Health in Balance Physical Therapy

CALLING ALL RUNNERS!!
This summer, Health In Balance Physical Therapy, in conjunction with Jackie Kaminski, Fitness Coach of Attain Motivation, is offering a 10-week running seminar entitled “Running 101”. “Running 101” will educate you on the important components of a running routine so that you can run safely and enjoyably. This program is appropriate for both the beginning runner and the experienced runner who would like to fine-tune their running strategies. The program will begin Wednesday, June 10 and conclude with participation in Irish Fest’s 5K Run August 15. All levels are welcome!

Week 1: Choosing the Correct Shoes and Apparel

Week 2: Dynamic Warm-up and Stretching
Week 3: Heart Rate Training and Perceived Exertion
Week 4: Guest Speaker: Going from one mile to the Marathon
Week 5: F.I.T (Frequency, intensity, time) Variables
Week 6: Injury Prevention
Week 7: Nutrition
Week 8: Cross-Training
Week 9: Attaining Motivation: Guest Speaker
Week 10: The Finale!!! Last session before the 5K!!
5K Race, August 15th

After the first week, each session will include a guided group run after a 30 minute discussion on the above topics. Cost: $75/person, includes a stainless steel water bottle and all written materials. Race entry fees are the responsibility of the participant.
Call by June 1 to reserve your spot, space is limited! 262-236-0176

Performance Enhancement and ACL Injury Prevention Program

Summer 2009

Strength and conditioning impact sports performance greatly. In grade school and high school sports, seasons are short and there is limited time in the preseason to strengthen and prepare. Lack of sport specific strengthening and improper flexibility or alignment can cause traumatic or overuse injuries in young athletes whose bodies are growing and changing. Beginning this summer, Health in Balance Physical Therapy will be offering a Performance Enhancement and ACL Injury Prevention Program to grade school and high school athletes.

The program will consist of:

¨ Initial evaluation by one of our PTs assessing strength, flexibility, speed, agility and sport specific activities

¨ Program set up based on testing results, sport specific activities and goals set by the athlete and the PT

¨ PT monitored program performance 2 times/week for 6 weeks with revision of the program as needed

¨ Testing performed to reassess the athlete’s progress towards their individual goals

The cost for the 6 week program is $300. If you sign up with a friend, the cost is $250 per athlete. Further discounts are available for larger groups. Health In Balance Physical Therapy is open 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. and we are happy to work with you to provide a flexible training schedule. Get your program started early in the summer in order to be prepared for your fall sport. Registration for the summer performance program will begin May 15th. Call 262-236-0176 to sign up.

Time to Hit the Courts!

The start of summer may mean the start of sporting activities that you have not performed since last summer. If you are heading out to hit the tennis courts for the first time, you may experience elbow soreness after your first match. In order to prevent your soreness from turning into a chronic problem for the summer or even lasting until your next match, follow these simple rules:

¨ Warm up forearms and elbows before beginning your match for at least 5 minutes.

¨ Stretch forearm muscles before and after playing by gently bringing your hand towards your forearm using your opposite hand with your palm facing up for 30 seconds and your palm facing down for 30 seconds.

¨ Decrease the tightness of your grip on your racquet. If you have difficulty doing this, you can increase the grip size of your racquet with racket grip tape which won’t require you to squeeze so tightly!

¨ Ice your elbow for 15-20 minutes after you are finished if it is sore.

¨ Work into your return to playing slowly. Begin with 1-2 matches a week before

increasing to avoid overuse injuries.

¨ Call us if your soreness or pain persists beyond the first two to three matches!

Need a fresh start??

Did you start an exercise program at the clinic and eventually forget about it? For all those who have previously been instructed in an exercise program to perform at the clinic in order to follow through with their therapy, this summer we are offering a free 15 minute review with your therapist so that you can restart your program.

Included in the monthly membership fee of $35, which allows you access to all of the clinic’s fitness equipment during clinic hours, we are also offering the ability to make appointment times to perform your exercise program with assistance and supervision from our PT Aides.

Call us today to set up your program or your “review” appointment with your therapist!

5th Anniversary Week

Thank you for celebrating our 5th anniversary with us! We had a wonderful week seeing new and old faces and hope that everyone enjoyed the golf seminar, chair massages, gait assessments, and Real Life Food seminar. Thank you to Suzanne Monroe from Real Life Food and Tori McShane, massage therapist, for the time they spent with us to celebrate!

Congratulations, Andrea!!

Andrea, James and big sister, Ryan,

welcomed their newest member, Camryn Natalia, into the world on March 18, 2009. Andrea and her family are doing well and we are happy to welcome Andrea back to the clinic in mid-May. Welcome, Camryn!!

Colleen’s Granola

Here is a combination of many granola recipes that I make 2 times a month to have around for a healthy snack with yogurt and fruit, for breakfast or to fill me up before or after a workout. I buy most of these ingredients in bulk. I hope you enjoy! Colleen

7 cups oats 1 cup pecans

1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup wheat germ

2 Tbsp cinnamon 1 cup honey

1/2 cup of canola oil

2-3 cups of dried fruit raisins, cranberries, apricots, or mixed fruit.

In a large bowl mix oats, walnuts, coconut and cinnamon. In small bowl mix honey and oil then pour over dry ingredients. Mix well. Place onto 2 jelly roll pans and bake 300 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until browned. Allow granola to cool and add dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.