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Teton PT and Rehab_Be Healthier, Stronger and More Active

Newsletter Health &Wellness Getting To Know The Teton PT &Rehabilitation Staff ALLEN KENNEDY, PT, DPT

We are pleased to introduce one of our newer therapists, Allen Kennedy, PT, DPT. Allen joined our growing team in June, 2017 and we are so grateful to have him share his gifts and talents with all of us. Allen is a Wyoming native! He was raised in Evanston, Wyoming prior to leaving for a church mission in Texas after his high school graduation. When he returned he attended Brigham Young University graduated with his Bachelors of Science degree in exercise science. He then attended the University of North Dakota where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Currently Allen works both in the outpatient clinic and in the hospital. Allen has a wide variety of interests in the field of physical therapy. Amongst those interests is wound care; he is currently working on an advanced certification in treating a wide variety of wounds. He attended Wild on Wounds Conference this October, where he was able to learn about the cutting edge treatments for many types of wounds. Allen is also well versed in the Spanish language after spending time in Texas and further honing his language skills while at BYU. In December of 2016 he married the love of his life Rachael and they moved to Jackson in May. Allen has a wide variety of interests outside of work including hiking with his wife,

bike riding and his personal favorite playing hockey. He is a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and loves spending time at the rink or on a frozen pond practicing the game he loves.

Newsletter Health &Wellness

INSIDE: • 7 Health Tips For A More Active You • Patient Success Spotlights

• Healthy Recipe • Sudoku Puzzle

OUTPATIENT REHAB CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE SPEECH THERAPY COMMUNICATION & MORE PHYSICAL THERAPY INCREASE PERFORMANCE

BE HEALTHIER, STRONGER & MORE ACTIVE

Everyone desires to be healthier, stronger and more active. However, you can often feel like it is difficult to attain these goals because of pain, injuries, or failed diets. What does it take to be healthier? Health is a relative term. It means that your body is operating at a high normal range in all the different systems from circulation, breathing, digestion, and more. It doesn’t mean you have to look like a supermodel. Anything you can do to help your body achieve more of an ideal state is a step towards a healthier you. Strength and flexibility There are approximately 642 skeletal muscles in the body.Thismeans thatyourstrengthandflexibilityplay an important role in your health. Your muscles not

only help you move, but they support your circulatory and breathing systems. A stronger and more flexible you, means a healthier you. Relieving joint or muscle pain and guiding you on proper exercise is part of our specialized physical therapy treatments. Call us to learn more. Aches, pains, and injuries All of these contribute to an unhealthier you. Pain increases bad chemicals in the body and increases stress. This affects your endocrine system, which regulates the hormones in your body and controls almost everything. Most muscle and joint pains can easily be treated by our specialized physical therapists. Our experts have the right knowledge and the time to listen, evaluate and guide you towards a pain-free, healthier lifestyle. Call us today to learn more and start a new chapter on a healthier you!

P.O. Box 10490 555 East Broadway, Suite 100 Jackson, WY 83002 Phone: (307) 739-1864 Fax: (307) 739-1831

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7 HEALTH TIPS FOR A MORE ACTIVE YOU

1. Take care of aches and pains. Don’t let these long-term problems linger. Get professional help at Teton Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation. 2. Limit your sitting. Get up every 30 minutes and walk around at work and home.

3. Get out and move. Exercise regularly. At least walk every day.

4. Nutrition and portion control. Keep your intake of food nutritious and at a comfortable level. Chew your food more thoroughly and you won’t feel like you have to eat so much. 5. Drink more water. Water keeps your body systems functioning at an optimum level. 6. Breathe! Work on your deep breathing to increase oxygen intake and get your lymphatic system moving. 7. Get enough sleep. Sleep at least 8 hours a day. It is best to get into a routine so you go to bed and wake up on a regular cycle. This helps your endocrine system.

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ROASTED SWEET POTATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS • 4 pounds sweet potato • 6 tbsp vegetable oil • Kosher salt • 4 medium carrots, diced • 1 medium onion • 5 cloves garlic

• 2 sprigs sage • 2 quarts low-sodium chicken stock • 1/4 cup orange juice and 1 tbsp zest • 3/4 cup pistachios • 2 scallions • 2 tbsp mint leaves • Pinch cayenne pepper • 1/2 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 300°F. Toss sweet potato with 4 tablespoons vegetable oil and salt. Spread sweet potato on 2 rimmed baking sheets and bake for 1 hour. Increase oven temperature to 375°F and cook until sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned around the edges, about 25 minutes. In a large pot, heat remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add carrot, onion, garlic, sage, and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until vegetables are just tender. Add sweet potatoes and stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until vegetables are very tender. Discard sage, if using. Add orange juice. Blend soup until smooth. Season with salt. In a mixing bowl, stir together pistachios, orange zest, scallions, mint, and cayenne pepper. Fold in olive oil and season with salt. Serve soup, spooning pistachio salsa on top.

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Patient Success Spotlights

“Jessica was a lifesaver! She really helped me with my recovery.” - R.B. Helped me with my recovery!

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Worked hard to help me with my knee!

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“I appreciated Jessica listening attentively to me and working hard to help me with my knee.” - Anonymous

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If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Teton Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an evaluation! Why You Need To Come in For Another Check Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle 1 9 5 3 4 7 6 9 7 2 4 9 8

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