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Hello to the participants in Burtonsville Day!
In addition to my most recent newsletter, I have added several links
due to your interest in different topics:
1. Ergonomics: This is a great office checklist
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/checklist.html
2. Getting in shape: Check out the Maryland Council on Physical
Fitness- I am the chairman, so I want to help you get in shape!
Check out the "links" page.
http://fha.state.md.us/cpf/index.html
Check out my website www.youcanbefit.com for articles on these and other
topics like back and neck pain, arthritis, sports injuries, nutrition,
etc.
WE CAST CUSTOM ORTHOTICS IN OUR OFFICE
Answering the following questions can help determine if you need
orthotics?
1. Do you have foot problems like bunions, corns, flat feet,
hammertoes, painful feet, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints,
knee pain, hip pain, or back pain?
2. Have you had any prior injuries (sprains, fractures) or surgeries to
your feet?
3. Do you stand or walk on a hard surface more than 4-6 hours per day?
4. Do your shoes wear unevenly?
5. Do you walk in a "toe-out" manner?
6. Do you have bowed legs or knock-knees?
7. Do you have one leg shorter than the other?
8. Do you run and/or play sports regularly?
Wear Patterns
1. Take a look at the heels of a pair of shoes. Is the wear pattern
even? Is one heel more worn than the other?
2. Take a look at the forefoot portion of the sole of the shoe. Is
the wear pattern even? Is the upper portion of the forefoot worn more
on either the big toe side or the little toe side?
3. Is the toe box excessively worn out or worn unevenly?
4. Is the heel area excessively worn out or worn unevenly?
Custom Fitted Orthotics v. Shoe Inserts
The term "orthotic" can refer to almost any device that is worn inside a
shoe. Shoe Inserts can be inserted into a patient's shoe easily and can
provide support to the foot. These range from rubber or silicone heel
cups to full-length shock absorbing inserts. Some have good arch support,
while others are completely flat. Some even contain magnets or
fluid-filled sacs. These inserts are usually inexpensive, but do not
last longer than 1 year. The can be difficult to fit the non-standard
size or asymmetrical foot and do not do a very good job of correcting
specific problems.
Custom orthotics are casted for each foot. A wide range of materials
is available and can be chosen based on need. Specific corrections can
be made for the individual's problem. The custom orthotics from Foot
Management can last several years.
Evaluating Your Present Orthotics
If you currently wear orthotics, be sure that your devices fit the
criteria below:
1. Your orthotics should be comfortable and add little extra weight to
your shoes.
2. Your orthotics should relieve the symptoms that they were meant to
relieve.
3. You should want to wear your orthotics (Orthotics tend not to work
very well when sitting in your gym bag).
4. Your orthotics should fit easily into your shoes. This assumes that
you are wearing the proper shoes for your feet.
If your orthotics do not fit the above criteria, follow-up with the
practitioner who made them or talk to Dr. Horwitz.
LET US HELP YOU DETERMINE THE NEED FOR ORTHOTICS!
FITNESS CLASSES
My wife and I have mentioned to many of you about having classes here
in the Silver Spring office. Please email us and let us know which
of the following classes you would like:
· Core Strengthening (abdominal and lower back strengthening)
· Stretching and Proper Warm-up for Sports
· Pilates Review
· Powerlifting Technique (Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift)
· Golf Warm-up and Stretching
· Posture
ANOTHER REASON TO LOSE WEIGHT, GET FIT, AND EAT PROPERLY: INCREASED
DIABETES RISK
"An estimated 16 million people are on the verge of developing
diabetes…. Yet new research shows that more than half of new diabetes
cases can be prevented with some fairly simple changes, such as losing a
few pounds."
"Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and usually is
triggered by poor diet, obesity, lack of exercise and genetics."
"The leading cause of death from diabetes is heart attack and stroke,
and about 40% of all heart attacks are caused by diabetes. Diabetes is
also the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, impotence and
amputations, and steals five to seven years from your life expectancy."
"'In the short term, people don't pay much attention-they think, 'it comes on
slowly, everybody gets it,' says David M. Nathan, Harvard professor and
director of the diabetes center at Massachusetts General Hospital. 'But
if you live with it for 10 to 15 years, you can end up being pretty sick.
It's not a nice way to die.'"
Wall Street Journal 9/23/03 p.D1
DON'T WAIT - GET FIT NOW - CALL US FOR A PERSONAL TRAINING APPOINTMENT TODAY!
UNIQUE PRODUCTS WE OFFER
THE STICK<br>
The Stick "locates and extinguishes latent trigger points, with the
same ease as active trigger points. This is accomplished by gently
rolling the smooth, center balanced segments back and forth over the
entire length of the tender, shortened muscle bundle. This easy-to-perform
procedure rapidly calms the reflex mechanism, relaxing the muscle
bundle. The resultant myofascial release encourages good circulation,
increases range of motion and relieves pain. Muscle memory is restored.
Trigger points can be extinguished in about 30 seconds."
CAROLLA'S BEESWAX
"Carolla's Beeswax Skin Créme is a rich and creamy emollient that
softens, protects and soothes your skin. As you apply it, your body's
heat makes it feel even smoother and more luxurious. With Carolla's
Beeswax Skin Créme, you are receiving the full benefit of only natural
moisturizers, making your skin soft and supple the way nature intended."
BIOFREEZE
BIOFREEZE® is a unique, effective analgesic formulated to provide a
variety of benefits for therapy, pain relief, exercise/training and
overall comfort. BIOFREEZE® does not use waxes, oils, aloe or petroleum.
The result is a fast acting, deep penetrating, and long lasting pain
reliever.
BIOFREEZE® can effectively help relieve pain from:
o Sore Muscles & Muscle Sprains
o Back, Shoulder, Neck Pain
o Arthritis
o Painful Ankle, Knee, Hip & Elbow Joints
o Muscular Strains
STRETCH OUT STRAP
The Stretch Out Strap delivers the benefits of stretching without a
partner, combines isotonic, isometric and prolonged stretch,
multiple-position grip allows deep, gradual stretching of major
muscle groups with greater safety and effectiveness than is possible
unaided, 74" length and 10 grip areas, illustrated guide book included.
CITRICIDAL
CITRICIDAL™ is an extremely potent and effective broad spectrum
bactericide, fungicide, antiviral and antiparasitic compound.
CITRICIDAL™ is environmentally safe with a low toxicity to man and
animals. It is great for everything from allergies to colds. It
comes in liquid form and is mixed with water.
TRAUMEEL
TRAUMEEL is an amazing homeopathic product made from all natural
ingredients that quickly relieves pain and bruising and speeds up
healing after an accident, injury or surgery. It also reduces
inflammation. TRAUMEEL is very easy to use. Just rub a small amount
of the product on the affected area. Most people notice relief in 5
to 10 minutes. TRAUMEEL is very safe to use. TRAUMEEL does not interact
with other medications and it does not have side effects because it is
made from natural ingredients.
GYMNIC FITNESS BALLS
We have fitness balls in 55cm, 65cm, and 75cm sizes. We will pick
the right size for you based on your height and needs. We will inflate
the ball for you too!
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Maryland Sports Injury Center