Spotlight:
137 Plaza Dr.
Westmont, IL
60559
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Located at 137 Plaza Dr., just one block North of Ogden, our
Westmont clinic is convenient to Downers Grove, Hinsdale and Oak Brook. We are
located in the same building as the Illinois Gymnastics Institute, across the
street from beautiful Ty Warner Park.
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Upcoming Events
December
7-Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
11- Hanukkah begins at sundown
21-Winter begins
24-Christmas Eve
25-Christmas
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31-New Years Eve |
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"To be a champ, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will"
~ Sugar Ray Robinson
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Deductibles Start Over in
January!
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Considering that insurance deductibles may be met for the year, now is
the time to get the help that we can provide, at less cost than it will be
later. Remember, deductibles will start
over in 2010. Please let us know if we
can be of assistance to you, by contacting the clinic nearest to you, or
calling 1-877-6PAINFREE (1-877-672-4637).
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Stay Tuned
The charity bowling tournament, hosted by ARC
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Greetings!
The holidays are upon us! Christmas and New Years are just around the corner. The start of winter also means winter sports-time to enjoy ice skating, skiing, snowboarding and so much more!
Please join us in welcoming Kristin Kenny, PT, DPT, to the ARC team at the Westmont location. ARC Physical Therapist Chris Fahs, PT, DPT, shares a few tips on how to avoid injuries while enjoying winter activities. As always, we hope you enjoy the Spotlight Recipe of the Month.
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Meet the Newest Member of our Team
Kristin Kenny, PT, DPT
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 Licensure:
State of Illinois
Physical Therapy
B.S.: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, Marquette University,
Milwaukee, WI
D.P.T.:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Marquette
University, Milwaukee, WI
Member:
American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedics and Women's Health Sections;
Illinois Physical Therapy Association
I have been
treating patients for the past 4 ½ years in outpatient orthopedics. I have always loved being active and helping
others, so physical therapy is a natural fit for me. I have gained an interest
in women's health in the past 2 years and have completed training in treatment
of incontinence, pelvic floor pain, pregnancy and post-partum issues, and I am
excited to have all the resources here at ARC to enable me to treat in both
areas orthopedic injuries and women's health conditions.
In my time
away from work, I enjoy staying active at the gym, jogging, playing tennis,
walking my two crazy beagles. I also
love reading, cooking, trying new restaurants with my husband, tackling
crossword puzzles and spending time with friends and family.
Now that I
am settled with home and work transitions, I plan to return to philanthropic
ventures to give back to the community as I was so actively a part of while at Marquette.
I
appreciate my role as therapist in being able to educate and work with patients
to allow them not only understand their diagnoses but empower them to be an
active participant in their rehabilitation. Physical therapy is a rewarding
profession of which I am proud to be a member, and with the abundant
opportunities in my position here at Westmont,
I am excited to be a part of ARC's team. |
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PREVENTION: ALPINE
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING INJURIES
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By: Christopher A. Fahs, PT, DPT
Skiing injuries have been reported to occur at a rate of 2-9
injuries per 100 skiing days.Trying to do something to prevent injury is a
very good idea. One of the most common
injuries in skiing is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. A recent study reported that injuries to the ACL
in the knee account for 47% of all skiing injuries. For females, the rate of injury when skiing
or snowboarding is twice the injury rate as compared to males. One study looking at female ski racers found
that their ACL injury rate was six times that of their male counterparts.
Physical conditioning may have a significant impact on
injury rates - that is, the better shape a skier or snowboarder is in, the less
chance of injury. Because skiing involves short-duration efforts of individual
runs as well as longer efforts of skiing all day, you will need to train for
strength and power, as well as endurance. With this in mind I would recommend
you concentrate your efforts in strengthening your core and your legs. Some good exercises for your legs include
squats, lunges, step-ups, and calf raises.
Some basic core exercises are crunches, Swiss Ball crunches, planks,
bridges, and medicine ball twists. I
prefer to alternate between several exercises in order to train my core
differently and to break up the monotony.
It is imperative that you perform all exercises with proper
technique. If you have not previously
been instructed in the proper form, please contact a physical therapist at ARC
for instruction or for referral to a reputable personal trainer. Hopefully this will allow you to enjoy your
ski trip and prevent a visit to ARC to rehabilitate your knee! |
Osteoporosis Treatment Demonstrations
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 ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, AFFECTED BY OSTEOPOROSIS OR POOR BALANCE?
Unsteady
balance, osteoporosis, and falls are causing severe consequences for many
postmenopausal women as well as elderly men and women. If you are concerned about osteoporosis or if
unsteady balance puts you or someone you know at risk for a potentially
devastating fall, there are inexpensive interventions available now that have
been shown to be effective by research studies.
Join us at our Elmhurst location for a demonstration on treatment for Osteoporosis:
533 W. North Ave
Suite 202
Elmhurst, IL, 60126
Tuesday, December 8 at 12 pm
Thursday, December 10 at 7 pm
There are alternatives to taking medications or calcium supplements. Please call us at 877-6PAINFREE (877-672-4637) to learn more.
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Spotlight Recipe: Simple Baked Pear
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Each month we like to provide a recipe from the book 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life written by David Grotto, RD, LDN. Mr. Grotto, who spoke at the ARC Open House event held August 2008, provides great tips and tricks for incorporating healthy foods into your everyday life. A link to his website can be found in the "Quick Links" section of our newsletter.
Simple Baked Pear
by Cynthia Sass
Servings: 2
Prep and cooking time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ripe medium pear
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon raisins
Pinch of freshly grated cloves and nutmeg
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine maple syrup, water, and spices in a small bowl so raisins are fully covered. Soak raisins in maple solution for 20 minutes. Wash and core pear. Remove raisins and stuff into center of pear. Drizzle maple solution over top and sides of pear. Bake in glass baking dish covered loosely with foil at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes or until tender.
Break it down....
Calories: 90; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated fat: 0g;
Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg;
Total Carbs: 23g;
Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 0g
Excerpted from 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life by David Grotto, RD, LDN Copyright © 2007 by David Grotto. Excerpted by permission of Bantam, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. | |
Advanced Rehabilitation Clinics physical therapy is dedicated to quality care and patient satisfaction. Only ARC physical therapy has practitioners certified in gentle and effective neuromuscular techniques that address the root of the issue. We provide immediate relief and long lasting results. Thank you for subscribing to Advanced Rehabilitation Clinics Newsletter, and we hope you enjoyed the December 2009 issue.
Sincerely,
Advanced Rehabilitation Clinics, Inc. |
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