MMAandSportsRehab_Prevent Injuries with Physical Activity

MMAandSportsRehab_Prevent Injuries with Physical Activity

THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY NEWSLETTER TIPS FOR PREVENTING PHYSICAL INJURIES WITH THE NATURAL HELP OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

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• Meet the Team | Dr. Ujjwal Shakya • Meet the Team | Dr. Jen Ryan

• We Get Results! Success Spotlights • Meet the Team | Dr. Michael Giles

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THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY NEWSLETTER

TIPS FOR PREVENTING PHYSICAL INJURIES WITH THE NATURAL HELP OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

INSIDE :

• Meet the Team | Dr. Ujjwal Shakya • Meet the Team | Dr. Jen Ryan

• We Get Results! Success Spotlights • Meet the Team | Dr. Michael Giles

Many people think “sprains” and “strains” are synonymous; however, they have one distinct difference. Sprains occur when a ligament is stretched beyond its limits or torn, while strains occur when a tendon is stretched beyond its limits or torn. Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bones, and ligaments are tissues that connect bones to one another. Sprains and strains can both range from mild to severe, and even mild ones may take up to 6 weeks to heal. When they become more severe, braces or surgical correction may be necessary. This will require a longer recovery time, up to 8 weeks or longer, and physical therapy treatments will likely be prescribed. It is important to note that it is in your best interest to have a physical therapist make sure a sprain or strain is fully healed before returning to your normal level of physical activity, as it is common for old sprains and strains to develop again in the future if they have not been properly rehabilitated. Tendinitis is an overuse injury that causes the tendons to become inflamed. There are several reasons why tndinitis may occur, but whatever the case may be, we know that it has developed as a result of unnecessary amounts of strain. For example, some people may develop tendinitis in their shoulders or elbows because of improper posture. If the neck and back are not properly aligned, unnecessary stress is placed on other parts of the body. Movements in the shoulders and arms are altered as a way to compensate, causing increased strain on the tendons. Tendinitis can be corrected with physical therapy treatments, since PTs are trained in relieving pain, decreasing inflammation, and restoring you to your normal posture, motion, and function.

No matter what type of physical activity you partake in, it is possible for injuries to occur. Whether you enjoy taking walks at night, playing sports on the weekends, or training for athletic trials throughout the week, it is important to make sure you are always being as safe as possible. Perhaps the most common injury that people endure from physical activity is an overall feeling of soreness, caused by overusing the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. When the muscles, tendons, or ligaments are over-stretched, the tissues experience minor damage in the form of microscopic tears. This typically occurs when completing an exercise that the body is not used to, or exercising for the first time after a prolonged period of rest. The soreness may linger for a few days but usually goes away on its own. However, the severity of the damage determines how long the body will need to recover. For more information on how you can prevent severe injuries, contact MMA & Sports Rehab today. What are some common injuries? At MMA & Sports Rehab, our licensed physical therapists can guide you through proper exercises, stretches, movements, and body control, in order to prevent future injuries from occurring. Many injuries occur due to improper techniques or overexerting your body. Some of the most commonly sustained injuries include sprains, strains, and tendinitis.

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Meet the Team | Dr. Ujjwal Shakya , DPT, DMT, SCS Dr. Ujjwal Shakya , founder of MMA & Sports Rehab, holds two doctorate degrees, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2010 and a Doctor of Manual Therapy from Ola Grimsby Institute in 2014. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Technology from the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Shakya completed his Manual Therapy Residency Education from Ola Grimsby Institute in 2011-2012. During his residency training, he had

Dr. Shakya is originally from the Land of Mount Everest, Nepal. He came to the United States for his undergraduate studies and lived in the Dallas metroplex area for about 10 years. He moved to Northern Virginia in 2010 and lives with his beautiful wife Rojina, two princess daughters Aubree Rose, Adalyn Maya and a son Asher. He loves to volunteer his time helping others and has provided numerous pro-bono services for his community. Since 2003, he has been actively involved with Save One Life, Inc, a non-profit organization, and sponsors two kids who have a bleeding disorder. He believes in examining a patient as a “whole person,” determining the source of the problem/tissue dysfunction and determine how the surrounding joints and various tissues can affect the current impairments. He correlates all the finding and provides a specific physical therapy or manual therapy diagnosis, in addition to developing a specific treatment plan for the patient. Dr. Shakya also enjoys martial arts and sports, which allows him to better understand his patients’ specific needs and training goals. Dr. Shakya loved playing Cricket as a youngster but had been away from the game for 14 years. In 2013, he found and joined a Cricket League in the DC metro area and currently plays for the DC Royals Cricket Club. He is also a student at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts and has been practicing Muay Thai for many years. He also loves playing golf, basketball, table tennis, and snow skiing.

