Newsletter for Fit Physical Therapy
THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY NEWSLET TER
JULY 2020
OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A PAIN! PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
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INSIDE : • How Can Physical Therapy Help Osteoarthritis? • Positive Patient Results
• Exercise Of The Month • Let’s Get Social!
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THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY NEWSLET TER
OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A PAIN! PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP INSIDE : • How Can Physical Therapy Help Osteoarthritis? • Positive Patient Results 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 formof 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
JULY 2020
• Exercise Of The Month • Let’s Get Social!
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 whenmoving the joint(s), or the sound of bone rubbing on bone.
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Try this movement to relieve leg/knee pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
How Can Physical Therapy Help Osteoar thritis?
Helps Leg/Knee Pain
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STRAIGHT LEG RAISE
While lying or sitting, slowly raise your leg, keeping your knee straight and your toes pointed outward. Hold for 2 seconds, then slowly lower your leg to the starting position. Repeat 6-10 times with each leg.
Positive Patient Results
Did you know? One in five adults are diagnosed with arthritis annually. Physical therapy is the most common treatment 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. Physical 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 from Osteoarthritis, give us a call today - we can get you back to living your best, most pain-free life.
“Your best interest is always at the forefront.”
“The care given at FIT physical therapy is the best. The staff is knowledgeable, caring, and friendly. Your best interest is always at the forefront. I couldn’t be more pleased with the care that I was given. At some point when I need physical therapy again, “Fit” is where you will find me. My therapist was fantastic and the staff is also top notch. I am pleased to highly recommend them.” - J.F.
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ROGER HARWARD, PT
With over 30 years of experience, Roger Harward, PT is our most tenured therapist here at Fit PT. Roger graduated from physical therapy school at Loma Linda University in ’84. He began his career with IHC in St. George and was instrumental in developing their rehab department. He played a key role in starting many of their therapy programs including their sports
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medicine and orthopedics programs. He went into private practice fifteen years ago and enjoys treating patients with a variety of orthopedic physical therapy needs. Roger has particular expertise in shoulder rehabilitation and has done extensive learning and research into the most current and effective physical therapy treatment for shoulders. He works closely with local orthopedic surgeons to help develop cutting edge rehabilitation protocols. Roger is an educator at heart and enjoys teaching his patients and helping them along their paths to recovery. Education: • Brigham Young University: BS Biological Science/Secondary Education, ’78 • Loma Linda University: BS Physical Therapy, ’84
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