Imaging of the Lumbar Spine in People Without Back Pain. N Engl J Med 1994; 331: 69-116. MONTH Physical Therapy: The Best Choice for Patients with Low Back Pain October is Physical Therapy month, so we are taking the opportunity to shed some light on what diagnosis we treat the most: low back pain (LBP). Low back pain is by far the most common complaint among patients that we see. Approximately 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time.¹ A recent study funded by the U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases showed that if the option for physical therapy is available, choosing physical therapy first offers a non-invasive treatment that can save both time and money. What does a physical therapy program for low back pain include? You should expect a comprehensive approach incorporating manual therapy (a hands on treatment approach), therapeutic exercise, and modalities. Most patients will experience an improvement in both the physical condition and symptoms. Patients are also taught movement awareness, knowledge of safe positions, functional strength, and coordination. All of this promotes the management of low back pain. As Physical therapists, we strive to promote wellness, healthy lifestyles, and we teach ways to prevent injuries and loss of movement. Simply put, we want to get you back to doing the things you love. Each year, 50% of American over the age of 18 develop a musculoskeletal injury that lasts longer than 3 months. We want to you to know, that in case of injury or musculoskeletal pain… we’re here to help. For more information on physical therapy and low back pain, click here 1. Jensen M, Brant-Zawadzki M, Obuchowski N, et al. Magnetic Resonance A RECIPE FOR YOU Taco Soup As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to bring out the crockpot! Try our twist on tacos. This is a dish that even kids will eat. Ingredients: • 1 medium size diced onion • 2 lbs. hamburger • 2 cans of corn • 2 cans light red kidney beans • 2 cans diced tomatoes • 1 pkg. taco seasoning • 1 pkg. Fritos • 1 pkg. shredded cheddar cheese Directions: 1. Brown hamburger and onion 2. Add vegetables with liquid and seasoning to crock pot 3. Add browned hamburger and onion to veggies in crock pot 4. Cook all day on low 5. Serve with Fritos and cheese PT&Me Featured Article High School Sports Injuries OCTOBER TIP OF THE MONTH Call today to ask us how we can help you get back to enjoying the activities that are important to you! “The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” — Lucille Ball TELL A FRIEND The greatest compliment we can receive is for our patients to tell their friends and family about their positive experience with us. If you know someone who is experiencing pain or limitations and you believe they could benefit from therapy, please tell them about us. We will ensure that they will receive great care and have a positive therapy experience with us!
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Imaging of the Lumbar Spine in People Without Back Pain. N Engl J Med 1994;
331: 69116.
A R E C I P E F O R Y O U
Taco SoupAs the weather cools, it’s the perfect timeto bring out the crockpot! Try our twist ontacos. This is a dish that even kids will eat.
Ingredients:
• 1 medium sizediced onion• 2 lbs. hamburger• 2 cans of corn
• 2 cans light redkidney beans• 2 cans dicedtomatoes
• 1 pkg. tacoseasoning• 1 pkg. Fritos• 1 pkg. shreddedcheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Brown hamburger and onion
2. Add vegetables with liquid and seasoning to crock pot
3. Add browned hamburger and onion to veggies in crock pot
4. Cook all day on low
5. Serve with Fritos and cheese
J U S T F O R F U N !
Halloween is fast approaching! We have somegreat facts about the holiday. Do you knowwhich is NOT true?!
A. Americans purchase nearly 600 millionpounds of candy a year for HalloweenB. The Irish Celts are responsible forinventing the JackOLantern and thename comes from the Irish Folktale –Stingy JackC. The color orange for Halloween is meant to represent the FallHarvestD. Bobbing for apples started as an American tradition
Click here to see answer
Therapy Month
3. Halloween
4. Cooler Weather
5. Other (let us know)
T I P O F T H EM O N T H
Physical Therapy:The Best Choicefor Patients withLow Back Pain
October is PhysicalTherapy month, sowe are taking theopportunity to shedsome light on whatdiagnosis we treat themost: low back pain(LBP).
Low back pain is by far the most common complaint amongpatients that we see. Approximately 31 million Americansexperience low back pain at any given time.¹ A recent studyfunded by the U.S. National Institute of Arthritis andMusculoskeletal and Skin Diseases showed that if the option forphysical therapy is available, choosing physical therapy firstoffers a noninvasive treatment that can save both time andmoney.
What does a physical therapy program for low back paininclude?
