October Pinnacle PT Newsletter

Inside: National PT Month: Choose PT + Success with PT for Lower Back Pain + Knee Pain Workshop + Refer a Friend: Win a hypersphere++ much more!

October is National PT Month….Choose PT first!

Physical Therapists Help You Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity

According to the Department of Health and Human Services Facts & Statistics on physical activity, more than 80% of American adults do not get enough physical activity despite the proven benefits, such as a reduced risk of some cancers and chronic diseases, as well as improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and quality of life. As a result, half of adults — 117 million people — have one or more chronic diseases. The good news is that regular physical activity can help prevent and improve many chronic conditions. Barriers to movement and physical activity can be small or large, real or perceived. Whatever barriers may be preventing you from enjoying the many important health benefits of physical activity, physical therapists will partner with you to create a safe and effective program to get you moving. Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Using the latest evidence, physical therapists design physical activity plans for people of all ages and abilities specific to your needs, challenges, and goals. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants work together, and collaborate with other members of your health care team, to maximize your movement and empower you to be an active participant in your care.

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Use Physical Therapy for Prevention and Avoid Surgery

I'm sure for most people if the topic of physical therapy were to come up, rehabilitation is what would be associated with the profession. Certainly that can comprise the majority share of our work, however, physical therapy can provide preventative needs as well. One of the main things that people want to prevent when they come to physical therapy is surgery. We have worked with numerous patients that have sought our care and have been able to avoid arthroscopic knee surgery, knee or hip replacements, back surgery, shoulder surgery, and more. How can this happen? Frequently, imbalanced, asymmetrical muscle or body function can contribute to forces on the body that lead to pain and put us at risk for serious injury. When caught early enough, even if it seems like you've reached the point of no return, surgery can frequently be prevented. Yes, even those being told that they have a “bone on bone” condition have avoided surgery with proper physical therapy involvement. People engaged in repetitive activities are at risk for injury, even if they feel no pain. Athletes often fall into this category. Examples include volleyball outside hitters, baseball or softball pitchers, golfers, tennis players, etc. People with physically demanding jobs such as hair stylists, massage therapists, construction workers or factory workers can fit this category as well. Even people who work at a desk and use a keyboard all day, or are always using a mouse with the same hand can benefit from activities that a physical therapist can provide to prevent chronic arm/hand pain, back and neck pain, and headaches.

If you or someone you know would like to learn more, please feel free to contact our office to set up a time to visit with one of our physical therapists. 208.777.4242

Written By Mark Bengtson, MPT

Not Moving Your Best? Pain Got You Down?

Free Discovery Consultations October 25th-29th

Our Doctors of Physical Therapy Will be discussing:

We are only taking 10 registrants. To hold your spot, please call or text us at 208.777.4242 or use the link below to sign up!

Refer A Friend & Share The Love

Community Education Workshops

Thursday, October 21st @ 6pm

Knee Pain Workshop: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Surgery

Join us for our Knee Pain Workshop!

What we will cover:

• The top 3 causes of knee pain that can lead to a knee replacement and a long recovery. (One of them you won’t believe…)

• The #1 single biggest mistake that knee pain sufferers make that can lead directly to surgery.

• A sure-fire way to get your life back and pick the right treatment for the cause of your pain (and save you time and money.

• What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of unnecessary medications, injections, or surgery.

  Who is the Workshop For?

• The Knee Pain Workshop is for people suffering with knee pain who are looking to feel normal again and heal naturally without medications, injections and surgery.

• Are you afraid to move because you fear your knee might "give out"?

• Do you find yourself taking Tylenol, Aleve or Advil just to get through the day?

• Are you missing out on family time because of knee pain?

• Have you changed the way you do everyday activities - like going up and down stairs or getting in and out of a car?

• Do you try to just “keep going” but you feel limited in what you can do?

• Do you feel worn out and held back because of your knee?

  THIS FREE WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU

Patient Success Spotlight

Pinnacle Physical Therapy’s prized patient of the week is

Cameron Barclift!

Cameron is a longtime friend of our PT clinic!   We were fortunate to  take care of  him 8 years ago when he suffered a devastating ACL injury.  Cameron exhibited diligence, grit and consistency as he battled back from his knee injury to return to all of his athletic activities that include high-level skiing, surfing, weightlifting and most importantly sports with his 2 daughters.

Cameron plays hard and unfortunately encountered a progressive lower back injury over the last several years that had left him feeling oun-athletic, old and possibly not going to be able to be involved in sports himself or with his daughters in the future. Cameron tried all of the credible fixes for his lower back pain through self stretching, working out, other conservative treatment alternatives and simply could not find pain relief.

His severe LBP needed to be addressed and he humbly limped in the door this past summer. Cameron started on a physical therapy course with us and has made revolutionary changes in his overall core stability, breathing patterns, diaphragm positioning, posture, movement awareness, gait appreciation, movement strategies, work positioning /body mechanics, sleeping awareness etc. He has radically changed his philosophy of training and caring for his back from a “get stronger mindset” to a “get perfect body mechanics and movement awareness appreciation”, and he is seeing significant results. What's even more exciting than pain relief, more involvement in his own sports in his kids sporting activities, is the fact that Cameron is making lifelong body changes!   Furthermore,  at his age they are going to protect, preserve, prevent and help him to avoid future surgery, unnecessary medication usage and falling into a chronic pain cycle that afflicts so many people. Cameron and his effort are a testament to his mindfulness, his determination and his willingness to work……. as well as think outside the box to fix his body problems through Pinnacle Physical Therapy’s Postural Restoration Institute  based physical therapy. For those reasons….. and because he's a success story, a model for injury / pain management and future injury prevention and a great guy……..Cameron Barclift is Pinnacle PT’s patient of the week for October 2021.

Checkout Cameron B “in the wild”......Doing what he loves and doing it without pain!

We are grateful for mindful, willing to change and hard-working patients that take control of their injuries / pain and overcome. Great Job Cam! It’s a  pleasure to work with you.

Pinnacle PT Team

We Want to Help as Many People as Possible!

Here’s how we’ve been doing it lately….

Our educational workshops are designed to explain the causes of some very common and very debilitating conditions we all have suffered from AND how to prevent or overcome these conditions while avoiding medications, injections and surgery.

We have presented to thousands of people over the last 5 years and talked to them about:

• Lower Back Pain * Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff

• Arthritis * Pelvic Floor Issues

• Hip Pain/ FAI * Balance and Dizziness

• Knee Pain * Running Injuries

• Weakness * SIJ Pain

All of the problems above can keep people form living and enjoying life. Whether it’s playing with their kids or grandkids, traveling, exercising or just coming home from a day’s work not exhausted by the pain. It might be common for people to be in pain but it’s not Normal!

And that’s where you and I can help…….

Are you part of a group or do you know of any groups that are looking for speakers to share their knowledge about Health and Healing Naturally? Please call me and help me get in touch with them. This is a great opportunity for you to help as many people as possible too.

Step 1) Think of all the groups you know of or belong to that would like some of this help.

Step 2) Call 208.777.4242 or email marketing@pinnaclephysicaltherapy.org and let us know you want to help them.

Step 3) Introduce me to a person in the group or one of the organizers of the group.

4) Sit back and watch how many people will be glad you thought of them.

These workshops are perfect for church groups, runners, gyms, mom’s clubs, firefighters, police, insurance companies, etc….you get the picture. Help us to help as many people as possible get started with Step 1. We’re looking forward to your call.

To your health, Mark Bengtson, MPT Pinnacle Physical Therapy