The Next Level's Annual Patient Appreciation Party

The Next Level's Annual Patient Appreciation Party

“ACRAWFISHBOIL...JUST FOR YOU!” The Next Level’s Annual Patient Appreciation Party April, 2017

A crawfish boil…just for you! Why? Because we really do appreciate YOU! This is our way of saying “Thank You” to our past patients, friends and family as well as an opportunity for us to catch up with a lot of you. And in Louisiana, there’s no better way to do that than over a pot full of spicy hot crawfish with all the fixings and a nice tall cold one. I remember the first time I tried crawfish a couple of decades ago (ok…maybe like 3 decades) and of course it was at a “celebration” at LSU. What an experience for a crawdad newbie. I think in that first hour I peeled about 6 tails and spent the rest of the time strapping a “cold drink” to my lips! OMG they were on fire! You must realize that I was coming fresh out of Pennsylvania, where the spiciest food we ever ate was some mildly hot Italian sausage. So, this was an eye-opening experience for me. My first thought was “My lips are turning to lava…Is this supposed to be fun?” And then my next thought

was “How do you ever get full eating like this? Think I’ll just have to stick to burgers.” Well I’m happy to say that didn’t last long and nowadays I can twist, peel, and suck heads with the best of them. Juice running down to my elbows and the spicier the better. And as usual, it’s always better when you can sit around a table with some of your closest friends and family and laugh, tell stories and make memories. Getting full on crawfish is just a nice bonus. Just to make this event more interesting, we’re going to have a bunch of games, music, races and a ping pong tournament for those who think they have some skills. Of course there will be some special prizes for all of our winners (sorry..no participation awards here). We are planning to start this shindig at 4pm on Friday April 28 with the ping pong tournament beginning at 5:30pm. Rain or shine we’ll keep crawfish and refreshments flowing but last call will be at 6:30PM ending our event at 7PM.

We would like to get a good idea of who might be attending the boil (For planning purposes) or may be interested in attending the tournament, so an RSVP would be greatly appreciated. Just call the office to let us know you’ll be coming to say hello and catch up or participate in the ping-pong tournament and we’ll make sure to put you on the list. If you’re reading this then look for the golden ticket inside this newsletter. Bring it with you to the boil and be entered into a drawing for an awesome prize! Very much looking forward to seeing you there!

April, 2017

Do You Know If Your Pain Is Joint Pain Or Soft Tissue Pain? Joint Pain with Jim Silvestri, PT Cred MDT Therapy our goal is to reduce pain and inflammation, preserve function, and strengthen the area around the joint. “ We Promise To Guide You Back To The Active Lifestyle You Had In Your 20s!”

INSIDE: • FREE Sciatica & Low Back Pain Workshop • Treating Your Arthritis Pain Naturally • The Next Level’s Annual Patient Appreciation Party • What You Missed Last Month • Patient Success Spotlight

Dear Valued Client,

We start with a comprehensive evaluation to establish the root cause of your pain. We then come up with a treatment plan created specifically for you and your condition. We use a combination of hands-on, manual techniques along with exercise and modalities to get the best results. 26% of the projected total adult population aged 18 years and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. What is Soft Tissue Pain? Soft tissue pain is pain in most of the other parts of the body besides bone. This includes muscle, fascia, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, synovium, fibrous capsules, organs, and nerves. Soft tissue pain is often overlooked because it is not as easy to diagnose as pain involving the bones. However, soft tissue pain can be just as debillitating as pain from injuries to joints and bones. Soft tissue injuries are pretty common. In fact, most of the injuries that out-patient orthopaedic physical therapists treat are associated with soft tissue injuries. The good news is that most patients make a full recovery. We make it easy to stick to a plan that will help you to increase your function and get you on the path to a new and healthy you.

Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can

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interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain. Many different conditions can lead to painful joints, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, strains, sprains, and other injuries. Joint pain is extremely common. In one national survey, about one-third of adults reported having joint pain within the past 30 days. Knee pain was the most common complaint, followed by shoulder and hip pain, but joint pain can affect any part of your body, from your ankles and feet to your shoulders and hands. As you get older, painful joints become increasingly more common. Joint pain can range from mildly irritating to debilitating. It may go away after a few weeks (acute), or last for several weeks or months (chronic). Even short-term pain and swelling in the joints can affect your quality of life. Whatever the cause of joint pain, you can get relief quickly with the experts at The Next Level Physical Therapy. At The Next Level Physical

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Treating Your Arthritis Pain Naturally “Could Arthritis Be The Cause Of Your Joint Pain?”

