Horizon PT October 2018

Horizon PT October 2018

physical therapy and rehabilitation October 2018

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

THE LESSONS I WANT TO TEACH MY BOYS Father and Sons

share! Jerome has had his mom’s attention all to himself since he was born, and he doesn’t like having to share her with a baby. For a while, whenever Levi would cry, Jerome would tell him to be quiet. But it’s been a fewmonths and I think he’s warming up to the idea of having a baby brother. “There is a lot of pressure in raising two boys, but I am happy for the opportunity and eager to share my wisdomwith them.” With Samantha focused onmaking sure the new baby is taken care of, I’ve been spending extra time with Jerome to make sure he’s getting the attention he needs. We’ve been going out on the weekends, having lunch just the two of us, and I’ve been getting him ready for school in the morning. That last one has been a big adventure for me. I had to learn how to get a toddler up and ready by the time I need to leave for work in the morning. Jerome will get fussy when he doesn’t want to get out of bed, but once he’s up and ready, he’s excited to leave withme. He really enjoys the time we spend together, and I’mhappy about the adjustment, too. My family is growing and I am thrilled. There is a lot of pressure in raising two boys, but I am happy for the opportunity and eager to share my wisdomwith them. I want to teach my sons how to be successful in anything their hearts desire. I think that’s true for most parents. We want to see our kids grow up to be happy and prosperous in life. The best way to raise children is to lead by example, and I am fortunate in that I can show my sons what success looks like and that it is possible. Success is when you outline your goals and achieve them. Years ago, I decided I wanted to have my own business, start a family, and own a house by a certain age. It wasn’t easy, but I made a plan and I followed it through. Today, I can say I have everything I truly desire, and my life is full of love. I am blessed with two beautiful sons and an amazing wife whom I love with all my heart. 1 810.620.8042 -Dr. Jerome Adams

Levi Joseph Adams

Jerome Adams III

It has been a crazy couple of months. My wife and I welcomed our second child, Levi Joseph Adams, into the world on July 12. He was born strong and healthy, and both he and his mom are doing well, save for the fact that no one in our house has been getting much sleep. But that’s the deal with new babies, and Samantha and I were so happy to bring Levi home with us. Our oldest son, Jerome Adams III, was a bit more hesitant about the whole thing. During the first couple weeks after we brought Levi home, if anyone asked, “Are you excited to have a new baby brother?” Jerome would get mad. He wasn’t ready to

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Have a Fun & Safe Halloween! Happy Halloween, you goblins, ghouls, witches, and spooks! It’s that time of year again when kids and adults alike can dress up and roam the streets as their favorite heroes, frights, or princesses. While kids are eager to show off their outfits and fill their pillowcases with sugary treasures, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential dangers on Halloween night. Practice Street Safety Make sure your kids understand basic road safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, “Children are more likely to be struck by a vehicle and killed during Halloween than any other day of the year.” Before heading out for some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating, take the time to go over basic safety tips. Teach kids to look both ways before crossing, use crosswalks and traffic signals, cross streets on the corners, and never run across the street. Making eye contact with drivers before walking in front of their cars is also a good way to make sure the driver knows the child is there. Choose Smart Costumes Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without costumes! They should be fun, but you can also make them safer by following a few simple Even the Most Frightening Ghouls Need to Be Careful

guidelines. Add reflective tape to candy bags and costumes and wear light colors to stand out in the dark. Buying or making the right-sized costumes is also important. If they’re too large, they create a tripping hazard, and if they’re too tight, they can restrict movement. If your child wears a mask, make sure they can see out of it properly. Make a Plan Before heading out to trick or treat, create a plan and discuss it with every member of your family. This ensures that if someone in your group wanders off, they’ll know where to look for you or where to go. In case you’re separated, label your child’s costume with your name, address, and phone number. If your children are old enough to trick or treat without adults, make sure that their cellphones are charged and on them at all times, and schedule regular check-ins.

