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HEALTH & WELLNESS NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH

VERSE OF THE MONTH “ “ “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17

What Is National Physical Therapy Month All About? For almost 40 years, physical therapy has been celebrated by official proclamation. And since 1992, October is the month for honoring physical therapists and the important role they play in healing people in pain. In the modern era of social media, hashtags like #UsePhysicalTherapy and #ChoosePT have helped spread the word. Physical Therapy Month allows patients to share their stories about how PT has changed their lives for the better. It also gives physical therapists a forum for spreading the word about the different kinds of treatment patients can receive. Many members of the general public don’t realize that aside from specialized exercises that build strength and flexibility, PT also offers pain management through massage, heat and cold applications, and specialized electronic-pulse devices. What Symptoms and Conditions Does PT Help? You may not realize the range of problems which physical therapy can help -- both for pain management and to help ease other symptoms. Physical therapists treat hand and wrist conditions ranging from carpal tunnel to “trigger finger.” Tennis elbow and rotator cuff injuries can also be aided through PT. Among other conditions the general public may not associate with physical therapy are pelvic floor dysfunction, TMJ, cardiopulmonary disease, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injuries. Why #ChoosePT? In recent years, National Physical Therapy Month has also focused on the alternative PT offers over opioids. The National Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that opioid prescriptions have quadrupled in recent years. Yet, the number of people reporting chronic pain has not gone down. Aside from adding flexibility, physical therapy is a viable way to reduce acute and chronic pain. So how can

you tell if physical therapy is a better choice than prescription opioids? The CDC suggests that if you fall into any of these categories, physical therapy

can be beneficial: • Pain comes from

fibromyalgia, low back pain, knee arthritis or hip arthritis. • The pain has lasted more than 90 days. • If you’ve become afraid of the pain.

Does an official month really matter, given that physical therapists are out there making a difference every day? In many ways, yes! If you or a loved one has been on the fence about giving PT a chance, the many stories you’re likely to hear during this month of public awareness may help you to decide. If you have any questions about whether you should #UsePhysicalTherapy, call our office today to discuss your condition and to set up an evaluation. Sources: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/ChoosePT/Toolkit https://www.moveforwardpt.com/choose-physical-therapy-over-opioids-for- pain-management-choosept https://www.moveforwardpt.com/Resources/Detail/physical-therapy-vs-opioids- when-to-choose-physica https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160645.php https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-physical-therapy-month-october/

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“I feel like I’m almost ready to be back on the wrestling mat!” Listen to the success story from a Crisp County High School math teacher and part of the wrestling staff, Alex Pollock! “When I first started therapy, my neck and back hurt so bad it felt like I’d never get back to normal. Now, I’m anxious to get back to my normal activities. I feel like I’m almost ready to be back on the wrestling mat. Through therapy, I have learned more about my body than I knew before and even how to carry on my exercises to keep improving. My favoritememory from therapy was just making connections with the staff who really care about all their patients. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I plan to advertise them in our wrestling gymnasium.” - Alex P.

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TASTY RECIPE GRILLED PLUMS WITH DULCE DE LECHE ICE CREAM

Meet two new members that have joined our team, Karlie and Morgan! Karlie is a Physical Therapist who is helping both students in surrounding school districts and patients in our clinics, and Morgan is a Physical Therapist Assistant who has joined us in our Cordele clinics! STAFF SPOTLIGHTS

INGREDIENTS • 6 plums • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1/4 cup roasted, salted pistachios or peanuts • 2 cups dulce de leche or caramel ice cream, divided DIRECTIONS

Karlie Mixon: Karlie completed her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Georgia in 2010 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2013. Karlie was born and raised in Vienna, GA and continues to live there now with her husband David, 3 ½ year old son Jackson, and 3 month old daughter Amelia. She is very excited to be joining the rehab team at FYZICAL at Southwest Georgia Rehab. Morgan Boatman is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She graduated with honors fromAtlanta Technical College in 2016. She is a LSVT BIG certified clinician and has completed coursework for the Certified Orthopedic Proficiency Certification. She is also a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist. Morgan has worked primarily in an outpatient setting for the past 4.5 years with focus on orthopedics. Morgan recently moved to Tifton, GA with her husband Jason

Set grill or grill pan tomedium-high. Halve and pit each plum. Brush cut sides of plums with the oil and place on grill, cut-sides down. Cook 2–3min., until grill marks appear. Turn plums over and topwith the brown sugar. Cover and cook another 2 min. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the pistachios. Top each plumwith a small scoop of ice cream. Garnish with pistachios.

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Boatman. They have a sweet 6 month old baby girl and a mini golden doodle. She loves to help patients improve their quality of life and encourage healthy, active lifestyles.

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FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY SCREENING

SHORT ARC QUAD Place a rolledup towel or object under your knee and slowly straighten your knee as you raise up your foot. Hold for 3 seconds then lower. Repeat 10 times on each leg. EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Stretches hips

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• Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely

• Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active & healthy life

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