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Handling Pain for the Student Athlete

An alternative option for pain care management and sport injuries Injuries are inevitable. While few are life or participation-ending, any injury can take your student athlete temporarily out of the game. From a minor bruise to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, what does the student athlete do? While times are changing, some “old-school” schools used to have opioids in a desk to keep valuable players in the game. We know more now about dangerous pain relief, as well as new technology to help heal healthily. Why Student-athletes Need Opioid Alternatives Losing play time or appearing to be less-than-tough can be devastating to any student athlete. When a coach is urging play despite an injury, student athletes are in a bad situation. First, they need to know that no matter how valuable they are to the team, taking an opioid – theirs or anyone else’s- to keep them in the game is not healthy or fair to them. Second, while opioids may be prescribed when an injury is severe, the risk of opioid use disorder increases after three days so make sure the prescription is small. Explore Opioid Free Options Along those lines, most recreational opioid use starts in parents’

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May 3, 2022
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Get in Shape with Running!

  Get in shape and learn what works for pain relief   Exercise is an effective way to get in shape on the outside, and lower blood pressure and improve heart vitality on the inside! Exercise comes in many shapes and forms. Running is one form that will challenge you. If you have never run before, you may want to start with a progressive walking program, 15 minutes 3x week. When this is an easy task, you’re ready to run. To run efficiently and achieve results, you need a plan. First, you need a nice pair of running shoes. Spend the time with a running store to understand how your feet need the proper support and to get the right kind of shoes for the level of exercise you plan on doing. Days Hours Minutes Seconds Hurry and Sign-Up for a Free Webinar Once you get your sneakers, begin with 5-10 minutes of running at an easy pace. Practice getting your whole body involved, swinging your arms and moving your upper torso as you go. Next, increase your time and distance. Start with running one time a week, then increase to two or three.  Jeff Galloway endorses a program that

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April 15, 2022

Staying Active & Pain Free As a Senior – Free Webinar

Get in Shape with Exercise and without the Pain! Baby boomers are living longer. Why? Because Baby boomers are acquiring knowledge, asking questions, eating better, attending physical therapy and finally, are exercising in some form or another. However, in my 21-year career as both a physical therapist and personal trainer, most seniors don’t know where to begin when it comes to starting an exercise program. Reserve your spot for our “How to Stay Active When Older” with Physical Therapist Chris Gellert. So where do you begin? First, a reasonable starting goal is vital. Exercise is an effective way to get in shape, deal with an injury, lower blood pressure and improve heart vitality!  Take advantage of free resources like this webinar to learn about additional strategies to stay active and pain free.  Like any new resolution, though, there is a tendency to aim too high and quit too soon. Exercise comes in many shapes and forms. With a good pair of sneakers, you can’t go wrong starting with a walking program:  15 Minutes 1 to 3 times per week Walk at your pace Second, make the goal fit your needs. Research has shown that women over the age of 50 are

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April 1, 2022
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Spring into the Season with Cryovibration, an opioid-free pain management alternative

Spring is inviting everyone to get outside! Spring is in the air, which means many of us will get outside to garden, play golf, tennis or even go for a hike. Watch overdoing it! It is easy to get immersed in the garden for a few hours or play golf and forget to stretch. When we overdo an activity using a muscle or area that doesn’t typically get a lot of use, this can lead to the appropriately named “overuse injury”. Learn More about VibraCool Watch overdoing it! What is an overuse injury? An overuse injury is a term used to describe an injury that occurs from tissue damage resulting from repetitive demand over a period of time.  Rowing a boat, squatting and pulling weeds, or trying to keep up with a friend who plays golf or tennis all the time are frequent scenarios. When you hear people talking about golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, IT band issues, or even plantar fasciitis, all are types of overuse injuries. Most treatments call for isolating the muscle with slow stretching and returning to use, or changing the way the joint moves. Those elastic bands you see people wearing on their arms? It’s an attempt to change

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March 22, 2022

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