As we all age, our bodies experience a certain “wear and tear” on cartilage and joints. This can cause inflammation and pain, known as arthritis. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, making itself apparent in people as they age. It can certainly take a toll on one’s body, resulting in achy or painful joints after exercise, after a long day on one’s feet, or even after prolonged periods of inactivity, thus causing joints to constrict.
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OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A PAIN! PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
INSIDE : • Osteoarthritis is a Pain! Physical Therapy Can Help
• Patient Success Spotlight • Exercise Essentials
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OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A PAIN! PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
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• Vestibular Rehabilitation • Sports Injuries • And More!
• Arthritis - Painful Joints • Joint Replacements • Balance Disorders
• Neck & Back Pain/Radiculopathy • Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot Injuries • Elbow & Shoulder Rehabilitation
As we all age, our bodies experience a certain “wear and tear” on cartilage and joints. This can cause inflammation and pain, known as arthritis. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, making itself apparent in people as they age. It can certainly take a toll on one’s body, resulting in achy or painful joints after exercise, after a long day on one’s feet, or even after prolonged periods of inactivity, thus causing joints to constrict. The most common areas of Osteoarthritis are found in the fingers, hips, knees, and spine. These are all joints that we use excessively, even in our daily lives. Just think - by the time you lift yourself out of bed, shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and prepare to begin your day,
you’ve already used these joints a multitude of times. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that pain can occur in them over time. If you believe you may be experiencing Osteoarthritis, give one of our physical therapists a call today to discuss pain relief. Why do we experience Osteoarthritis? While it is true that Osteoarthritis is most common in older folks, that is not always necessarily the case. It is possible that Osteoarthritis can present itself in younger adults, especially if they are prone to weak joints, poor dieting, or if they aren’t very active. Your cartilage works hard to protect your joints by absorbing the natural shocks that your body experiences on a daily basis. Therefore, much of your likelihood regarding Osteoarthritis is dependent upon the physical and nutritional
lifestyles you partake in. Joint alignment can alter and the muscles around a joint can weaken over time, causing the cartilage to shift or thin. As cartilage wears down, Osteoarthritis becomes much more common. As Osteoarthritis progresses, more symptoms can arise. The most common symptoms are: • Joint pain. • Swelling or tenderness in or around the joint(s). • Inflammation or flare-ups of pain in the joint(s) after use. • Feeling stiff after sitting or laying down for prolonged periods of time, especially when getting up in the morning. • Crepitus - also referred to as a “cracking or crunching” feeling when moving the joint(s), or the sound of bone rubbing on bone.
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HOWCAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP OSTEOARTHRITIS?
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6 8 According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 in 5 adults are diagnosed with arthritis annually. Physical and occupational therapy are the most common treatments for Osteoarthritis, usually helping with the relief of joint pain in just a few sessions. If you have arthritis, don’t fret - there is hope! While anti-inflammatory and pain medications will help for the time being, they are very much a short-term solution. Physical therapy can help in actually strengthening your joints and muscles once again, allowing for a much healthier and long- term pain relief solution. Occupational therapy will also help in learning to use your joints in new ways once again, allowing for the highest quality of life despite the severity of your arthritis. 4 5 1 7 2 8 5 4 9 8 7 7 1 6 4 5 3
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Celebrating OurAnniversary
“I came to Restore Physical Therapy after throwing my neck out about 7 weeks ago. I really couldn’t do anything for myself on my first visit. After the 1st session I definitely felt some relief from the pain and because I felt like I was given a good plan to move forward. After every session I felt less pain and felt myself starting to slowly get back to some normalcy. After 7 weeks I feel great. I want to thank everyone at the Marlton location for everything they did, especially Dave, my therapist. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend going to Restore therapy for any therapy needs. Great people!!” -Jim R. 5 Star Review *Disclaimer: this picture was taken pre-COVID19* “After the 1st session, I definitely felt some relief from the pain...”
June 26th marked our 14th year serving our community! Thank you for being part of our Physical Therapy family. We look forward to many more years to come!
It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice
SEE A PHYSICAL THERAPIST FIRST! A physician prescription is not required to see a physical therapist. Before more aggressive treatments like prescription medications, injections, or surgery, physical therapy is a great choice. If you know someone that has neck, back, shoulder, or knee pain, please forward this message to them or have them contact us at (856) 396-8131.
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