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Welcome to the June 2022 issue of In Focus with PT Plus Physical Therapy  What's New at PT Plus West Bend Farmers Market PT Plus is excited to see you this Saturday, July 9th at the West Bend Farmers Market! For more information on the West Bend Farmers Market, view their website. Stop by and say hello to our West Bend therapists Jordan and Peter!  Community Based Care Have you heard that PT Plus is providing onsite services at Helwig Carbon Products Inc. and Case New Holland Industrial Inc.? We offer these services to deliver community based care and take care of the local people. It provides employees with early intervention to avoid injuries, and helps injured employees get back on their feet and return to work sooner. Do you think your workplace would benefit from a physical therapist who was available to educate and prevent injuries? What if you could have your therapy at work? Want to learn more? Help us to help our community, connect with us at connect@ptplus.com.  July Giveaways This month, PT Plus is giving away Koozies to all of our patients (while supplies last). And what goes with Koozies? A cold beverage of course! For the month of July, leave a PT Plus Review (Facebook, Google, or Yelp) and automatically be entered to win a $100 Goodcity Brewing Co gift card to use at their local restaurants or breweries! Winner will be drawn August 1st. Leave us a Review Support a locally owned small business by referring your family and friends. We care about all of our patients and rely on the word-of-mouth marketing that you provide. If you have a testimonial about PT Plus to share, we would love to hear from you! Leave a Google Review: Bay View – Brookfield – Elm Grove – Greenfield – Thiensville Third Ward – Racine – Slinger – West Bend Leave a Yelp Review: Bay View – Brookfield – Elm Grove – Greenfield – Thiensville Third Ward – Racine – Slinger – West Bend Featured Testimonial   Fibromyalgia - What to Do When the Fibro Ignites
As we head into the dog days of summer, the weather is heating up. For the nearly 5 million people in the United States with Fibromyalgia, they might experience a different kind of heat - the burning pain that typically comes along with this diagnosis. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause a wide range of symptoms throughout the body. It's usually diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 50, and 80% to 90% of the people affected are women. The most common symptoms are:
How Does Physical Therapy Help? Because of the wide range of symptoms, fibromyalgia can be a debilitating condition. It is not uncommon for people to begin avoiding activities altogether because of pain and fatigue. This begins a cycle of deconditioning that not only impacts the person's overall health, but also makes the symptoms of fibromyalgia worse. The cause of fibromyalgia is currently unknown and there is no cure, so physical therapy treatments are designed to reduce and manage the symptoms. This requires a multi-pronged approach. Common treatments include: Education The first step in treating fibromyalgia is often helping people understand what's going on, and what they can do about it. Research has shown that people who are knowledgeable about their condition have better outcomes, more confidence, and cope better. Decrease Pain and Improve Range of Motion Physical therapists are movement experts with a lot of tools and techniques to help with the pain and stiffness caused by fibromyalgia. A PT might use gentle manual therapy or massage, prescribe specific stretches, or a simple yoga routine. They might also use modalities like electrical stimulation, biofeedback or in states where it is allowed, dry needling. Exercise Once patients understand the condition and are able to move a little better with less pain, exercise often enters the treatment picture. Research has shown that low to moderate intensity aerobic exercise like walking, biking, or swimming is important in managing fibromyalgia symptoms. It can help with pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression, and more. Physical therapists and patients work together to find the right type of exercise and the right intensity to best manage fibromyalgia. They often have to start slow, and make adjustments along the way. Each physical therapy session is tailored to the needs of the patient and will vary depending on the severity of their symptoms. Despite there still being no cure for fibromyalgia, physical therapists can help with pain management, strength, mobility, fatigue and function to help patients find relief from their symptoms. References:
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