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MAY 2024
Don’t Give In To Arthritis
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NEWSLETTER Your Resource for Health, Wellness & Caring For Your Body
Don’t Give In To Arthritis
• Flexibility and Stretching: Incorporating targeted mobility work and stretches improves joint range of motion, reducing stiffness and pain. • Balance Exercises: Especially important for lower body arthritis, these exercises help prevent falls and improve overall stability. • Joint-Specific Exercises: Depending on which joints are affected, your therapist will tailor exercises. For instance, leg raises for hip arthritis, squats for knee arthritis, or finger bends for hand arthritis. • Education and Adaptation: Our physical therapists also educate our patients on how to adapt their lifestyle and daily activities to manage their arthritis better and prevent further joint damage. Don’t Let Arthritis Win Arthritis doesn’t have to dictate your life. You can manage your symptoms effectively with the right physical therapy plan and a commitment to regular exercise. Early intervention is key, and a proactive approach can keep you moving and enjoying a full, active life. If you’re experiencing joint pain and stiffness, reach out to us at The Physiotherapy Center LTD. Let’s work together to keep you moving freely and living well despite arthritis!
Arthritis disorder can be challenging, but it’s not a signal to give up on your active lifestyle. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, affects millions, causing joint pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis often creeps up silently. It usually begins with mild soreness or stiffness in your joints, particularly after periods of inactivity or excessive use. Common signs include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, loss of flexibility, and sometimes a grating sensation. The key is identifying it early and engaging in a comprehensive physical therapy program at The Physiotherapy Center LTD to manage symptoms and maintain mobility. Physical Therapy at The Physiotherapy Center LTD: A Hands-On Approach One of our skilled physical therapists will conduct a comprehensive evaluation and use it to develop a personalized exercise program. Our programs are tailored to your specific needs and form the cornerstone of managing arthritis disorder effectively. Here’s how physical therapy can help: • Strength Training: Strengthening the muscles around your affected joints can provide support and alleviate stress on the joint. This might include weight training or using resistance bands, focusing on major muscle groups. • Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise: Our team will guide you through activities like walking, swimming, or cycling to boost your overall fitness without putting too much strain on your joints.
Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9614272/ • https://www.jospt.org/ doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2018.0507
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Healthy Gift Ideas For Your Active Mom
What are you getting your mom for Mother’s Day? If you’re still undecided, you’ve come to the right place. Choosing a gift for a loved one can be difficult; after all, you want to show them how much you appreciate and value them. Don’t worry if you need some assistance this Mother’s Day. We’ve compiled a list of gift suggestions that your mom will love! 1. A new yoga mat or workout equipment Has your mom recently ventured on a fitness journey? Help her stay active with a new yoga mat or workout equipment — perfect for at-home workouts. 2. A book on her favorite hobby Is your mom an avid bird watcher? What about a gardener or an excellent cook? Facilitate her hobbies by getting
her a cookbook, an informative book on gardening techniques, or a book to catalog bird species. 3. Sign your mom up for a yoga or pilates class Is your mom under a lot of stress? Activities like yoga and pilates are excellent stress relievers– while also being great for your physical health. Both forms of exercises deal with breath control and can help your mom release stress in a healthy and productive way. 4. New hiking or outdoor shoes Does your mom love the outdoors? Has she been wearing the same pair of muddy shoes for ages? Help her revamp her style with a new pair of kicks this spring. A comfortable pair of shoes makes a huge difference when deciding between staying on the couch or getting outside to get moving.
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Tips for Planting a Potted Herb Garden
Have you been wanting to get into gardening, but don’t have the yard space? Consider planting a potted herb garden! Container gardening is easy, convenient, and leaves you with a supply of beautiful fresh herbs. Almost any herb can be grown in a container, so the possibilities are endless! Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your potted herb garden is successful this spring: 1. Be mindful of what you plant. One of the exciting things about a potted herb garden is that you can grow as many different types of herbs as you want in the same container. However, before you start planting, be sure to do some research on the sun, water, and soil requirements of each herb. For example, rosemary prefers hot and dry conditions, whereas parsley requires consistent moisture. As a result, they would not get along in the same pot.
2. Choose the right container. As long as it has good drainage, you can use almost anything as a herb container. However, it’s important to be aware that using smaller pots means you need to be extra cautious in how much you water your herbs. Too much or too little water can be especially detrimental to an herb in a small pot. 3. Use high quality soil. The best way to ensure a healthy start to your container garden is by using high quality soil. Container soil should be lighter in density than traditional garden soil. You can also add organic matter, like perlite or peat moss, to the mixture to improve drainage and moisture retention. We hope you’re feeling ready to get started on your potted herb garden this spring. Remember to have fun and good luck!
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Recipe Of The Month: Vegetarian Fajitas
Ingredients: • 2 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp cumin
• Pinch of cayenne pepper • 1 tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp black pepper • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 green bell pepper, sliced • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced • 1 medium red onion, sliced • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice • Tortillas, corn or flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp onion powder • ½ tsp smoked paprika
Directions: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, onion, and mushrooms and stir until the veggies are coated in the oil. Add the fajita seasoning and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic and lime juice and cook for 2 minutes. The vegetables should be tender but still slightly crisp. Serve the veggie fajita filling with tortillas and desired toppings such as guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese or sour cream.
“Telehealth involves using telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver healthcare outside of traditional healthcare facilities. Telehealth, which requires access only to telecommunications, is the most basic element of “eHealth,” which uses a broader range of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Telehealth examples include virtual home health care, where patients such as the chronically ill or the elderly may receive guidance in specific procedures while remaining at home. Telehealth has also made it easier for healthcare workers in remote field settings to obtain advice from professionals elsewhere in diagnosis, care, and referral of patients. Training can sometimes also be delivered via telehealth schemes or related technologies such as eHealth, which uses small computers and the internet. Well-designed telehealth schemes can improve healthcare access and outcomes, particularly for chronic disease treatment and vulnerable groups. Not only do they reduce demands on crowded facilities, but they also create cost We Offer Telehealth
savings and make the health sector more resilient. Since remote communication and treatment of patients reduce the number of health service visits, transport-related emissions and operational requirements emissions are reduced. In addition, fewer space demands can result in smaller health facilities, with concurrent reductions in construction materials, energy and water consumption, waste, and overall environmental impact.”
From: Health and sustainable development – https://www.who.int/sustainable-development/ health-sector/strategies/telehealth/en/
To ensure you have a great appointment, please check the following: • Camera Position & Location: Your camera should be set up to allow you to move around and remain visible to your physiotherapist. • Device Power Source: It is best to have the device plugged in. • Audio: Consider using earbuds or Bluetooth headsets for more precise sound. • Internet Connection: It should be 15Mbps or higher. You may check your internet connection at fast.com. • Environment: A quiet private space free of distraction is recommended so that you will be more focused.
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