Superior PT | Get Relief for Your Sports Injury

Superior PT | Get Relief for Your Sports Injury

GET RELIEF FOR YOUR SPORTS INJURY & GET BACK IN THE GAME!

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• Featured Treatment • Healthy Recipe

• Patient Success • Exercise Essentials

HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2022

GET BACK IN THE GAME!

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Acute injuries are caused by a single specific incident, such as: • Sprains: injuries to ligaments • Strains: injuries to muscles • Fractures: injuries to bones • Tears: injuries to any soft tissue, including muscle, tendon, ligament, and cartilage Some examples of overuse injuries include: • Tendonitis • Bursitis

Did you roll your ankle playing pickup basketball? Has your shoulder started interfering with your ability to play sports? You may be dealing with sports injuries that are getting in the way of your enjoyment of the game. Thankfully, at Superior Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are experts at treating sports injuries, and we can help get you back and keep you in the game! According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, there is an average estimate of 8.6 million sports and recreation-related injury episodes each year. Most sport-related injuries are due to overuse injuries and acute traumas. Whatever age you are or level of physical ability you may have, physical therapy can help you enhance the healing process of a sports injury. With our sports injury rehabilitation programs, you will be able to get back to doing the activities you love in no time. Contact Superior Physical

Therapy today to consult with one of our physical therapists. What are the most common sports injuries? Sports injury is a term that can describe any injury sustained while exercising or performing an athletic activity. The two most common ways in which sports injuries can occur are: 1. Acute trauma: A sudden event such as a football player colliding with another, or a non-contact injury like a sudden change in direction or an awkward landing. 2. Repetitive/overuse injuries: Chronic issues that start from faulty throwing techniques, improper grip on a tennis racquet, or running in ill-fitted shoes. Simply put, anything that results in pain while performing physical activity can be considered a sports injury.

• Shin splints • Tennis elbow • Runner’s knee

Whether you rolled your ankle on the soccer field, swung your bat too aggressively on the baseball diamond, or strained your back while hiking your favorite trail, Superior Physical Therapy can help you find relief!

Come back to physical therapy today! Call us or visit us at www.superiorphysicaltherapy.org

FEATURED TREATMENT: ALTER G ANTI-GRAVITY TREADMILL

HEALTHY RECIPE: SHRIMP FRIED RICE

We offer the innovative Alter-G, anti-gravity treadmill in all three of our Southeastern Idaho clinics. Alter-G allows patients to rehabilitate with less pain while reducing the risk of further injury. Great for athletes, orthopedic patients, people experiencing chronic pain, those suffering from neurological conditions and those looking to lose weight. “THEY LISTEN ATTENTIVELY AND HAVE A GAMUT OF DIFFERENT AND INDIVIDUALIZED TECHNIQUES TO HELP.” “I can not speak highly enough about Superior PT!! All of the staff is amazing, friendly, and genuinely cares about their patients. They are very personable and make you feel welcome. I had the pleasure of meeting a majority of them during the 10 months I was there healing from a semi accident that resulted in several cervical herniations and a torn labral in my shoulder. They listen attentively and have a gamut of different and individualized techniques to help. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs excellent quality care.” — Heidi C. PATIENT SUCCESS:

INGREDIENTS: • 1½ cups water • 1 cup instant brown rice • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce • 4 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil • 4 tsp canola oil, divided

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten • 8 oz peeled & raw small shrimp • 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger • 4 cups stringless snap peas • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced • 4 scallions, chopped

EXERCISE ESSENTIALS: TRY THIS MOVEMENT TO IMPROVE BALANCE. SINGLE LEG STANCE - FORWARD Stand tall. Be close to support, both at your sides and behind in case you lose your balance. Balance on one leg.

INSTRUCTIONS: Combine water and rice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Spread the rice out on a large baking sheet to cool. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 1 tsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and cook, stirring to help break into smaller pieces, until just set, about 45 seconds. Transfer the egg to a bowl. Add another 1 tsp canola oil to the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl. Heat the remaining 2 tsp oil in the skillet over medium- high heat. Add ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in snap peas, bell pepper, carrots and scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and the reserved egg and shrimp; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the sauce mixture.

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Many people are so busy that they barely have time to eat, let alone pause for a water break, and you may find that you often go hours and hours without quenching your thirst. But staying hydrated has real advantages, including helping you maintain your energy and focus. It’s important to give your drinking habits the attention they deserve. Here are some simple ways to stay hydrated this summer. 1. Always carry a water bottle. If you have a bottle within arm’s reach, it’s very likely that you’ll mindlessly sip from it throughout the day, without having to make a conscious effort. 2. When you’re feeling frazzled, grab a glass of cold water. Studies show that people instantly feel more alert after drinking H2O. 3. Sip on a mug of herbal tea every evening. If you make this a habit, you’ll add an extra cup of fluid to your body every single day. 4. Eat a diet rich in whole foods. By eating foods like vegetables, fruits, and yogurt, you’ll automatically up your fluid intake. 5. If you’re an elderly adult, it’s especially important to pay attention to hydration. Aging impairs the body’s natural thirst mechanisms, which makes it easier to become dehydrated. These tips should make hydration a habit in your life. Remember to always keep a water bottle as a physical reminder to drink even if you’re not thirsty. STAY HYDRATED THIS SUMMER

Your treatment plan will be dependent upon the nature of your injury, your health history, and whether or not the injury requires surgical intervention. If you’ve sustained a sports injury, rehabilitation should start immediately to ensure the fastest recovery possible. We will start with an injury evaluation and a biomechanical assessment to identify all the factors contributing to your injury. Our physical therapists are experts in sports rehab. They will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the injury’s severity and identify any other weaknesses or limitations that may affect your recovery. In addition, we will conduct a thorough history to understand more about your training schedule, the demands on your body, and your overall health status. We will use this information to develop a comprehensive program that includes targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening, and appropriate pain relief techniques. Next, your therapist will create a targeted, individualized care plan to promote accelerated recovery and future injury prevention. We will incorporate sport-specific treatments with a “return to sport” progression to assist you in a safe return to training and competition. Each therapy program will include injury prevention strategies that focus on progressing your strength and dynamic stability to restore your function and prevent injuries. We will also incorporate balance and coordination exercises to stimulate the nervous system and help you change directions and land correctly to avoid a future injury. The overall goals of physical therapy are a safe return to training/competition and minimizing re-injury upon your return to the sport you love! Contact us today! Physical therapy has been proven to treat both acute and chronic sports injuries successfully. At Superior Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will help you get started on the right track toward returning to the sport you love! If you are an athlete suffering from a sports-related injury, don’t waste any more time on the sidelines. Take your recovery to the next level with our physical therapy team! Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists. Sources: https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00007256-200131140-00003 • https://www.dkinjuryclinic.com/v2/wp-content/ uploads/2020/10/3-4-74-161.pdf • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5532190/ • https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/>Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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