Regenerative PT and Wellness - December 2019

Regenerative PT and Wellness - December 2019

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DECEMBER 2019

THE NEXT CHAPTER

REFLECTING ON THE START OF OUR THIRD YEAR

When we first opened Regenerative Physical Therapy, we had three goals. First, we wanted to create a physical therapy clinic that focused on holistically treating clients. We didn’t want to just treat shoulder, ankle, knee, and hip problems; we wanted to treat their underlying issues and look at what their entire body could tell us. Next, we wanted to offer alternatives to surgery, and our goal was to teach clients that surgery isn’t the only option. And finally, we wanted to create a space where our therapists could spend as much one-on-one time as they needed with each patient. There wasn’t going to be any rushing off to the next patient to squeeze four appointments in the hour. Instead, we wanted our care to be focused at every appointment. As we head into year three of Regenerative Physical Therapy, I’m proud to say we are continuing to build off these initial goals. I firmly believe in the phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” By working through the growing pains of a young business, I’ve tried to remain open-minded about the process and shove aside any preconceived “Our patients are so much more than the ailments that plague them. They are parents, children, siblings, athletes, teachers, business leaders, community volunteers, and more.”

notions of how things “should” be. The most dangerous mindset is believing you have to do something a certain way because it’s always been that way.

Additionally, our second year with Regenerative Physical Therapy taught us the power of connecting with physician partners. We have identified more routes for care that don’t involve surgery, and we continue to build off the idea that regenerative medicine techniques can create strong, healthy bodies. We have a core group of professionals within our clinic whose expertise and techniques are research-driven and whose care plans are built to be the best they can be for each client. As we approach our third year, I am looking forward to continuing to bridge that gap of physical therapy and total wellness. We are focusing on more well-rounded treatment options that provide our clients with access to highly qualified professionals who run the whole gambit of lifestyle and sporting experts. I cannot wait to see what year three brings our practice and our team. I want to thank each one of our clients, the professionals we have partnered with, the team who pushes our clinic forward, and those who have referred us to their loved ones. Your support means the world to us, and we would not be where we are today without it. -Daniel Tribby

Instead, we want to continue forging our own path.

Traditional physical therapy clinics focus on the injury of each patient and try to do their best to cater to the needs of each patient. But the high volume at these centers makes this challenging. In the past three years, our team has developed relationships with our clients and dove into what drives them. We often hear clients say their goal is to get better and live pain-free. But we want to expand beyond that. What motivates a grandparent to seek knee-pain relief after all these years? What does the 16-year-old who tore his ACL want to do in the next five years? Does the former marathon runner want to cross that finish line again? Our clients are so much more than the ailments that plague them. They are parents, children, siblings, athletes, teachers, business leaders, community volunteers, and more. We cannot approach each shoulder injury the same way. We cannot approach our clients with the same mentality each time. We have to dig deeper to truly treat them.

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HOLIDAY CUISINE AROUND THE GLOBE

WHAT DO OTHER COUNTRIES EAT TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON?

ISRAEL: LATKES Latkes have been synonymous with Hanukkah for more than 900 years, and no Israeli Christmas would be complete without the little potato pancakes cooked symbolically in oil. Despite their long history, though, latkes now vie with sufganiyot — a kind of jelly-filled donut — for a place on the holiday table.

Celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa vary from country to country, but there is one thing that unites holiday parties around the world: food. While some American traditions overlap

with those of other countries — Peru, for example, shares our love of hot chocolate; England and Canada raise glasses of eggnog; and Italy digs into a version of fruitcake called panettone

— there are plenty of dishes beloved all over the world that never make it to the American table. Below, we’ve rounded up a few you might consider exploring this season. COSTA RICA: TAMALES Christmas in Costa Rica wouldn’t be complete without tamales, a savory

JAPAN: FRIED CHICKEN Thanks to a clever 1970s marketing

campaign, the dish of choice for Christmas in Japan is fried chicken — specifically, KFC. Unlike in America, holiday orders in the country come with chocolate cake, roasted chicken with stuffing, and even bottles of Christmas wine emblazoned with Colonel Sanders’ face.

treat made by stuffing corn dough, meat, garlic, onions, potatoes, and raisins into corn husks or banana leaves. The process of filling and steaming the tamales can take days, and every family makes their own signature filling.

