to be aware that poor posture doesn’t only affect your spine and back; it can put your health and quality of life at risk. Bad posture can certainly snowball later in life and can lead to many issues down the road. Your posture is all about the way in which you hold and carry your body and there are two different types of posture. Dynamic posture encompasses your body’s position while in movement, and static posture is the position your body is in while you are still. Both dynamic and static posture are important.

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