Health & Wellness Newsletter by Physical Therapy of Melissa
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
EFFECTIVE HIP & KNEE PAIN RELIEF Move Freely Again Without Any Pain! If you struggle with knee or hip pain, then you know that this isn’t true at all. Hip and knee pain can really take the spring out of your step, causing you tomove slower and leaving you with pain that becomes more difficult to cope with, step after step. (continued inside)
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
EFFECTIVE HIP & KNEE PAIN RELIEF Move Freely Again Without Any Pain!
INSIDE: • Who Needs Physical Therapy? • Healthy Recipe • Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
What Can Physical Therapy Do to Help? Physical therapy is not a one-stop cure-all for pain management. This is a long-termsolution topainandsuffering through theuseof targetedexercises andstretching techniques thataredesigned tostrengthen the targetedareas and help the body recover and heal. By identifying the exact points on the body that are not moving as they ought to be, it is possible to make a plan to increase flexibility, motion, strength and even improve coordination. Your hips and knees are essential to everyday movement; whether you are sitting, standing, walking or running, you need your hips and knees in great shape. Sometimes, when your hips and knees are in pain, it can cause you to change the way that you are moving, causing you to change the flow and pace of your gait, which is the way that you walk. Other times, prolonged pain can cause you to stop doing movements that are indicative of healthy joints. If you or someone you care about is suffering from pain, give us a call today to find how treatment will target the exact source of the problem.
(continued from outside) There is an endless list of reasons as to why knee or hip pain may develop, from a slip or fall-related accident to a sports injury or even a car accident. Don’t Wait Until It Is Too Late! When an injury develops, seeking the support of a physical therapist is the best course of action. Working with a physical therapist soon after an injury developscanhelp reduceyour recovery timeand improveyourability tocope with the pain and discomfort by introducing you to targeted exercises and stretching techniques thatcanenhanceyourability torecoverfrom the injury. When you are dealing with a hip or knee injury, every step requires more effort than typical. This can really drain your energy level as you attempt to go about doing even basic tasks, such as taking care of your home or walking around the office.
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WHO NEEDS PHYSICAL THERAPY?
If you’ve experienced any hip or knee pain and are considering whether physical therapy is a good choice for your health needs, consider the following: • From a standing position, are you able to lean over and touch your toes? If so, then this indicates that you have proper hip and low back flexibility. If not, then you may need to improve your flexibility and joint range of motion, and physical therapy could be helpful. • In a sitting position, can you comfortably cross your legs, leaving your ankle to rest comfortably on the opposite knee? If this is painful, or one knee constantly must be lower than the other, then this may be indicative of knee concerns that could be addressed with physical therapy. • From a standing position, with your feet planted flat on the floor, can you push your body into a squatting position? You should be able to squat all the way down so that your buttocks are almost touching your heels. If you aren’t able to do this, then physical therapy may be helpful in improving your range of motion. • Standing near a wall or countertop, arrange your feet so that you are standing with the heel of one foot touching the toes of the other, as if on a balance beam, and see how long you can stand still. Can you balance for 10 seconds? If not, then physical therapy may be able to improve balance and coordination. The goal of any physical therapy program is to restore range of motion and improve flexibility and strength while reducing the general experience
of pain. Unfortunately, hip and knee injuries often tend to linger. Every movement relies so heavily on the hips and knees that it makes it difficult to allow these joints to actually rest following an injury. Physical therapy provides targeted exercises that support the joints with precise movements that help reinforce strength and range of motion. For more information, contact your physical therapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs.
Healthy Recipe
Discover How To Live Pain Free!
At Physical Therapy of Melissa, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. CALL AND TALK TO YOUR THERAPIST DISCOVER WHY YOUR PAIN HAS COME BACK GET YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY PROGRAM
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
INGREDIENTS • Four medium-sized zucchinis • One 5oz log of goat cheese • 1-2 cups of marinara sauce • Chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet. Using 1/2 of the goat cheese, spread small amount into the zucchini and cover with marinara sauce. Drop dots of remaining cheese over the marinara, bake until cheese is soft and marinara is bubbling (about 20 minutes).
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PRACTICE NEWS
Physical therapy is a safe and effective alternative to opioids for long- term pain management. In March 2016, the CDC released guidelines urging nonopioid approaches for the management of chronic pain. October is Physical Therapy Month and we want you to know we care about you and your pain. #ChoosePT and let us help you enjoy life the way you’d like. Physical Thearpy of Melissa turns 8!
PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
“When I first came to Physical Therapy of Melissa, it was painful just to walk, sit or do many common things because of my knee pain in both knees. I am happy to say I can now do all of those things with no more pain! Thanks so much to Crystal and all of the others that have helped me through this experience!! #byebyekneebraces ” – Kyndal B. “I am happy to say I can now do all of those things with no more pain!”
Nat & Michelle opened the clinic in 2010 and are proud to continue being a vital part of the healthcare community in Melissa and surrounding cities. Thank you all for your love and support! Stop by and just say “hi”!
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Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing hip pain.
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HIP HIKES While standing up on a step, lower one leg down- ward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position. Repeat 3 times.
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