ROC Physical Therapy July 2019

JULY 2019

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WE’D LIKE TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW RECEPTIONIST, JENNIFER! A NOTE ABOUT HER LOVE FOR HELPING PATIENTS, FAMILY, AND THE 4TH OF JULY!

One of the best holidays we celebrate here in the U.S. is Independence Day. While its historical significance certainly makes it worthy of celebration, the party associated with this great day is what makes it so memorable. Fireworks, sunshine, barbecues, and swimming are just a few of the ingredients that make the Fourth of July a favorite here at ROC Physical Therapy. Because our new receptionist, Jennifer, has one of the best Independence Day traditions of anyone on our team, we decided it was a perfect time to introduce her to our readers! After spending several years working in numerous medical offices in the Folsom area, Jennifer joined our office family this March. While she has yet to celebrate her six-month “workiversary,” Jennifer says she felt at home right away. “I was originally hired for a part- time receptionist role working three days a week, but Matt and the rest of the team have slowly brought me up to full time, which has been wonderful. The change has allowed me to spend more time interacting with the patients and learning their stories, which is my absolute favorite part of the job.” Jennifer is definitely a local, as she was born in Sacramento, raised in Rescue, and graduated from Ponderosa High School. She met her husband 24 years ago and has been married for 20 years.

office, she stays busy hanging out with her husband, Mike, and their three kids, Maddy (19), Alli (16), and Tristan (12). They also have three furry family members: two Chihuahuas named Tinkerbell and Chloe, and a Yorkie named Peanut. She spends as much time as she can with her family relaxing in their backyard poolside, firing up the grill, and taking family trips. She enjoys going to all her son’s basketball, football, and baseball games. Attending big- name country music concerts with her daughters is a favorite, since Jennifer loves wearing her boots and kickin’ up the dust to some country music. The Fourth of July holds a special place in Jennifer’s heart because she is extremely patriotic. She started a fun tradition in her neighborhood: a Fourth of July parade around the block. Everyone decorates their bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers. Her fireman husband, Captain Mike, leads the parade with a Folsom Fire Department fire truck complete with air horns, lights, and sirens. This tradition has given many fun memories and good times to her family. As her kids have gotten older, they changed up their Fourth of July tradition the last couple years with some fun vacations to Donner Lake. The city hosts a fun-filled family day on the beach with a live band, water games, and activities, all situated right there in the warm sand. Jennifer grew up going on vacations to Donner Lake and has

really enjoyed taking her family there. “It’s been amazing to see my kids enjoy Donner Lake the same way I did as a kid. Renting a cabin up there each year has made for some of the best memories of my life,” Jennifer explains. One year that stands out is when Jennifer and her family rented a cabin on the water that had its own dock. After spending the day barbecuing on the beach, they all headed back to the cabin and watched the city’s fireworks show over the water. “With some of the brightest and most impressive fireworks I’ve ever encountered, Donner Lake put on a display like no other,” says Jennifer, “and watching them cascade over the water with my family made it even better!” All of us here at ROC Physical Therapy are so excited Jennifer has joined our team. We couldn’t be happier to have her serve as the first person potential patients meet when they walk through our office doors. If you see her around, be sure to introduce yourself and ask about her family’s adventures or photos of her dogs! You won’t be sorry!

–The Team at ROC PT

Even on the days when Jennifer isn’t busy helping our patients at the

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LIMBERING UP FOR YOUR NEXT ROAD TRIP

Even though road trips offer you a break from the monotony of your office, the stiffness in your muscles and joints that comes from sitting in one position for too long can follow you onto the road if you’re not careful. Whether in front of a laptop or behind the wheel, taking the opportunity to stretch and exercise on your summer road trip is a great way to prevent the soreness from following you back to the office. Here are a few stretches to keep in mind for the next rest stop.

your elbows at 90-degree angles, then lean forward. This will cause your chest muscles to open up. Hold this position for 15 seconds. You can do a similar stretch by bending downward while keeping your hands on your car door in front of you, stretching your entire upper body. While you’re driving, a good way to prevent sore hips is by making sure your knees are slightly elevated above them in your seat. Once you have the opportunity to stop, try doing some hip flexors. Kneel on one knee, slowly push your pelvis forward, squeeze your shoulders back, and open your chest. Hold this position for 15 seconds, then repeat while kneeling on the other knee. FOR THE HIPS

FOR THE NECK

your arms upward, and then lean your upper body forward. You’ll feel a pull in the back of your upper leg. Once you’ve done this for about 15–30 seconds, repeat the process with your left heel. The road may be long, but that doesn’t mean you have to feel it in your muscles. If you stop every couple of hours and take some time to limber up, your body will thank you.

Reach your left arm over the top of your head and touch your right ear. Then, gently pull your head to the left and hold it there for 15 seconds. Repeat this process with your right arm.

FOR THE CHEST

FOR THE LEGS

Stand in front of a door frame with one hand pressed on either side and

To stretch out your hamstrings, place your right heel on a small step. Extend

ZUCCHINI, AVOCADO, AND SWISS CHARD—OHMY! A GUIDE TO EATING SEASONALLY THIS JULY

When you eat something during its harvesting season, you get the most out of your meal. In-season fruits and vegetables are more nutrient-dense than their out-of-season counterparts, and there’s no matching the flavor profile of fresh, in-season produce. Even better, because in-season foods are so bountiful during their peak, you can save a lot of money by shopping with the season. This July, enjoy some tasty foods during their prime with this handy guide.

Don’t forget about the cherries and blueberries, too! Because these fruits are so plentiful this time of the year, it’s easy to find ingredients for your favorite recipes. Host a Latin-inspired foods night with fresh guacamole and salsa, or make a delectable shortcake with a blackberry and strawberry mixture on top. There’s no better time to fire up the grill than July, and not just because of the weather. Zucchini and corn reach their peak during July, and these grilling favorites pair well with steaks, burgers, hot dogs, or fish. Go low-carb by stuffing your zucchini with vegetables and a protein for a charred skillet bowl. Even better, add some corn to your fresh salsa to add GRILL GAME SO STRONG

an extra zing to your tacos. Regardless of how you utilize them, zucchini and corn are sweetest, juiciest, and freshest during July.

GO GREEN

Filling your plate with plenty of greens is never easier than in July. Pick up a bundle of spinach, arugula, lettuce, Swiss chard, or any other leafy green, which are all juiciest and freshest during July. Cucumbers and green beans are bountiful this time of the year, as well. This July, add some fresh flavor to your water with cucumbers or create hearty salads with any of the leafy greens mentioned above. After all, there’s no better way to celebrate the middle of summer than by consuming its most delicious foods.

FRUITFUL HARVEST

Avocado toast lovers rejoice! Your season is here. Avocados are in season during July, joining many other fruity favorites. Gorge yourself on scrumptious blackberries, sweet strawberries, and bountiful tomatoes.

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