Fritz: Relieving Low Back, Hip & Knee Arthritis Pain

6 TIPS TO HELP YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN

When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function. People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized physical therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management. When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss. Maintaining your recommended weight or losing weight if you are overweight can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight- bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 3. Footwear and insoles. If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Knee braces. For osteoarthritis with associated knee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling. 5. Heat and cold. Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs.

Still others prefer alternating the two. Learn more about what can work best for you by talking to our Fritz Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine specialists. 6. Exercise. Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction. There is a lot that you can do to relieve the pain from arthritis and protect your joints for the long-term. Find out more about our ARTHRITIS PROGRAM by calling us today and discover how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis.

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Caitie Zavora’s : Broccoli Salad

• ½ cup dried cranberries • ¾ cup of cheddar cheese, shredded • ½ cup slivered almonds, optional

Incorporate this healthy version of broccoli salad intoyourpicnicmenu!Any ingredientcan be altered or substituted as you wish. INGREDIENTS • 1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces • 1 lb turkey bacon, cooked & crumbled • 1 small red onion, diced finely • ¾ cup sunflower seeds (or 1/3 cup flaxseed)

• ¾ cup plain yogurt • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 tablespoon white vinegar • ¼ cup honey • Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, turkey bacon, onions, sunflower seeds, cheese, cranberries and slivered almonds, if desired. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, milk, white vinegar, honey and salt and pepper. Toss dressing with the broccoli salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutesoruntil ready toserve.Stirbeforeserving.Thesaladwillstay fresh forabout1week.Enjoy! Restaurant Review: Pho Kim 88 4100 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 By: Caitie Zavora, PTA My friend and I met at Pho Kim 88 for an early dinner on a Thursday night. Based on the reviews andhavingacoupon from theEnjoyBook foraBOGOentree,we thought “whynot”!Wewereoneof thefirstguests in the restaurant fordinnerand theplacewasprettyquiet.Ourwaiterwaspleasant and quick to serve us. Upon opening the menu, I was surprised at the amount of options there

If you would like any of our recipes, email Caitie at czavora@fritzphysicaltherapy.com. were, includingJapanese,Vietnamese,andThai.My friendand Idecided to split two entrees, Chicken Fried Rice and General Tsos Chicken with sticky rice. The General Tsos was absolutely amazing! By far the best I have ever had.The sauce had just enough tang, the broccoli was tender, and thechicken was plump and juicy.As for the fried rice, it was not bad but could have used a little more flavor. By the end of our time together, my friend and I had half of each dish left and were able to split it to take home.Ourwaiterkindly took thedishesandboxed theentrees forus.By the time we were leaving, the dining room was filling up for dinner. Little did we know that it was a BYOB establishment - noted for the future!

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