Choice PT: A Physical, Physical, Huh?

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A PHYSICAL, PHYSICAL, HUH?

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INSIDE: • How Can I Tell If My Hips Are Healthy? • CPT Celebrated 6 Years June 15th! • Choice Physical Therapy Team News • Patient Success Story A PHYSICAL, PHYSICAL, HUH?

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then it’s into the exam room. After getting situated on the table and rolling up a sleeve so your blood pressure can be taken. Then you sit and wait for your turn. Doctor comes in, reviews what they need to, makes their plan and you’re off on your way, see you next year! Historically, we just don’t do a great job of measuring movement on a regular basis. After walking to the exam room and climbing onto the table, when was the last time you did anything physical at your physical? Most commonly, we wait until we’ve already been injured until we test our posture, flexibility, strength, and movement... Maybe there is a better way? At Choice, we feel that the most empowering and beneficial part of Physical Therapy is gaining an understanding of how your body is supposed to be moving and how YOUR body may be compensating. Transitioning to a proactive approach as opposed to being reactive can make a world of difference both in terms of how you feel as well as how you move. If you’ve been dealing with nagging achiness and feel you’ve been patient enough letting it try to recover on it’s own, give us a call. One of our Doctor’s of Physical Therapy would be happy to talk through a plan of attack to get you moving well and back to living life!

Almost anywhere you go now, people’s watches can track how many steps they’ve taken, what elevation they’ve climbed, what their pulse rate is and how well they slept last night. Inspector Gadget would be proud! Most people are very fortunate that their health insurance company covers a yearly physical.

☑ Height ☑ Weight (even though you may prefer to skip that one) ☑ Blood Pressure ☑ Heart Rate ☑ Eye Sight

☑ Cholesterol ☑ Blood Sugar ☑ Posture ☑ Flexibility ☑ Strength ☑ Movement

Who’s checking those last boxes for you? Think back to your last physical. You check in, update your paperwork, pay your copay and grab a seat in the waiting room ready to check out what’s new on your Facebook feed (or possibly conquer the next level of Candy Crush?!). A nurse comes out, calls your name, you step on the scale, get your height,

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HOW CAN I TELL IF MY HIPS ARE HEALTHY?

Your hips are part of a kinetic chain, meaning that they make up a combination of weight-bearing joints that must function together in harmony in order for your body and posture to function properly. If one part of the kinetic chain is out of balance, stress may be placed on another part of the body – such as the back. Fortunately, you can test your hip mobility with some at-home tests. If you notice that any of these bring you pain or discomfort, don’t hesitate to contact Choice Physical Therapy as soon as possible to find relief. 1. Hip Mobility Test • Lie on your back with your legs straight out. • Cross one ankle above the other knee, cross-legged in a “figure 4” position. • Keep your ankle pressed on the other leg, but now lower the raised knee to the side. Does it lower close to the ground? • Repeat on the other side and see if there is a difference. • This might indicate a hip motion problem and cause back pain or hip discomfort on that side. 2. Hip Squatting Test • Keep your knees parallel, facing forward. • Squat down as far as you can, keeping your feet and heels

flat on the floor. • If you feel a lot of pressure in your knees or calf muscles, you could have a hip movement problem. • Try again in front of a mirror. Does your body want to go to one side? This can indicate a hip motion problem on one side. Find relief for your back pain today! If you are looking for a safe and effective treatment method for treating your back pain and figuring out if it is originating from your hips, contact Choice Physical Therapy today to consult with one of our physical therapists. Your physical therapist will conduct a comprehensive exam to determine the best individualized treatment plan for your needs. This will include targeted stretches and exercises in addition to any pain-relief modalities your physical therapist deems fit. Our mission is to help relieve your painful back symptoms while simultaneously improving your hip mobility, strength, and function. Contact us today to get started on the first steps toward relief!

PAT IENT SUCCESS STORY

EXERCISE ESSENT IALS

HELPS BACK PAIN

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SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZE

Stand with your back against a corner. Your feet should be roughly one foot out from the corner. Make sure your elbows are bent and tucked against your sides. Execute the movement by rotating arms outward and squeeze shoulder blades together and downward. Relax back to start position and repeat 5-7 times.

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CHOICE PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM NEWS

FREE CONSULT WEEK BOTH CLINICS! AUGUST 2 ND - 6 TH , 2021

CHOICE PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM MEMBERS OF THE MONTH!

Have you or a family member been suffering from PAIN CAUSED BY POOR POSTURE? If so, call the clinic that is most convenient for you to reserve a spot with one of our PT’s!

Dr. Kai t lyn Nadareski , PT, DPT & Jul ia Sul l ivan, Pat ient Care Assistant

Congratulations Kaitlyn & Julia! Thank you for all you do for Choice Physical Therapy and our patients!

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CPT CELEBRATED 6 YEARS JUNE 15TH!

With one of the most challenging years behind us, we were able to come together and celebrate our 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY with an afternoon filled with team building games, mental health activities, and a team yoga session led by Eileen from Anatomie, a movement studio in North Greenbush. We prioritize “filling our cups” and being the best versions of ourselves in order to provide the best care to our community of patients. This half day was just what we needed.

Thank YOU all for your continued support of over the years, and for giving us the opportunity to do what it is we love each and every day.

Gratefully, Erin