Paradigm: Living Life Without Back Pain

Paradigm: Living Life Without Back Pain

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! PLEASE READ Occasionally, a patient will ask me what it’s like to be an owner of a physical therapy practice, or since I’ve come back to treating patients I’ve been asked how I like it. These are very insightful questions to which I usually give a long, convoluted answer. Let me take a shot here: I thoroughly enjoy treating patients and seeing the positive results. One of the challenges of running a small practice like Paradigm is the necessity for the owner to wear many hats. Such as, I am in charge of HR and processing payroll; I also pay bills; I manage Quickbooks; I am in charge of marketing; and of course I treat patients full time. As you might expect, it’s a lot for one person to manage well. I’m happy to announce that I’m now part of a bigger team. At end of December, Paradigm joined forces with Back to Action Physical Therapy, also located in Lafayette. This creates many advantages for you as a customer. First, the combined practice is able to offer more services. For example, Back to Action has a pool and offers aquatic therapy. In addition, Back to Action has physical therapists who specialize in women’s health treating the pelvic floor. At Paradigm, we will continue to offer Pilates and massage therapy. In addition, we are working on model to provide Redcord visits. Using your insurance, you can come in for a visit that is completed focused on using the Redcord equipment. Second and most important, we now have the support of a much larger team. I don’t have to wear all of the hats anymore which means I can be more present during each treatment. I won’t be distracted thinking about how I need to process payroll during my lunch break or work on Quickbooks when I get home. I can focus my attention and energy on helping each patient achieve their goals of physical therapy. The new, larger practice will go by the name Back to Action. In the next few weeks, we will change the signs, website and business cards, and when you call our office you will hear, “Back to Action Physical Therapy”. Our goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible for our customers. Hopefully, you will only see the name change and more happy therapists ready to serve you. Please reply if you have any questions. Thanks, Bo Richardson, PT

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Paradigm and Back ToAction HaveMerged! We Are Proud To Announce...

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Two local physical therapy companies, Back To Action and Paradigm, have merged to provide the Lafayette, Louisville, Erie and Boulder County area with a more comprehensive and convenient solution to their physical rehab needs. With this merger both organizations will be able to utilize highly skilled therapists across both locations and make it more convenient for patients to receive services at their desired location. The organization will formally be called Back To Action Physical Therapy, but all staff will remain consistent throughout the transition. Lead therapist Bo Richardson said, “This merger allows each of our respective practices to thrive in a changing healthcare environment. It also allows us to keep our focus on delivering high quality care instead of the challenges that face independent small business.” Debra McKrola and Brenda Seamons, previous Back to Action owners, are looking forward to the expanded opportunities and services that can be offered to the community through this merger. Back To Action Physical Therapy offers the community unique services including dry needling, balance therapy with management, pelvic health, vestibular care, expert manual therapy, unique exercise progressions, warm water pool therapy, Redcord suspended exercises, and numerous others to serve each patient’s specific needs.

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Back to Action Physical Therapy - North 150 Old Laramie Trail East, Suite 100 Lafayette, Colorado 80026 Phone: (303) 665-8747

Back to Action Physical Therapy - South Pointe 380 Empire Rd, Suite 230 Lafayette, Colorado 80026 Phone: (720) 890-1091

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In case you haven’t heard, Back to Action Physical Therapy and Paradigm Physical Therapy have joined forces. This creates many advantages for you as a customer. First, the combined practice is able to offer more services. For example, Back to Action has a pool and offers aquatic therapy. In addition, Back to Action has physical therapists who specialize in women’s health, treating the pelvic floor. At Paradigm, we will continue to offer Redcord, Pilates, and massage therapy. Second and most important, we now have the support of a much larger team. Our providers can focus on treating patients without the distraction of processing payroll or maintaining quickbooks. We want to celebrate this new partnership with a special event on Thursday, April 19th from 1:00-6:00pm at both clinic locations. We want to say “Thank You” to our patients by offering a FREE 30 MINUTE EXAM to past patients, family and friends. This is for you if any of the following conditions is limiting your activity.

In the FREE EXAM , we will discuss the history of your problem. Takemeasurements to test howwell youmove and howstrong you are. Then diagnose what is causing your problems and talk about what successful treatment may look like for you. If you are experiencing any pain, and you’d like to find out the real cause and the way to solve it. All you have to do is call 720-890-1091 . Looking forward to seeing you in the clinic.

• Elbow Pain • Wrist Pain • Hip Pain • Knee Pain • Ankle Pain • Foot Pain

• Back Pain • Sciatica • Neck Pain • Arthritis • Headaches • Shoulder Pain

Thanks, Bo Richardson, PT

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What should you do if you have back pain?

Most back pain is due to excessive forward bending. If you have pain, avoid this position as much as possible. Initially it may seem like it is helping but overall it will probably make things worse. Lie flat on your stomach on the bed or floor. If you are unable to lie flat, initially put a pillow under your stomach and gradually try to remove it. This will keep your spine neutral and may alleviate your sharp pain. Once you can tolerate this position, lie with your elbows under your shoulders to get some extension in your spine. Hold here for 3-5 minutes. Do this several times a day. 1. Start walking!! The spine likes movement and walking may be one of your least painful activities. Be sure to keep an upright posture while walking. Avoid sitting, but if you must, use a small roll behind your back when you sit. Try to keep the spine in this position to prevent increased pain from sitting.

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Be reasonable with returning to your previous activity level. Gradually return to what you love to do. Give your body time to heal.

Of course, we are also here to guide you if you find that your pain needs more help than these suggestions. Once we alleviate your pain, we will help you return to all of your favorite activities and provide exercises to prevent your symptoms from returning.

Back pain affects millions of Americans and for many it starts from the ground up.  Ignoring how your feet and legs affect the lower back can sometimes mean missing the source of back pain. When walking, the body must adjust to many forces, which affect both the feet and the spine. Do youwant a natural solution to your pain? Gain your freedom from pain medication and avoid costly surgery with physical therapy!

We can help you: Naturally relieve back and neck pain. Prevent headaches and migraines. Be more active with your friends and family

Have more energy. Feel better at work.

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