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	IN THIS ISSUE Athlete Injury Treating Ankle Springs R.I.C.E. Staff: Susan Roemer FEELING GOOD "I had a knee injury and the NPT staff gave me correct treatment to bring my knee back to 100%. I feel better after my treatment and am able to return to lifting." Zac T., Newaygo High School, Grant clinic DID YOU KNOW? More than 3.5 million kids under age 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year. This month's Social Media Winner is... Rosemary R. from the Cedar Springs clinic, who selected the $50 gift card to a locally owned restaurant. You can win too, find out how. CONTACT US Business Office Gina Otterbein 25 Conran Coopersville, MI 49404 E-mail Gina Phone: 616.997.6172 Fax: 616.997.6178		NPT keeps local athletes moving in the right direction When an athlete is injured, physical therapy is most often prescribed to speed up recovery and prevent future injury. It literally can be the difference between time spent on the field or on the bench. That’s why NPT employs a team of certified athletic trainers (ATCs) who are medical experts in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. Treating athletes requires a team effort. Together we work with the athlete, coaches, and parents to perform a complete evaluation and treatment plan. We are pleased to offer these services at each of our five clinics. Kailey and Zac were two local athletes featured in this newsletter, who attribute treatment at NPT to their recovery. - - Read Kailey's story Treating Ankle Sprains An ankle sprain occurs when you over-stretch or tear the ligaments in your ankle. Ankle sprains most commonly happen by rolling over the outside of the foot resulting in damage to the ligaments along the outside of the ankle. Left untreated, ankle sprains can result in pain and instability that can affect your daily and recreational activities. Initial treatment of a sprain is rest, ice, compression and elevation for the first 2-3 days. Once swelling and pain are controlled treatment should focus on restoring normal range of motion and strength of the ankle. In addition, balance and proprioception exercises should be included (ex. balancing with one foot in front of the other, balancing on one leg) to increase ankle stability and decrease risk of re-injury. Injury First Aid with Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (R.I.C.E) Accidents happen, especially involving sports. Whether you’re playing on the field or on the treadmill at the gym, you need to be prepared to act quickly. The primary goal of sports injury first aid is to stop activity and prevent further injury or damage. Most sports injuries that require immediate treatment are called "acute injuries." The primary treatment to stop swelling of injured soft tissue is with the rest, ice, compression and elevation (R.I.C.E.) method. - - Learn About R.I.C.E NPT People Profile: Susan Roemer I graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2003 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and have been working for Northern Physical Therapy since 2004. I enjoy working in the outpatient orthopedic setting with special interests in manual therapy, women’s health and athletic injuries. Outside of work I enjoy running and working out, international travel, volunteering, and watching Tiger baseball and Michigan football. - - Email Susan

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