Have you ever thought about how amazing our ability to walk is? It is a complex system of muscles, nerves, and joints working together in harmony to lift you up. But what if you experience pain while walking? If you experience hip, knee, or leg pain, it could mean that the complex system of your gait has been effected in some way or another. For more information regarding how our treatments can help you, give us a call today!
NEWSLETTER
A Letter To Our WAPT Family:
One of these changes is Physical Therapy access to telehealth. In tough times, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants have come together to serve our patients in the face of challenge. Washington State has made it mandatory that all health insurance companies allow coverage of telehealth visits. WAPT is here to help you continue to get the best possible treatment through our new video telehealth visits and online exercise program. Please contact us at 425.820.2110 or info@ waptrehab.com if you are interested in getting involved with our Telehealth program.
An open letter to our friends and family of WAPT,
Times have been tough, but for those of us that have been through physical therapy, we know that patience and hard work pays off. We are writing this letter on April 1st but you won’t read it until early May and no one is sure what is going to happen between now and then. There will be changes, and we hope that many will benefit society.
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May 2020
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Steering Clear Of HIP & KNEE PAIN
Have you ever thought about how amazing our ability to walk is? It is a complex system of muscles, nerves, and joints working together in harmony to lift you up. But what if you experience pain while walking? If you experience hip, knee, or leg pain, it could mean that the complex system of your gait has been effected in some way or another. For more information regarding how our treatments can help you, give us a call today! WHAT CAUSES KNEE AND HIP PAIN? Knee and hip pain occur when the joints and muscles surrounding those areas lack their normal function. If the joint isn’t functioning properly, it can alter one’s mobility, which will increase pressure on the area. This can cause the area to become inflamed, thus resulting in pain. If you are experiencing hip pain, it is likely that there is a problem with your hip joint. When this happens, you will experience pain inside of your hip, or in your groin area. If you are experiencing pain outside of your hip, in your upper
thigh, or buttock region, then it is likely that there is a problemwith the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or soft tissues surrounding the hip joint. Regardless of where the pain is stemming from, hip pain is typically caused by injury or strain to the joint or surrounding regions; however, the pain can also be due to an underlying disease, such as arthritis. If you are experiencing knee pain, there is a good chance the pain is rooted in your kneecap or patella. Every time you bend your knee, your kneecap needs enough space to move up and down between your femur bone and the bend of your knee. Unfortunately, if this area becomes inflamed, then the tissues surrounding the kneecap will become tighter, and the kneecap will not have as much space to move. It will try to squeeze through the inflamed padding, causing pain in the knee, and causing the padding to grow thicker and more irritated. When this happens, the joint fluid inside your knee will begin to dry out, resulting in more friction and pain.
How Physical Therapy Can Help!
8 To minimize the risk of leaking after repeated uses, make sure to double bag your ice packs in sturdy freezer bags with a double-lock seal. If you have a vacuum bag sealer, this is the perfect use for it. For more pain relief options for joint pain, call Washington Washington PT & Rehab today 425.820.2110! 7 4 2 4 1 3 2 9 2. Corn syrup – Yup. Plain old corn syrup. This one is nice because it stays the most soft and flexible compared to the rest; however, if it were to leak, you’d be left with a sticky mess. 3. Liquid dish soap – You guessed it, another one-ingredient ice pack! This one doesn’t stay quite as flexible as the rest, but at least the mess won’t be sticky in the event of a leak. 4. (2) parts liquid dish soap to (1) part rubbing alcohol. This is very similar to the one above but stays a bit more flexible. possible. Schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today and get back on track to a pain-free life! GOT JOINT PAIN? TRY THESE DIY ICE PACKS! If you’re experiencing joint pain after a long walk, try icing your joints with any of the 4 following Methods: 1. (3) parts water to (1) part rubbing alcohol. This combination is recommended by physical therapists, because it is cheap, it stays flexible, and it works perfectly. There is also minimal mess if there is a leak! Win/win.
When relieving knee and hip pain, it is important to make sure that normal motion is restored. Our physical therapists at Washington PT & Rehab are trained in evaluating your movement to determine the root of your problem, in addition to creating a treatment regimen specific to your pain, and restoring you to your normal mobility and strength. We have years of success in helping patients with their physical needs, eliminating their need for harmful drugs, expensive testing, or harsh surgeries. Our goal is to help you move and walk as comfortably as
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SUDOKU PUZZLE
Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes Try this exercise to relieve hip pain.
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Hip Hinge Hold stick on back with 3 points of contact: tailbone, upper back, and head. Keep your big toe and little toe in contact with the ground with knees softly bent as you push your hips back until you feel a stretch in your buttocks and hamstrings. Engage your core, buttocks and hamstring as you come back up to standing. Repeat 10 times, three sets.
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PATIENT SUCCESS STORY
HEALTHY RECIPE
Immunity Booster Chicken Soup
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 medium lemon (zest & juice) • 1 handful fresh ginger • 2 qt chicken broth • 1 can coconut milk (optional)
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• 1 medium onion, diced • 3 large carrots, diced • 2 celery stalks diced • 3 cloves of garlic, diced
5 “A very good experience with WAPT. Mike is very knowledgeable and has a big personality. Allegra is steady and a great help with getting my balance back. Megan is great at making people feel welcome and keeping everything running smoothly.” - Phil L. “A good experience with WAPT!” 2 4 3 6 5 4 3 7
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DIRECTIONS Heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken breast and brown. Then, add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5min, until softened. Add 2 quarts of chicken broth and ginger with the skin on. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35-45minutes (the longer you boil ginger the stronger it is). Remove ginger and discard. Remove chicken, then shred and set aside. Add lemon zest and squeeze lemon to taste. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Add shredded chicken and (optional) 1 can of coconut milk.
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5 Before and after every session, we are asking our clients and staff to wash or sanitize their hands. Additionally, we have increased the number of times per day that we sanitize our equipment and are taking the temperature of each patient at the door. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or exhibit any symptoms, please contact us. 1 8 4 We want to assure our patients that WAPT remains a safe environment for physical therapy. More importantly, as many of us are tempted to fall into a sedentary lifestyle, we want to encourage you to remain active and continue exercising, as maintaing an active lifestyle can boost your immune system to fight COVID-19. 6 8 9 6 1 7
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OUR EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING HANDS REGULARLY
AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE WITH YOUR HANDS
SNEEZE & COUGH INTO TISSUES & DISPOSE QUICKLY
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AVOID HUGS OR SHAKING HANDS
DO NOT TOUCH MUCUOUS WITH FINGERS
KEEP DISTANCE FROM THOSE INFECTED
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