Advance Physical Therapy September 2017

Advance Physical Therapy September 2017

THE MONTHLY ADVANCE

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Now, I would never claim to be a swing coach — you would be silly to take advice on how to hit a fade from someone with my handicap! What I focus on is making sure that there’s no physical impediments to being the best golfer you can be. Many folks spend decades looking forward to the time of their life when they can golf more than just once in a while. When that time comes, it can be crushing to learn that your body isn’t prepared for more than 18 holes a week. What good is all the free time in the world if you cannot spend it on your favorite hobbies? I love all the work I do, but golf rehab never fails to get me excited. Sometimes my staff members will remark that my voice raises a few decibels when I start talking about the sport. I can’t help it; it just gets my blood pumping. When someone steps into my office bemoaning the fact the only pain-free swing they have is with a putter, I empathize immediately. Thirty years from when I picked up a driver, it’s hard for me to imagine a life without golf. As a physical therapist, I make sure none of my patients have to imagine it either. “Wow,” I said to myself, “this is a game that produces joy.”

A GAME THAT BRINGS JOY How I Became a Golf Nut

Like many people from my generation, I didn’t pick up a set of golf clubs until I was an adult. It’s hard to imagine now, given how popular and accessible the sport is, but it wasn’t all that long ago that golf was only for a few. It was stuffy and exclusive, which was really a shame. Luckily, that’s no longer the case, and anyone can get the thrills (and occasional frustrations) that the golf course provides. Anyone, that is, who can swing a club without cringing in discomfort. It didn’t take many rounds for me to observe how much happiness golf can bring. As I started playing more frequently, I saw some of the most elated couples I’ve ever encountered out on the fairways together — provided, of course, that they didn’t give each other technique advice. “Wow,” I said to myself, “this is a game that produces joy.” When you’re starting out, the sport can feel brutal and unforgiving. But for every hooked tee shot,

there are the moments of bliss that come from chipping out of a bunker and nestling the ball inches from the cup. It doesn’t take many of those shots to make you a golfer for life. At the same time I was discovering the joys of the sport, the world of golf rehabilitation was being born. Golf, perhaps more than any other game, requires that your body mechanics are consistent and fluid. If one thing bothers your swing, you end compensating and spending far too much time in the woods. I wanted to give people the chance to return pain-free to the game they love, so I took advantage of all the training and education I could. It quickly became a passion. I’ve been lucky enough to receive training from the Titleist Performance Institute, which is the Harvard of golf education. The lessons I learned there are invaluable to providing the best for my patients.

Al Jones , PT, OCS, Cert. MDT

Advance: To move forward; to make progress; to move ahead.

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THE HISTORY OF LABOR DAY A Celebration of Hard Work

Americans work hard, and on the first Monday of every September we take a moment to acknowledge their efforts. Labor Day has a fascinating history, and one that you might not expect. The roots of Labor Day stretch back to the Industrial Revolution, when jobs became plentiful, but not without a cost. As conditions worsened and work days grew longer, unions sprang up as a way to protect the rights of the common laborer. Workers in Canada didn’t fare quite so well because unions were illegal. In 1872, workers marched directly to the door of Canadian Prime Minister John Macdonald, demanding the right to organize. He relented, and the march became a Canadian tradition. As for who brought the tradition to our country, there are two competing candidates. Peter J. McGuire, a carpenter and member of the American Federation of Labor, witnessed the celebrations in Canada and proposed

a similar parade to New York City’s Central Labor Union in 1882. That same year, machinist Matthew Maguire proposed a national Labor Day after a public demonstration by the Central Labor Union. Labor Day didn’t become a federal holiday, though, until a few years later. In 1894, the American Railway Union went on strike against the Pullman Company in what is now known as the Pullman Strike. President Grover Cleveland called in the Army and U.S. Marshals in an attempt to break the strike, and several workers in Chicago lost their lives. In an effort to quell tensions and garner union vote support, President Cleveland signed Labor Day into law just six days after the strike ended. Our country would not be what it is today without the immense effort of laborers. As you enjoy the last long weekend before fall, take a moment to acknowledge just what a difference these hardworking people make.

SERVICE HIGHLIGHT

A Patented Approach to Pain Relief

EXPLAINING ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUES

One of the factors that makes physical therapy so effective for treating numerous ailments is the wealth of techniques a therapist has at their disposal. Think of it as a toolshed stocked with ways to make you feel better. In this shed, one of the shiniest tools is the soft tissue repair method known as Active Release Techniques (ART). ART is a patented approach, requiring extensive hands-on and theoretical training before a therapist can be certified.We are proud to offer ART at Advance Physical Therapy. Dr. P. Michael Leahy developed ART after helping many elite athletes return to a performance level no other technique could

the tools they need to pinpoint specific impediments.

