Health & Wellness Newsletter by Priority Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Getting To Know The Priority Physical Therapy Staff LESLEY TURNER, PT, DPT
Lesley graduated fromWashington University in St. Louis in 2009 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Following graduation, she worked in the faculty practice at Washington University for 6 years under the mentorship of highly trained faculty and practitioners. Her training and practice has focused on analyzing the human movement system and providing treatment and education to achieve optimal health. She began working at Priority Physical Therapy in 2016. She is skilled in the treatment of all regions of the body, and particularly enjoys the spine, shoulder and knee. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) and is a Graston Technique Provider. Lesley has wanted to become a Physical Therapist ever since she was in middle school and was a patient herself. Physical Therapy is one of the few professions in the health field that allows the provider to spend quality time with a patient. Movement is so fascinating to her, which is the hallmark of the profession. She enjoys making a difference in patients’
lives by improving function and decreasing pain and disability. Lesley and her husband have 2 young children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors.
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
HIP, KNEE & LEG PAIN Stay Warm&Remain Active!
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• Does Arthritis Pain Grind You Down? • Healthy Recipe • Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlights • Kinesio Taping
Do you suffer from knee, hip or leg pain? You are not alone. CDC studies show that 30% of adults have reported some form of knee, hip or ankle joint stiffness or pain in a 30 day period. The hip and knee joints are incredible marvels of the human body. At times they have to withstand up to 6 times your body weight in force. The knee joint is the second most complicated joint in the body and has to move in many directions including forward, backward, side to side and rotation.These different movements are called accessory motions and are needed for normal walking, running and bending. When you experience pain in the side of the hip, groin, thigh or knee, you may have difficulty with these accessory motions. Prolonged sitting, injuries, arthritis and disease can affect accessory motions. With every day use, tissues around the hip and knee joints tighten, leading to a gradual loss of motion. This causes a lot of pressure to build up on specific parts of the joints. When Your Motion is Lost When you lose the movement of the hip, knee or ankle joints, your muscles have to take on the abnormal strain. This leads to common
aches and pains experienced by millions of people. Many people feel that medication will help solve their hip, knee or leg pain. While medication can help to decrease inflammation and pain, it cannot address the root cause of the problem. Most pain in the hip, thigh, knee or leg comes from poor flexibility, strength or coordination. Treating Leg Pain To determine the source of your leg pain our physical therapists examine your walking, squatting, joint movement, comparing the strength and mobility of the joints. A comprehensive treatment plan, including special hands-on techniques, is made to achieve the fastest relief and the longest lasting results. If you are suffering with hip, knee or leg pain, call us today to learn how we can eliminate your pain and put a spring back in your step! Look inside to learn more and say good-bye to that aching knee or hip!
Palmayra, MO: 573-769-6166 Florence, SC: 843-536-4888
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DOES ARTHRITIS PAIN GRIND YOU DOWN? Millions of Americans suffer through arthritis pain every day, taking Ibuprofen and stronger medications to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquired a wider meaning. Arthritis is now used as a generic term for osteoarthritis and other conditions that affect joints.The pattern, severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease.
Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physical therapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physical therapystrengthens,stretchesandstabilizesmusclessurrounding affected joints providing needed support. Relieving Joint Pain Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Light to moderate-intensity physical activity can actually prevent a decline in function, even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis may be reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. You can take various steps to relieve pain, such as heat and cold therapy, or pain relievers, making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition to physical therapy, choose non–impact exercises such as
bicycling, swimming or water exercise. Furthermore, research shows that even modest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone. If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!
Healthy Recipe
Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain.
Stretches Knees
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KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 5 times.
Lemon Rosemary Salmon
INGREDIENTS • 1 lemon, thinly sliced • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 salmon fillets • Salt to taste • 1 tablespoon olive oil
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in a baking dish. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
MISSOURI 573-769-6166
SOUTH CAROLINA 843-536-4888
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS
Attentiveness was excellent compared to other therapy centers! “The attentiveness was excellent compared to other therapy centers. I felt like my treatment concerns were considered important. Ms. Bunten’s personality makes you feel at home and relaxed.” - Yvette Very good and friendly! “Everyone there was very good and friendly. I will send anyone I know who needs therapy there.” - Shirley Awesome! “You guys are awesome!” - Maren
Think PT First
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
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KINESIO TAPING
Kinesio Tape® is the original elastic adhesive tape. Dr. Kenzo Kase developed this tape in 1979. Kinesio Tape is latex-free and utilized as a 24-hour treatment. KinesioTaping became a public trend following our most recent summer Olympic games. Many athletes had a variety of colors covering their bodies for support or injury prevention. Although, 85% of applications are for non-athletes. Kinesio Taping can be utilized to inhibit or hinder a muscle as well as facilitate the muscle.The application of the tape determines the effect on the muscle.There are times a muscle needs assistance and the therapist can apply the tape to facilitate the muscle to contract. In an opposite effect, if a muscle is overworking, the tape can be applied to inhibit the muscle. Many options allow for a basic “I” strip to be utilized but can be changed into “X” or “Y” strips to alter the effect. The application has endlesspossibilitiesbasedon theapplicationshape,direction,and tension. Many therapists utilize taping to supplement treatment within the clinic. Taping can be a 24-hour/day treatment as long as the tape is intact. For example, the tape can assist with reducing inflammation or increasing circulation within an area. The Kinesio Taping® Method can be utilized
at all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics as well as all patient types or populations. Applications can be used within the orthopedic setting as well as lymphedema treatments, neuromuscular, or generalized post- operative treatments. - Lauren Bunten PT, DPT
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