Health & Wellness Newsletter by Performance Therapy Institute
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Life Is Looking Up Now That My Pain Hasn’t Been Keeping Me Down. ” Take Your Next Step To Treating Arthritis Pain Do you suffer from back, knee or hip pain? It is possible you may have osteoarthritis in those joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. With OA, there is a breakdown in the cartilage covering the ends of bones. As the cartilage wears away, the bones become exposed and rub against each other. The deterioration of cartilage also affects the shape and makeup of the joint so that it no longer functions smoothly. The ligaments and tendons around the joint become stiff and the muscles that support the joint become weak. This leads to even more painful rubbing of the joint surfaces. (continued inside)
Inside: • Take Your Next Step To Treating Arthritis Pain • 6 Essential Tips To Help Your Arthritis Pain • Staff Spotlight • Patient Success Spotlight
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“I Decided To Do Something About My Hip Pain!” TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP TO TREATING ARTHRITIS PAIN
There are many studies and patient success stories promoting the effectiveness of physical therapy for osteoarthritis. Our expert therapists atPerformanceTherapy Institutearetrainedspecifically intreatingpatients suffering from osteoarthritis and work to obtain optimal results. Study Shows How to Relieve OA Pain Inamedicalstudy,83patientswithosteoarthritiswereassignedtoreceive either hands-on physical therapy (treatment group) or a pill that actually didnothingtohelptheirpainwithoutthemknowing (placebogroup).Tests were done to measure how well the people were doing 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 1 year later. The results were very impressive with the patients who had hands-on physical therapy combined with gentle, specific exercises. Theyshowedsignificant improvements intheirpain,mobility andfunction. By 8 weeks, patients were able to walk further and faster with much less, or completely resolved pain. Their joint stiffness, aches and mobility had improved by 55% as compared to the group who had no treatment. At one year, patients in the treatment group still were doing great in terms of less pain and more mobility. Other benefits included less need for surgery with only 5% of patients in the treatment group having undergone surgery as compared to 20% with the placebo group. If you are suffering from osteoarthritis, our physical therapy treatments relieve your pain. Isn’t it time you did something about your pain and EXPERIENCE DRY NEEDLING TO REDUCE PAIN!
movement? Call us today at Performance Therapy Institute to learn more about our ARTHRITIS PROGRAM so we can make a positive difference in your life. Annalsof InternalMedicine:February1,2000vol.132no.3173-181.GailD.Deyle,MPT;NancyE.Henderson, PhD,MPT;RobertL.Matekel,MPT;MichaelG.Ryder,MPT;MatthewB.Garber,MPT;andStephenC.Allison, PhD,MPT,ECS Performance is offering dry needling for your aches and pains. Dry needling utilizes a solid filaform needle. No substances are injected, therefore the technique is called ‘dry needling’. Trigger points are hyper-irritable spots in a taut band of a muscle. Trigger points may cause pain locally or refer pain to other areas and cause dysfunction of normal movement patterns. Specific evaluation, palpation, and treatment of trigger points may reduce pain and restore function. Physical therapists performing this procedure have advanced training and certification in the use of trigger point dry needling. If you or someone you know is suffering from any chronic pain, contact a facility near you to seek treatment today!
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“Do You Need Guidance In Treating Your Arthritis Pain? ” 6 Essential Tips To Help Your Arthritis Pain
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.
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,whilegainingmoremobilityand 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
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.
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 Performance Therapy Institute specialists.
Relieve Neck Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing neck pain.
How many days per week should you walk for exercise?
Good stretch to relax shoulders for neck pain relief
KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH
While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground.
Aim for a minimum of 3 walking days per week, and gradually work yourwayup to5or6daysperweek as you get fitter. For most people, walking can be done almost every day of the week because it’s low- impact and not as intense as other fitness programs. But don’t forget the importance of rest and recovery. Give yourself at least 1-2 days off each week.
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Patient Success Spotlight
After 3 physical therapy and laser sessions I felt brand new!
Think PT FIRST
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Check-Up: � Move without pain
� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
� Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
“I am so thankful to have been able to visit Performance Therapy! I could not walk without a limp when I arrived. After 3 physical therapy and laser sessions, I felt brand new! Thank you Dr. Josh for personalizing my visits and getting right to the source of the problem. I would recommend this therapy institute to anyone who asks!” – L. Cox
TAKE CARE OF YOUR ACHES & PAINS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
“You don’t need to have a fractured bone to start a physical therapy program. If you have been told you’re at high risk for osteoporosis, going to physical therapy is a proactive way to help prevent this bone disease. ”
- Pauline M. Camacho, MD, Loyola University Osteoproosis Metabolic Bone Disease Center
• Have loved ones stopped listening to your complaints because they have heard it so many times before? • Does hip, knee or leg pain put a frown on your face? ATTENTION Pain Sufferers
DR. JOSH COLBERT DPT, MDT performnashville.com
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Josh was born and raised in Port St. Joe, Florida before moving to Nashville to attend Belmont University. While at Belmont he earned a Bachelor degree in Biology and was a four year letterman on the baseball team. After graduating with his undergraduate degree in 1998, Josh enrolled in the physical therapy program at Belmont where he received a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in 2001. Since graduating PT school Josh has practiced exclusively in the field of outpatient orthopedics. In addition to his clinical practice he has completed yearly post graduate training, the highlight being in 2011 when he was awarded a certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from the prestigious McKenzie Institute of New Zealand. Outside of the clinic Josh enjoys hanging out with his three children, Luke (11), Hannah (7) and Hayden (7), golf, golf and a little more golf.
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