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Ryan grew up in Pocatello Idaho and was very active in team sports, such as basketball and soccer. He attended Idaho State University for his undergraduate studies where he earned his Bachelor’s degree Ryan Pope
WON’T EXERCISE INCREASE MY PAIN?
in Exercise Science. Ryan then attended Duke University and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While at Duke, he completedclinicalrotations inthecardiacunitofDukeHospital, an outpatient neurologic clinic, and an outpatient orthopedic clinic inVirginiawhereheworkedwithcollegiateathletes from RadfordUniversity.Followinggraduation,Ryanstartedworking as a traveling Physical Therapist. As a traveler, he has worked in outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facilities in various states including Mississippi, Arizona, and Oregon. Regardless of the condition, Ryan’s true passion is helping others and he is looking forward to working with the Alaskan community!
To put it simply – no! Your physical therapist will prescribe gentle, targeted exercises that will help your joints move freely, and will add in periods of rest during your sessions. While many people believe that the aches and pains of arthritis are best treated with sedentary activities and rest, that is not necessarily the case – exercise keeps the body limber and warms up muscles, which prevents stiffness that can become exacerbated by arthritis. Extended “rest” can also lead tomuscle atrophy, or deterioration of muscle tissue. While arthritis generally affects the joints of the body, muscle loss increases stress on the joints, allows them to move in ways that are unhealthy and causes more pain. By doing gentle exercises under the discretion of your physical therapist, you can actually ease your arthritic aches and pains! Low-impact exercises also contain several benefits that are not necessarily associated with the painful symptoms of arthritis. For example, feelings of fatigue that are so common in arthritis patients can be greatly reduced by low impact exercise. After just 30 minutes of gentle physical activity, the brain is flooded by the feel-good hormones called endorphins that block pain, minimize any discomfort associated with exercise, and even create a feeling of euphoria. Furthermore, exercise increases flexibility in stiff joints and makes it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep at night. How can I get started on treatments? Every treatment regimen is different based on your body’s needs and your particular type of arthritis. The best way to get started on a natural, safe, and healthy treatment through physical therapy is by calling and scheduling a consultation with one of our physical therapists today. Your physical therapist will examine your symptoms, severity of pain, and location of the arthritis, in order to determine the best individualized treatment plan for your specific needs. If you are living with arthritis, or you think youmay be experiencing arthritic symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact Empower Physical Therapy. We’ll get you feeling comfortable again in no time – without the need for pain management drugs!
Katieattended IdahoStateUniversity inherhome townofPocatello Idaho, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. KatiehadmovedtoNorthCarolinato Katie Swore
completeherclinicalrotationsandcontinuedonasapermanent employee followinggraduation.KatiedevelopedaPelvichealth program at the private practice that served women of all ages, stages of life, and activity levels for pelvic health diagnoses. She has completed 2 of the 3 courses for pelvic health through HermanandWallacePelvicRehabilitation Instituteandcanalso treat men for pelvic health dysfunction. Katie is excited to be part of the Empower family and to bring her unique skill set to the Alaskan community.
ATTENTION PATIENTS
We want to send you to Starbucks or the Movies on us! Did you knowwe have a new refer-a-friend program? We are now rewarding anyone who helps us to Empower the community! If you send a friend or family member our way and they become a new patient, we will give you a $25 dollar gift card to the movie theatre! Also, if you leave us a Google review, we will give you a $5 dollar Starbucks gift card! We thank you in advance for helping us to fill our new providers’ schedules!
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