WrightPT_Relieving Low Back & Hip Pain

WrightPT_Relieving Low Back & Hip Pain

N E W S L E T T E R

DOMINATE YOUR GAME WITH WRIGHT PT’S WORLD-CLASS SPECIALIZED CUSTOM TAILORED SPORTS THERAPY PROGRAMS SPORTS I NJURY RECOVERY FOR THE WEEKEND WARRIOR

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Sports Therapy Programs

Patient Success

N E W S L E T T E R

SPORTS INJURY RECOVERY FOR THE W E E K E N D WA R R I O R

If you’re a weekend warrior (i.e. someone who typically works out or does their physical activities on the weekends), PT can help you if you’ve sustained an injury. Whatever age you are, or level of physical ability you may have, physical therapy can help you in enhancing 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. If you are looking for a safe and easy way to get back into your physical activities, contact Wright Physical Therapy today to consult with one of our physical therapists! How Did I Sustain a Sports Injury? “Sports injury” is a term that can be used to describe any injury sustained while exercising or performing some sort of athletic activity.

There are two ways in which sports injuries can occur: suddenly, such as one football player colliding with another, or over time, through repetitive motions, such as improperly lifting heavy weights at the gym or running in ill-fitted shoes. Simply put, anything that results in pain while performing physical activity can be considered a sports injury. 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, Wright Physical Therapy can help you find relief. Your treatment plan will be dependent upon the nature of your injury, your health history, andwhether or not the injury requires surgical intervention. If you’ve sustained a sports injury, please contact us as soon as possible. Any injury left untreated can become more severe over time.

Sports injuries can typically be placed into two categories: acute or overuse. Acute injuries are caused by a single specific incident, such as: • Sprains • Strains • Fractures • Tears Overuse injuries are caused by excessive repetitive movements over time. Some examples of overuse injuries include: • Frozen shoulder • Flexor tendinitis • Shin splints • Tennis elbow • Golfer’s elbow How Can Physical Therapy Help Me Recover From My Sports Injury? Theoverall goal of physical therapy ishealing and prevention. In addition to treating the injury, our physical therapists will help strengthen the affected area, in order to prevent additional injury from occurring.

Continued inside.

wrightpt.com

HEALTHY RECIPE SICILIAN EGGPLANT CAPONATA

SPORTS INJURY RECOVERY FOR THE WEEKEND WARRIOR

Continued from previous page.

Our physical therapistswill also provide youwith helpful warm-up and cool-down techniques for your weekendwarrior activities, in order to lower your risk of sustaining another injury. At Wright Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will create a treatment plan for you, basedonyour individual needs. Physical therapy is anatural andholistic approach tohealing, including services suchas: • Manual therapy. Thismay includemassage or joint mobilizations. • Modalities. This may include specialized treatments that your physical therapist has been certified toperform, such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation. • Therapeutic exercises. This may include any targeted movement to help you find relief, including, but not limited to: area-specific exercises, balance and coordination exercises, muscle performance exercises, range of motion exercises, posture exercises, and relaxation exercises. Ready to Get Back to Doing the Activities You Love? Physical therapy has been proven to be successful in treating both acute and chronic injuries, such as ligament sprains, muscle strains, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendinitis, and more. Your physical therapist will teach you about what your body is experiencing and the recovery process it will go through. You and your physical therapist will work together to help you reach your physical goals, allowing you to be engaged and active in your rehabilitation. Physical therapy offers so much more than current symptom relief

• 3/4 cup chopped white onion • 1 cup chopped tomato • 2 tbsp chopped drained capers • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

INGREDIENTS • 3 tbsp golden raisins • 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp olive oil • 8 oz eggplant • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

DIRECTIONS Combine golden raisins and red wine vinegar in a bowl. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium- high. Cut 8 oz. eggplant into 3/4-inch cubes. Add chopped red bell pepper, chopped white onion, and eggplant cubes to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in chopped tomato, chopped drained capers, crushed red pepper, and raisin mixture. Simmer until slightly thickened, about

5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint. Source: https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/eggplant-caponata

EXERCISE TO TRY AT HOME Relieve tension in your hips and thighs.

- it offers sports injury rehabilitation, prevention, and natural performance enhancement. If you have sustained a sports injury, don’t hesitate to contact us for relief. Take your recovery to the next level with our physical therapy team. Confirm your

Thigh Foam Roll Place foam roller beneath your hip and roll up and down your thigh using your arms. Repeat 20 times on each leg.

appointment with one of our experienced physical therapists todayandget started on the right track toward returning to theweekendwarrioractivitiesyou love!

CALL TODAY 208.736.2574

wrightpt.com

SPORTS THERAPY Programs DOMINATE YOUR GAME WITH WRIGHT PT’S WORLD-CLASS SPECIALIZED CUSTOM TAILORED PROGRAMS According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, approximately 8.6 million sports injuries take place each year. Some common injuries athletes face include: • Dislocations • Muscle Injuries • Ankle Sprain • Tennis Elbow • Knee Injury • Hamstring Strain • Fractures • Broken Bones These injuries are usually triggered by: • Poor Training Practices • Lack of Muscle Control or Co-ordination • Wrong Posture • Poor Flexibility • Lack of Warm-Up • Stretching Mistakes

Twin Falls 208.736.2574 TwinFalls-Cheney 208.329.7667 Kimberly 208.423.9999 Jerome 208.944.9277 Wendell 208.944.4003 Burley 208.647.0224 Rupert 208.654.1444 Garden City 208.813.9544 Boise 208.323.9747 Meridian 208.207.5454 Southeast Boise 208.901.8477 Idaho Falls 208.516.1204 Blackfoot 208.684.2444 Shelley 208.782.4744 Rigby 208.228.9959

PATIENT SUCCESS

“I have had several surgeries over the years and have always gone to physical therapy after. I have never received any relief fromPT andalways thought itwas just something they made you do. Several months ago, I started going toWright Physical Therapy inMeridian and I can not believe the difference in how well I canmove and the reduction in the level of pain I experience. If you have lost faith in your Physical Therapist, do yourself a favor andmake anappointmentwithBrador Xavier at Wright Physical Therapy in Meridian. You won’t believe howmuch better you can feel!.” – Myrna H. A Real 5 Star Google Review Thank you!

• Practicing in Poor Health Condition • Wearing Improper Sporting Gear

It doesn’t matter if you play sports for fun, fitness or competition, you can always get injured. However, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, these high rates can be reduced by amassive 25% if athletes take appropriate preventative action. At Wright PT, we don’t want you to be sidelined with an injury. That’s why we’ve designed our premier Sports Therapy services. Wright PT’s custom-made specialized sports therapy programs aren’t just focused on helping athletes recover from their injuries or prevent future ones. We have designed these programs to help athletes handle physical and mental stress both on and off the pitch in an efficient manner. These include: • Dynamic Movement Assessment • Preventative Sports Injury Programs • Dynamic Warm-Up Our highly experienced sports therapists will work closely with you to help you evaluate, prevent, manage and treat sports injuries. They will also keep track of your progress, allowing themto understand howwell you’re responding to the therapy and deliver the best possible results. So, what are you waiting for? Book an appointment today.

Are you in pain? Come see us at Wright PT!

Schedule your appointment today!

Scan the QR code to schedule your appointment

wrightpt.com

CALL 208.736.2574