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THE NEXT STEP TO TREATING YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN
If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million North American adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year.
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THE NEXT STEP TO TREATING YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN (Continued from outside) As we age, our joints wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It’s possible to alleviate the symptoms. It’s even possible to eliminate them entirely. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, asserts the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in the pain. Arthritis can also be caused by: • 6 Ways To Help Your Arthritis Pain • Exercise Essentials INSIDE:
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Simply walking can cause arthritis pain in the lower back, hip and knee. Our legs wear down as they’re used. Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue. This type of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis— or osteoarthritis—is the most common kind of arthritis. When the leg’s cartilage—or its slick, cushioned surface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness and swelling requires professional osteoarthritis treatment. Arthritis & Physical Therapy Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, medical intervention may eventually be needed. During physical therapy treatment is focused on restoring normal joint mobility as well as strength and flexibility of the surrounding muscles. These exercise will attempt to reduce pressure on the arthritic joint. If a patient has undergone surgery, post-op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Call TODAY to schedule an evaluation with DynamX Physical Therapy.
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When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function. People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management. When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss. Maintaining your recommended weight—or losing weight if you are overweight—can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN
3. Footwear and insoles. If arthritis affects your knee, foot or ankle, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. At DynamX Physical Therapy we provide evaluation and fabrication of custom foot orthotics on site. 4. Knee braces. For specific types of knee arthritis, an unloading brace may help reduce pain and improve knee joint stability. 5. Heat and cold. Many people find the heat of a warm bath or heat pad eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two. 6. Exercise. Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do, is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction! Discover how we can help eliminate your neck pain and headaches allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Call today for more details!
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I N THE COMMUN I T Y GIFT GATHERING
Our therapists Angel Ramirez & Tim Lim pictured completed their 2nd GIFT Gathering in Adrian, Michigan. This will enhance their ability to provide the best functional care consistent across our DynamX PT clinics. GIFT is a 40-week mentorship program
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in Applied Functional Science®. GIFT provides Certification in Functional Manual Reaction® (FMR) as part of the 40- week mentorship program, as well as being credentialed and recognized as a Fellow of Applied Functional Science® (FAFS). A FAFS has the knowledge, analytical ability, and hands-on manual skills necessary for the application and integration of the Core Content of the GIFT Curriculum, thus strategically designating you as a member of a select group of practitioners synonymous with the highest standard of care in the functional analysis of human movement.
STANDING HIP FLEXOR STRETCH
Assume a wide, long lunge position with hands on hips. Push your back hip forward to stretch.Keep your good posture. Repeat 5-10 times.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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• Physical therapy • Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation • Non-surgical Injury Rehabilitation • Sports Rehabilitation • Hand Therapy • Athletic Recovery Services • Blood Flow Restriction Training • Running Analysis • Return to Sport Testing (i.e. after ACL repair)
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Carly Harris is a physical therapist at DynamX Physical Therapy. Carly earned both her bachelor’s degree in exercise science and kinesiology and doctorate of physical therapy from California State University, Long Beach. She was a student athlete who competed in track and field cross country, steeple chase and the 5k. After graduation, she was assistant coach for the California State University, Long Beach track and field program for over a year. Her areas of clinical experience include orthopedic and sports physical therapy treating total joint replacements, and lower extremity injuries. She completed a 12-week internship at Casa Colina in the Transitional Living Center for stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury patients. She completed the fellowship in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute, which honed her skills in biomechanical movement analysis and allows her to create functional exercise programs for patients of all skill levels. CARLY HARRIS, PT, DPT, FAFS 5 3 8 1 7 6 9 5 6 3 7 2 3 7 5 4 2 3 1 2 http://1sudoku.com n°36953 - LevelHard
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