PATIENT SPOTLIGHT READY FOR GOLF SEASON!
shoulder level and of course concerned about the impact this would have on his golf, as well as his inability to sleep and if he would require surgery? Anyhow with our ‘hands on approach’ coupled with an specific exercise program, Frank made steady progress, his pain resolved, his motion improved and he started to use his arm normally again and now has a Green Light to start hitting those fairways! When asked about his therapy, Frank simply says “I won’t go anywhere else for my therapyand I telleveryone togoMidMichigan PT.” Thanks Frank!
Frank Woody FrankWoodyhasbeena long timeresidentofour community and there’s every chance a number of you know him! Upbeat, friendly, enthusiastic, never short of a word and LOVES golf! We first worked with Frank when his low back threatened his golf game a few years ago. He promptly responded to the therapy provided and he got to enjoy a pain free golf swing all season! This winter however, he was troubled with right shoulderpainanddifficulty raisinghisarmabove
6 Tips To Help Your Arthritis Pain This Summer
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, musclesandother tissues. Inaddition,musclesbecomeweak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized physical therapy treatmentspromotemusclestrength, improve rangeofmotion, 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. 3. Footwear and insoles If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Knee braces For osteoarthritis with associated knee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling.
5. Heat and cold Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two. Learn more about what can work best for you by talking to our Walker Physical Therapy specialists. 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. There is a lot that you can do to relieve the pain from arthritis and protect your joints for the long-term. Find out more about our ARTHRITIS PROGRAM by calling us today and discover how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis.
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