2015 Feb - New Format

Greetings

Welcome to the February newsletter from Dynamics Physical Therapy.

NEW FEBRUARY ARTICLE

Understanding calf strains

A calf strain is a common injury that mostly affects individuals who regularly engage in sports, but may happen to anyone who makes a sudden movement that causes the calf muscle to contract too abruptly. There are three grades of calf strains, ranging from minor injury to severe muscle damage. Read our feature article to see how calf strains can be treated, and how to avoid having a minor strain become a severe one.

NEW WEBSITE ARTICLES

We have just posted 2 new sections on our website!

Choosing the right backpack

No matter what our age or where we are going, everyone seems to have a lot of stuff to haul around.

The body’s strong back, abdominals, and legs take the load of transporting items when you use a good backpack rather than leaving that load up to the weaker arms and shoulders, such as when carrying a hand or shoulder bag.

Snow Shovelling

Someone once said that there is one good thing about snow; it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbors!

Snow Shovelling can be a demanding physical activity, and with any demanding physical activity, comes the potential for injury.

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MOVE WELL

Have you had lower back pain? This is something that most of the population will struggle with at some point. Very few people who feel pain in their low back have a serious medical problem.

Ninety percent of people who experience low back pain for the first time get better in two to six weeks. Only rarely do people with low back pain develop chronic back problems.

Dig deeper by exploring over 100 lumbar spine articles on our website:

Introduction to lower back pain
Common Conditions
Faq's
Research articles
Surgical procedures (and the role of Physical Therapy in rehabilitation)

If you have any pain or discomfort, contact Dynamics Physical Therapy - we are here to keep you moving.

BE INSPIRED

It is often said that motivation is what gets you started but habit is what keeps you going.

This is true for many patients as they persist through the rehabilitation process. Whether you are working to rehabilitate or to achieve a personal goal, keep going!

LIVE WELL

Are you a skiier?

Skiing before your muscles are fully warmed up increases the risk of injury and can even decrease your ability to ski properly.

Performing a warm-up is key, and a dynamic warm-up is the most beneficial way to prepare your body for sport.

EAT WELL

Did you know that eating healthy does not mean that you have to eat food that tastes bland? Try these two recipes for a healthy meal and snack that are both filling and pleasing to the palate.

We came across these recipes that we found inspiring

Quick Chicken Picatta

From: Allrecipes.com
This recipe includes spices such as capers and parsley as well as olive oil instead of vegetable oil.

Try this Quick Chicken Picatta recipe for a healthy meal that is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Click on the link below for the recipe

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars

For a healthy snack, try Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars. Pumpkin contains vitamin A, which is a powerful antioxidant that promotes good vision, strong skin, and has many other benefits

So instead of grabbing an unhealthy snack, try this easy recipe for a delicious and healthy alternative.

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