PT & Rehab Specialists: Foot, Ankle & Heel Pain

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

Are You Feeling Ankle Pain? RELIEVING FOOT & ANKLE PAIN

MARCH 2018 The Therapy Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Relieving Ankle and Foot Pain

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• Why Does Your Foot Hurt? • Crock Pot Low Carb Lasagna Recipe • Relieve Foot Pain In Minutes • Free Workshop

A sprain or strain to your ankle involves the overstretching or tearing of ligaments, tendons or connective tissue. They occur when a joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion, such as turning or rolling your ankle. Symptoms of sprains and strains include pain, swelling and difficulty putting weight on your foot. Foot and shin pain can come on from many different causes. The most common causes develop from changes in the way you walk, unsupported footwear, long term standing, walking or running. Common foot and ankle conditions we treat: • Sprain / Strain

• Achilles Tendonitis • Post-surgery Rehab for the Foot and Ankle • Neuropathy • Anodyne therapy The key to recovery is an early evaluation and treatment plan developed by a physical therapist. The therapists at Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists will determine the cause of your problem and quickly decrease your pain. They will help you find the correct balance between strength and flexibility. This allows you to have pain free walking or running and return to activity as soon as possible Call us today and allow our specialists to help relieve your ankle or foot pain.

• Instability • Fractures • Plantar Fasciitis

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Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. This tissue is called the plantar fascia. It connects the heel bone to the toes and creates the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot is overstretched or overused. This can be painful and make walking more difficult. Physical therapy is an effective treatment for plantar fasciitis by using stretches and manual therapy to restore mobility to the foot. Foot and shin pain can come on from many different causes. The most common causes develop from changes in the way you walk, un-supportive footwear, long term standing, walking, or running. The key to recovery is an early evaluation and treatment plan developed by a physical therapist. The therapists at Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists will determine the cause of your problem and quickly decrease your pain. They will help you find the correct balance between strength and flexibility. This allows you to have pain free walking or running and return to activity as soon as possible. Help To Relieve Your Foot Pain Physical therapy is the natural way of helping your body recover from ankle/foot pain. At Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists, your pain is extensively evaluated by an expert physical therapist who has years of training in medical evaluation of musculoskeletal and ankle/foot conditions.   WHY DOES YOUR FOOT HURT?

Your physical therapist then addresses the root cause of your pain. The treatment plan may include modalities to relieve pain, specialized gentle manual therapy to increase soft tissue and joint mobility, and specific ankle/foot exercises to rebuild your strength.

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No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of Michigan you have direct access to physical therapy!

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See our physical therapists for: • Recent injury • Nagging aches and pains • Back and neck pain • Joint pain and movement problems • Walking or balance difficulties

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FOOT ARCH INTRINSICS Try this movement if you are experiencing foot pain. Exercise Essential Lay foot flat on ground. Lift toes to create an arch. Now lower and relax toes, keeping arch. Repeat 5 times.

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Join our free workshop on: Foot and Heel Pain • Common causes of your foot and heel pain. • How foot and heel pain may not even be coming from a problem in your foot.

CROCK POT LASAGNA

Want to learn more? Attend the workshop on

March 27, 2018 at 4 pm - 5 pm 555 Wackerly Rd, Midland Lower Level Conference Room Call 989-631-3570 to register. Space is limited - Call today to reserve your spot

INGREDIENTS • 2 medium zucchini • 1 medium eggplant • Kosher salt

• 1 red bell pepper, diced • 16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese • 2 large eggs • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella/ provolone cheese

• 2 cups tomato pasta sauce • 1 medium red onion, diced

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INSTRUCTIONS With a sharp knife, slice the eggplant and zucchini length-wise into long, thin (1/4- inch) sections. Spread the vegetable slices out onto a kitchen towel and sprinkle them lightly with kosher salt. Let stand for 15 minutes to allow some of the excess liquid to drain off. Pat dry. Lightly coat a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick spray. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce on the bottom of the crock pot. In a small bowl, beat the cottage cheese together with the eggs. Create the first veggie lasagna layer in the crock pot as follows: 1 layer of eggplant “noodles”; one-third of the cottage cheese; one-third of the bell peppers and onions; one-third of the mozzarella; 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Create the second veggie lasagna layer, this time using zucchini: 1 layer of zucchini “noodles”; one-third of the cottage cheese; one-third of the bell peppers and onions; one-third of the mozzarella; 1/2 cup of tomato sauce. Create the final layer: 1 layer of eggplant “noodles”; remaining cottage cheese; remaining bell peppers and onions; 1 layer of zucchini noodles; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; remaining mozzarella. Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the eggplant is tender. Re-cover, turn off the slow cooker, and let stand until any remaining liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes to 1 hour. To serve, slice and scoop desired portions, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and herbs as desired.

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