numerous opportunities to work under Manual Therapy Specialists/Fellows in multiple cities throughout the US, including Seattle, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Cleveland. Dr. Shakya successfully defended his research under Dr. Karen Dubrow (Ola Grimsby Institute in 2013). He completed his Level I and Advanced Level II Functional Dry Needling (Trigger-Point Dry Needling) training from Kinetacore in 2013. He is also certified in IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and Therapeutic Taping (Kinesiotaping and McConell Taping). He is a certified Emergency Medical Responder since 2015. He is a certified Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy Students. He is a Board Certified Sports Specialist (SCS).

We Get Results! Success Spotlights

“Having been to several PT facilities, chiropractors, therapists and almost considered surgery, I went and saw Dr Ujjwal on the recommendation of my coworker. I am glad I did. I was having severe arm pain due to nerve related problems coming from the neck and every PT I went to did the same thing over and over. Never resolved my pain issues. Unlike others, MMA & Sports Rehab has a different approach. Dr Ujjwal knows his stuff, he listens, understands and analyzes your problems and then comes up with a plan. A plan that is customized for you. Something that really works! He prescribes simple targeted exercises and habits that can be easily practiced at home. His manual therapy is just awesome and magical. The entire staff is efficient and friendly. Very accommodating with scheduling. I once showed up on the wrong day but he still worked with me. I have been seeing him for couple of months and my condition has significantly improved. Truly deserves 5 stars. If you have pain issues that is affecting your quality of life, please go to MMA & Sports Rehab and talk to them before you consider a surgery.” - Mr. Sudhir S. “My experience at MSR as a student under Dr. Ujjwal was second to none. The level of preparedness for a student was unparalleled as there was a binder with an outline of what was expected of me, as well as a list of things I was to learn throughout my clinical experience. I learned how to look at the patient holistically and to implement many different facets of healthcare into the patient experience and physical therapy journey, including pain science, nutrition, sleep, psychology, etc. The amount of respect given and taken from Dr. Ujjwal with patients and referring physicians showed me as a student that what he is doing at MSR is working, which is also shown in the number of patients that come in with direct access as they trust him to treat them instead of going to a physician first.” - DPT student from Marymount University Jay Hayward, SPT CALL TODAY! (703) 884-7084

Meet the Team | Dr. Jen Ryan , PT, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Jen Ryan received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from George Washington University in Washington, DC, and her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Penn State. Jen is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach, and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. Jen worked as a Civil Engineer for two years while coaching CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting in her spare time. Her love of functional movement and helping people reach their fitness and lifestyle goals led her to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. Jen believes that her patients are the experts of their bodies and is passionate about empowering people to take their health into their own hands. Jen ensures that her patients are active participants in their therapy so that they leave each session knowing more about the foundations of movement. She integrates strength and conditioning, mindfulness, and stress management in order to build self efficacy and confidence during rehabilitation and beyond. Jen loves helping people do what makes them happy and designs her treatment approach to keep you active while you work towards your therapy goals. Outside of Physical Therapy, Jen competes in Olympic Weightlifting, is an avid backpacker and snowboarder and enjoys doing anything outside with her two dogs.

Meet the Team | Dr. Michael Giles, PT, DPT

Dr. Michael Giles received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marymount University in Arlington, VA, and his Bachelors of Kinesiology from the University of Kentucky. Michael has an extensive physical therapy background with many years of experience as a PT technician and fitness trainer prior to his Doctoral education. Outside of physical therapy Michael has a great passion for martial arts, in particular Jiu-Jitsu, in which he regularly trains and competes. Michael routinely implements yoga practice and weight training to supplement his Jiu-Jitsu. Michael is an advocate of a holistic approach to rehabilitation, emphasizing the benefits of both proper nutrition and mindfulness in conjunction with physical movement. Dr. Michael is a cer t i f ied Tr igger Point Dry Needl ing pract i t ioner through Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, MD.

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