SWEDEN: SAFFRON BUNS According to Delish, Swedish tradition dictates

that “the eldest daughter dress in a white gown tied with a red sash and a crown of lit candles, then wake her parents with hot coffee and a tray of saffron buns.” Swedes also feast on a casserole called Jansson’s Temptation made with potatoes, onions, anchovies, and cream.

ETHIOPIA: YEBEG WOT Ethiopians start preparing their Christmas meals as early as October when they buy the still-live lambs that will eventually go into their savory, spicy lamb stew on the holiday. As with many of the country’s dishes, yebeg wot is scooped up and eaten with injera (teff flatbread).

Improving Your Pelvic Floor Health With Our Experts PELVIC POWER

The human body is impressive. The pieces of our bodies connect together just so we can live, breathe, and function, and there’s no shortage of hard work when it comes to just living. But there’s one aspect of your body that could inhibit daily living. Your pelvic floor protects and connects 35 different muscles and is your body’s communication hub between your spine and lower extremities. However, what you do every day can diminish your pelvic floor. Straining when you use the toilet, childbirth, aging, and having poor posture can all damage the pelvic floor, which can result in lower-back and abdomen pain, incontinence, bowel issues, and pain during sex. You do not have to live with this pain and the subsequent issues that come with poor pelvic floor health. Regenerative Physical Therapy has an in-house pelvic health specialist, Bri McCormick, who has an extensive background in this care. Bri’s last clinical rotation during her physical therapy schooling focused on pelvic floor health. It’s rare that a student can specialize, but Bri was inundated in this hands-on approach from an early start. Since then, Bri has continued to take additional courses on pelvic floor health to further her expertise.

Patients who are seeking help for pelvic floor health would first be introduced to Bri’s care through an assessment and an exam. The goal is to establish a baseline and plan for care that is catered specifically to each client’s needs. For example, some patients may need a routine that focuses on increasing strength, while others may need stretching exercises that build the range of mobility.

Finally, every patient’s plan also includes opportunities for additional education. As powerful and impactful as your pelvic floor is, we want you to leave treatment better prepared to maintain the integrity of your pelvic floor. Bri and our team will provide awareness and training designed to provide patients with warning signs, at-home maintenance, and further care for their pelvic floors. The ability to dance, walk, and even use the bathroom is something many of us take for granted. If you struggle with any of these daily activities and many more associated with your pelvic floor, schedule an appointment with Bri by calling 407-730-5600.

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THE MOST PAINFUL TIME OF THE YEAR?

AVOID ACHES AND PAINS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Don’t spend the most wonderful time of the year suffering from aches and pains. As you prepare for your holiday travels, finish your last- minute shopping list, and put the finishing touches on your home decor, follow these mobility tips to protect your muscles, joints, and ligaments from pain and soreness this holiday season.

limited mobility, sit straight in your seat and roll your shoulders back to keep your spine aligned. Use a pillow or towel to support your lower back, and walk around when you can.

LIFT CORRECTLY

SAFE SHOULDERS

Between lugging presents to parties and pulling decorations out of storage, there’s plenty of heavy lifting during the holidays. This year, lift smarter. Always lift items using your legs instead of your back. This puts pressure on your stronger leg muscles rather than the weaker muscles in your back. Help yourself to remember this by squatting to pick up items, rather than bending at the waist.

As you reach to put the final touches on your tree or swing your arm overhead in a friendly game of tennis against your niece, you

could feel the sting of shoulder pain. Our arms are constantly moving during the holidays, so this isn’t uncommon. Fight against shoulder injury by regularly stretching the shoulder columns, and practice safe shoulder moves. For example, don’t haul your luggage through the airport by hanging your bag off one shoulder. Opt for a bag with wheels instead. Regardless of the precautions you take, injury can happen at any time of the year. Don’t begin 2020 with lingering pain. The experts at Regenerative Sport and Spine can help you live pain-free in 2020. Find out how by calling 407-730-5600.

