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By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Cash Based

Why We Are A Cash Based Provider and the Benefits

Why We Are A Cash Based Provider and The Benefits

* SPECIALIZED PHYSICAL THERAPY
* COST EFFECTIVE CARE
* ACCESSIBILITY TO TIMELY CARE
* TRANSPARENT AFFORDABLE PRICING
* PROTECTED PATIENT/THERAPIST RELATIONSHIP
* ALL PATIENTS ARE WELCOME
* NO REFERRALS NEEDED
* SUPERBILLS PROVIDED FOR INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT
* WE OFFER PAYMENT PLANS AND REDUCED PRICE PACKAGES

We are focused on taking care of your health needs, not bargaining with health
insurance companies over what is best for them.

All of these combined allows us to offer you a much more cost effective treatment
plan vs a managed care system.

IF you have any questions, please call our office, we’d love to hear from you! 864-534-1780.

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Health

Are you Getting enough Fiber?

Did you know that most women only consume 13 grams of fiber a day?
Ideal daily fiber intake for women is 35-45 grams per day and for men it’s 40-50 grams per day.

Work Up Slowly-
It’s important to increase your fiber intake slowly. (By about 5 grams per day)
Increasing too quickly can cause gas, bloating and even constipation.

Benefits to fiber-
Reduces Cortisol (the main stress hormone)
Stabilizes Insulin and Blood Sugar
Lowers Bad Estrogens
Helps with Detoxification and Weight Loss

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Incontinence

Could You Have Stress Incontinence?

Stress Incontinenece:

This condition may occur when the muscles around the urethra become weak. Even small amounts of physical stress, including everyday activities such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, exercising, even walking briskly, can cause the release of urine.

The good news is that, in may cases, overactive bladder, or stress incontinence can be successfully managed with the help of a professional. It is nothing to be embarrassed about!

Call us today if you have any questions, we are here to help!

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Pelvic Floor

Pelvic Floor Information

The Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor consists of several layers of muscles that cover the bottom of the pelvic cavity. These muscles have 3 distinct roles:
To Support the pelvic organs, the bladder, uterus and colon within the pelvis.
To assist in stopping and starting the flow of urine or the passage of gas or stool.
To aid in sexual appreciation

How to Locate the Pelvic Floor Muscles
Insert 1 or 2 fingers into the vagina or place a fingertip or on into the rectal outlet.
Contract and lift the muscle as though you were holding back gad or a bowel movement
You should actually feel the pelvic floor move during these muscle contractions.

The Functional Stop Test
This test is used to asses the strength of the pelvic floor muscles. DO NOT do this test every time you void because it will cause urine to flow back up into your system. It should be done once a week at the most.
Procedure:
Begin a flow of urine
Attempt to completely stop the flow of urine by contracting the pelvic floor muscles. DO NOT hold your breath. DO NOT contract your abdomen, thighs or buttocks to complete the test. Try to isolate the pelvic floor muscles.
Take note of whether you can completely stop the urine stream.

If performed correctly. you have isolated the pelvic floor muscles. When performing subsequent pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), you should feel a sensation of pulling up and in much like it did during this test.

What Makes the Pelvic Floor Muscles Weak
Childbirth
Constipation
Sustained coughing or sneezing
Heavy lifting
Obesity
Hormones associated with menopauase

How Posture Affects the Pelvic Floor
The way you carry your body all day affects the pelvic floor muscles
Some tips:
Standing: Keep your knees unlocked, buttocks and abdomen relaxed.
Sitting: Use proper support for the back. An additional cushion under the thighs keeps pressure off the pelvic floor and buttocks
Lying: Elevate the legs on a pillow or two.

Preventing Stress on the Pelvic Floor
Lifting correctly
As you get ready to lift:
Bend your knees
Gently hold in your stomach muscles
Pull your vaginal muscles up and in.
Exhales or breathe out as you lift.(DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH!)
Moving Out of a Chair:
Take your bottom with you! Scoot to the edge of the chair.
Tighten the muscles around your vagina
Suck in your lower belly muscles.
Push off the chair using your leg and arm muscles as you breathe out.

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Water

5 Advantages of drinking Water in the morning

#5- Drinking water on an empty stomach purifies the colon making it easier to absorb nutrients
#4- Increasing the production of new blood and muscle cells
#3- Helps with weight loss. Drinking at least 16 ounces of chilled water can boost your metabolism by 24% in the morning.
#2- Glowing skin. Water helps to purge toxins from the blood which helps keep your skin glowing and clear.
#1- Balances your lymph system. These glands help you perform your daily functions, balance your fluids and fight infection.

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Pregnancy

End the Cycle Now

Are you Pregnant? Did You have a baby? Do you suffer from pain with intimacy? Do you have a problem with your bladder or bowel? Does your child suffer from bed wetting? If you answered yes to any of the question above.You need to call us now! As the year is coming to an end space is getting limited and we would love to serve you and help you end the cycle now!

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Health

How Can a detox Improve My Life?

