Dr. Lindsey Hughey // #ClinicalTuesday // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Extremity Division Leader Lindsey Hughey discusses various approaches to promote system-wide healing. One key aspect highlighted is the importance of education in the healing process. Lindsey emphasizes the need to educate patients about their condition and what to expect during their recovery journey. This includes providing information about tissue healing timeframes and milestones for progress. By equipping patients with this knowledge, healthcare professionals can help them understand their recovery process and make informed decisions. Mindfulness is another approach mentioned in promoting system-wide healing. Lindsey suggests that practicing mindfulness techniques can help reduce stress and promote a calm mind. This can be achieved through activities such as breathing exercises, journaling, or spending time outdoors. By incorporating mindfulness practices into their daily routine, patients can support their overall healing process. Exercise is highlighted as a crucial component of system-wide healing. Lindsey emphasizes that exercise should not be limited to traditional rehabilitation exercises but should also include activities like walking programs. For instance, in the case of total knee surgery, she suggests starting with a 10-minute daily walking routine and gradually increasing it to reach the recommended 30 minutes per day. Engaging in regular physical activity can improve overall fitness and support the healing process. Diet is also mentioned as a factor that can promote healing, especially after a trauma such as surgery. Lindsey emphasizes the importance of nutrition in supporting tissue healing. Specific dietary recommendations may vary depending on the type of surgery and individual patient needs. However, healthcare professionals are encouraged to promote a healing-focused diet that provides the necessary nutrients for recovery. Lastly, sleep is highlighted as a crucial element in promoting system-wide healing. Lindsey acknowledges that getting enough sleep can be challenging during the early stages of healing. However, they suggest providing patients with sleep hygiene tips, such as turning off electronic devices before bed or maintaining a cooler room temperature. By facilitating good quality sleep, patients can support their body's healing processes. Take a listen or check out the episode transcription below. If you're looking to learn more about our Extremity Management course or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION INTRODUCTION Hey everyone, this is Alan. Chief Operating Officer here at ICE. Before we get started with today’s episode, I want to talk to you about VersaLifts. Today’s episode is brought to you by VersaLifts. Best known for their heel lift shoe inserts, VersaLifts has been a leading innovator in bringing simple but highly effective rehab tools to the market. If you have clients with stiff ankles, Achilles tendinopathy, or basic skeletal structure limitations keeping them from squatting with proper form and good depth, a little heel lift can make a huge difference. VersaLifts heel lifts are available in three different sizes and all of them add an additional half inch of h drop to any training shoe, helping athletes squat deeper with better form. Visit www.vlifts.com/icephysio or click the link in today’s show notes to get your VersaLifts today. LINDSEY HUGHEYGood morning, PT on ICE daily show. How is it going? It is clinical Tuesday. I am Dr. Lindsay Hughey from Extremity Management. I led that along with Dr. Cody Gingrich, Dr. Mark Gallant, and Dr. Eric Chaconas. So happy