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BENTON Physical Therapy
SHAWNA LAWHON, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND ADMINISTRATION Getting To Know The Benton Physical Therapy Team
When asked what her favorite part of the job is she says “When I watched a stroke patient we had been treating run down the hallway to hug her therapist after completing her therapy, I knew this is what I would want to do from now on.” - Shawna Lawhon
Shawna is a current resident of Bauxite, AR. She is the mother of 3 beautiful girls that keep her on
her toes. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her girls and her family. One day she would love to be able to visit Australia. Shawna found her passion when she came to work for our company in November, 2014. She started with us as a Therapy Technician and worked her way into Marketing and Administration. She says she truly believes in what we do here and the difference it makes in peoples lives.
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
& MALVERN Physical Therapy
BENTON Physical Therapy
Do you suffer from hip, knee 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 six 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. HIP, KNEE AND LEG PAIN You Don’t Need to Suffer with arthritis and disease can affect accessory motions. With everyday 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 think 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 the professionals at Pro-Active Physical Therapy 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! When you experience pain in the side of the hip, groin, thigh or knee, you
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DOES ARTHRITIS PAIN GRIND YOU DOWN? Millions of Americans suffer from 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 therapy strengthens, stretches and stabilizes muscles surrounding 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 tophysical therapy,choosenon-impactexercisessuchasbicycling,
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 from arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!
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Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing hip pain .
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Strengthens Hips
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HIP HIKES While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/ leg back to a leveled position.
INGREDIENTS • 1 box of saltine crackers • 1 1/3 cup of canola oil • 2 tbsp of red pepper flakes • 1 tbsp dill weed • 1 package of Ranch seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS Mix all ingredients together, pour over crackers, cover well and toss. Optional: For spicier flavor add in powdered cayenne pepper.
* This recipe is from our Insurance and Account Specialist, Chelsea, who is asked to make them for every staff meeting!
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I always felt like the most important person in the room “I always felt like the most important person in the room. The knowledge of my treatment plan and explanation for my exercises to achieve goals was communicated well.” – Greg P.
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