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Welcome to Lindsey McLeod, PT, DPT

Advantage Physical Therapy is proud to introduce Lindsey McLeod PT, DPT to the Redmond clinic.  Lindsey earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH- Institute for Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts and has been practicing in the Northwest for the last two years.  She will be joining our team in October, 2011.  Her experience includes working with patients recovering from sports related injuries, post-operative conditions, and general back pain.  She also has experience working with pediatric athletes.  Before working as a physical therapist, Lindsey taught marine biology and guided wilderness adventure trips in Panama, Costa Rica and Canada.  She remains active with kayaking, scuba diving and rock climbing.  Her treatment philosophy centers on teaching patients to take care of their body so they can return to activity without pain.  To learn more about Lindsey, visit her bio on our website.  Lindsey is currently scheduling new patients.


Tips To Avoid Injury During Fall and Winter Activities

With fall and winter come the seasonal chores we're all accustomed to; however, there is also an increase in the number of injuries associated with raking and shoveling as the weather changes. The good news is that most of these injuries are easily preventable.

These tips will help you remain injury free during fall and winter:

  • When lifting, lift with your legs and not your back.
  • When raking, you want to pull the rake in with the power of your legs instead of bending and straining your back.
  • Never bend and twist at the same time. This is a common cause of injury.
  • Don’t bend while lifting. Instead of bending at the back to lift up bags of leaves, snow or other heavy objects, bend your legs and then straighten them to lift, keeping the weight as close to your center of gravity as possible.
  • Remember to stretch your spine from time to time. Avoid staying in the same position for too long.
  • If you live in an area that requires snow shoveling, make sure to warm up and stretch before you engage in vigorous activity in the cold.

Winter Arrives - Injuries Increase

Some of the most popular winter activities such as snowboarding, sledding, skating, and skiing are performed in harsh weather conditions. These harsh conditions are associated with an increase in the incidence of injuries.

If you are going to participate in such activities, please take the time to research your surroundings and arrange for protective gear for yourself and your family.

Helmets should always be worn when playing hockey, skiing, ice skating, sledding, and snowboarding. As always, don't forget the importance of a warm up and cool down. If you are a beginner, don't venture out without a coach or an instructor who can supervise you and teach you how to be responsible for your own safety.


Time For a Safe and Injury Free Fall Cleanup

Believe it or not, something as simple as raking leaves can cause intense neck and back pain. Please remember to ease yourself into fall activities to minimize your risk of injury.

Most fall and winter cleanup activities involve a lot of bending and twisting at the spine, which is unnecessary. It's best to contact your physical therapist right away, so you can:

1) Get a 'body tune-up'.  Your physical therapist can help you with a complete evaluation to diagnose and identify any muscle imbalances that could predispose you to injury as we head closer to the holiday season.

2) Learn the best way to warm up and stretch before any activity.

3) Learn the correct lifting technique (something we can teach you)

4) Strengthen the muscles in your core.

We look forward to working with you and getting your body ready for the fall and winter. We want you to enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season coming up, and the best way to start preparing for it is with a preventive exercise program that we can design specifically for you.

We will not only help prevent an injury but also help you look and feel your best during the holidays!


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“I came to Ann with severe neck and shoulder pain after I was diagnosed with cervical disc bulge in the C5-C6 region of the spine.  I had severe pain and I was unable to even do simple activity.   With just 2 visits with Ann I saw a significant improvement in my condition.  I like her gentle approach and she thoroughly examines the problem before she starts treating it.  She also thinks about long term solutions and gave me many ideas and options to consider for treating the problem permanently.  I am very thankful for the treatment and the advice she gave to take care of my problem at home.”

"Joel, I just wanted to thank you again for all your help and advice with my IT band problem. When I came to you five weeks ago, i didn't even know if I would be able to run again, but with your help, I did great at the marathon - WITH NO PAIN!  Actually better than I have ever run, so I will be forever grateful and will do my exercises for the rest of my running life - Thank you SO much again Joel - you are the best!" - Diana T.

The new space is great. Joel has helped me out extensively. I highly recommend him. -Corey G.

"Chris has been extremely helpful in the recovery process of my torn ACL. I thought I would have to get surgery for sure but after a few months with Advantage PT, I barely think about my ACL when I do everyday activities. Doing physical therapy with Chris has been one of my most rewarding experiences and I am very grateful for all of his help"

Do you have a quick question or are not sure if you need to seek treatment?

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