GeorgialinaPT_Relief From Low Back, Hip, & Knee Arthritis

EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS TECHNIQUE TO STRENGTHEN HIPS Hip Hikes 7.Cleanup. Your heart works best when it runs on clean fuel. That meanslotsofwhole,plant-basedfoods(likefruits,vegetables,nuts, and seeds) and fewer refined or processed foods (like white bread, pasta, crackers, and cookies). FEBRUARY IS HEARTMONTH! DO WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE HEART 1.Aimfor luckynumberseven. Young and middle-age adults who sleep 7 hours a night have less calcium in their arteries (an early signofheartdisease)thanthosewhosleep5hoursor lessorthose who sleep 9 hours or more. 2.Keepthepressureoff. Getyourbloodpressurecheckedevery3-5 years if you’re 18-39. If you’re 40 or older, or if you have high blood pressure, check it every year. 3.Movemore. To keep it simple, you can aim for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of moderate exercise. Even if you exercise for 30 minutes a day, being sedentary for the other 23 1/2 hours is really bad for your heart. 4. Slash saturated fats. To help your heart’s arteries, cut down on saturated fats, which are mainly found in meat and full-fat dairy products. Choose leaner cuts and reduced-fat options. 5.Findout ifyouhavediabetes. Millions of people don’t know that they have this condition. That’s risky because over time, high blood sugar damages arteries and makes heart disease more likely. 6.Ditchthecigarettes,realandelectronic. Smokingandsecondhand smoke are bad for your heart. If you smoke, quit, and don’t spend time around others who smoke as well. E-cigarettes don’t contain the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke but, they still do contain nicotine.

ARTHRITIS & PHYSICAL THERAPY

Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays amajor role in the treatment of arthritis symptoms and should be tried first, before more aggressive procedures such as surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, surgical intervention may eventually be needed. However, physical therapy has been shown to be an excellent way to prepare and recover after a total knee or hip replacement. It is very common for the muscles that support the knee, hip, and low back to become weakened from inactivity. Through targeted easy to do

exercises,wehelpyourmuscles regain their strength, providing greater support to the joints, and reducing inflammation. Furthermore, by improving balance and coordination, especially to the knee and hip joints, the abnormal strain on the joints is relieved, and safety is improved to reduce risk of further injury. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you have options. Call 706-993-2260 today and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. See how we can help your joints feel and move better!

SUCCESS STORIES

G e o rg i a l i n a ’s Aquatic Therapy program was great at relieving my arthritis and improving my overall health. They have a great team of therapists. ”

While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards thefloorby tiltingyour pelvis to the side. Then return thepelvis/legback toa leveled position. Repeat 3 times.

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before startingexercisesyouareunsureof.

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