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Innovative Newsletter “Remain Active Without Pain!” WALK AGAIN WITHOUT PAIN
Your ability to walk is an amazingly complex system of muscles, nerves, and joints working in harmony. If you suffer from hip, knee, or leg pain, the normal movement of this complicated system has been affected in one way or another. (continued inside)
Cheryl Howard PT, DPT, Cert. MDT Owner
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“Handle Advanced Stretches After Seeking Treatment!” WALK AGAIN WITHOUT PAIN
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Knee and Hip Pain Kneeorhippaincanoccur formany reasons, but is a mechanical problem, meaning that the joint and muscles supporting it are not functioning properly. Even though a person has arthritis in their joint, it doesn’t mean that they will have pain from it. Pain and inflammation only begin when the joint doesn’t move properly and pressures increase. Many knee problems come from poor tracking of the kneecap or patella. The kneecap has to move up and down in the groove on the femur bone when you bend your knee. It is also where your strong thigh musclesattach.Thekneecapsitsonfatpads that provide cushioning. However, when the tissue around the kneecap becomes tighter, the kneecap presses further into the fat pads, making them irritated and thicker over time. This affects the normal flow of joint fluid around the inside of the knee and actually dries out the knee over time causing more friction and pain.
Do It Yourself Ice Packs Exercises To Help With Pain Chillin’ At The Harbor For A Great Cause
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Patient Spotlights “If I need help in the future, I’ll be back.” “I really appreciated that you guys talked to me and explained why I needed certain stretches and exercises and what they do. Believe it or not, you were the first physical therapists to do that-so if I need help in the future, I’ll be back.” - Cindy R. “Thank you for working with me.” “Thank you for working with me. Ashley is professional, knowledgeable and caring. She explained the process withmy exercises and the importance of doing them daily.” - Gayle L. “Physical Therapy has made me stronger.” “Physical Therapy has made me stronger. I think it was beneficial. Balance is better.” - Jim M. An easy way to relieve knee pain is to ensure normal kneecap motion is restored. Our experts evaluate the true cause of your knee pain, treat the movement problem and restore the normal strength around the knee. We have years of training to analyze the movement of your body and pinpoint the source of your problem. This allows for accurate treatment without the need for elaborate and expensive testing. Ultimately, your knee pain will be relieved quickly and your ability to walk, run and squat restored! We also work closely with your physician and can help you recover quickly if you have had surgery. Call us today to learn more about how physical therapy can help you live life pain free. 4 Different Methods 1. (3) parts Water to (1) part Rubbing Alcohol. This is recommended by physical therapists, it is cheap, it works perfectly, stays flexible, least mess if there is a leak, and really inexpensive. 2. Corn Syrup – Yup. Plain old corn syrup. This one is nice because it stays the most soft and flexible. But in the unlikely event it leaks, it is going to make a sticky mess. 3. Liquid Dish Soap – Ditto from above. Only this time it didn’t stay quite as flexible and the mess will be blue.
4. (2) parts Liquid Dish Soap to (1) part Rubbing Alcohol. This stays a little more flexible than plain liquid dish soap, but otherwise it is the same. To minimize the risk of leaking after repeated uses, make sure to double bag them in sturdy freezer bags with a double lock seal just to be sure. If you have a vacuum bag sealer, this is the perfect use for it.
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Healthy Recipe
Roquefort Pear Salad
• 1/3 cup olive oil • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard • 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 head leaf lettuce • 3 pears • 5 ounces Roquefort cheese • 1 avocado • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions • 1/4 cup white sugar • 1/2 cup pecans
In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces. For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt,andpepper. Ina largeservingbowl, layer lettuce,pears,bluecheese,avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.
Exercises To Help With Pain: Try these simple exercises to help your hips and knees... Share this with a friend or family member to help keep them healthy too!
HAMSTRING STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 10 times on both legs.
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 leveled position. Repeat 10 times on both legs.
Loosens Tight Knees
Strengthens Hips
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Fun & Games This Month’s Sudoku! The goal of Sudoku is to fill in a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, row, and 3×3 section contain the numbers between 1 to 9. At the beginning of the game, the 9×9 grid will have some of the squares filled in. Your job is to use logic to fill in the missing digits and complete the grid. www.innovativeptsolutions.com
Practice News
CHILLIN’ AT THE HARBOR FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Bundle up and step into the winter wonderland of over 20,000 pounds of ice meticulously carved into breathtaking ice sculptures, martini luges, and even bars! Located on the St. Lawrence River in the scenic 1000 Islands region of New York. you will find us featured at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, Clayton, NY. Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions’ logo specially carved on their signature logo wall benefits North Country Troopers AssistingTroops (NYNCTAT) at the 2018 FIRE & ICE Celebration!
NYNCTAT was formed by New York State Troopers in collaboration with U.S. military members to raise local and regional awareness, as well as to provide local recreational activities and events for Fort Drum service members and other Armed Forces Members that were wounded, injured, or became ill while protecting our freedom and country. For more information on the event check out http:// www.1000islandsharborhotel.com/thousand-islands-ice-bar.php.
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