It’s time to say goodbye to shoulder, elbow and wrist pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life.
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
TAKE HOLD OF RELIEF FROM YOUR SHOULDER, ELBOW, & WRIST PAIN
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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
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INSIDE: Getting a Handle on Shoulder, Elbow, &Wrist Pain • Service Spotlight Workshop JAN 25: Fundamental Yoga & A Healthy Pelvic Floor
TAKE HOLD OF RELIEF FROM YOUR SHOULDER, ELBOW, & WRIST PAIN
and to understand ways that you can combat that injury by identifying what may have caused the pain to develop in the first place. Common issues that can lead to shoulder, wrist and elbow pain include: • Issues with poor posture • Carpal tunnel syndrome, which can develop from overuse of the wrist and regular,repetitivemotions,suchas typing • Heavy lifting • Athletic injuries
It’s time to say goodbye to shoulder, elbow and wrist pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Wave goodbye to pain in your hands, wrists, elbowsandshoulderswithtargetedtechniques from your experienced physical therapists. What is Causing the Pain? Think about the tasks that make up the majority of your day-to-day life. It is often said that life in the 21st century is way easier on the body than life during any other time in human history — and it’s true that there is a fair amount of evidence to support this idea. Rather than spending all of your days working in a factory or on a farm, the vast majority of Americans work indoors, often at a computer for a predetermined number of hours week
after week. But this new lifestyle isn’t exactly harmless for the body, either. There are plenty of ways in which the common tasks of 21st-century life put the body under a great deal of stress. Sedentary lifestyles frequently contribute to weight gain, which increases your risk for a long list of obesity- related diseases. This puts additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes,evenyourwrists.Butevenaside from that, there are a lot of potential issues that your bodycan faceasaresultofsedentarybehavior in the workplace — including shoulder, elbow and wrist pain. Shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries are especially common as a result of workplace injury and overuse. While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an injury from developing, it is especially important to be able to recognize when an injury develops
• Muscle sprain • Muscle strain
• Dislocationorhyperextensionof the joints Call your local clinic today at Worthington (614-841-3900) or our new location at Grandview (614-487-9715). Physical therapy can help you take hold of relief.
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GETTING A HANDLE ON SHOULDER, ELBOW, & WRIST PAIN
One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the shoulder, elbow and wrist is that it is difficult to impossible to actually allow these partsofthebodytimetorest.Everymovement and action requires these body parts — and when the pain develops in both arms, as it often does, treating the pain becomes even more complicated. It is impossible to care for your basic needs without involving your shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This is why so many issues regarding pain in the shoulder, elbows and wrists typically become chronic. Since it is difficult to allow these body parts time to properly rest, they continue being overused and the pain can actually worsen.
Don’t assume that pain in your shoulder, elbows or wrists will go away on its own. It is more common for the pain to worsen, and compensating for the pain by overusing the opposite arm can cause further injury to develop. For support with learning how to manage the pain, and to learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, elbows and wrists, contact your physical therapist our Worthington (614-841-3900) or Grandview (614-487-9715) locations.
Treating Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming chronic. Turning to medication and braces for pain management is not a long-term solution and will only push off the inevitable truth — that you need to find a solution for the problem that is causing you pain. Physical therapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physical therapist will provide you with an opportunity to understand what movements may be causing further discomfort, and can help you to strengthen the surroundingmuscles while improvingrangeofmotion,whichtogetherwill likely alleviate some of the pain associated with your injury.
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FUNDAMENTAL YOGA & A HEALTHY PELVIC FLOOR A WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN OVER 40 Saturday, Jan 25, 2020 8am – 10am | $30 Located at Fitness Matters: Worthington . Space is limited, so register today!
An educational, small group workshop with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Dr. Anna Patitucci, and Certified Yoga and Pilates Teacher, Lisa Leibow. This educational workshop is all about understanding and connecting with the pelvic floor, specially geared to women 40+. The Workshop Will Provide: • a comfortable, small group setting. • education on the pelvic floor —what it is and how it works with the rest of the body. • a fundamental yoga class to help you connect with your pelvic floor, your breath, and the rest of your inner core.
Contact Anna@FM2us.com or Lisa@FM2us.com with questions or to register for the workshop.
EMMA LENGERICH, NEW TO THE GRANDVIEW TEAM!
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT
I graduated in 2013 after completing my undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Dayton. During my time in Dayton, I competed as a heptathlete on the Track and Field team and I discovered my interest in the human body and its possibilities. I started my career in orthopedics and became certified in dry needling (CMTPT). I then became board certified in
Therapeutic Exercise implements targeted activities that are aimedatrelievingpainandrestoringyou toyouroptimum levelof physical function.TherapeuticExercisecanalsobeusedasaway topreventadditional impairmentordisabilitywhen facingcertain physical risks. There are a wide variety of Therapeutic Exercises and each one has a unique purpose. Therapeutic Exercises include those that are Area-Specific, Balance & Coordination focussed, beneficial in strengthening Muscle Performance, and those that are helpful in increasing your Range of Motion. There are also Posture Exercises that can help prevent pain as well as Relaxation Exercises. An expert in movement, your physical therapist will design an individualized treatment plan just for you, equipped with the therapeutic exercises you need to alleviate your pain, strengthen the weak areas of your body, promote the healing process, and restore function. To find out how Therapeutic Exercise at Fitness Matters can help you reach your physical goals and allow you to live the life you want, call Worthington (614-841-3900) or Grandview (614-487-9715) today.
orthopedics (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association. I have a particular interest in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction as well as general orthopedics. I enjoy learning and like to consider myself a perpetual student. I am an advocate of evidence-based practice and am passionate about incorporating the latest research into my treatments in order to assist you with making progress towards your goals. Outside of the clinic I enjoy running and obstacle course racing. I also enjoy back country camping and prior to moving to Ohio, my husband and I hiked the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail. We are now settled in Ohio with our son Aiden and our dog Stella. To schedule an appointment with Emma, call our Grandview location today at 614-487-9715. Pelvic Floor PT and Dry Needling are now available at Grandview.
DIRECT ACCESS WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Physical Therapy is Easier to Get Than You Think! • A physician referral • Therapy may begin
with a full evaluation by a licenced physical therapist • Patients sent by their physician can choose where they want to receive therapy
no longer needed, whether you want a check-up, suffered a recent injury, or if you want to improve your overall health and wellness
Don’t let your pain hold you back. Call one of our clinics today or visit our website online at www.fm2us.com.
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