Greetings
Welcome to the November newsletter from Physical Therapy Advantage.
With Thanksgiving this month, we give thanks to all of our clients. We appreciate that you entrust us with your care. We are grateful to be able to assist you on your healing process.
We had a very successful Physical Therapy month in October. We collected lots of non-parishable food for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, had several students for the Student Night and hosted several workshops with great attendance. Thank you for all of your support and loyalty.
Following are our upcoming workshops:
- Thursday, November 14 - Low Back and Sciatica workshop at our clinic from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Are you suffering from low back pain or do you have pain that radiates down one of your legs? This is the workshop for you. Please call to register for the FREE workshop by calling 630-892-8003.
- Saturday, December 7 - Balance and Dizziness workshop at the Physical Therapy Advantage Clinic from 10:00 - 11:00am. If you are suffering from balance or dizziness issues, this workshop is for you. Register at 630-892-8003 for the FREE workshop.
What's a Movement Diagnosis?
Medical diagnoses don't need much of an introduction. They're what you get from your doctor
when you're sick. Examples would be influenza, diabetes, or hypertension. They describe the
underlying problem that is causing your symptoms.
When people feel sick, they know they need to go to the doctor and find out what's going on to
get treated. We should treat movement the same way. If you're having pain when you move,
can't do things you used to be able to - like get on and off the floor easily, or can't do things you
want to do - like go for a bike ride or pick up a grandchild then you need to get a movement
diagnosis.
A movement diagnosis does the same thing as a medical diagnosis; it describes what's causing
your difficulty with movement. Some examples would be difficulty standing from a chair
secondary to decreased force production, scapular down rotation syndrome, or lower crossed
syndrome.
Diagnoses set the roadmap for treatment, so getting them right is crucial. Human movement is
complex and is influenced by more than just your muscles and joints. According to the APTA,
movement is impacted by the following systems:
● Endocrine
● Nervous
● Cardiovascular
● Pulmonary
● Integumentary
● Musculoskeletal
Because of the complexity and interplay between these components of the movement system,
getting a movement diagnosis correct is often very difficult. Physical therapists are experts in
human movement with doctoral level training and should be your first stop for movement issues.
Not only can a physical therapist provide an accurate movement diagnosis, they will also design
a treatment plan to correct the underlying issues and help get you moving well again.
References:
http://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/movement-systemdiagnosis-in-neurologic-physical-therapy-where-are-we.pdf?sfvrsn=0
https://journals.lww.com/jnpt/FullText/2018/04000/White_Paper__Movement_System_Diagnose
s_in.9.aspx
http://www.apta.org/MovementSystem/
http://www.apta.org/MovementSystem/Template/
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Managing Sports-Related Injuries
Individuals who regularly engage in sports are usually well aware of the risks that are associated with their activity.
Warm-up routines, stretching techniques, and careful sports practices help prevent injuries, but sometimes sports-related injuries are unavoidable.
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North American football is a high-impact, full-contact sport that can quickly take a toll on players' bodies. Whether football is being played on a professional, college, or high school level, or simply for recreational purposes, it is important to understand how proper conditioning, exercises, and safe techniques can prevent injuries.
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Don’t let mobility issues and constant discomfort beat you. Meet with a Physical Therapist who can help you fight your chronic pain.
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Understanding Guyon's canal syndrome
Guyon's canal syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve that passes through a tunnel in the wrist, called Guyon’s canal, becomes trapped. This condition is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, but the nerve that is affected is different. Sometimes people may experience symptoms due to both conditions. A Physical Therapist can demonstrate techniques that effectively target the symptoms of both.
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Eating healthy and delicious meals doesn’t have to be a tedious task. Here are two nutritious recipes that are tasty and easy to prepare.
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From: Wellplated.com
This nutritious bowl combines red onion, sweet potatoes, chili powder, extra-virgin olive oil, broccoli, kale, cumin, and garlic.
The blend of ingredients is a powerhouse of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that support optimal health. Try this recipe today!
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From: Minimalistbaker.com
This recipe allows you to pick your favorite type of nuts, from choices such as walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, and almonds, to make smooth, creamy nut butter. This treat can also be combined with sea salt, vanilla extract, or other healthy ingredients such as dark chocolate to please your sweet tooth.
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Physical Therapy Advantage 35 S Randall Road North Aurora, IL 60542 Phone (630) 892-8003
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