Excel Physical Therapy Spring Newsletter 2016

2016 Spring Issue
Inside this issue:
Excel News
1
Voted #1
2
New Elkhorn Clinic
3
Scholarships
4
Stretches for the
Summer
5
Stretches cont’d
6
Fitness Tips
7
Fitness Tips
cont’d
8
“Like” Us on
Facebook
9
What People Are
Saying
10
Review Us
11
Commonly Treated
Conditions
12
Who We Are
Excel Physical Therapy is a therapist owned, independent, out-patient
physical therapy practice specializing in orthopedics. Excel was started
in 1988 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Physical Therapy
services are provided at 13 convenient locations across Nebraska and
Iowa as well as on-site at several Omaha area industries.
Excel News
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Brent Todd
PT, DPT, OCS, ATC
Excel recently celebrated its 27th anniversary! We look forward to many
more years serving the Nebraska and Iowa communities.
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Excel is excited to announce the addition of Kelsey Edwards, PTA and
Carla Nichols, PTA to our professional staff.
Brent Todd, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC (shown left) was recently honored with the
PT Clinical Excellence Award by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Excel opened its 13th clinic in Elkhorn last
month! It is located on the southeast
corner of 204th & Pacific Street.
See page 3 for more details.
was voted your #1 choice!
In Omaha and Sarpy County!
Introducing Excel’s
13th Clinic in Elkhorn!
Location
204th & Pacific
Clinic Director
Elliot Tapprich, PT, DPT, CSCS
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2016 Excel College
Scholarships
Excel awarded (5) $1,000 scholarships to these 2016 high school graduates. In addition
to their sincere interest in pursuing physical therapy as a career, these recipients were
selected based on their academic achievements, athletic/extra-curricular involvement and
community service.
Jason Johanek
Creighton Prep High School
McKenna Paintin
Omaha Central High School
Ryan Pauley
Columbus Senior High
Excel has awarded
$46,000 over the last
eight years, helping a
total of 46 high school
seniors reach their
academic and career
goals.
Julia Griffin
Marian High School
Megan Wardyn
Grand Island Central Catholic
Stretching Exercises
For Any Summer Activity!
As the grass turns green and flowers begin to bloom, many weekend warriors will
be increasing their activity levels this summer doing yard work, golfing, biking, running
and much more. While it’s great to spend more time outside, these activities may also
come with their share of new aches and pains that have been absent all winter. In order
to avoid these ailments, it’s important to prepare your body for these activities just as you
would for any physical competition. Here are a list of activities that are beneficial for you
to perform before and after any outdoor exercise to prevent injuries.
A gentle warm up increases blood
flow to the muscles and prepares
them for physical activity. This can
be as easy as a simple 5 minute
walk.
Stretching the back of your legs is vital
in avoiding hamstring strains. Many
outdoor activities require postural
positions that can stress the back and
cause knee pain, so it is important
they are stretched properly.
As a continuation of the hamstring
stretch, the calf is another muscle
that can become tight with exercise.
Stretching the calf lengthens its
muscles and avoids injuries like
plantar fasciitis & achilles tendonitis.
Summer Stretching Exercises
For Any Activity!
Performing a gentle rotation exercise
can be a great way to stretch the back
after a workout or time in the garden.
Many outdoor sports and activities
require a slight bend in posture,
leaning forward or lifting. Performing
this exercise can help balance your
back from such prolonged positions.
This move helps stretch and
strengthen the torso, shoulder, and
abdominal muscles (ones that are
often neglected!) which tend to
tighten up during activity.
As you resume your outdoor activities, it’s important to ease
into golfing, yard work, running, and biking routines. Start with
short periods of exercise and gradually increase your duration
while taking frequent breaks. This allows your body to rest and
recover to avoid any prolonged static positions. Your body will
thank you and you’ll be able to enjoy all that the wonderful
weather can offer—pain free. If any aches
and pains do arise, however, be sure to
contact an Excel Physical Therapist.
Kristen Wassung, PT, DPT, CSCS
78th & Dodge Clinic
These wrist exercises are a great way to
stretch the front and back of the forearms
before and after yardwork, biking & golfing.
Tips to maintain your fitness
goals in 2016
GET MOVING
CLEAR YOUR MIND/
-Already have a gym membership? Perfect!
Start using it if it's been awhile.
REDUCE STRESS
-Make a goal! You don't have to sign up for
a race. Set a reasonable goal (trips to the
gym per week, weight loss amount, etc.).
-Start small: go for a walk during a break at
work, take the stairs more, play with the
kids.
-Grab a friend: you may
be more inclined to keep
your fitness goals if you
have someone else to
motivate you/keep you
in check.
-Centers for Disease Prevention and Control
recommendation:
Adults need at least:
2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate
intensity aerobic activity every week
and
Muscle-strengthening activities on 2
or more days a week that work all
major muscle groups
-Step away from the desk.
