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ARE YOU HAVING HIP, KNEE, OR SHOULDER SURGERY?
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Are you planning to undergo arthroscopic or joint replacement surgery? Have you already had this procedure and wonder if you’ll ever feel like your usual self again? Surgery is an important option that can help people eliminate pain and regain function, however, it does not come without risks. Physical therapy is as effective as some surgical outcomes without the side effects, and at Regional Physical Therapy, our therapists are experts at resolving orthopedic problems! Surgery to replace or rebuild a joint imposes extreme limits on the body, but simply resting the joint for months won’t resolve the issues and create new problems. Fortunately, you can promote the healing process with physical therapy and ensure that your new-and-improved joint works as it should. Your first step along that path should take the form of a customized physical therapy program at Regional Physical Therapy. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our experts!
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RECUPERATING FROM INJURIES & SURGERY
The body’s joints can move in some impressive directions and even (in the case of the hips and knees) hold your body weight steady as you stand and move. Unfortunately, their complexity also opens the door for many potential forms of injury and damage. Joint damage can take the form of torn cartilage, ruptured ligaments, and degenerative changes. Chronic joint damage may develop over many years, resulting in worn cartilage, inflamed and/or deformed joint components, and even painful bone-on-bone friction within the joint. Significant joint degeneration and arthritis can make everyday activities impossible. Regardless of the nature of your injuries (i.e., acute or chronic), if your damaged joint doesn’t respond to medication, exercise, and lifestyle changes, you may need to resort to surgery. Two primary types of orthopedic (joint) surgery include: Arthroscopic surgery: Many injuries force the need for arthroscopic surgery. Examples include a torn rotator cuff in the shoulder, torn cartilage, and/or ruptured ligaments in the knee. In some procedures, the damaged tissues are reconnected to their anchor points and grafted into place to substitute the original tissues. Total joint replacements: Total joint replacements may be necessary when the original joint has received so much damage or wear and tear that you can do nothing more than treat it. This need often applies to weight-bearing joints that have been subjected to longstanding or abnormal stress. Common examples include total knee replacements and total hip replacements.
PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU MOVING AGAIN
As tempting as it might be to rest and lay low following your surgery, you need to start working on your rehabilitation as soon as you can to avoid complications or health issues. Physical therapy offers a safe, professionally supervised plan for doing just that. Research shows that patients who undergo physical therapy are better at balancing, getting out of chairs, climbing stairs, and walking than patients who received standard post-operative care.
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YOUR PERSONALIZED PHYSICAL THERAPY PLAN MAY CONSIST OF:
• Training on assistive devices: Your physical therapy regimen can include using assistive devices like canes, crutches, and walkers safely and efficiently. • Manual therapy: Massage therapy boosts blood flow, reduces scar tissue formation, and drains swelling following surgery. Joint Mobilizations are used to facilitate improving joint range of motion. • Modalities include ultrasound, laser, e-stim, and Infrared therapy: Therapeutic modalities boost blood flow and reduce post-operative pain/ stiffness. • Heat and cold treatments: Applications of heat or cold can help control post-operative swelling and relieve pain. • Compression therapy: Mechanical pneumatic devices minimize and/or reduce post-operative swelling and assist the healing process. • Range of motion exercises: Exercises to restore your range of motion help your new joint function correctly but also for helping to prevent adhesions. • Strengthening: Strength training helps rebuild weakened or atrophied muscles. • Balance and coordination: Neuromuscular re-education exercises can help you regain joint stability and functional movements.
Sources: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/acr.22841 • https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/5/e016114
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YUMMY PUMPKIN BREAD
Ingredients: • 1 1/2 c all purpose flour plus more for coating chocolate chips • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 c pumpkin puree • 3/4 c vegetable oil • 2 eggs • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips • cooking spray
• 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1 c granulated sugar
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8” x 4” loaf pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Place the flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda in a large bowl; whisk to combine. Add the sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Toss 1 c of the chocolate chips with 1 tbsp flour. Stir the chocolate chips into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 c chocolate chips over the top of the loaf. Bake for 55-65 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool for 10 min, then run a thin knife along the sides of the pan to loosen the bread. Let the bread cool in the pan, then invert, slice and serve.
CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY In addition to scheduling your post-operative physical therapy regimen in advance, you may also want to give serious thought to pre-operative physical rehabilitation or
“pre-hab.” Patients who pursue physical therapy before and after surgery show better function than those who don’t. In addition, physical therapy has been shown to improve overall health and well-being and has few if any side effects. Call Regional Physical Therapy to discuss your recent or upcoming operation and schedule your rehabilitation today!
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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
SINGLE LEG BALANCE (HIP)
Start by standing up straight with your feet close together. Slowly raise one foot off the ground slightly. Make sure to brace your abdominals. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat twice on both legs. Don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions or concerns while performing this exercise.
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PATIENT SUCCESS
“Excited to get back to gymnastics!” “After 6 years of pain, I have 2 hips that are PAIN FREE!! Having been a competitive gymnast for so many years growing up, I assumed that my hip pain was just something I was going to have to live with. I finally decided to go to the doctor and found out there was a reason behind my pain. But after 2 surgeries and 10
months of physical therapy, I’ve had the least amount of pain that I’ve had in years. Excited to get back to gymnastics! Thankful for all of Allison’s help – I’m not sure what I’m going to do with all my new free time.” — A.M.
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