Once an issue is identified, ART uses motion to alleviate pain and improve performance. A combination of hands-on treatment by a therapist and guided exercises done by the patient serve to free up problem areas. ART helps increase flexibility and range of motion, providing relief to people who never thought they’d experience it. Whether you’re an elite athlete looking to get back to the top of your game or just an average Joe trying to make it through the day pain-free, ART can help you on the path to recovery. Since an ART-certified therapist is qualified to diagnose and treat over 400 biomechanical structures, odds are good that if you have a soft tissue injury, ART can help.

achieve. The basis for ART is the study of biomechanics, which focuses on the

mechanical laws related to the movement of your body. Soft tissue and nerve injuries can be difficult to diagnose, but ART gives therapists

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Don’t Look Over Your Shoulder

Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain

According the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, over 4 million people seek medical attention for shoulder pain every year. Given how often we use our shoulders in the functions of daily activity, shoulder pain can be a huge impediment to our quality of life. With careful diagnosis and thoughtful rehab, however, most shoulder issues can be overcome. More often than not, shoulder pain is mechanical in origin. Some activity or repetitive stress has caused the soft tissue to be injured, causing pain and inflammation. Many issues arise from overloading or overstretching the muscles and tendons in the shoulder. Making matters worse, improper exercise can exacerbate the problem, rather than alleviating it. The first step toward recovery is the proper diagnosis of the issue. The underlying condition causing pain could be one of many things, including tendonitis, arthritis, and bursitis. Your physical therapist will perform a number of tests to make sure the problem is accurately identified. Once that happens, a we’ll develop a personalized recovery plan.

Patients given generic shoulder exercises rarely experience relief. Instead, therapy should consist of targeted techniques. It’s important that correct movement comes before strengthening to avoid further breakdown. At Advance Physical Therapy, we like to say that “motion is the lotion” when it comes to relief from pesky shoulder pain. Once baseline range of motion has been recovered, we can focus on strengthening the shoulder to deal with added weight load. You shouldn’t have to wince in pain every time you reach for an item on a high shelf. With physical therapy, you can eliminate shoulder pain and get back to doing the activities that bring you the most joy.

Better to Undersell and Overdeliver Wisdom FROM HARRY

RECIPE: ONE-PAN HARVEST PASTA

A man and his dog walk into a bar in NewYork City and have a seat. The bartender tells them to leave — no animals allowed.The man explains that his dog is special.The man says the dog can talk. “Right,” the bartender jeers. “I mean it,” the man says. “He’s an expert in NewYork sports history.” He slaps a $100 bill on the bar and says he’ll lay 5-to-1 odds that his dog can answer any question he wants to ask about NewYork sports. The bartender, thinking he’s about to make a quick $100, asks the dog who the home run-record holder was before Roger Maris.The dog, staring down the bartender, returns the question with “Roof.”

most consecutive games with a base hit.The dog hesitated a bit before answering “Rowf.” The bartender shouts “Wrong!” He quickly picks up the $100 bill and announces to the customers that the two frauds are eighty-sixed. Once out of the bar, the man says to the dog, “How could you not know it was Dimaggio?”The dog retorted that the correct answer was ROWF and that he couldn’t say ROSE because he’d be embarrassed by his lisp.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained

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1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups) 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 2 tomatoes or 4 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 cup)

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1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

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1 cup dried whole grain elbow macaroni

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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Kosher salt

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1/3 cup chopped red onion

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Ground black pepper (optional)

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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Snipped fresh basil

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Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a very large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.Add eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic. Cook, uncovered, 7–10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally. 2. Add beans, broth, pasta, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce

heat. Cover and simmer 7–10 minutes more or until vegetables and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper; top with basil and Parmesan cheese and serve.

MOTTO : Don’t talk what you can’t cover.

Harry

The surprised bartender then asks the dog who held the record for

Recipe courtesy of midwestliving.com.

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INSIDE This Issue

A Game That Brings Joy Page 1

A Celebration of Hard Work A Patented Approach to Pain Relief Page 2 Don’t Look Over Your Shoulder One-Pan Harvest Pasta Page 3

The Museum of What? Page 4

The Museum OF WHAT? The World’s Strangest Museums

Museums are a staple of vacations no matter where you travel. Everyone has heard of the Louvre and the Smithsonian, but you might be surprised to learn about some of the stranger museums around the world. For nearly every passion, there is a building somewhere dedicated to it. Take a look at some of the weirdest.

about history and culture through an examination of the ways a society flushes (or doesn’t).

evolved into a beloved dietary staple from Japan to Jamaica. The museum named after its creator offers you the chance to look at some of the strangest versions from around the world. As an added bonus, you can even design your own packaging. Bring along some chopsticks, as there are plenty of samples to slurp up.

THE MUSEUM OF BAD ART Dedham, Massachusetts

There are plenty of museums dedicated to exceptional artwork from history, but only one dedicated to less-than-successful artistic endeavors. The Museum of Bad Art, or MOBA, promotes itself as the home of “art too bad to be ignored.”A trip to MOBA will leave you smiling, laughing, and feeling a little better about the fact that you’re not Picasso.

SULABH INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF TOILETS Delhi, India

THE KANSAS BARBED WIRE MUSEUM Rush County, Kansas

A functioning toilet is something everyone takes for granted until they don’t have access to one. In India’s capital, you can explore the fascinating history of commodes. From primitive examples you would never use today to gold-plated bathroom thrones from palaces across the world, the variety of toilets on display is staggering. Divided into three sections — ancient, medieval, and modern — you’ll be shocked at how much you can learn

Plenty of museums are hands-off, but that’s usually to protect the precious objects held within. At the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum, not touching the exhibits is just sound advice. The development of barbed wire was instrumental in settling the American West, and this museum pays tribute to the ingenuity of those farmers who wanted to make sure their cattle stayed on their property and thieves stayed out.

MOMOFUKU ANDO INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM Osaka, Japan

It’s not just college students and video gamers who love ramen. Since the invention of the instant noodles by Momofuku Ando in 1958, ramen has

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