Kinetic PT - July 2020

Kinetic PT - July 2020

JULY 2020

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JOKING AROUND WITH THE ULMERS

What did the baguette say to the Eiffel Tower? Brie right back. I apologize for subjecting you to the cheesiness, but it’s International Joke Day on July 1, and I couldn’t help but get in on the fun. You’re getting off easy — my family is usually on the receiving end of my humor. I’m guilty of making many corny dad jokes around our house. We’ll be making dinner or sitting down to eat, and I’ll say something off the cuff. My jokes are silly and spontaneous, nothing that I’ve memorized, but the boys think they’re the funniest thing in the world. As for Emilie, she just rolls her eyes at me, which is a response I’m surprised more of my family members don’t have. They’re called dad jokes for a reason.

We like to laugh a lot at our house. Sure, serious situations happen, but we try to find the humor even in those circumstances. We’d much rather be laughing about it than taking life very seriously if we can help it. Any time we can lighten the mood, we find a way to do it. Growing up, my family was the same way. There was always a lot of laughter to be heard in our house, and I remember so many laughter fits with my friends, to the point where we were clutching our stomachs and trying not to fall over from how hard we were laughing. Humor can make difficult things easier. There’s just something about laughing that takes your mind off of worries and stress. Sometimes we try to joke with patients to help take their minds off of a challenging exercise. (I promise, though, I won’t subject you to too many dad jokes.) Maybe not everything in life is as simple as just laughing it off, but I encourage you to give it a go. Find a comedian who makes you laugh or try out a silly joke on your spouse or kids. In a lot of cases, laughter really is the best medicine — one you don’t even need a prescription for. –Mike Ulmer

That’s how jokes roll at the Ulmer house.

I tend to be the comedic person in my family. When given the choice of what to watch, I’m always going to choose a comedy. There’s enough seriousness in the world. Emilie likes comedy, too, but she also enjoys a good mystery from time to time. I don’t like to watch movies twice, but a good comedy I can watch multiple times. I’ll find little jokes I didn’t catch the first time and exchanges I missed. If it’s a comedy, I’m going to enjoy it, even a romantic comedy. If it makes me laugh, I’m good with it. It’s fun to find comedies we can watch with the kids, too. I remember watching “Shrek” for the first time as a family. Some of the jokes went over the kids’ heads, but Emilie and I were cracking up over them. Though it’s a kids movie, you can tell the writers had parents in mind when they wrote those jokes.

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People have raved about many superfoods over the past few decades, but one that’s garnered notable attention is turmeric. Fittingly known as the golden spice due to its orange-yellow hue, turmeric is famous for being a crucial part of Indian cuisine, ayurvedic medicine, and Chinese medicine. But does turmeric actually help people? And if so, how? Let’s start with

knees. Participants in that study took 800 milligrams of turmeric every day.

CAN IT HELP THE LIVER? Yes. One of the spice’s most notable characteristics is its powerful antioxidant abilities. Antioxidants play an important function in our bodies. The average

the basics to find out. WHAT’S IN TURMERIC?

First, it’s important to know what the spice contains and why researchers are so excited about it. Turmeric is packed with a chemical known as curcumin, which has been shown to provide anti-inflammatory effects, pain relief, antioxidants, and a decrease in the risk of cancer. Pro Tip: You should not consume excessive amounts of turmeric if you take medication that has blood-clotting effects, such as aspirin. However, a moderate amount typically doesn’t react with these or other medications and has many other benefits. CAN IT IMPROVE JOINT HEALTH? In many cases, yes! The Arthritis Foundation recommends taking a 400–600-milligram tablet of turmeric up to three times daily. Multiple studies cite turmeric’s ability to reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain, and one study even notes that turmeric seemed to work just as well as ibuprofen (Advil) for people with arthritis in their

person is exposed to refined and processed foods, smoking, environmental pollution, and chemicals found in pesticides and drugs. Turmeric can protect the liver from damage due to these toxins, which also aids those who take strong medications known to cause long-term liver damage. CAN IT DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF HAY FEVER AND DEPRESSION? Some symptoms, yes. The curcumin in turmeric can help reduce hay fever symptoms like sneezing, itching, runny nose, and congestion. When used in tandem with antidepressants, turmeric may help reduce symptoms of depression. There are many benefits to using turmeric in your weekly meal routine. Try out some Indian or Chinese recipes or prepare some Instagram-worthy golden milk. In whatever you make, enjoy the rich flavor combinations turmeric offers!

“I can’t believe it is graduation day! I

“My activity level is very good and I’m very comfortable with the exercises and feel it will be easy to continue on my own. I’ve interacted with the entire staff and it has been a very pleasant experience.”

honestly did not think I would ever be able to walk again. Due to Mike’s perseverance, I am able to walk again with little or no limp. I am so thankful for all of the people at Kinetic

–Mary K. Teister

who have contributed to my recovery. From the front desk doing all the scheduling to Chris and Amanda who filled in for Mike, all had a part in it. Thank you all!”

