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When you experience an injury, dealing with the pain that comes as part of the aftermath is expected. While painful, most of the time when recovering from an injury you can find comfort in the knowledge that the pain is temporary. As your body heals, as you go through the motions of building your muscle mass back and improving flexibility with physical therapy, you know that in time you will feel like yourself again. This knowledge gives you something to work towards, and helps the pain feel more manageable—even when it is intense, and never-fleeting.

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

It’s Never Too Late To Get Moving! Physical Therapy Can Help Overcome Arthritis!

ALSO INSIDE • Overcoming Your Arthritis Pain • Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes! • Our New Location! • Patient Success Story • Healthy Recipe

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

It’s Never Too Late To Get Moving! Physical Therapy Can Help Overcome Arthritis!

with the condition, and while it can influence anyone of any age, it most frequently develops among those who are most prone to overuse—those who are over the age of 65. Arthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones. This cartilage is what allows the joints in the elbows, ankles, knees and hips to move with freedom. Without cartilage, the bones would rub against one another with each movement, and would cause extreme pain. As the cartilage breaks down, so, typically, does the bone, and as the shape of the joint changes it becomes even more difficult for it to function smoothly. Furthermore, the ligaments and tendons around the joint will often stiffen, and the muscles surrounding the joint will weaken, making it altogether more difficult and painful to move. While arthritis pain typically develops gradually, the realization of what you are dealing with can still come as a shock. In some circumstances the pain will appear more abruptly, especially when the pain develops in association with a change in weather or other environmental circumstance.

When you experience an injury, dealing with the pain that comes as part of the aftermath is expected. While painful, most of the time when recovering from an injury you can find comfort in the knowledge that the pain is temporary. As your body heals, as you go through the motions of building your muscle mass back and improving flexibility with physical therapy, you know that in time you will feel like yourself again. This knowledge gives you something to work towards, and helps the pain feel more manageable—even when it is intense, and never-fleeting. Arthritis pain is different. Arthritis doesn’t develop as a result of an injury, but instead develops over time as a result of chronic use, or even as a result of genetic disposition. This can make dealing with the pain of arthritis even more difficult to cope with, as it begs the question: if the pain is coming from inside the joint, is there anything I can actually do about it? UNDERSTANDING ARTHRI T I S PAIN Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition to affect the joints. Almost 30 million adults in the United States struggle

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3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist

1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.

2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.

might recommend you come in for an appointment.

Overcoming Your Arthritis Pain

Turning to over the counter pain medications to cope with arthritis pain is ineffective as a long-term solution. While some of the medications may provide temporary relief, they will not help you overcome the pain for good. Physical therapy, on the other hand, can provide actual relief from arthritis by helping to rebuild strength in the joints through targeted movements and flexibility exercises. There is a lot of current research trying to understand what precisely causes arthritis to develop in some people, and not in others. Everyone uses their joints every day, and while it makes sense that so much pressure would cause pain to develop over time, it doesn’t explain why the pain develops when and where it does, and why it happens to some people and not to others. ANT I - INFLAMMAT ION AND ARTHRI T I S One leading form of arthritis treatment is with the use of anti- inflammatory medication. Certain types of arthritis develop as a result of a build-up of inflammation in the body. Specifically, the tendons and ligaments become inflamed as a result of an internal attack from the immune system, which is typically triggered by some combination of

environmental factors. Avoiding certain foods and movements can reduce inflammation, and thereby reduce pain. PHYS I CAL THERAPY AND ARTHRI T I S Physical therapy is highly recommended for the treatment of arthritis because it can strengthen and support the joints through guided practice of movement and strength building exercises. Typically, the best activities for arthritis pain are low-impact activities. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to ensure that you are practicing the best techniques for overcoming your discomfort. There is a long list of home remedies that are said to help with arthritis pain as well, and there is some credibility to some of these concepts. For example, losing weight, exercising regularly, and making some dietary changes such as reducing caffeine and sugar consumption are said to help alleviate pain associated with arthritis. However, before you start making any changes to your lifestyle, it is best to consult with a physical therapist. For more information about how to rid your life of arthritis pain, contact us. Patient Success Spotlight “I was very surprised at just how fast physical therapy would help heal my injury! The staff is caring, kind, and very knowledgeable. I was very impressed, and I look forward to returning for other areas that need attention. Ms. King was very seasoned as a therapist, and I enjoyed working with Becca– she was very pleasant!” - Carol T.

Exercise Essentials

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HIP ABDUCTION (Helps Relieve Hip Pain) While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg up and to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. Use your bottom leg to stabilize your body. Repeat 6-10 times on both sides.

King Physical Therapy Is Keeping Your Health In Mind! The staff at King Physical Therapy is focused on keeping our equipment and facilities clean for you. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we want to also encourage our patients to help prevent the spread of coronavirus by:

We’re Moving Our Location!

CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN

AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE WITH YOUR HANDS

SNEEZE & COUGH INTO TISSUES

AVOID HUGS & SHAKING HANDS

KEEP DISTANCE FROM THOSE INFECTED

DO NOT TOUCH MUCUOUS WITH FINGERS

King Physical Therapy will be moving to another location in Martinsburg. Find us at our new address: 55 MERIDIAN PARKWAY, SUITE 110 MARTINSBURG, WV 25404

AVOID BUSY PLACES & EVENTS

USE GLOVES WHEN NECESSARY

DISPOSE OF USED TISSUES QUICKLY

If you are feeling sick or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, contact our office at 304.262.8161 for information about continuing your treatments at home using Telehealth services.

Healthy Recipe Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

Ingredients • 1 English cucumber • 3 Roma tomatoes • 1 yellow bell pepper • 1 avocado • 1 hand full fresh basil leaves

• 3 scallions • 2-3 Tbsp olive oil • 1-1.5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

• sea salt • pepper

Instructions

Wash vegetables and cut. Cucumber lengthwise and then into about 1/4” thick half moons, tomatoes into cubes and bell pepper into cubes. Half, pit and peel avocado and add to other vegetables. Wash, spin dry, destem and finely chop basil leaves and add to salad. Wash and thinly slice spring onions and sprinkle on salad. In a small jar mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and pepper and then drizzle over salad. Toss and serve.

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