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Wellness Monthly
By: Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
August 2011
Summer Activities and Calories
Activity
Golf, with cart
Golf, without cart
Gardening, planting
Walking 3mph
Tennis
Water Aerobics
Rollerblading
Bicycling, moderate
Jogging, 5mph
Swimming, active
Hiking
Rowing
Power walking
Running
Calories/Hour
180
240
250
280
350+
400
420+
450+
500
500+
500+
550+
600+
700+
Summertime Jokes
What did the pig say at the beach on a hot
summer’s day?
-I’m bacon!
What does the sun skate on?
-Solarblades
Where can you find an ocean without
water?
-On a map
Why do bees have sticky hair?
-They use honeycombs
What do you call a crab who plays
baseball?
-A pinch-hitter
Work Anniversaries
Chris Roberts- August 1st (7 years)
Coral Verhaagen- August 22nd (6 years)
Kim Ceroll- August 24th (8 years)
Wedding Anniversaries
Kim Ceroll- August 19th
Farewell
Jaden Hansen-Therapist Aide/Lifeguard
Welcome
Carina Miller-Therapist Aide/Lifeguard
Services at OSPTI
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Massage Therapy
Paraffin Wax
Aqua bed Massage
Open Gym
Open Pool
Personal Training
What’s happening at OSPTI
Water Aerobics- $28/mo 2x/wk
Monday & Thursdays 10:30-11:15 am
Tuesday & Thursdays 5:15-6:00 pm
OSPTI
ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS
PHYSICAL THERAPY INC.
Striving to Meet Your Goals!
For further information please contact OSPTI at
218-641-7725
Wellness Monthly
By: Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
August 2011
Staff Feature
Carina Miller
Therapist Aide/Lifeguard
Carina was born in Fargo, ND and has
grown up and still resides in Colfax, ND. She
graduated from Colfax High School in Spring
2011 and plans on attending NDSCS in the fall of
2011 and pursuing a degree in Early Childhood
Development. Her past work experience includes
working as a receptionist and dishwasher at
Colfax High School, lifeguard/water safety
instructor at Colfax Pool and at NDSCS, also. She
is certified in water safety, lifeguard/first aid, and
CPR. Some interests/hobbies of hers include
swimming, shopping, and volleyball. We
welcome Carina to our staff here at OSPTI and
look forward to working together!
Backpack Safety
Does your child use a backpack? Do they
overstuff their backpack? Then you as a parent
will be interested in these facts.
Most doctors and physical therapists
recommend that kids carry no more than 10-15%
of their body weight in their packs. The spine is
made of 33 bones called vertebrae, and between
the vertebrae are discs that act as natural shock
absorbers. When a heavy weight, such as a
backpack filled with books is incorrectly placed
on the shoulders, or too heavy, force can pull a
child backwards. Then the child has to
compensate and may bend forward at the hips or
arch the back, which may cause the spine to
compress unnaturally. The heavy weight of the
backpack might even cause the child to develop
shoulder, neck and back pain.
Children who wear their backpacks over
one shoulder, as many do, because they think it
looks better, but may end up leaning to one side
to offset the extra weight. They might even
develop upper back pain and strain their
shoulders and neck. Improper backpack use can
also lead to poor posture. Girls and younger
children may be at a high risk because they are
smaller and may carry heavier loads than their
body can tolerate.
These are some suggestions on purchasing a
backpack:
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Purchase a lightweight pack
The backpack should have two wide,
padded shoulder straps
A padded back
The child could do a waist belt, many
backpacks offer this
Backpack with wheels, i.e. like luggage
Multiple compartments for an even
distribution.
How to use a backpack wisely:
 Lighten the load
 Use and pick up backpack properly, and
proper lifting mechanics
 Use correct posture and body mechanics
Hints on when a child’s backpack is too heavy:
 When the child struggles to take the
backpack off
 The child complains of back pack
 The child is leaning forward to carry the
backpack
If your child has back pain, numbness or
weakness in the arms or legs, talk to your
physician or pay a visit to a physical therapist.