SIT STRAIGHT

The holidays are the busiest travel time of the year, but, if you’re already exhausted thinking about your trips this season, consider how proper posture could give you the boost you’re looking for. As our very own Dr. Daniel Tribby likes to say, “Posture is king when it comes to travel.” To avoid the aches that come with frequent sitting and

TAKE A BREAK FROM READING ...

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

‘STEAKS’

AND STRETCH OUT THOSE HAMSTRINGS

As a vegan at a holiday gathering, it’s hard to find side dishes you can eat without fear. This year, don’t let your vegan loved ones go hungry. Roast these cauliflower “steaks,” delicious enough for even the most ardent carnivore.

Now that you have learned something new, take a brain break and stretch out your hamstrings! When your hamstrings are tight, you can experience lower back pain, limited mobility, and poor posture. Instead, move easier and feel better with these simple hamstring stretches! Exercise No. 1: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Step forward with your right foot and tilt the toes of your right foot upward. Bend your left knee as you tilt at the waist and reach for your right toes. Hold this position for three long breaths and switch. Exercise No. 2: Stand one foot away from the wall and place your hands on it at shoulder height. Push onto the wall and step back with your right foot, keeping the right leg extended and bending the left knee. Keep your heels pressed to the floor for three long breaths, and then switch sides.

ingredients

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1 large head cauliflower 2 cups Roma tomatoes 1 red onion, quartered

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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 lb green beans, ends trimmed

Parsley leaves, for garnish

Kosher salt

directions

1. Heat oven to 400 F. 2. Trim the leaves and stem from cauliflower, but do not break down further. (It should sit like a dome.) In the center of a large baking dish, place the cauliflower and surround it with tomatoes, onion, and green beans, and season with salt and olive oil. 3. Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan to medium-high, and whisk together vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then turn down to low simmer, letting sauce reduce for 15 minutes. 4. Coat cauliflower in glaze and reserve extra for basting.

5. Roast for 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes. 6. Quarter cauliflower and serve with veggies.

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INSIDE 1. Regenerative Physical Therapy Celebrates 3 Years! 2. Holiday Foods Around the World 2. The Power of Pelvic Health 3. Tips to Avoid Pain During the Holidays 3. Roasted Cauliflower ‘Steaks’

4. Building Your Own Gingerbread House

THE JOY OF A GINGERBREAD HOUSE EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY TRADITION

Of the many seasonal traditions that sweep our nation, few are as creative, delicious, and satisfying as building your very own gingerbread house. Whether you’re looking to create a simple table decoration or bake a tasty treat to nibble on, everyone can enjoy this holiday activity! THE ORIGINS OF GINGERBREAD Ginger was first cultivated in ancient China, then traded into medieval Europe. There, Europeans incorporated it into culinary traditions and used it to bake cookies into elaborate shapes and works of art, including figures of animals and people. The gingerbread house first appeared in the early 19th century in Germany. Although historians don’t know an exact date, it’s speculated that it gained popularity around the same time that “Hansel and Gretel,” the popular fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm, was published. THE LARGEST GINGERBREAD HOUSE In 2013, the world record for the largest gingerbread house in the world was broken. The house, topping out at 21 feet and covering 2,520 square feet, was built by Traditions Golf Club in Bryan, Texas, to raise money for a local Level II trauma center. To construct the house,

builders created a recipe that required 1,800 pounds of butter, 2,925 pounds of brown sugar, 7,200 eggs,

7,200 pounds of flour, 1,080 ounces of ground ginger, and a few additional ingredients.

BUILD YOUR OWN! While you don’t have to challenge yourself to beat the Guinness World Record, you can still have fun creating your very own gingerbread village. Starting your gingerbread house from

scratch can be a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy. Give the kids a chance to mix the ingredients, roll out the dough, and set out plenty of candies and frostings to use, and remember to have fun! If you’re looking for unique gingerbread house ideas, take a look at 20 gingerbread house ideas at TasteofHome.com/collection/ gingerbread-houses.

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