IMPROVE ARTHRITIS PAIN ON YOUR OWN
Your therapist will provide you with the necessary stretches and exercises needed to keep up with the progress you made during your sessions. It is important to make sure you complete these stretches and exercises on your own, so your arthritis doesn’t worsen. For upper extremity arthritis, there is a quick exercise you can do every day to instantly relieve your pain. This technique assists the natural flow of lymphatic fluid out of your hands and arms: 1. Bring your affected arm out to the side slightly. Open and close your hand, feeling for any stiffness or discomfort in the finger or wrist joints. 2. With your other hand, gently place your open palm on your rib cage, high up into the underarm area. 3. Gently press into the skin and move your hand in clockwise circles, moving the skin on the rib cage underneath. You should feel no discomfort while you do this. If you do, then you are pressing too hard. 4. Perform this motion for 2-3 minutes. 5. Test your hand again by opening and closing it. It should feel lighter and with less discomfort. 6. Repeat this procedure multiple times a day for best results. Contact Centra Rehabilitation! At Centra Rehabilitation, we are equipped in providing specialized treatments and therapies for any pain or discomfort your arthritis may be causing you. To learn more about how our physical and occupational services can benefit you, and specifically how hand therapy can relieve your upper extremity arthritis, contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our team will work closely with you to determine which course of treatment will be best for your specific needs. Get back to living your life comfortably by calling us today!
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HEALTHY RECIPE: TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
INGREDIENTS • 2 cup chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey
• sour cream • shredded cheese (try sharp cheddar for an extra bite) • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 large onion • 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans
“I started coming to PT several years ago to treat joint pain fromEhlers-Danlos. The therapists – all of them – knew about this rare condition and not only helped me adjust to this diagnosis, but also knew how to help. I now have had a cervical spine fusion. EVERY therapist knew how to treat this and made recovery smoother. I can not thank them enough! The clinic is happy, everyone is helpful and knowledgeable, and they make people feel welcome and comfortable. This morning I woke up PAIN FREE – for the first time in a year! I need no medication which I had been taking daily. I feel this is due to the intense and accurate physical therapy I received. Therapy was focused, and thorough. I am so happy!!” - Patricia Bonnewitz, Appomattox, VA Pictured with therapists Lauren Carrington LPTA & Heather Brumfield PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, ART/C
DIRECTIONS In a 5-to-6 quart slow cooker, whisk together chicken broth, pumpkin purée, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add ground turkey, separated, and mix to combine. Fold in the onion, garlic cloves, green chiles, and white beans, and cook, covered, until the turkey is cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, radishes, and cilantro, if desired.
Courtesy of: goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a14898/slow-cooker-turkey-pumpkin- chili-recipe-wdy0115
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