Patient Success Spotlight
“They are very knowledgeable in what they have to do. The therapists take a personal interest in you as a patient. The therapist works towards getting them back to living a more normal life without pain and discomfort. It has been some time since I was a patient there, but I continue to do home exercises that they personalized for me when my therapy was over. I can thank the therapist every day for caring so much for me. I continue with those exercises every day to keep me in well being. Thank you Edge for taking such a personal interest!” -Jackie “Thank you Edge for taking such a personal interest!”
Gardening Without Pain
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Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching, and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints. This is especially true for senior citizens and people who are normally sedentary. Different body areas, such as the shoulders, neck, back, and knees can be vulnerable to injury during gardening. These tips can help prevent injuries: • Warm up before you garden. A 10 minute brisk walk and stretches for the spine and limbs are good ways to warm up. • Change positions frequently to avoid stiffness or cramping. • Make use of a garden cart or wheelbarrow tomove heavy planting materials or tools. Be sure to keep your back straight while using a wheelbarrow. • If kneeling on both knees causes discomfort in your back, try kneeling on one and keep the other foot on the ground. Use knee pads or a gardening pad when kneeling. • If kneeling or leaning down to the ground causes significant pain in your back or knees, consider using elevated planters to do your gardening. • End your gardening session with some gentle backward bending of your low back, a short walk and light stretching, similar to stretches done before starting.
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Author: Andrea Avruskin PT, DPT
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