Horizon PT June 2018

Horizon PT June 2018

physical therapy and rehabilitation June 2018

3600 Miller Road, Flint, MI 48503 • 810.620.8042 • horizonptflint.com

LESSONS FROM MY DAD AND GRANDFATHER How to Be a Father

take me down to the farmwith him to ride horses. I remember how hard my grandfather worked, but he also liked to have fun when we were around. He played the lotto a lot, and he actually used to win quite a bit. I wish I inherited that luck. The man I am today has a lot to do with the good path my dad and grandfather set me on. My dad taught me that when I had a family of my own, it would be my job to take care of them. I couldn’t go off and be selfish when I had a wife and kids relying on me. And my grandfather showed me the importance of hard work and making time for your family. When it came time for me to start a family of my own, I knew I wanted to follow their examples.

When I started a family with Samantha, and our son, Jerome Adams III, came along, I knew I had a big responsibility. Being a father isn’t just a title — it’s a promise. I promised to be there for my wife and son when they need me and to take care of them however I could. This is a lesson I learned from the fathers who were there when I needed them: my father, Jerome Adams Sr., and my grandfather, Monroe Adams.

Dr. Adams’ Father

My dad worked a lot throughout my childhood. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, my dad got into the police force at an early age. He worked in the force until he retired, and in addition to working overtime as a cop, he worked security jobs to help provide for our family. I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with my dad, but the time we did spend together was really special. Dad had this beautiful 1986 Buick Regal that he fixed up himself. He cleaned it up, put in a newmotor, and everything. I really loved when Dad would pick my sister and I up from school in that car and take us for a ride. My grandfather, originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, would take me on trips to see his parents who owned a farm that was far from any main street. They lived on a dirt road, completely unplugged, with no television in sight. In my youth, my grandfather would

Dr. Adams’ Grandfather

I spent many years as a mentor and father figure to young men in Flint’s Finest Basketball Club, and since having a son of my own and a new one on they way, I’ve felt even more responsibility to be a good role model. It’s a good feeling to have a child who’s happy to see you when you get home. I love being there for him, and I hope to teach him all the important lessons my father and grandfather taught me. Being a father is the biggest challenge I’ve ever taken, but I am fortunate to have known great men in my life to showme how it’s done.

-Dr. Jerome Adams

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Things That Go Bump in the Night

James: ‘Wish I Had a Grapple Gun’ One night, I snuck out to see a girl. My roomwas on the second floor, and my parents had noise sensors that went off every time a door opened or closed. I popped out the screen on my window, figuring I could find a way out from the roof. The only option was to jump to an adjacent tree that was just out of reach. I went back to my room, grabbed a belt, and tried to use it as a whip, like Indiana Jones. It didn’t grab the branch tightly enough, though. I ended up with three bruised ribs and a sprained ankle, and I was grounded for a month. Rebecca: ‘Sneaking In’ Sneaking out was never my forte, but sneaking people in sure was. There was an entry to my basement from the garage, so I would leave the back door to the garage unlocked, and my friends could slip in. One night, we had the bright idea to sneak in some boys. After one of them tripped and knocked over our canned food collection, my parents came running downstairs. When my dad took two steps toward his gun safe, the boys high-tailed it out of there.

Trying to slip out a window after Mom and Dad have gone to sleep is nothing new; kids have been trying to sneak out since the invention of houses. These three stories are sure to bring back memories of your own clandestine adventures and close calls! Jessica: ‘Grand TheftMinivan’ My parents’ 1985 Ford Aerostar was something of a hot commodity because you could pack seven crazy teenagers in it and go for the best joyrides. As my parents were getting ready for bed, I’d run our air compressor to pretend I was pumping my bike tires, but I was actually using the noise to disguise the sound of the garage door opener. Once they were asleep, I’d pick up my friends, and we’d see how far we could make it in one night. One time, we went too far, and I couldn’t fill up the tank before getting back home. I was sweating as my mom got ready to take me to school in the morning. She turned the key, saw that the tank was almost empty, and muttered, “Your father told me this would be good on gas ...”

