Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists News Spring 2015 It’s Time to Get Your Hands Dirty! It’s that time of year again. Time to exchange snow shovels and winter boots with gardening tools and watering cans. While the warmer weather brings on a new sense of happiness and energy, we need to remember to use proper body mechanics and follow general safety to avoid muscle aches and potential serious injuries. The number one injury associated with gardening is low back pain. Here are a few tips to make your gardening experience more enjoyable and less painful. LIFTING: Lifting heavy objects such as bags of soil, planters and mulch improperly can lead to low back strains and/or sciatic pain. Other options include moving half of the soil/mulch to a separate pot before lifting the bag or planting in to smaller pots that are easier to maneuver. Using a garden cart or wheelbarrow can also assist with moving heavy gardening materials. Remember to lift with your legs, avoid simultaneous lifting and twisting and keep heavier objects close to your body to avoid injury. PLANTING: Prepping the soil can also be a difficult and tedious task requiring prolonged forward bending and frequent changes in position. Try prepping the planting bed by using long-handled gardening tools. Once the soil is ready, plant from a kneeling position using either a kneeling stool or a cushion. Remember to avoid twisting at the spine. Those with known chronic low back pain may want to consider planting in to pots, flower boxes or raised flower beds to avoid further injury. WEEDING: Most people dislike weeding their gardens and flower beds. Options to reduce the need to do so include using plants as ground cover or using mulch in your flower beds to minimize weed growth. If using a weed spray, look for bottles that have a sprayer hose to allow you to stand upright while treating your problem areas. Remember to listen to your body. Take frequent breaks and change positions when you start to experience aching, cramping or fatigue. Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. If you do happen to experience low back pain or any other injury, remember to contact your physical therapist. They can help alleviate your symptoms as well as educate you on proper body mechanics. MOWING THE LAWN: Another task that most people find tedious. When able, use an electric start mower. The action of pulling a cord to start your mower is the most common cause of low back injuries. If you must use a pull start mower, remember to bend at your knees and maintain the natural curve of your spine while reaching for the cord. Make sure you tighten your abdominal muscles just before pulling the cord in order to support your spine. If using a push mower, remember to maintain proper upright posture and take breaks as needed. OPENING DAY!!! Spring is near and the Tigers opening day is just around the corner. Come out early and stop by and see your Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists team! The following services will be available at Comerica Park: • Golf Screening- Start your season off right! • Biodex balance consultations… are you at a fall risk? • Free evaluations and consultations of your aches, pains, and orthopedic conditions. • Information on direct access to physical therapy treatment Spring 2015 WHAT DOES DIRECT ACCESS TO PHYSICAL THERAPY MEAN?!? Physical therapists treat a wide variety of conditions from fall prevention, sports injuries, pre and post-surgical patients, shoulder pain, ankle sprains, headaches…. and the list goes on! Call or check out our website at www.plymouthpts.com to see if you have a condition that can be treated by a Physical Therapist. Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists is now able to perform evaluations and treatments without a referral from a physician. According to numerous studies physical therapists are second only to orthopedic surgeons in accurate diagnoses of orthopedic conditions. Don’t wait to receive physical therapy Lucky Number 13! Recently Renovated! Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists has expanded further to the northeast side. Our STERLING HEIGHTS LOCATION is now open to treat orthopedic related conditions. Dr. Todd Thurman started at our main location located in Plymouth and is proud to be the new site director at our Sterling Heights Center. Keep this location in mind for a convenient treatment near your home, work, or for a family or friend. COMMERCE CENTER has received a face lift. This clinic is still conveniently located off of Commerce Road. Stop in to check out the update and say hello to your Physical Therapist! To come in the near future…. additional cardio equipment to further tailor your individualized program! Our LIVONIA EAST CENTER has recently moved to better serve our patients! We have expanded our facility to better serve you! The Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists Team continues to pride ourselves in offering effective evidence based treatment designed to lead you onto the path of a speedy recovery! LIVONIA EAST CENTER 29691 W. Six Mile Road, Suite 110D Livonia, MI 48152 T (734) 422-0802 STERLING HEIGHTS CENTER 43314 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48314 T (586)997-0375 and delay your road to recovery. Call to book an appointment today with one of our doctors of Physical Therapy! Most insurance plans are accepted and we can get your started within 24-48 hours! 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