Millions of Americans suffer through arthritis pain every day, taking Ibuprofen and stronger medication to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation.Thedefinitionofarthritis is joint inflammation,howeverthe termhasacquired awidermeaning.Arthritis isnowusedasageneric term for osteoarthritis and other conditions that affect joints. The pattern, severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physical therapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physical therapy strengthens, stretches and stabilizes muscles surrounding affected joints providing needed

support. Relieving Joint Pain

Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain andstiffness.Lighttomoderate-intensityphysical activity can actually prevent a decline in function, even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis may be reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. You can take various steps to relieve pain, such as heat and cold therapy, or pain relievers, making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition to physical therapy, choose non–impact exercises such as bicycling, swimming or water exercise. Furthermore, research shows that even modest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone. If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!

If you are experiencing these symptoms call The Next Level Physical Therapy today!

Inability to stand or sit comfortably for long periods of time Difficulty getting in and out of bed Inability to walk for at least 20 minutes Joint pain and/or stiffness Unable to enjoy leisure activities Difficulty getting up and down from the floor Limited ability to exercise Unable to work due to pain Difficulty going up and down steps or curbs

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What You Missed Last Month

Birthday Acknowledgement Our PT tech Anthony celebrated his 31st birthday on March 22nd. Happy birthday Anthony!

Have You Heard The Good News?

Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

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LOW BACK PAIN & SCIATICA: W O R K S H O P

Patient Success Spotlight

Hear What Our Patients Have to Say! “My ankle feels stronger and I know I will be able to resume activities!” Success Story: Jessica B. “I came to The Next Level after rolling my ankle for a second time doing simple activities. After a few weeks of physical therapy, my ankle feels stronger and I know I will be able to resume activities. I loved the atmosphere and the camaraderie of the staff and patients while rehabilitating my ankle.”

APRIL 27TH 6:30 PM

UPCOMINGWORKSHOP FOR BACK PAIN SUFFERERS RegisterForThisWorkshopAt: http://bit.ly/tnl-workshop

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU DO NOT WANT TOMISS! We have an event coming up for an in-office workshop on Thursday, April 27TH at 6:30PM at the Madisonville location. Patients can call us at 985-898-0721 to register for the event. This workshop will be demonstrating how to treat back pain and sciatica naturally. Patients are encouraged to attend, and bring friends, family or someone who could use our help.

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CRAWFISH BOIL GOLDEN TICKET APRIL 28TH at 4PM-7PM FREE Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this golden ticket from The Next Level Physical Therapy! This ticket grants you a spot in our drawing for an awesome prize at our Crawfish Boil. Bring this ticket with you to our event, April 28th, in order to secure a place in our drawing. See you at the boil!

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A ONE MONTH SPECIAL OFFER AN EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER FOR OUR PAST CLIENTS ONLY!

Dear Valued Client, Do you suffer with joint or soft tissue pain? I n order to help our past patients feel better and enjoy life, we are having ONE MONTH of completely Free Joint Pain Exams for: • All past clients who have not been seen in PT in the last month • All present clients who have another problem currently not being treated • All loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers of our past and present patients If you are a past or present patient then call (985)898-0721to schedule your Free Joint Pain Exam. If you are referring a friend or family member, give them the certificate included on the back of this insert and have them call (985)898-0721 to schedule their Free Exam.

The Month of Free Joint Pain Exams will be: MAY 1ST - MAY 28TH The Free Exam consists of a Joint Pain Check-Up during an exclusive 30-minute one-on-one appointment with one of our world-class physical therapists. We will talk with you about the history of your condition. We will take measurements to test how well you are moving, test your strength and balance and evaluate and determine the CAUSE of your pain. Bottom line, we will determine what you need to feel better and enjoy life.

Spaces are limited so call (985)898-0721 now to schedule your Free Exam.

The Free Exam is ideal for people suffering with: • Joint Pain • Arthritis

If you are having joint pain at the end of the day, arthritis radiating down your knees, trouble sleeping because of pain, frequent stiff joints then this is an excellent opportunity to see us and find out the cause of your problem.

Call (985)898-0721 to schedule your Free Exam!

- James Silvestri, PT, CEO

Relieve Joint Pain In 60 Seconds

QUAD STRETCH The quad stretch is a tremendous bang for your buck move that can be done just about anywhere. Got a chair? Good you can do this exercise. The beauty in this stretch is that it hits the front of the foot, ankles, shins, quads and knees. How it’s done: Sit on a standard chair sideways with your right side facing out and feet flat on the floor. Balance on the chair on your left buttock so that your right leg is outside of the chair leg. Hold the back of the chair with your left hand. Bend your right leg and grab onto your ankle with your right hand. Pull your heel back toward your butt, until your knee is pointed down at the floor. Hold the stretch for 10 to 20 seconds, then repeat on the other side. Can’t wait until your free exam? Try this simple at home exercise to relieve your joint pain.

One Month of FREE Joint Pain Exams • C E R T I F I C A T E •

• WHAT YOU GET: FREE 30-minute one-on-one appointment with one of our Physical Therapists • WHEN: From May 1st- May 28th • WHY: Help You Enjoy Life Again Pain Free! • WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Call 985-898-0721 NOW.

This certificate may be given to friends & family!

Now Is The Time To Get Your Pain Free Consultation!

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