As we all age, our bodies experience a certain “wear and tear” on cartilage and joints. This can cause inflammation and pain, known as arthritis. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, making itself apparent in people as they age. It can certainly take a toll on one’s body, resulting in achy or painful joints after exercise, after a long day on one’s feet, or even after prolonged periods of inactivity, thus causing joints to constrict.
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Staff Spotlight: Rebecca De Haven Physical Therapy Aide
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Getting to Know You in 21 QUESTIONS Favorite color? Green. Favorite song? It depends on the mood I’m in. Favorite food I’ve cooked? One of the best meals I’ve ever cooked was beef tenderloin with a red wine sauce, scalloped potatoes, and crispy bacon Brussels sprouts because I love comfort food and every component turned out well. Favorite food from childhood? My mom’s chili mac cheese. Favorite drink on a hot summer day? A cold margarita; regular, spicy, or guava! Favorite drink on a cold winter night? Hot chocolate or red wine. I love getting the spiked hot cocoa at Longwood Gardens to keep me warm while I walk around and look at the Christmas Lights. Favorite conversation I’ve ever had with a person? The year leading up tomy Grandfather’s death I spent a lot of time with him and learned a lot about his life that I never knew before. Some of his stories from when he was young were pretty wild and I wish I had recorded them so I could remember everything. Favorite movie of all time? Moulin Rouge.
(Continued inside...) Favorite hobby activity that makes me get lost for hours? Cooking. I love trying new recipes, trying to replicate something I had on vacation or at a restaurant, and making foods from different cultures. Favorite book of all time? Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins . Favorite ice cream ever, and from where? Coffee, especially when there are chocolate covered espresso bean pieces in it. Teacher who changed my life, and why? My elementary school gym teacher because she is my parent’s neighbor and became a close family friend. She is the reason my younger sisters and I became friends with her niece who is now like another sister to us and I can’t imagine my life without her! Perfect day out: what, where, with whom? I love going hiking with my boyfriend and our dog. Occasionally my family members on my Mom’s side will meet up and go hiking at places like Valley Forge or Valley Green, so my perfect day out would be if they all came with us and the dog. My family is huge and we never stop laughing when we’re all together. The best paid entertainment I’ve ever seen? The last three years I’ve gone to the Willie Nelson OutlawMusic Festival with my sisters and some of our cousins and friends, we always have a blast!
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Osteoarthritis is a PAIN! Physical Therapy Can Help As we all age, our bodies experience a certain “wear and tear” on cartilage and joints. This can cause inflammation and pain, known as arthritis. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, making itself apparent in people as they age. It can certainly take a toll on one’s body, resulting in achy or painful joints after exercise, after a long day on one’s feet, or even after prolonged periods of inactivity, thus causing joints to constrict. The most common areas of Osteoarthritis are found in the fingers, hips, knees, and spine. These are all joints that we use excessively, even in our daily lives. Just think - by the time you lift yourself out of bed, shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and prepare to begin your day, you’ve already used these joints a multitude of times. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that pain can occur in them over time. If you believe you may be experiencing Osteoarthritis, give one of our physical therapists a call today to discuss pain relief. Why Do We Experience Osteoarthritis? While it is true that Osteoarthritis is most common in older folks, that is not always necessarily the case. It is possible that Osteoarthritis can present itself in younger adults, especially if they are prone to weak
joints, poor dieting, or if they aren’t very active. Your cartilage works hard to protect your joints by absorbing the natural shocks that your body experiences on a daily basis.Therefore, much of your likelihood regarding Osteoarthritis is dependent upon the physical and nutritional lifestyles you partake in. Joint alignment can alter and the muscles around a joint can weaken over time, causing the cartilage to shift or thin. As cartilage wears down, Osteoarthritis becomes much more common. As Osteoarthritis Progresses, More Symptoms Can Arise. The Most Common Symptoms Are: • Joint pain. • Swelling or tenderness in or around the joint(s). • Inflammation or flare-ups of pain in the joint(s) after use. • Feeling stiff after sitting or laying down for prolonged periods of time, especially when getting up in the morning. • Crepitus - also referred to as a “cracking or crunching” feeling when moving the joint(s), or the sound of bone rubbing on bone. Call us today at 610-544-8500 to learn more how we can help you!
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How Can Physical Therapy Help Osteoarthritis?
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According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 in 5 adults are diagnosed with arthritis annually. Physical and occupational therapy are the most common treatments for Osteoarthritis, usually helping with the relief of joint pain in just a few sessions. If you have arthritis, don’t fret - there is hope! While anti-inflammatory and pain medications will help for the time being, they are very much a short-term solution. Physical therapy can help in actually strengthening your joints and muscles once again, allowing for a much healthier and long-term pain relief solution. Ocupational therapy will also help in learning to use your joints in new ways once again, allowing for the highest quality of life despite the severity of your arthritis.
