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MOVIN’ ON
Physical therapy keeps
your body in motion
IF YOU’RE RECOVERING
from an illness or injury
or living with a medical condition that’s slowed you
down, physical therapists (PTs) can o en help get you
moving again.
WHO ARE PHYSICAL THERAPISTS?
PTs are highly
educated medical professionals. Entry-level PTs must have
a doctor of physical therapy degree from an accredited
graduate program. In addition, at Glendale Adventist Medi-
cal Center (GAMC), all PTs have advanced certi cations in
areas such as geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics and sports.
Physical therapists are an important part of a patient’s
care team. eir goal is to help patients:
Move more
easily Have better function and less pain Avoid dis-
ability Live a better life.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AT ANY AGE
e wide range of
PT goals means that therapists can put their knowledge
and skills to use in many situations—and with people of
all ages. For example, a PT at GAMC might:
Work with an infant to enable development of ne
motor skills, balance and coordination.
Teach a young athlete ways to reduce overuse injuries.
Work to strengthen limbs weakened by stroke so that
a person can regain as much independence as possible.
Develop a tness program for cancer survivors.
PHYSICAL THERAPY BEGINS WITH YOU
Physical
therapy o en involves doing exercises on your own,
outside of your appointment. Performing these exercises
regularly can strengthen muscles and joints, improve
exibility, reduce pain, and help prevent future injury.
Many exercises and stretches can be done at intervals
throughout the day. If you sit at a desk for long periods
of time, take a break, stand up, move around and nd
some exercises or stretches that are right for you. When
doing your exercise or stretching routine, make sure you:
Do it correctly and consistently
Don’t hold your breath—breathe normally
Never bounce or jerk abruptly—makemovements slowly
Do not do any exercise to the point of sharp pain
Talk with your physician to see if physical therapy can
help you. A PT could get you moving in the right direction.
A TIME
TO HEAL
ere’s no place like home
YOU OR A
loved one has had a serious
injury or illness—such as a stroke—and
no longer needs to be in the hospital, but
still requires care or treatment. What are
your choices?
One way to continue healing at home
with peace of mind is to turn to Adventist
Health Home Care Services. As its name
implies, Home Care Services can deliver
a wide range of medical and other related
services in your home with the same
skilled care you would receive in the hos-
pital. Services may include:
Monitoring of prescription and over-
the-counter drugs
Education about your diagnosis and
treatment
Physical, speech and occupational
therapy
Home safety
Stabilizing blood pressure or other
vital signs
Pain management, diabetes care,
wound care or infusion therapy
Help with walking difficulties (for
example, gait problems, weakness or
frequent falls)
Help completing daily living activities
All of these services can help you re-
cover safely at home—in the comfort of
familiar surroundings.
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is a 10,000-square-foot facility about
a mile from the main hospital campus. The center is
staffed by a team of physical therapists with advanced
certifications in areas such as geriatrics, orthopedics
and sports.
Learn more by visiting
GlendaleAdventist.com/TWC
or
by calling
(323) 255-5409
.
Heal in the comfort of your own
home with Adventist Health
Home Care Services.
YOUR PLAN OF CARE
To ensure that your recovery is
as smooth as possible, your doctor will provide a written
plan that describes precisely what services you or your
loved one needs and how o en.
is plan of care also spells out which health care
professional(s)—such as a registered nurse, an occupa-
tional therapist or a home health aide—are necessary
for recovery.
e plan also details any medical equipment, such as
canes or walkers, that will be necessary and what results
the doctor expects from home care.
CONTINUITY OF CARE
Adventist Health Home Care Ser-
vices has provided safe and e ective care to area residents
for more than years. Because the home care program is
hospital-based, the transition for patients from hospital to
home is o enmuch easier. e programalso allows patients
and family members access to hospital resources.
THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
By using home care e ec-
tively, patients can o en avoid going back to the hospital,
because healing at home is o en faster with less risk for
infection. In most cases, it also allows individuals the
freedom to continue many daily activities.
“Adventist Health Home Care Services provides one-
on-one care and attention that is tailored to meet the
needs of each individual,” says Wende Brookeshire, direc-
tor of Adventist Health Home Care Services at Glendale
Adventist Medical Center. “ is is important not only for
the patient, but for families or caregivers that can o en
feel overwhelmed.”
If you think you or a loved one needs
assistance at home, call
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or
visit
GlendaleAdventist.com/HomeCare
.
Call
(818) 409-8100
and ask for your
free
Glen-
dale Adventist booklet,
Stretching Tips to Ease
Your Back & Neck Pain
, to help get you moving
again.
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