STAR Physical Therapy: Tendonitis and Sports

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NEWSLETTER

March, 2019

TENDONITIS AND SPORTS

INSIDE: • 3 Most Important Things About Your Running Shoes • Staff Spotlight • How To Get In Your Best Shape • Patient Success Spotlight CALL IN! Call for your FREE TENDONITIS / INJURY CONSULTATION Call our clinic nearest you to schedule your first step out of pain today!

Treating Tendonitis with Matt Slimming, PT, DPT Dear Valued Client, Do you experience pain with normal everyday tasks like taking milk out of the fridge, lifting something overhead,

abnormal strain on the shoulders, elbows, knees, and hip tendons. Therefore, depending on where the greatest strain is placed, you will most likely experience tendonitis. Tendonitis can be short-lived, but can also become chronic in nature and last for a long time. Chronic tendonitis actually disintegrates the quality of your tendons over time and can lead to tearing. Most people experience tendonitis on a gradual basis. At first it may be soreness, but if the irritation continues, it can become excruciating pain, affecting your ability to do many simple activities. Tendonitis can also come from injuries that strain the tendons. This can be from a direct blow like a fall or an overstretching injury in a sports activity. Treatment Tendonitis is very treatable with the right kind of physical therapy. Our specialists helped thousands of people with tendonitis get back to doing the things they love. Whether your problem is new or old, having a good understanding of the mechanics of your body and identifying the source of the problem leads to a quick recovery. Call today to learn more how our speciality programs can quickly relieve your pain and get you back to the activities you love!

Matt Slimming Physical Therapist

bending, or simply walking a distance? Having pain with movement, especially if it goes on for more than a few days, may be indicative of tendonitis. The tendons are what connect your muscles to the bones. Under normal circumstances, your tendons can handle a lot of work and force, but when they are over-worked, they become inflamed, causing you pain. Tendonitis can occur practically anywhere in the body, but is most common in the hips, knees, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. The reason for this is quite simple: poor posture over a period of time. If you are at a computer or sitting for a good part of the day, your shoulders tend to slouch forward and your back muscles weaken. How’s Your Posture? Poor posture weakens your back muscles, affecting your ability to do normal everyday tasks. The weakened muscles and poor posture place

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3 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT YOUR Running Shoes

2. Level If you feel your arches “tipping in” or “pushed out”, then the support is wrong for you.Too much support will restrict your foot and give the feeling you’re tipped out. Too little support may feel like your foot is caving in and give the tipped in feeling. The proper pair will feel balanced and level. 3. Size Running shoes should have ample toe room, but secure from the ball of the foot to the heel. Your feet will splay out over time and it’s not uncommon to go up in size. Running shoes won’t break in, so they need to feel like they fit the second you put them on.

Problems with running increase as we age and are a leading cause of falls and disability in older adults. At least 20% of adults over 65 have problems with running.This further increases to 50% in adults 85 years old and older. Problems with running are not always a direct consequence of getting older. Rather, they are the effects of other conditions that beecome more common and severe with age. One thing that can be done to help with problems running is to invest in a proper pair of running shoes. Here are the 3 most important things about your running shoes: 1. Break in Period If you’re trying on shoes that feel heavy, stiff, clunky or not just right they likely are the wrong shoes for you. The right pair will feel comfortable as soon as you put them on: light weight, cushioned, and balanced.

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Healthy Recipe

Patient Success Spotlight

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 8 oz cremini mushrooms • 8 oz shiitake mushrooms • ½ cup chopped yellow onion • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish • ½ cup Marsala • ½ cup unsalted chicken broth • ½ tbsp butter

CHICKEN & MUSHROOM MARSALA

• 4 chicken breast cutlets • ½ tsp ground pepper • ¼ tsp kosher salt • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Season chicken with ¼ teaspoon each with pepper and salt. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge the cutlets in it, pressing gently to fully coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half the cutlets and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining cutlets. Cover to keep warm. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and creminis to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add shiitakes to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to the bowl and season with the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt. Add onion, thyme and the remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper to the pan; cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the mushrooms to the pan. Stir in Marsala and broth, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer over medium heat until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Serve the chicken topped with the sauce.

“After 6 years of pain, I am starting to feel comfortable again.” Success Story: Cheryl J. “Star Physical Therapy staff is a very caring group of people. This location is clean and feels peaceful. My shoulder and neck feel so much better. I would recommend Star Therapy to all of my friends. I am sleeping a lot better at night. After 6 years of pain, I am starting to feel comfortable again.”

Staff Spotlight: Maria Ellison

Once most people finish Physical Therapy, the next thing on their mind is “How do I get in shape?” You’re feeling better. Now you are ready to get stronger, healthier, maybe leaner again. Or maybe you just want to know how to stay healthy. The Gold Standard approach is with a certified Personal Trainer. But historically Personal Training programs have been so expensive! But we have the answer! We have created StayStrong Plus. This is a personal training program whereby our Director of Personal Training, Missy Daniel, works with you through our Personal Training App. Missy will learn about your goals and where you are right now. She will give you all the exercises and workouts that you need to do. She will provide videos of what to do. You can do this in your own home or in any gym. All in just 30 minutes! She will even guide you in what to eat to get the results you want! Plus she is available to you just about any time if you have questions. All you do is message her through our App. Normally you would pay around $500 a month for a Personal Training Program. But you get all this for just $29.95 a month! And you can cancel anytime!! It’s like having Missy in your pocket. How To Get In Your Best Shape

“What I love about working at STAR is getting to know the patients. Most have great stories to tell.” In her spare time, Maria loves to craft. “I have a lot of nieces and nephews. So if anyone is planning a birthday or wedding, we are for sure crafting for it. It’s relaxing to me.” Maria, we are so blessed to have you on our team. You are such a key part of how me make a difference in people’s lives. Maria, WE ARE SO HONORED TO HAVE YOU AT STAR!!

Maria Ellison is our amazing receptionist in Mandeville. When we hire a new receptionist, Maria is the one we choose to train them. Maria grew up in Metairie. What you may not know about Maria (even if you’ve met her) is that she has EXTREMELY curly hair and a lot of it!

Check out the program online at www.starptclinics.com/staystrong/

Alternatively you can email [email protected] or call her at (985) 809 6399 for more information.

Exercise Essentials Try this movement to help relieve leg pain.

Refer A Friend

Loosens Stiff Legs

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BUTTERFLY STRETCH While in a sitting position, bend your knees and place the bottom of your feet together. Next, slowly let your knees lower towards the floor until a stretch is felt at your inner thighs.

Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following:

Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live a healthy lifestyle

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Star Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment.

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