Our physical therapists are trained to help you with joint alignment, stability, muscle regeneration, and most importantly, pain relief. They are dedicated to helping you get back to your normal levels of mobility. Don’t settle for a life of aches and pains - physical therapy can get you back on your feet and doing the activities you used to love! If you are suffering fromOsteoarthritis, give us a call today at 610-544-8500. We can get you back to living your best, most pain-free life. Sources: www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/PA/Facts/Arthritis%20fact%20sheet.pdf www.arthritis.org/
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Healthy Recipe Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Carrots
Most rewarding time I’ve ever spent volunteering? I’ve enjoyed volunteering at Philabundance, they always seem very organized and if you go with friends or family it can be a fun couple hours of talking and laughing while you sort and pack. My greatest skill (past or current)? When I was young my upper body was really strong and I broke my elementary school girls record for most pull ups with 17 in a row. The best advice I’ve ever been given? Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. The best birthday I ever had and why? My first niece was born on my 22nd birthday so that will always be my favorite! The coolest natural wonders I’ve ever seen? Kīlauea, Diamond Head, The Pitons, Blue Grotto in Malta, the lavender fields in Provence in peak season, the Giant’s Causeway, La Parguera (a bioluminescent bay) on a moonless night, Niagara Falls. The one item I would take to the desert island? Some type of satellite phone so I can be rescued, I hate being alone! The most fun road trip I’ve ever taken, where and with whom? I’ve taken lots of road trips but I typically sleep the entire time so I’m not really a great road trip companion. I do love the drive down south and have had some fun road trips with my friends in recent years to Savannah and Myrtle Beach.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp. chopped rosemary leaves • 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2” pieces • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. toasted pecans • 1/2 c. dried cranberries
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°. Scatter vegetables on a large baking sheet. Toss with oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the vegetable are tender, shaking the pan halfway through. Before serving, toss roasted vegetables with pecans and cranberries. In a large bowl, toss vegetables with oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. This dish is perfect for your Thanksgiving vegetable side dish. Recipe/PhotoCredit:delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50228/holiday-roasted-vegetables-recipe
A lot of research and attention has been put into helping people with Alzheimer’s disease live longer, happier, healthier lives, and there have been several breakthroughs in recent years that are incredibly encouraging. One such breakthrough is the realization that being active and engaging in targeted exercises can often delay the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. • Exercise can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s for those who are exhibiting early symptoms, as well as reduce the risk of developing the disease for those who have a strong genetic predisposition to the condition. • Exercise improves balance and coordination, which reduces the risk of injury from a fall and thereby reduces risk of inhibited mobility. Working with a physical therapist is a smart choice when you are facing Alzheimer’s. Physical Therapy & Alzheimer’s
Your December Physical Therapy Could Be Covered By Your Insurance! Have you met your 2019 insurance deductible? An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses.This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for PhysicalTherapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Want to improve your health and activity level? Call 610-544-8500 to schedule an appointment. We’ll guide you to affordable treatments and place you one step closer to pain relief.
As part of a targeted program that is designed to introduce the best exercise practices to support optimal cognition, you will learn a series of exercises, helpful lifestyle strategies, and get the encouragement you need to be successful with your workout plan. By staying active, exercising your mind and body, managing stress and doing your best to live an overall healthy lifestyle, you will put yourself in the best position possible to put off the advancement of Alzheimer’s and enjoy life for years to come. Getting involved in a prevention program can pair you with the skills and support you need to stay healthy.
Try this movement if you are experiencing arthritis pain Exercise Essential
Being Grateful is Good for You!
Helps Relieve Arthritis Pain
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Gratitude and Health. Research shows that the experience of gratitude can induce a sense of relaxation, improve the immune system, and decrease blood pressure. Grateful people also tend to cultivate better health habits, like eating more nutritious food, exercising, and avoiding risky behaviors.Theoptimismthatstems from gratitude can create a healing attitude: people with optimistic attitudes have better outcomes after medical procedures. Gratitude and Joy. Acknowledging the good in life has a tendency to amplify positive emotions, such as joy and contentment. Consider the last time you had a good cup of coffee—didyoupayattention to the warmthof thecuponyourhands,or
the feeling of pleasure as you took thefirstsip?Stopping toappreciate these small moments of positivity makes them more powerful. Gratitude and Resilience. Practicing gratitude can make you better equipped to handle the difficulties of life that inevitably arise. Recent MRI studies have mapped the gratitude circuitry in the brain, which activates a sense of reward, fairness, and decision-making—all aspects that help facilitate survival and post- traumatic growth. Emmons,R.(2010November16).Whygratitude isgood. Greater Good. Retrieved from greatergood.berkeley. edu/article/item/why_gratitude_is_good. Emmons, R.A.,Stern,R.(2013).Gratitudeasapsychotherapeutic intervention. Journal of Clinical Psychology; 69(8), 846-855.Excerpts taken from takingcharge.csh.umn. edu/10-ways-be-more-thankful-person
SINGLE KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH While lying on your back, hold your knee and gently pull it up towards your chest. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 6 times, alternating sides.
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