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GARDEN ERGONOMICS AT A GLANCE Forward Bending When reaching towards the ground, do your best to bend at the knees. If you need to bend at the waist, engage your core muscles in order to keep your lower back flat. Keep your shoulders and hips level to avoid curving your back.
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatmentof itssymptoms.Physical therapy should always be the first method of treatment, before resorting to more aggressive procedures, such as surgery. In many cases, physical therapy can eliminate the need for higher risk treatment methods, such as potentially addictive pain-management drugs or invasive surgical correction. If the condition is severe and surgery is required, physical therapy can also help you prepare and recover from your procedure. At Bay State Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to treating each patient with arthritis with a personalized treatment plan based on their specific needs. It is very common for the muscles that support the lower back, hips, and knees to become weakened from inactivity due to arthritis. Your physical therapist will guide you through targeted, goal- specific exercises, aimed at reducing inflammation, providing greater support to the joints, and helping your muscles regain their overall strength.
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis canbothaffectbalanceandcoordination, duetothe impactthatthechanging joint surfaces have on your proprioception – the ability of the body to know where it is inspace. Ifyourbalance isaffectedby yourarthritis,thenyourphysicaltherapist will provide you with exercises aimed at decreasing your risk of falling. If you or a loved one are suffering from symptomsrelatedtoarthritis,contactBay StatePhysicalTherapytoday.Wewillget you started on a treatment plan that will help restore your mobility, comfort, and quality of life.
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Lifting When lifting lighter items, the best technique is the golfer’s lift (see image 1). When lifting heavier items, a squat is more appropriate. Once you lift the heavy object off of the ground, maintain your balance by keeping the item close to your center of gravity (see image 2). Carrying When carrying multiple items, disperse the weight evenly in each of your hands to prevent leaning to one side (see image 3).
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Improve Hip Stability Try this movement if you are experiencing hip pain.
Strengthen Hips
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 lev- eled position. Repeat 3 times.
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