AppalachianPT: 3 Powerful Steps To Stronger Hips & Knees

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUTMY HIPS &KNEES?

Hip and knee pain can be a scary thought, especially with all the hustle and bustle of living a busy life. Luckily, there are some actions you can take at home to try and soothe or prevent pain: • Wearing properly fitted shoes. One way to avoid hip and knee pain is by wearing well-fitted shoes with suitable arch support. Comfortable, fitted, closed-toed shoes are a great way to relieve stress on your joints and allow relaxation in your hips and knees. • Using cold and hot remedies. Ice packs and heating pads can help in soothing your aches and pains. Rotating between ice packs and heating pads on the affected areas can provide relief. • Stretching. When your joints tighten up, pain can get much worse. Help alleviate and prevent this pain by doing a daily stretching routine in your legs, hips, and back, to help release any pressure on those areas. • Listening to your body. At the end of the day, always listen to your body. If you’ve been on your feet for two hours and you feel your knees tightening up, it may be time to take a small break. Contact Appalachian Physical Therapy for additional assistance! Having a regular physical therapy checkup ensures that your joints are working at their peak performance. In addition, any problems will be discovered early, preventing the onset of arthritis and joint injury. If you do have arthritis or have had surgery, then a regular physical therapy check-up is especially important.

At Appalachian Physical Therapy, we can provide you with a joint analysis to determine any problem areas in the hip or knee joints, and treat them accordingly. Schedule a consultation with one of our expert physical therapists today to discover how you can live life with freely moving joints!

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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHTS

“I am 100% better!” “What a difference before and after! I was having pain in the muscles in my lower back making it difficult to stand too long or walk very far. I had stopped playing golf and tennis. Ray analyzed the problem and designed a home plan for me. Each visit I went through a series of exercises and he would use pressure to ease my pain. The pleasant staff was always at hand to help. I am 100% better though still must be careful and follow a program to improve my care. Kudos to Ray and the team! At 87 I feel able to participate in the sports I love on a geriatric level.” - Nan B. “Appalachian Physical Therapy is the place to go!” “Annie is the BEST! I was having major strength and balance issues. She has worked with me to greatly improve these issues, including a lot of exercises that I can do at home to continue to progress. If you

need any type of physical therapy, Appalachian Physical Therapy is the place to go. The entire staff is friendly, helpful and so knowledgeable.” - Sharon B. “Excellent professional skills and a great personality!” “My experience was excellent after my total knee replacement. The pain was high and the mobility was low when I first came. Now I am almost pain free and have good mobility. My therapist, Dr. Adam has excellent professional skills and a great personality. The harmony of the entire office makes a big difference.” - Lois E.

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