Lonoke PT: Walk Again Without Pain

Health & Wellness Newsletter by Lonoke & ProMotion Physical Therapy

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

WALK AGAIN WITHOUT PAIN “Handle Advanced Stretches After Seeking Treatment!”

Your ability to walk is an amazingly complex system of muscles, nerves, and joints working in harmony. If you suffer from hip, knee, or leg pain, the normal movement of this complicated system has been affected in one way or another.

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INSIDE Walk Again Without Pain

Healthy Recipe

Outstanding Results

Exercise Essentials

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WALK AGAIN WITHOUT PAIN “Handle Advanced Stretches After Seeking Treatment!”

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Knee and Hip Pain Knee or hip pain can occur for many reasons, but is a mechanical problem, meaning that the joint and muscles supporting it are not functioning properly. Even though a person has arthritis in their joint, it doesn’t mean that they will have pain from it. Pain and inflammation only begin when the joint doesn’t move properly and pressures increase. Many knee problems come from poor tracking of the kneecap or patella. The kneecap has to move up and down in the groove on the femur bone when you bend your knee. It is also where your strong thigh muscles attach. The kneecap sits on fat pads that provide cushioning. However, when the tissue around the kneecap becomes tighter, the kneecap presses further into the fat pads, making them irritated and thicker over time. This affects the normal flow of joint fluid around the inside of the knee and actually dries out the knee over time causing more friction and pain.

INSIDE Do It Yourself Ice Packs Healthy Recipe Outstanding Results Exercise Essentials

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A SIMPLE SOLUTION DO IT YOURSELF ICE PACKS

An easy way to relieve knee pain is to ensure normal kneecap motion is restored. Our experts evaluate the true cause of your knee pain, treat the movement problem and restore the normal strength around the knee. We have years of training to analyze the movement of your body and pinpoint the source of your problem. This allows for accurate treatment without the need for elaborate and expensive testing. Ultimately, your knee pain will be relieved quickly and your ability to walk, run and squat restored! We also work closely with your physician and can help you recover quickly if you have had surgery. Call us today to learn more about how physical therapy can help you live life pain free. 4 Different Methods 1. (3) partsWater to (1) part Rubbing Alcohol. This is recommended by physical therapists, it is cheap, it works perfectly, stays flexible, least mess if there is a leak, and really inexpensive.

3. Liquid Dish Soap – Ditto from above. Only this time it didn’t stay quite as flexible and the mess will be blue.

4. (2) parts Liquid Dish Soap to (1) part Rubbing Alcohol. This stays a little more flexible than plain liquid dish soap, but otherwise it is the same.

2. Corn Syrup – Yup. Plain old corn syrup. This one is nice because it stays the most soft and flexible. But in the unlikely event it leaks, it is going to make a sticky mess.

To minimize the risk of leaking after repeated uses, make sure to double bag them in sturdy freezer bags with a double lock seal just to be sure. If you have a vacuum bag sealer, this is the perfect use for it.

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Patient Spotlight

“I will start by saying I can now walk by myself and I can climb stairs.”

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When Mrs. Janice started PT, she could not walk without a rolling walker, climb stairs or get into and out of bed. She can now walk and climb stairs without any assisted device. She has also been able to dance and walk around her block without difficulties. Check out her Improvement Report below. “I will start by saying I can now walk by myself and I can climb stairs. I walked the whole block by myself no problem. I am almost back to being myself and I thank the whole staff. ” - Mrs. Janice

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Outstanding RESULTS

I am able to climb stairs better and get around easier. “Since starting therapy, I am able to climb stairs better and get around easier. Last weekend I was able to go to my work’s field trip and walk around the whole time without pain! ” - M.L.

The staff is so helpful and considerate... “Coming to therapy 3 days a week here has helped me tremendously. The staff is so helpful and considerate, yet urging you on to achieve higher goals. I am able to walk without pain and bend my knee without pain!” - M.R.

Move Freely • Alleviate Pain Naturally • Have More Energy • Enjoy Activities Pain Free • Be Stronger

Come in for you Free Balance Assessment and let one of our professionals talk to you about reducing your risk of falling.

Unsteady walking? Intimidated by stairs? Avoid uneven ground? Wobbly when reaching?

FREE BALANCE ASSESSMENT

Lonoke: 501-676-5540 | ProMotion: 501-945-0200

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Offer valid for the first 25 people to schedule. Expires 10-15-18.

Practice News

Attendance Drawing Winner! Mrs. Georgene won last month’s attendance drawing! Congratulations!!!

Check out how well some of our patients are doing!

Betty’s

Taco Salad

• 1 large head lettuce, chopped • 1 white onion, chopped • 2 avocados, chopped • 2 pounds hamburger, browned and drained • 1 can beans, drained (ie: red kidney, pinto, or black)

• 2 tomatoes, chopped • 1 pound chedder cheese, grated • 1 small bottle Green Goddess Dressing • 1 package of Doritos, crumbled

Directions In a large bowl, mix ingredients together. Toss and serve.

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Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to help keep you moving...

HAMSTRING STRETCH

LUNGES Start in a normal standing position. Step forward with one foot and slowly lower yourself to the floor while bending both knees. Make sure to not extend your knees past your toes.

Always consult your physical therapist or physician before start- ing exercises you are unsure of doing. Extend one leg while in a sitting position. Bend at the hips while reaching towards your toes. Hold 30-45 seconds and repeat 3 times.

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Care to Share Who do you know that needs our help?

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.

Congratulations to Mr. Wayne! He won our Care to Share drawing at LPT for the month of July. We are so happy for you Mr. Wayne!

Cut out the card below and give it to someone who could benefit from physical therapy.

Your insurance will not be charged. Let Us Help You With Your Pain, Call Today! Aches & Pains? We Offer FREE Consultations

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