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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: 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.