–Nancy Crimmins

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As Mike said on the cover, laughter brings so much joy and levity into life. For that reason, it’s often said that laughter is the best medicine, and it turns out that human physiology supports this claim. When we laugh, our body releases a flood of feel-good chemicals and neurotransmitters. Our blood flow increases, and our production of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, decreases. Oh, and laughing also burns calories! Even better, you don’t need a comedy special to access all the positive benefits of laughter. Laughter yoga, a practice developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, helps participants get laughing through facilitated breathing, stretching, and laughter exercises. Kataria developed the initial idea for laughter yoga after coming across research into the benefits of laughter on overall health and well-being. He began to put the research into practice by telling jokes to his patients, and after seeing the positive effects, he took his material to a local park. Parkgoers, who were initially skeptical, joined in on the practice, and the first laughter yoga club was born. The laughter meetup had everyone in high spirits — until the group ran out of jokes. Unsure of what to do

next, Kataria found another medical book suggesting the group didn’t need jokes to laugh. Fake laughter is just as beneficial as the real thing because the body can’t tell the difference between the two. Collaborating with this wife, Madhuri, Kataria combined common yoga warmups and breathing techniques with facilitated laughter to create the form of laughter yoga that is practiced worldwide today. If you’re interested in trying laughter yoga for yourself, there are laughter yoga clubs all over the world. You can find videos of it on YouTube, and Gary Ware of Breakthrough Play and Amy Angelilli of The Adventure Project host virtual laughter yoga workshops. Find out more at BreakthroughPlay.com and Adventure-Project.com. Of course, you cannot laugh everything away. If you’re experiencing pain or have an injury, physical therapy will be your best bet for feeling better. At Kinetic PT

Specialists, we offer experienced, caring, one-on-one care to get you back to the activities you love. Give us a call to schedule your next appointment (we may even throw in a joke or two).

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The Best Grilled Summer Vegetables

Inspired by DinnerAtTheZoo.com

INGREDIENTS • 1 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning • 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced • 2 lbs assorted vegetables, trimmed and halved (asparagus, mushrooms,

red onion, red bell peppers, baby carrots, and yellow squash are great on the grill) • 5 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped

DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic. 2. Brush vegetables with olive oil and place in a large bowl. Top with lemon juice and seasoning mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes but no longer than 2 hours. 3. Prepare the grill at medium-high heat. 4. Grill vegetables in batches, cooking 3–5 minutes on each side until browned and tender. (Carrots will cook longer, 6–9 minutes per side.) 5. Remove from the grill, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.

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The Power of the Golden Spice PAGE 2

My PT Story PAGE 2

The Healing, Happiness-Inducing Benefits of Laughter PAGE 3

The Secret to Delicious Grilled Veggies PAGE 3

3 Travel Destinations Where Photos Are a No-Go PAGE 4

What is traveling without taking photos? With the excellent cameras on our smartphones and endless platforms to share our snapshots on, we’re taking more pictures than ever. But did you know there are certain destinations where visitors are not allowed to take photos? Here are three places where you must put the camera away. THE EIFFEL TOWER Right now, you’re probably thinking about all the pictures of the Eiffel Tower you’ve seen or even taken yourself. After all, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular tourist spots in the world, but under French law, taking a photo of the Eiffel Tower at night — and then distributing that photo — is illegal. That includes posting the picture to social media. French officials can send you a cease-and-desist order if they find your night photo because the tower’s nighttime light display is copyrighted. It was installed by French artist Pierre Bideau who owns the rights to the display. Do French officials search the web for your vacation photos? No, but they can take action if it’s brought to their attention. THE SISTINE CHAPEL While the Sistine Chapel may be home to incredible works of art originally

painted by Michelangelo, it is also a place of worship, and the Vatican considers it disrespectful to photograph such a holy place. However, there’s more to the story. In 1980, Japan’s Nippon Television Network Corporation bought exclusive rights to all photos and videos of the interior of the chapel because they funded the renovation of the chapel. While the Japanese corporation no longer holds these rights, the Vatican maintains the “no photos” rule. ULURU Also known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is one of the largest sandstone rock formations in the world. Located in the middle of Australia, Uluru is highly regarded by the Anangu Aboriginal people who call the region home. Photography around parts of the rock is forbidden out of respect for the Anangu people’s beliefs, specifically Tjukurpa , or the time when the world was created. Certain areas around Uluru are used for gender- specific rituals, and as a result, members of the opposite sex must never see these locales, including in photos. The Anangu say the restriction of photography ensures they adhere to their beliefs and never lay eyes on these sacred spots, even accidentally through a photograph.

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