Greetings
Welcome to the February newsletter from Physical Therapy Advantage.
We would like to welcome a new aide to our clinic, Kelsey Jarnell. Kelsey is a Nutrition and Dietetic student at Northern Illinois University looking to graduate in May of 2019. She hopes to further her education and attend graduate school to receive her Master’s degree in Nutrition and become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). When Kelsey is not working, she enjoys volunteering, cooking, trying new foods, and spending time with family and friends.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming workshop:
Shoulder Workshop - at Physical Therapy Advantage clinic on Saturday, March 2 from 10:00-11:00am. Are you having shoulder pain? Do your shoulders hurt when reaching overhead? Do you have pain in your shoulders at night? Come to this free workshop to learn about your shoulders and what you can do to help the pain. Call the clinic at 630-892-8003.
Dizziness and Balance Workshop - at Physical Therapy Advantage Clinic on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00-11:00am. Do you feel dizzy? Do you feel like you are on a boat? Have you been falling? This FREE workshop is for you. Call the clinic to register.
February is Heart Health Month. Find out more about the OPTAVIA health program by looking online at www.optavia.com If you are struggling with your New Year's Resolutions of weight loss, nutrition or just plain wanting to feel healthier? Call the office to find out more about our Health Coaching Program. See if it is a good fit for you. Ask for Joe.
The following article, is from Glen Kamps, the manager at Dick Pond Athletics in St. Charles http://www.dickpondathletics.comst-charles/home. Thank you Glen for contributing to our newsletter.
NO GOAL, NO GAIN
Half of you reading this newsletter – have attemptd to get in shape, get healthy, etc, but don't. We have asked ourselves over and over: “Why?” Why wouldn’t 100% of the us want to lose weight, lower blood pressure, fight off the scourge of diabetes, lessen their chance of cancer and dementia, feel better, and look better? We all know that these things are true results of increased movement. Yet, few of us choose to act or, rather, follow through with the act that would save us from ill health. Why?
I heard it said, just yesterday, that the most important part of any successful – or unsuccessful - endeavor is the management of the eight inches of space from the top of one’s head to the bottom of one’s chin. What does that mean? It will be your brain that controls all of your success in this class, not your legs. Your running form will not be critical to your success. Your leg stretching exercises will not be the deciding factor. What will determine how far you approach better health will be your brain’s ability to focus on why you are here and where you want to go.
What is your goal for your next 10 weeks? Have you made one? Do you have more than one? Have you written them down? You must if you want to succeed. Your goals must be objective. A poor goal would be: “I want to feel better.” Since that is difficult to measure, you won’t be able to know if/when you attain it. Here is a better one: “I want to sleep better by reducing my stress through cardiovascular movement.” Since you would be able to measure your sleep with your FitBit and you would be able to record your minutes of restlessness, you would be able to see that your activity helped you with that goal. Other great goal measurement tools would be: a scale, a soft tape measure, a stop watch, a Garmin pace measuring watch, your own blood pressure cuff, pre and post blood draws at your doctor’s office, etc. Set a goal and secure it to your refrigerator door - right next to the handle.
We want you to succeed. So do you! To do this, set a goal TODAY and do everything possible, (change your habits, change your calendar routine), despite every obstacle that will try to stop you (the weather, your family, your so-called friends) to obtain that goal. For you must see, without your health, you have nothing.
If you are interested in starting a running program, reach out to Dick Pond Athletics and join their Walk2Run program.
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Most adults have experienced back pain at some point in their lives. For some, their pain may be acute, meaning that it comes on suddenly and can often subside in a short amount of time, whereas for others, pain may persist for long periods of time, becoming chronic.
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Snowboarding is a sport that is often considered extreme, and is commonly associated with upper body injuries. Proper conditioning, as well as a few key precautions, is essential to avoid injuries. Physical Therapy can help minimize the risk of injury by educating snowboarders on selecting appropriate equipment, and teaching proper stretching and strengthening techniques.
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Your Physical Therapist can help you through the hard climb to the top!
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Get to know your knees
The knee is a key load bearing joint in the body and can be susceptible to injury in sport or life. Physical Therapy can help you avoid injury by educating you about common pitfalls and training errors that cause knee injury, and teaching you how to stretch and strengthen the joint for your chosen sport.
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Do you ever find yourself wondering about dinner options that are both tasty and healthy? Here are two recipes that are satisfying and nutritious!
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From: Allrecipes.com
This recipe combines salmon fillets with bread crumbs, butter, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to create a healthy dinner option that can be paired with a salad or vegetable medley. This dish is packed with protein and can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
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From: Allrecipes.com
This recipe combines penne, chicken breast halves, and asparagus spears with olive oil, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and Parmesan cheese to create a quick and nutritious dinner option. This dish is full of protein and fiber as well as a variety of vitamins and nutrients, and can be ready in about 35 minutes.
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Physical Therapy Advantage
35 S Randall Road
North Aurora, IL 60542
Phone (630) 892-8003