Are you beginning your new years resolutions or trying to figure out what resolution would be best for you? Do you want to become happier? Healthier? Full of energy? Why not try a detox!
What is a detox?
A detox is a process that helps rid the body of waste, toxins, and unhealthy substances that have built up in our system over many years. Many times detoxing your body will help you learn what your body likes, dislikes, and create rewarding habits so you can lead a happier, healthier lifestyle. Now you may be wondering what are some of the benefits of detoxing the body.
Benefits
Weight loss and management
More energy
Better immune system
Improved bowel and bladder
Improved thinking
Clearer skin
Signs your body is telling you to detox
Digestive distress
You have allergies all the time
Although eating clean, you don’t feel healthy
Skin problems
You’re always tired
Constantly stressed
You struggle losing weight
You’re sleep patterns are off

One way to make sure you reach your goals is to keep a detailed diary of your food and bathroom habits. If you’re like me, I can hardly remember what I ate last night for dinner, let alone all my bathroom habits. This will help you and your clinician view your habits and make a plan best fit for you. So for your new years resolution, start a detox today and give your body the love it deserves.

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Health, Pain

Hip Pelvic and Lower back Pain Tips! (9 Tips)

Avoid activities/position that strain the joints of the pelvis and lower back: crossing legs, climbing stairs, standing with weight on one leg, cross-trainer machine, stair stepper or stair climber on machines, bicycling, sitting in asymmetrical positions.
Use the best sleeping position: lying on your left side with a pillow support under head and neck and between knees.
Use good lifting techniques: Don’t Bend forward through the waist to pick up anything, but rather squat down (even for a paperclip or pacifier!). Get the weight of the object close to yours body before standing. Don’t hold your breath when lifting items; exhale as you lift. Avoid twisting to reach for or pick up items from any height.
For standing activities, such as washing dishes, cooking, ironing, brushing teeth, changing diapers: Keep a small footstool near common work areas. Keep one foot on the stool while performing the activity; interchange with the other foot every 5 – 10 minutes. In the kitchen or bathroom, open a cabinet door and rest your foot on the cabinet shelf.
Getting in and out of the car. In: Place all items in the passenger or back seat BEFORE getting into the driver’s seat. After opening the Driver’s side door, turn to face away from the seat. Sit down scoot back into the seat (still facing sideways). Now bring one leg at a time into the car. For getting out of the car: Bring one leg at a time out of the car. Turn your body to face toward the door. Scoot to the edge of the seat before standing. Retrieve items from the passenger seat or back seats AFTER getting out of the car.
Getting in and out of bed. In: Sit on the edge of the bed and scoot back for thighs to be fully supported on bed. While lifting legs up onto bed, lower upper body onto elbow. Once lying on your side, you may further position yourself in side lying or roll onto back. Out: if lying on back, bend knees and roll onto side without twisting the spine. While lowering legs off edge of bed, push weight of trunk up with the help of your arms (elbows beneath and other hand in front). Once in a seated position, come to standing.
Avoid prolonged positions. If you sit all day at work, take a brief standing or walking break every 15-30 minutes. If you stand all day or during cooking, etc., take a sitting break (preferably with feet propped up) every 15-30 minutes; pump your ankles during this break to improve blood flow and reduce swelling.
Use a cold or ice pack on “flared up” areas for 10 to 20 minutes.
Perform Stabilization exercises 2x in the morning and 2x at night.

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Health, His Thearpy

The Daniel Plan 6 Week Class

Still wanting to start on some healthy new years resolutions? Why not try the Daniel Plan!
What is the Daniel Plan?
This is a program, inspired by the Book of Daniel, that helps you adapt to a healthier lifestyle instead of living with short term diets. The Daniel Plan focuses on five main habits and rules to help you stay on track and start living a healthier life.
Personalize your plan
Eat right
Physical and Mental activity
Fill nutrition gaps with supplements
Stay motivated

Does this sound like an interesting and great way to start off the new year?
Then join Sabina Weaver as she teaches a 6 week class at Brushy Creek Baptist Church! This is a great opportunity to start adapting your lifestyle with one of Greenville’s own.

If you have any questions about the Daniel Plan or Sabina’s 6 week class please call Brushy Creek Baptist Church at 864-244-5075.

By Sabina Kapasi December 25, 2019 Bladder Health

Keeping A Record Of Your Bladder Function

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BLADDER DIARY
The main purpose of the bladder diary is to document how your bladder functions. A diary can give your health care provider an excellent picture of your bladder functions, habits and patterns. The diary is first used as an evaluation tool. Later, it is used to measure your progress. Please complete a bladder diary every day for 2 day and bring it with you to your appointment.

In the beginning, continue to go about your diary life as normal.You are making a written record of your normal bladder patterns so please avoid making any changes in your bladder routines. Your diary will be much more accurate if you fill it out as you go through the day. It can be very difficult to remember at the end of the day exactly what happened in the morning. The diary plays an important part in your health care provider’s ability to understand your problem and should not be taken lightly.

Also, if possible , remember to change your pad or clothing whenever you feel yourself leaking or notice that you are damp. A dry pad or pair of underwear will increase your awareness or problems and improve the accuracy of your record.

INSTRUCTIONS
Column 1- Type & Amount of Fluid Intake & Food Intake:
Record the type and amount of fluid you drank(in Ounces).
The type and amount of food you ate.
Note the hour you went to sleep and when you woke up for the day.

Column2- Amount voided(Urinated:
Write the amount of urine voided in ounces in the box at the appropriate time interval for each time you urinate during the day.

Column 3- Amount of Leakage:
SMALL=drop or two of urine
MEDIUM= Wet underwear
LARGE= wet outerwear or floor

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