Zionsville PT: National PT Month

ZPT The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

October 2018

CELEBRATE PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH!

For a fresh perspective on why Physical Therapy, and why choose PT first, we asked Dr. Emina Alicusic- Karic, PT, DPT, on staff here at ZPT. She reported the following information, obtained partly from our American Physical Therapy Association website: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): • “Experts agreed that opioids should not be considered firstline or routine therapy for chronic pain.” • The CDC released new opioid prescription guidelines due to the growing opioid epidemic • These guidelines recognize opioids are appropriate in particular cases • For other pain management, the CDC recommends approaches like physical therapy More and more evidence is coming out regarding the benefits of receiving physical therapy; one study, published in Health Services Research, refers directly to low back pain. Going to physical therapy first may save the patient money and “dramatically reduce the chance of receiving an opioid prescription down the road.” The results of the study also provided support that patients with low back pain who went to physical therapy first had “lower out-of-pocket, pharmacy, and outpatient costs after 1 year and reduced their likelihood of receiving an opioid prescription by 87% compared with patients who never visited a PT.” Furthermore, “the PT-first group also was associated with a 28% lower probability of having imaging services and 15% lower odds of making a visit to an emergency department.” Sources: Moveforwardpt.com, APTA.org, GetPT1st.com Dr. Marissa (Wilding) Barbee, also of ZPT, points to the following definitions from the APTA website: Who Are Physical Therapists? Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility - in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for

long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects. A physical therapist is the musculoskeletal expert of the healthcare field. Physical therapists can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. APTA Vision Statement for the Physical Therapy Profession. Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. Movement is a key to optimal living and quality of life for all people that extends beyond health to every person's ability to participate in and contribute to society. World confederation of physical therapy Physical therapists provide services that develop, maintain and restore people’s maximum movement and functional ability. They can help people at any stage of life, when movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. https://www.webpt.com/blog/post/what-direct-access-and-why- should-pts-care

ZPT GaZette The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

October 2018

Dear ZPTfamily and friends,

INSIDE: • October Is National Therapy Month • FREE Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop • More Patient Success • Free Fall Prevention Packets

It’s official. My mind has been blown. My son, Aaron, works as a project supervisorforaconstruction company in Portland, OR. Over the past 3 years they have worked on an unusual residential project

ELAINE MORRISON Owner

strength for proper stabilization and mobility.

in northern Washington, in a beautiful coastal town called Port Townsend. The house was designed by architect Robert Harvey Oshatz, and has the appearance of a ship looking over the village and water. Its curved concrete, curved wood, and curved steel present constant challenges for the crews. When I travelled out to Seattle for a recent meeting, I wanted desperately to go up to see the project and have Aaron tell me more about it. So, we did it. He pointed out the massive engineering feat of stabilizing thehomewithsuchanunusualdesign, the extensive craftsmanship of the interior and exterior. I truly have never seen anything like it, so I hope it is featured in an architectural magazine orTV show so that I can appreciate the finished product! Similarly, each of us has a body with unique composition,curvedareasandstructuralchallenges. We simply must take good care of what the good Lord has given us and do things each day to feed our systems with nutritious meals and to strengthen and maintain our musculoskeletal system. And just like we would want to protect our homes from the invasion of pests or robbers, don’t we need to pay attention to avoid harmful substances that can damage our bodies and deplete our energy? We know that our homes must be built on a solid rock foundation, so also our bodies must have solid core

This edition of our newsletter spotlights the importance Physical Therapy plays in reclaiming and maintaining our healthy bodies. Since we have regular dental checkups, yearly visits to our optometrists, and hopefully a regular checkup with our physicians, why not include a yearly functional exam by your expert in body maintenance? A muscle strength, posture correction or balance and walking assessment by a caring physical therapist could be a yearly opportunity to actually decrease your healthcare costs in the long run. It seems so logical to include this important checkup for our wellbeing and to correct “structural deficiencies” before they cause pain or loss of function. Let’s put the “ fun ” back in function! Get in here to ZPT and allow us to help. Call today to schedule your “yearly functional exam!”

I have had stiffness and pain in my neck for 8 years…! "I have had stiffness and pain in my neck for 8 years and have seen 2 different specialists and physical therapists, plus one masseuse. Meds helped but this year I noticed my neck (hurting) and I knew it was time to try again. I chose ZPT and found the staff professional, kind, considerate, enthusiastic,bright,charmingand fun! I looked forward toallappointmentsand after2weeks Iwasmarkedly improved! Emina made sure I understood what I was doing and why, made me feel assured that I would improve and WHY I would improve. I owe all my improvement toEminaandTaylor.They ROCK! Thank you, ZPT!" - Robbin M. Patient Success SPOTLIGHT

Gratefully, Elaine

P.S. “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14

WHAT IS DIRECT ACCESS? Direct access is exactly what it sounds like: patients having direct access to physical therapy services. This means that they do not need a physician referral or prescription in order to receive the services of physical therapists.

Not long ago, this type of open market was simply a dream for both private practice and hospital-based PTs. But today, some form of direct access exists in every state plus the District of Columbia (the most recent additions being Oklahoma and Michigan), and at the very least, a patient can receive an “evaluation and some form of treatment without physician referral,” explains the APTA.

