Health & Wellness Newsletter by Lonoke and ProMotion Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Suffering With Joint Pain While Active?” TENDONITIS & SPORTS
Do you experience pain with normal everyday tasks like taking milk out of the fridge, lifting something overhead, bending, or simply walking a distance? Having painwith movement, especially if it goes on for more than a few days, may be indicative of tendonitis.
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INSIDE Tendonitis & Sports Patient Spotlight Outstanding Results Exercise Essentials Mrs. Nancy’s Microwave Fudge Recipe
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“Remain Active After The Age Of 31!” TENDONITIS & SPORTS
The tendons are what connect your muscles to the bones. Under normal circumstances, your tendons can handle a lot of work and force, but when they are over-worked, they become inflamed, causing you pain. Tendonitis can occur practically anywhere in the body but is most common in the hips, knees, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. The reason for this is quite simple: poor posture over a period of time. If you are at a computer or sitting for a good part of the day, your shoulders tend to slouch forward and your back muscles weaken. How’s Your Posture? Poor postureweakens your backmuscles, affecting your ability to do normal everyday tasks. Theweakenedmuscles and poor posture place an abnormal strain on the shoulders, elbows, knees, and hip tendons. Therefore, depending onwhere thegreatest strain is placed, youwillmost likely experience tendonitis. Tendonitis can be short-lived, but can also become chronic in nature and last for a long time. Chronic tendonitis actually disintegrates the quality of your
tendons over time and can lead to tearing. Most people experience tendonitis on a gradual basis. At first, it may be soreness, but if the irritation continues, it can become excruciating, affecting your ability to domany simple activities. Tendonitis can also come from injuries that strain the tendons. This can be from a direct blow like a fall or an overstretching injury in a sports activity. Treatment Tendonitis is very treatable with the right kind of physical therapy. Our specialists helped thousands of people with tendonitis get back to doing the things they love. Whether your problem is new or old, having a good understanding of the mechanics of your body and identifying the source of the problem leads to a quick recovery. Call today to learnmore howour specialty programs can quickly relieve your pain and get you back to the activities you love!
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Need something sweet for Valentine’s Day? Try Mrs. Nancy’s Microwave Fudge TART SHELLS INGREDIENTS: • 12 oz milk chocolate chips
• 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand Milk • 1/4 cup margarine or butter • 1 cup chopped pecans Preparation:
Place all ingredients except for nuts in a large bowl. Cook in microwave, uncovered, until chocolate chips are melted (3-5 minutes on medium power). Stir once or twice during cooking. Stir in nuts. Pour into a well-greased or wax paper lined pan, either square (8×8) or oblong (7×11). Refrigerate until set. Cut into desired size portions.
**makes 2 pounds
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FREE Functional Follow Up
We offer FREE Functional Follow Ups to our past patients.
During a Functional Follow Up, past patients will get the opportunity to see one of our therapists. They will check out past concerns as well as check on things such as blood pressure, range of motion, balance, and any muscular weakness. Know somebody that would benefit from therapy? Bring them with you and we will do a Free Consultation with them. STAFF NEWS
Happy Birthday to Becky! She will celebrate her birthday February 16th. Happy Birthday Becky!
Patient Spotlight
“Now running to get back into basketball shape!”
“On July 31, 2017, I was unfortunate to tear my ACL and meniscus playing the sport that I love, basketball. I almost knew immediately that it was more than a strain or something time would heal. After surgery, I knew I needed to visit ProMotion PT again! I had torn my ACL on the other knee 3 years prior and the folks at ProMotion helped get me back on the hardwood. When I started this time around, I couldn’t walk, get into bed, tie my shoes or anything simple using my legs. I was very dependent on my wife and family for some time. But Sara and her team put their skills and experience to work on me for a second comeback. I gradually started walking, squatting to pick up my kids, and now running to get back into basketball shape. They have been a great staff providing flexibility, respect, and a display of their love for their profession. Thanks ProMotion! .” - Andrew
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Outstanding RESULTS
I can carry a normal life free of pain! “I have no pain in any of my joints and I believe I can carry on a normal life free of pain. Looking forward to fishing and hunting.” - T.R.
I can run and workout again! “I am no longer in pain! I can run and workout again!” - B.I.
Move Freely • Alleviate Pain Naturally • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Stronger
Did you get hurt over the holidays? Come in for a Free Consultation and let us help you start off the year moving toward a better feeling you. FREE CONSULTATION Lonoke: 501-676-5540 | ProMotion: 501-945-0200
We help you:
Naturally relieve aches & pains. Prevent stiffness or swelling. Be more active with your friends and family.
Have more energy. Feel better at work.
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Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to help keep you moving...
BUTTERFLY STRETCH While in a sitting position, bend your knees and place the bottom of your feet together. Next, slowly let your knees lower towards the floor until a stretch is felt at your inner thighs. Repeat 5 times.
PIRIFORMIS STRETCH While lying on your back, hold your knee with your opposite hand and draw your knee up and over towards your opposite shoulder. Repeat 6 times.
Helps With Low Back Pain
Helps With Leg Pain & Stiffness
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. www.simpleset.net
Care to Share Who do you know that needs our help?
Each month we have a drawing for a Wal-Mart gift card!
Care enough to share how physical therapy helped you. Who do you know that could benefit from therapy? Send them our way, they will thank you and so will we.
Each month we have a drawing for a Wal-Mart gift card for our patients that refer people to us. Get in the game and get the word out. The more people you refer, the more chances you have to win.
Cut out the card below and give it to someone who could benefit from therapy.
Aches & Pains? We Offer FREE Screenings Your insurance will not be charged. Let Us Help You With Your Pain, Call Today!
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