You should expect a comprehensive approach incorporatingmanual therapy (a hands on treatment approach), therapeuticexercise, and modalities. Most patients will experience animprovement in both the physical condition and symptoms.Patients are also taught movement awareness, knowledge of safepositions, functional strength, and coordination. All of thispromotes the management of low back pain.
As Physical therapists, we strive to promote wellness, healthylifestyles, and we teach ways to prevent injuries and loss ofmovement. Simply put, we want to get you back to doing thethings you love. Each year, 50% of American over the age of 18develop a musculoskeletal injury that lasts longer than 3 months.We want to you to know, that in case of injury or musculoskeletalpain… we’re here to help.
For more information on physical therapy and low back pain, clickhere
1. Jensen M, BrantZawadzki M, Obuchowski N, et al. Magnetic Resonance
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reduce swelling and pain, and improve knee range of motion inboth directions. To achieve these goals, treatment may consist ofsoft tissue massage to increase circulation and decreaseswelling, stretching to improve flexibility, patellar mobilization,range of motion exercises, and modalities such as ice andelectrical stimulation to help decrease pain and swelling. Physicaltherapy will progress to lower extremity strengthening exercises,balance activities, and fine tuning the gait pattern. Variousactivities and techniques will be used to improve strength,balance, and gait. As patients reach the end of their course ofphysical therapy, a personalized home exercise program isdeveloped with the focus on independence with all ADL’s andreturning to activities such as walking, swimming, dancing, golf,and biking. It is important for patients to stay active and maintainstrength, flexibility, and endurance.
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Butternut Squash French FriesThis recipe is a healthy alternative to its whitepotato companion. Our friend Kristin fromHouston likes to make these on weekendswhile her husband makes burgers on the grill.
Ingredients:• Nonstick cookingspray•1 large butternutsquash•2 tablespoonsolive oil
• Spices: salt,pepper, garlicpowder, or any ofyour other favoriteseasonings
•Ketchup fordipping if desired
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.2. Peel the squash and cut it in half lengthwise; scoop out theseeds.3. Cut the squash into French fry shaped strips.4. Toss in olive oil and season with your favorite spices.5. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray & lay thesquash strips flat on the surface.6. Bake for 2025 minutes, then carefully flip each piece and bakefor another 2025 minutes unti l crispy.7. Broil for the last few minutes to get them extra crispy.8. Dip them in ketchup if you choose & enjoy!
Imaging of the Lumbar Spine in People Without Back Pain. N Engl J Med 1994;
331: 69116.
A R E C I P E F O R Y O U
Taco SoupAs the weather cools, it’s the perfect timeto bring out the crockpot! Try our twist ontacos. This is a dish that even kids will eat.
Ingredients:
• 1 medium sizediced onion• 2 lbs. hamburger• 2 cans of corn
• 2 cans light redkidney beans• 2 cans dicedtomatoes
• 1 pkg. tacoseasoning• 1 pkg. Fritos • 1 pkg. shreddedcheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Brown hamburger and onion
2. Add vegetables with liquid and seasoning to crock pot
3. Add browned hamburger and onion to veggies in crock pot
4. Cook all day on low
5. Serve with Fritos and cheese
J U S T F O R F U N !
Halloween is fast approaching! We have somegreat facts about the holiday. Do you knowwhich is NOT true?!
A. Americans purchase nearly 600 millionpounds of candy a year for HalloweenB. The Irish Celts are responsible forinventing the JackOLantern and thename comes from the Irish Folktale –Stingy JackC. The color orange for Halloween is meant to represent the FallHarvestD. Bobbing for apples started as an American tradition
Click here to see answer
Therapy Month
3. Halloween
4. Cooler Weather
5. Other (let us know)
PT&Me Featured Article High School SportsInjuries
Every year, millions of teenagers participate in high school sports.An injury to a high school athlete and the pressure to play can leadto decisions that may lead to additional injury with longterm effects.High school sports injuries can cause problems that require surgeryas an adult, and may lead to arthritis later in life...more
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In general, most result in swelling, pain, stiffness, bruising and difficulty with weight bearing. The more involved the sprain, the more of these symptoms are present. As with most injuries,earlier treatment means speedier recovery.
The old synonym of RICE applies within the rest 24 - 48 hours: R - rest I - ice C - compression E - elevation. The faster you canrestore Range of Motion (ROM) in the ankle joint, the faster you can return to normal activities. Once normal ROM has returned, the ankle must be restored to normal strength and stability.
One of themost common injuriesisan ankle sprain. The mostcommonof these is called aninvesion-sprain in which the foot isrolled out. Onthe outer portion of the ankle are threeligamentswhich can be stretched ortorn.
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