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"My Situation Improved from the First Visit!" "My experience at ZPT was very good. Every member of the staff was friendly, kind, and most importantly knowledgeable. My situation changed for the better from my first visit, and now I’m back in my exercise class and walking on the trail. I only wish coming to ZPT had been the first resort instead of the last.” - Elizabeth L. “Elaine Morrison has greatly helped me to strengthen my muscles and provided numerous exercises for a good workout. The pictures and written directions are awesome. Thanks to her, my muscles have very much improved. A big plus is her friendly staff and nice, clean facility.” - Melody H. "Much Better Balance Control!" 1. Having Parkinson's, the therapy greatly helps with everybody function. 2. I have much better balance control and face everyday chores with less pain. 3. I also have felt at ease with the therapists. "Everyone at Zionsville Physical Therapy took lots of time working to improve my everyday functions." - Dave R. "My Muscles Have Very Much Improved!"

Dave R.

Taylor with Cherry W., another satisfied customer.

FREE Fall Prevention Packets We still have a few Fall Prevention Packets left over from National Fall Prevention Awareness Day last month. If you would like to pick one up, please stop in and get what you need!

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH

The month of October has been declared “National Physical Therapy Month.” One of our favorite themes for this month-long celebration was in 2007: Physical Therapy: The Science of Healing. The Art of Caring. This year, the emphasis is on Move Forward PT – and staying connected through Facebook and Twitter, and #ChoosePT with its emphasis on avoiding addictive opioids. What Is National Physical Therapy Month All About? For almost 40 years, physical therapy has been celebrated by official proclamation. And since 1992, October is the month for honoring physical therapists and the important role they play in healing people in pain. In the modern era of social media, hashtags like #UsePhysicalTherapy and #ChoosePT have helped spread the word. Physical Therapy Month allows patients to share their stories about how PT has changed their lives for the better. It also gives physical therapists a forum for spreading the word about the different kinds of treatment patients can receive. Many members of the general public don’t realize that aside from specialized exercises that build strength and flexibility, PT also offers pain management through massage, heat and cold applications, and specialized electronic-pulse devices. What Symptoms and Conditions Does PT Help? Physical therapy tends to be associated with sports injuries, along with chronic problems such as back pain, surgery recovery,andbalance issues.Yet,youmaynot realize the rangeofproblems whichphysical therapycanhelp --both forpainmanagementand tohelpeaseother symptoms. Do you have hand pain and stiffness? Physical therapists treat hand and wrist conditions ranging from carpal tunnel to “trigger finger.” Tennis elbow and rotator cuff injuries can also be aided through PT. Among other conditions the generalpublicmaynotassociatewithphysical therapyarepelvicfloordysfunction, TMJ, cardiopulmonary disease, Parkinson’s, and traumatic brain injuries. Why #ChoosePT? In recent years, National Physical Therapy Month has also focused on the alternative PT offers over opioids. With opioid abuse at an all-time high -- and tragic overdoses on the rise -- alternatives to this class of prescription medication are even more important. The National Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that opioid prescriptions have quadrupled in recent years. Yet, the number of people reporting chronic pain has not gone down. Do you have back pain when bending to put on socks and shoes? Do you have an ache into your buttocks or back of the leg when you stand for long periods of time or when lifting your child or grandchild? Is it more comfortable for you to lean on a shopping cart at the grocery store than to stand tall? Do you avoid going to events when you're not sure of the seating? If so, this workshop will help you sort out what is causing your pain, and what you can do to solve it! Get back to the things you love! This free workshop at ZPT is for those who have back pain issues, leg pain or pelvic pain and want to do something to take care of it without medication, injections or surgery. We will discuss the 3 main causes of lower back pain and sciatica and what to do differently for each type of issue. You will learn what the #1 biggest mistake people make when it comes to solving their back pain. This workshop requires registration by calling 317.873.2033 or e-mailing our office at [email protected]. Seating is limited. Register now!! BACK PAIN & SCIATICA: Saturday, October 27th at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m.

Of course, many people who have conditions like back injuries or arthritis already understand thatphysical therapycan increase their range-of-motion.Butaside from addingflexibility,physical therapy isaviableway to reduceacuteandchronicpain. Prescriptions certainly have a valid place in pain management, and it’s true that physical therapy isn’t right for every patient. So how can you tell if physical therapy is a better choice than prescription opioids? The CDC suggests that if you fall into any of these categories, physical therapy can be beneficial: • Pain comes from fibromyalgia, low back pain, kneearthritis or hip arthritis.These conditions in particular are known for responding well to physical therapy when it comes to pain management. • The pain has lasted more than 90 days, meaning that it has gone from “acute” to “chronic.” • The benefits of prescription opioids don’t outweigh their risks. In the early days after an injury or an operation, painkillers help patients function without crippling pain.Butwitheachday thatpasses, the risksopioidsposeoutweigh the rewards. • If you’ve become afraid of the pain. Obviously, nobody welcomes physical discomfort.Butsomepeoplebecomeoverlydependentonapill’sability to remove allachesand twinges. Inphysical therapy,pain isaway todetermineexactlywhat needs to be worked on, in order to reduce discomfort down the road. Does an official month really matter, given that physical therapists are out there making a difference every day? In many ways, yes! If you or a loved one has been on the fenceabout giving PTa chance, themany stories you’re likely to hear during this month of public awareness may help you to decide. If you have any questions about whether you should #UsePhysicalTherapy, call our office today to discuss your condition and to set up an evaluation.

Sources: https://www.moveforwardpt.com/ChoosePT/Toolkit

https://www.moveforwardpt.com/choose-physical-therapy-over-opioids-for-pain-management-choosept https://www.moveforwardpt.com/Resources/Detail/physical-therapy-vs-opioids-when-to-choose-physica https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160645.php https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-physical-therapy-month-october/

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