Take time to leave the office
or eat lunch somewhere
other than your work space.
-Plan an activity each week.
Set aside a movie night at home with the
family, coffee or cards with friends or
something you enjoy doing to get your mind
off of work, school, etc.
-Get plenty of sleep. Have a set routine with
kids or for yourself to unwind for the night.
-Talk with a friend, family member, or
professional if you are having a difficult
time managing your stress.
-Visit http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/
stress.aspx for an interesting read on the
connection between stress and overall
health from the American Psychological
Association.
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Tips to maintain your fitness
goals...cont’d
MAKE HEALTHY FOOD
CHOICES
RID THOSE ACHES &
PAINS
-Grab a few more fruits & vegetables at the
store for snacks during the day.
Injury/pain stopping you from achieving
your fitness goals or feeling well?
-Minimize the sugar. Freeze your extra
holiday cookies/treats, only grabbing one
every now & then instead of every day.
-Talk to your doctor: they may need to do
some testing to figure out what is going on.
They may also send you to physical therapy.
-Prepare ahead of time. Plan out your
lunches or dinners over the weekend. You
can even precook a few items to save time
at night the rest of the week.
-Talk to a physical therapist: call or visit one
of our locations to see if we may be able to
help you. Many insurances now do not
require a prescription from the doctor.
-Drink more water to keep you hydrated,
reduce overeating and replace high sugar
drinks.
Visit ExcelPT.com for locations near you!
-For specifics on a breakdown of your daily
food needs & other helpful tips, go to:
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Nicole Sova, PT, DPT
Papillion Clinic
Winter Newsletter
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Help us get to 2,000 “Likes” on Facebook in 2016! Simply go to
https://www.facebook.com/PhysicalTherapy.EXCEL and hit the “Like”
button. You will get the latest information about Excel and weekly
tips on your newsfeed.
Check-in at Excel on Facebook!
Check-in on your phone when you get to the clinic! How to check-in on Facebook:
1. Click “Place” on your page
2. Type Excel Physical Therapy
3. Select Excel Physical Therapy
4. You can add a message if you would like….
5. Then Post!
Recommend Excel on Facebook!
We love hearing your feedback!
Tell us your experience and recommend Excel on Facebook today!
Visit www.Facebook.com/PhysicalTherapy.EXCEL
What Are People Saying
About Excel?
“Compliments to my therapist for helping me overcome pain and muscle
strain in my ankle and lower leg. All of her suggestions and exercises were
effective in relieving and reducing the condition. Very professional, thorough,
and empathetic.”
-78th & Dodge clinic patient
“All the staff members were genuinely concerned about my recovery. I felt
they went above and beyond what I expected from a professional manner. I
will highly recommend Excel to anyone seeking therapy.”
–Papillion clinic patient
From our online Google Reviews:
“A great place for physical therapy. They will get you back to where you
want to be.” -Odis R, Millard clinic patient
“I've had severe back issues and several surgeries. I've been to multiple
physical therapists, but never have I felt so comfortable with my quality
of care. I've seen Marta and Angela and they are spectacular. They do not
treat me as a patient but as a person and a friend. They explain details
regarding my care and always go the extra mile to help. The front desk staff
are phenomenal, personable, caring and understanding of my needs. I would
definitely suggest this facility if you are looking for wonderful care and expert
advise!” -Amy B, 94th & L clinic patient
Review Us
on
Google+
We’d love to hear a testimonial from you.
Google+ is the place most people search for local
businesses online, with reviews benefitting not only
businesses but consumers, too!
We value your opinion and hope to hear from you!
1) Sign into your Google+ account
2) Google search Excel Physical Therapy and find the correct location
3) Click “Write a Review”
Commonly Treated Conditions
Musculoskeletal Conditions:
Other Conditions:
Sprains and Strains
Burns
Arthritis
Multiple Sclerosis
Neck Pain/Muscular Headaches
Pregnancy Related
Tendonitis/Bursitis
Wound Care
Degenerative Disk Disease
CVA (Stroke)
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Parkinson’s Disease
Special Services
Available:
Functional Capacity
Evaluations
Job Site Analysis
Work Hardening/Work
Conditioning
Post-fracture Weakness/Stiffness
Pre-Placement
Screens
Overuse Injuries
Hand Therapy
Pre and Post-Orthopedic Surgery
Low Back Pain
Whiplash
If you or someone you know is suffering with one of these commonly treated
conditions, physical therapy may work for you. Call or stop by an Excel PT clinic
near you to discuss treatment options, or visit ExcelPT.com for more
information.
Remember, you always have a choice when selecting your
Physical Therapy provider. Choose the Best. Choose
Excel Physical Therapy!