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

–Catherine W. and they helped me with my back issues.” “This is an awesome facility. They are very professional and care about your progress,

“Needing a physical therapist can be a daunting realization as well as confidence-consuming for anyone, and with this being my first time ever needing a physical therapist, this was the case for me. But I must say, after going through this process and working with the staff at Horizon, my confidence was quickly regained just as fast as I was rehabilitated. Thank you.”

–Corey G.

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WHAT’S PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR?

• Stretching Including stretching in your daily routine can help keep your muscles and joints healthy. • Hydration Yes, a physical therapist can also help with nutrition, and staying hydrated is necessary to overall physical health. • Core Stabilization Maintaining your balance is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, and core strength is an important part of balance. Take Control of the Future There are many doctors who use surgery or prescription medication as the first response to poor patient health, but this isn’t the only path. Many patients have been able to avoid the surgical table or keep away from addictive drugs thanks to physical therapy. Conditions like obesity, osteoporosis, and arthritis can also be treated with physical therapy, empowering patients to make their own decisions regarding their health and future. Physical therapy isn’t just about overcoming an injury; it’s about building a better life. If you are ready to learn how physical therapy can help you live your best life, give Horizon PT a call at 810-620-8042.

Many people turn to their physical therapist to help them recover from an injury or get better after surgery, but physical therapy doesn’t have to wait until a doctor says you need to go. October is National Physical Therapy Month, and we want to get the word out about what physical therapy is for. Here are a few reasons why our patients come to Horizon PT. Free Themselves fromPain Many people suffer from chronic pain that isn’t from a recent injury. They struggle with a bad back, joint pain, or some other constant ache they learned to live with or hid beneath pain killers. But being in pain all the time isn’t normal! When patients realize they don’t have to resign themselves to a life of pain just because they are getting older, they can find help through physical therapy and address the cause of their pain rather than covering up the symptoms. Build a Healthy Foundation Physical therapy isn’t just for recovery. There are patients who come in because they want to stay healthy. A licensed physical therapist can help patients establish the foundations of a healthy lifestyle though better habits. These habits include the following:

Spiced Pumpkin Seed Crunch Ingredients Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine

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1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds

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1 large egg white 1 teaspoon light agave syrup

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1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Nonstick vegetable oil spray

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1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds

Directions

1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated. 4. Using a slotted spoon, strain spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.

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THIS ISSUE Inside

Welcoming Levi Joseph Adams

Trick-or-Treating Safety!

Our Patients Say It Best

Build a Better Life

Spiced Pumpkin Seed Crunch

The Surprising Origins of Trick-or-Treating

Why There Are Kids on Your Porch Asking for Candy

dead. To trick the spirits leaking into our world, young men donned flowing white costumes and black masks — a great disguise when ghosts were about. The Catholic Church was never a big fan of these pagan traditions, so they renamed it “All Saints’ Day” and gussied it up in religious garb. By the 11th century, people were dressing up as saints, angels, and the occasional demon instead of spirits. Eventually, costumed children started tearing through town begging for food and money and singing a song or prayer in return— a practice called “souling.” But when did they start dressing up as Minions? Starting in the 19th century, souling turned to “guising,” which gave way to trick-or- treating inmid-20th-century America, and the costumes diversified. So put on some clownmakeup and a big smile, scoop up a handful of sweets, and scare the living daylights out of ‘em— ‘tis the season!

As Halloween looms and you load up your grocery cart with candy, you may ask yourself, “Why do I provide these spooky gremlins with a sugar high every Oct. 31, anyway?” Well, when your doorbell starts ringing around 6 p.m. this All Hallows’ Eve, you can thank the Celts for this tradition of candy and costumes. Halloween itself is a kind of mishmash of four different cultural festivals of old: two Roman fêtes, which commemorated the dead and the goddess of fruit and trees (not at the same time); the Celtic Samuin or Samhain, a new year’s party thrown at the end of our summer; and the Catholic All Saint’s Day, designed to replace Samuin and divorce it from its pagan origins. Long before there were young’uns on your porch dressed as Thanos with candy-filled pillowcases in hand, the Celts believed that Samuin marked an overlapping of the realms of the living and the

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