A Pain-Free Tomorrow OUR PAT I ENTS SAY I T BEST

“Dr. Adams has helped me so much. He worked with me and made sure I understood what I was doing and how it could help me feel good again. My movement is better since I started coming to Horizon PT. When you feel bad, having someone to help you means a lot. Dr. Adams and his team were able to help me get what I needed to feel good again. “

“Horizon Physical Therapy is a happy, energetic environment. Ron and Ashley are caring people willing to go the extra mile to help you on your road to recovery. I enjoyed my experience here and I feel healthier and stronger than ever before.”

–Chelsea

–Luke Jackson

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A TIME FOR PLAY Prevent Injury and Improve Performance With PT

Physical therapy can help you avoid these kinds of injuries by teaching you how to warm up beforehand, listen to your body when you start to push yourself too far, identify the appropriate gear for your activity of choice, and improve your overall physical ability in order to better enjoy your favorite pastimes. Many casual athletes are under the impression that the only way to improve your ability is by improving your core strength. While better core strength is important, strength alone isn’t enough to improve your agility, stability, endurance, or control. Research published in the Journal of Sports Medicine found that athletes experience the most improvement when they engage in programs that challenge their overall fitness, such as the exercise programs that physical therapy focuses on. From biking with your family to playing for an adult rugby league, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and get active this summer. Physical fitness can be fun, and your physical therapy team at Horizon PT can help you stay active and injury-free. Call 810-620- 8042 and ask how physical therapy can help you keep playing all summer long.

“Sports injuries only happen to serious athletes.” This is a mindset a lot of people have when it comes to physical activity. They assume injuries only occur if someone runs a marathon or gets tackled during a football game, but this is just not true. You’re just as likely to get injured playing horseshoes in the park as you are to get hurt while mountain biking. Fortunately, no matter which sports you enjoy or your level of activity, physical therapy can help. Much like the belief that only serious athletes have to worry about injury, there is a persistent myth that physical therapy only helps in recovery. The truth is that your physical therapist can help prevent injuries before they happen. Here are some of the most common injuries suffered by physically active adults: • ACL injury • Back pain • Groin pulls • Hamstring strain • Tennis elbow

Have a Laugh

Father’s Day Chili Lime Chicken Wings Ingredients

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4 pounds chicken wings

1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 lime, halved

Extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped cilantro for garnish

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[inspired by foodnetwork.com]

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown. 3. Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. 4. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro.

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THIS ISSUE Inside

Happy Father’s Day

‘Sneaking Out’ Stories You Have to Read to Believe

Our Patients Say It Best

Keys to Avoid a Summertime Injury

Father’s Day Chili Lime Chicken Wings

3 Fathers Who Risked It All for Their Kids

hammock to see a black bear dragging his son away by the head. Without hesitation, he kicked the beast in the side, and when that didn’t work, he leapt onto its back and started punching it in the face. When the bear finally released Gabriel, Greg threw rocks until it fled. His son was hurt but made a full recovery in the hospital over the coming weeks. Artur Magomedov saved his daughters from ISIS. Artur Magomedov was devastated to discover that his wife had taken his 3- and 10-year-old daughters from their home in Dagestan under the cover of night, flown to Turkey, and crossed into Syria to join ISIS. But he resolved to get his kids back. After a long, hazardous journey, he arrived in Tabqa to embrace his two daughters. To leave the caliphate —under penalty of death— they hitched a ride to the border one night and crawled along a railway line until they were within 70 meters of the border. Then they ran under fire from Turkish border guards until they could scramble into tall grasses. After some help from the Russian consulate in Istanbul, they made it back home, together again and safe. 3 Awesome Dads Fathers Who Put Their Lives on the Line for Their Kids

T his Father’s Day, thousands of dads will receive a “No. 1 Dad” mug to sip coffee out of at the office. But the following dads took that “No. 1” to a new level. BrianMunn gave his son a liver transplant. When doctors discovered that baby Caleb Munn had a rare disease called biliary atresia, they told his parents that he was unlikely to survive past age 2 without a liver transplant. Luckily, his father was a perfect match, and he eagerly donated part of his liver in March of 2015 to save his son’s life. Greg Alexander battled a bear for his son’s life. While camping in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Greg Alexander was startled awake at dawn by the screams of his 16-year-old son, Gabriel. He rushed out of his

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