HEALTH & WELLNESS Our Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
Expanding our reach, improving more lives! We are thrilled to announce the opening of our 2 new clinic locations at Bay Shore and Amityville! Our dedicated team of skilled therapists is ready to provide top-notch care and rehabilitation services to even more individuals in need.
SOLUTIONS FOR HIP AND KNEE PAIN
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Our Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
SOLUTIONS FOR HIP AND KNEE PAIN Do you have pain in your hips or knees when trying to enjoy leisurely walks, climbing stairs, or bending down to retrieve a dropped item? Hip and knee pain can limit your ability to perform and enjoy daily activities. Fortunately, at Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy, our therapists can teach you how to find relief and get back to doing what you love! Your hips are ball and socket joints, meaning that your femur (thigh bone) fits perfectly into your pelvis (hip socket). There is a cushion of cartilage in your hips that helps prevent friction as your hip bone moves within the socket. The knee joint is also one of the most complicated joints in the body, as it has to bear up to 6 times your body weight when running or jumping. This incredible joint is vital for walking, stairs, and bending or kneeling movements. This is also why things can go wrong, resulting in injury and pain. Pain ensues if the cartilage wears down or is damaged due to age or injury. It is also possible for the muscles and tendons surrounding the hip and knee to experience pain from overuse or trauma. No matter the source of pain, we offer solutions to help you resume your normal activities. If your hip or knee pain limits you from living the life you want, don’t hesitate to contact Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy as soon as possible. We’ll help you get moving freely once again! WHAT CAUSES HIP AND KNEE PAIN? There are many reasons why you may be experiencing hip or knee pain. Some of the most common causes include: • Arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common causes of hip and knee pain. Arthritis causes inflammation of the joints and can lead to a quicker breakdown of cartilage in the hips. This can lead to pain or stiffness with movement.
• Tears and ruptures. There are ligaments and cartilage in the hips and knees that are susceptible to injury, including tearing. Tears to ligaments leave the joints unstable, while cartilage tears typically affect your range of motion. Most tears result from some trauma or sports-related accident. • Bursitis. Bursae are liquid sacs that can be found between tissues. They help ease friction from tissues running together; however, they can also become inflamed due to overuse and trauma, resulting in pain. So, if you feel achy after walking too far, it may be your body’s way of telling you you’ve done too much! • Strains and Tendonitis. Muscles or tendons can become strained and/or inflamed due to overuse and repeated activity. This causes inflammation and fraying of the tissue, resulting in pain. Although it is less common, fractures and dislocations are possible due to accidents or diseases such as cancer. This is something to keep in mind as you participate in physically demanding activities and hobbies. If you are experiencing pain from a recent slip or fall, you may be feeling the symptoms of a fracture or even a dislocation.
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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP HIP AND KNEE PAIN
Our physical therapists are movement experts! We will start with an injury evaluation and a biomechanical assessment to identify all the factors that may be contributing to your pain. This will consist of a thorough history to understand more about the training schedule, the demands on the body, and the athlete’s overall health status. We will use this information to develop a comprehensive program that includes targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening, and any appropriate pain relief technique for the best possible outcome. Rehabilitation should start immediately following most injuries to ensure the fastest recovery possible. Our physical therapists will determine the injury’s severity and identify any other weaknesses or limitations that may affect the athlete’s recovery, stability, or strength. Physical therapy will provide the foundation for success while reducing future injuries! CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT At Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy, we can provide you with a joint analysis to determine any problem areas in the hip or knee joints and treat them accordingly. Any problems that are discovered early ensure that your joints are working at their peak performance. Call today to schedule a consultation with one of our expert physical therapists and discover how you can live life with freely moving joints!
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“This is my second time receiving PT at this facility. The first was after my bilateral knee replacements. They gave me all the time I needed and got me walking and functioning in no time. When I needed PT for back pain, I knew exactly where to go. My therapist is kind and knowledgeable, but tough when she needs to be. The front desk staff and assistants are as lovely as can be. They truly know the meaning of customer service.” - RB
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5 SIMPLE STRATEGIES FOR INCORPORATING EXERCISE INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Give us a call at your nearest Reddy-Care location or visit us at www.reddycare.net today! 3. Do some stretches or core exercises while you’re watching TV. 4. Go for a quick walk around your building during your lunch break. 5. Try a micro-workout. Micro-workouts are short, 10-minute circuit-style workouts that pack a big punch. Keep a set of dumbbells by your desk and work out on your break! VISIT REDDY CARE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, & AQUATIC THERAPY FOR MORE TIPS! Our physical therapists can work with you to develop a program for daily physical activity, no matter your needs. We can show you efficient strength training routines, suggest daily mobility exercises, and help you set movement goals. We can also help you resolve any pain or other conditions that might limit your physical activity. Regular exercise is crucial to so many aspects of your health. It can prevent chronic health conditions like cardiovascular disease or diabetes, help you stay mobile well into old age, and even regulate your emotions. Unfortunately, your workouts are often the first to slip when life gets busy. It can also be challenging to begin a regular exercise routine, especially if you have to fit it into an already jam-packed schedule. The good news is that you don’t have to work out like a professional athlete to reap the benefits of staying active. In fact, a few simple strategies can increase your daily activity levels–no matter how busy you are! 5 EASY TIPS FOR SNEAKING IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 1. Park at the far end of the parking lot, so you have to walk a little further to get to the store. 2. Take the stairs whenever possible.
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