Spotting and Treating Arthritis of the Knee It’s a JOINT Effort!
Have you started to notice that your knees seem to be getting bigger? Do you notice popping, clicking, or grinding sounds with certain movements? Does pain ensue when you bend, squat, or kneel? When you first wake up in the morning, do you notice that your knees feel stiff, achy, or painful? If you identify with any of these scenarios, you may be experiencing the effects of arthritis. The knees have two main fat pads, which reside just above and below the kneecap. These help to cushion the knee and assist with lubricating fluid flow around the joint. With arthritis, inflammation in the joint causes the fat pads to gradually thicken, choking the joint fluid flow. This leads to a vicious cycle of decreased lubrication, more “wear and tear”, pain, and swelling. If you have been living with stiff, achy, or painful knees, contact Functional PT today to schedule a consultation. Our dedicated physical therapists will evaluate you, determine the areas of your daily life that are impacted, and create an individualized treatment plan for relieving the arthritic pains in your knee.
Common symptoms of arthritis: It can sometimes be difficult to determine if you are truly experiencing arthritic symptoms or if you simply have a joint that is tight or overworked. In addition to the aforementioned signs of knee arthritis, additional symptoms may include:
• Muscle spasms • Decreased range of motion in the affected area • Abnormalities in gait (such as limping) • Swelling • Weakness • Warm sensation in the affected joint
• Pain in the affected region, which may spread to surrounding body parts • Increased pain with certain activities (such as work or physical activity) • Stiffness • Inflammation • Joint creaking, clicking, or popping sounds
Tasty Recipe Sheet Pan Grilled Cheese with Apple and Dijon
Ingredients • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 8 tsp grainy Dijon mustard, divided • 1 small Gala or Fuji apple, cored and very thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp butter, softened • 8 slices sourdough bread
Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F, placing top rack in upper third of oven. Coarsely grate the cheddar. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Spread the butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 4 slices of bread butter-sides down on prepared sheet pan. Spread bread with the mustard, then top with apple slices, cheddar, and remaining 4 slices of bread, butter-sides up. Press down gently. Bake the sandwiches 10–12 min., until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown, turning over once halfway through. Source: https://recipecenter.giantfood.com/recipes/208668/sheet-pan-grilled-cheese-with-apple-and-dijon
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