P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y N E W S L E T T E R
BOUNCE BACK FROM HIP, LEG, & KNEE PAIN
Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself. What Causes Hip, Knee & Leg Pain? Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their source can come from a variety of things. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. Mayo Clinic has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee and leg pain. While many causes exist, the most likely are: • Arthritis While some causes are more severe than others, a physician can identify each. As the body ages, joints become inflamed. Cartilage may wear down, reducing the “buffer” between bones. In some cases, limited blood flow may cause bone tissue death, or necrosis. If you’re experiencingredness, inflammationand immobilized joints,theconditionmaybesevere. If you’re suffering from hip, leg and knee pain, call R. Jason Kent Physical Therapy at 478.333.3075 (Warner Robins) or 478.254.6880 (Macon) for more information or to schedule your consultation! • Dislocation • Hip fracture • Sprains and strains • Tendonitis • Pinched nerves • Osteoporosis • Cancer
WHAT IS TELEHEALTH? ThoughtheCOVID-19pandemichasbeencausing numerous health care facilities to shut down, R. Jason Kent PT will remain open to serve our patients. However, the situation has led us to pursue additional options like Telehealth and E-Visits in order to provide our PT services to patients who wish to remain home. Especially for those who may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms,thesevirtualvisitswillhelpkeepboth our patients and PT providers safe. Telehealth is a way for us tomake sure that our patients are still receiving the highest possible quality of care from a remote location. You can access Telehealth services via your smartphone or computer. Through this online service, you will still be able to perform your exercises,trackyourprogress,andevenhave live chatsandvisitswithqualifiedphysicaltherapists– all from the comfort of your home. Telehealth will also provide you with a more readily available and healthier alternative to clinical or hospital care. Ready to get started? ContactR. JasonKentPhysicalTherapyto learnmore!
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