NEW!
SSTM Lecture Series
5 Simple Steps for Effective Weight Loss
Dr. Gail Altschuler, Bariatric Specialist and Family Physician
(Novato Clinic, 7-8pm)
Wed. Mar. 10th: Foot Care for Seniors
Dr. Peter Redko,
Podiatrist
(Novato Clinic, 7-8pm)
Wed., Apr. 7th: Complementary Treatments for Back & Neck Pain
Dr. Douglas DeSalvo,
Chiropractor
(Novato Clinic, 7-8pm) ----------------------------
Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin, in partnership with local physicians, presents a series of free, informational lectures open to the public. Lectures are held in the evenings from 7:00 to 8:00pm at either the Novato clinic, 165 Rowland Way, Suite 101 or the San Anselmo clinic at 220 Greenfield Ave.
Please RSVP as seating is limited.
For more information, click here or to RSVP, call our Novato office at
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Patient Spotlight
Keith Jensen,
At his Novato home in front of one of his many paintings.
Born Under a Lucky Star
It's not often that you get a second chance at life--especially when you're 86. But that's exactly what Keith Jensen got last October. After suffering from back pain for several days, he went to his doctors' office to have it checked out. He was sent directly to the emergency room at Marin General Hospital -- and not a moment to soon. Keith was told he needed immediate surgery for a ruptured aortic aneurysm. When he asked if he could come back for surgery the next day, he was told he may not make it through the night. Within hours, Keith was on the operating table. His wife Jeanne was told he had only a 10% chance of survival. Defying the odds, Keith survived the surgery and spent 8 days in the hospital. He was then transferred to a rehab facility where he spent several weeks recovering. When he came to SSTM for physical therapy, his legs were so weak he could barely walk. According to Keith, SSTM was 'miraculous' and helped him regain his strength again. "I can't say enough about them", he says. "Every member of the organization was attentive and involved. They were serious, but with lots of humor. Nick, my physical therapist, was wonderful. They all became like my second family and now that I'm all done with my treatments, I really miss the place." "Keith was great", says Nick Keitzer, "and he worked very hard. He was inspirational AND extremely lucky. We miss having him around!"
Although it's only been 3 months since his surgery, Keith is doing well. He's completely mobile, feeling good and is back to painting, his favorite pastime.
"I guess I was just born under a lucky star", says Keith.
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Refer A Friend!
Do you have a friend or family member who could benefit from thera-peutic care? Refer them to Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin and be entered in a raffle to win a
$25 gift certificate to Peet's Coffee.
Congratulations to our current winner:
Joan Lenci of Novato! 
*Pick up a referral card from the front desk. Write your name on it and give it to your friend or family member. Have them bring it in when they come for their first appointment. (Or, just make sure they mention your name!) One entry for every referral. | |
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| Greetings!
 Happy New Year!
It's hard to believe that 2009 is over already and we're almost through the first month of 2010! The years fly by faster and faster, but I always enjoy the fresh start that a new year brings. And speaking of fresh starts, you are looking at our new e-newsletter - one of the many steps we're taking in 2010 to try and lessen our ecological impact.
We've got some exciting things for you at SSTM this year:
· We've formalized our Lecture Series and have several interesting informational lectures lined up with local physicians. (See left-hand column.)
· We will be introducing some new programs soon, including sport specific training for youth baseball as well as ACL injury prevention.
· And lastly, we'll be expanding our health and wellness programs to inlcude Balance Training & Fall Prevention, Healthy Backs and much more.
Stay tuned for more details!
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PT News
 Texters Beware!
Too Much Texting Linked to Neck and Shoulder Pain
Preliminary research on college students in the US suggests that too much texting can lead to neck and shoulder pain, similar to that found in older adults who develop injuries from prolonged and repeated use of computers.
Judith Gold, ergonomics researcher at Temple University in Philadelphia, presented the preliminary findings of her study at this year's annual meeting of the American Public Health Association.
Gold, who directs the Ergonomics and Work Physiology Laboratory, told the press that texting is probably doing for this generation of young adults what years in front of a computer did for older adults: it is putting them at risk of serious injury. "What we've seen so far is very similar to what we see with office workers who've spent most of their time at a computer," said Gold. Current studies of people who sit for long periods at computers, such as office workers, show they are prone to carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and tendonitis.
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What's New?
 We are pleased to announce that San Anselmo employee, Erika Lindland, DPT, recently became a certified Active Release Technique® (ART) Provider by completing the ART Spine Course. ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.
Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.
We also want to congratulate Erika on her recent completion of the Headlands Hundred 50 mile Endurance Run which included (2) 25 mile loops and 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Marin Headlands. Erika placed 38th overall and 7th in the women's division. Go Erika!
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PT Tips
For millions of Americans, handheld electronic devices -- also called PDAs -- are a source of convenience and efficiency. But, if used improperly, they can also be a source of pain and injury. (See PT News above.) To make sure your PDA gives you a helping hand and not a hurting one, consider the following:
- Take frequent breaks from your PDA. It's harmful to type for more than a few minutes at a time.
- Write fewer and shorter messages; learn to abbreviate your responses.
- Try to avoid thumb-typing; use your other fingers to type.
- If possible, place a support in your lap so your wrists are in a more upright position and not flexed or bent.
To view or download a PDF showing simple hand exercises to prevent pain and improve flexibility, click here. |
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Who's Who?
 Meet Ole Borgesen from the Novato clinic!
Ole received his B.A. in Physical Therapy from Haagse Hoge School Voor Fysiotherapie, in the Hague Holland in 1990. Shortly thereafter, he moved back to his home country, Norway, where he practiced mainly in the private sector, focusing on sports injuries and rehabilitation.
Ole worked with the Norwegian National Hockey team and the Vaalerengen ice hockey team from 1993-1996. He also followed the Stavanger SIF Handball team during the 1996-1998 seasons. In 1999, Ole moved to California. He started working at Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin in 2002.
Ole specializes in joint and muscle dysfunctions, with a manual therapy based approach to joint dysfunctions and functional emphasis on muscle rehabilitation.
When he's not working, Ole enjoys spending time with his friends and family. You might also catch him on the golf course, working on his game!
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 Get a FREE SSTM T-Shirt and Proclaim Your Success!
If you are a current or past SSTM patient who completed your course of treatment -- but haven't received one of our t-shirts -- you've earned one! Click here to print out a coupon then bring it in to either of our clinics to receive your shirt.
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Interested in a Career in Physical Therapy? U.S. News & World Report adds Physical Therapists to its 2009 list of Best Careers. Despite a weakened economy, predictions see an increase in job supply as the baby boomer generation ages and physical therapists will be in more demand. In addition, CNN Money, ranked Physical Therapist 7th out the top 50 careers in its November 2009 issue. Want to learn more about becoming a physical therapist? Check out the American Physical Therapy Association video, ' You Can Be Me' to find out what it's like to be a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Our staff is also available for career days at local schools.
Call us at 415-898-1311 for more information.
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Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin
has two locations to serve you:
Novato:
165 Rowland Way, Suite 101, Novato, CA 94947
415-898-1311
220 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960
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