Health & Wellness Newsletter by Eastern Shore Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Getting To Know The EasternShore Physical Therapy Staff!” JUSTIN YERKES, PT, DPT
manual therapist certification. He also serves as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students. Justin completed his undergraduate studies at McDaniel College, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education. He played four years onMcDaniel’s football team. After graduation, Justin served as a Physical Education and weightlifting teacher at a high school outside of Baltimore. Justin completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. While at MU, Dr. Yerkes had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica to deliver care to the local population and assist with the opening of a physical therapy clinic. Justin is originally from a small town in Cecil County. He continues to stay active by weightlifting and spending time outdoors. In his free time, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife, being on the water, fishing and hunting. He and his wife are excited to welcome their first child in July
Justin’s primary focus has been rehabilitation in the outpatient orthopedic setting. He is an active member of the APTA and his interests include manual therapy, treating conditions of the spine, overuse injuries of the weekend warrior and athletes, and improving function across the lifespan. Justin continues to expand his clinical and practical skills by participating in various manual therapy continuing education courses offered through NAIOMT (North American Institute of Manual Therapy) with the intent of completing his
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
DON’T SUFFER WITH PAIN “ Having Difficulty Enjoying Summer Activities Due To Joint Pain?”
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• Does Arthritis Pain Grind You Down? • Service Spotlight • Upcoming Workshop • Patient Success Spotlight
arthritis and disease can affect accessory motions. With every day use, tissues around the hip and knee joints tighten, leading to a gradual loss of motion. This causes a lot of pressure to build up on specific parts of the joints. When Your Motion is Lost When you lose the movement of the hip, knee or ankle joints, your muscles have to take on the abnormal strain. This leads to common aches and painsexperiencedbymillionsofpeople.Manypeople feel that medication will help solve their hip, knee or leg pain. While medication can help to decrease inflammation and pain, it cannot address the root cause of the problem. Most pain in the hip, thigh, knee or leg comes from poor flexibility, strength or coordination. Treating Leg Pain To determine the source of your leg pain our physical therapists examine your walking, squatting, joint movement, comparing the strength and mobility of the joints.Acomprehensivetreatmentplan, including special hands on techniques, is made to achieve the fastest relief and the longest lasting results. If you are suffering with hip, knee or leg pain, call us today to learn more how we can eliminate your pain and put a spring back in your step! Look inside to learn more and say good-bye to that aching knee or hip!
KATHLEEN WEINSTEIN PT, DPT
MARTIN WEINSTEIN PT, MPT, COMT
ATTENTION: HAVING BALANCE PROBLEMS? FREE BALANCE WORKSHOP August 15TH 6PM Contact our office to register! (410) 641-2900
Discussing Pain with Martin Weinstein PT, MPT, COMT and Kathleen Weinstein PT, DPT.
Dear Valued Client,
Do you suffer from knee, hip or leg pain? You are not alone. CDC studies show that 30% of adults have reported some form of knee, hip or ankle joint stiffness or pain in a 30 day period. The hip and knee joints are incredible marvels of the human body. At times they have to withstand up to 6 times your body weight in force. The knee joint is the second most complicated joint in the body and has to move in many directions including forward, backward, side to side and rotation. These different movements are called accessory motions and are needed for normal walking, running and bending. When you experience pain in the side of the hip, groin, thigh or knee, you may have difficulty with these accessory motions. Prolonged sitting, injuries,
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DOES ARTHRITIS PAIN GRIND YOU DOWN ? MillionsofAmericanssuffer througharthritis paineveryday, taking Ibuprofenandstronger medication to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquired a wider meaning. Arthritis is now used as a generic term for osteoarthritisandotherconditionsthataffect joints. The pattern, severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. Relieving Joint Pain Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Light to moderate- intensity physical activity can actually prevent a decline in function, even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis may be reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. If you are experiencing these symptoms call Eastern Shore Physical Therapy today
You can take various steps to relieve pain, such as heat and cold therapy, or pain relievers, making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition to physical therapy, choose non–impact exercises such as bicycling, swimming or water exercise. Furthermore, research shows that even modest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone. If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!
Inability to stand or sit comfortably for long periods of time Difficulty getting in and out of bed Inability to walk for at least 20 minutes Joint pain and/or stiffness Unable to enjoy leisure activities Difficulty getting up and down from the floor Limited ability to exercise Unable to work due to pain Difficulty going up and down steps or curbs
Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physical therapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physical therapystrengthens,stretchesandstabilizes muscles surrounding affected joints providing needed support.
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Service Spotlight: BALANCE&GAIT TRAINING
Improving your walking skills — technically known as your “gait” — and your balance are interrelated challenges. Physical therapy helps you master these skills to decrease your risk of injury, while at the same time increasing your confidence and independence. BENEFITS OF BALANCE AND GAIT TRAINING Balance and gait are inextricably linked because they tend to impact one another. Even if you don’t think you’re in danger of falling over, that “running out of steam” while walking that you’re attributing to aging muscles could be something else. The problem might actually be slowing reflexes, which make moving around seem more strenuous than it is. By the same token, poor posture and gait can throw off those reflexes. In fact, the balance and gait systems both rely to some extent on a complex number of body systems that include the inner ear, the eyes, the joint- muscle-nerve system, and of course cognitive functions. Therapy that improves gait and balance works with all of these systems to keep them functioning in harmony.
Gait and balance training has a range of benefits, with avoiding injuries being at the top of the list. Beyond lessening your chances of falling or feeling dizzy, you’re also more likely to feel confident with your footing. In addition, those aches and pains from poor posture are likely to decrease as well. With our dedicated team behind you, you’ll regain confidence in navigating challenging terrain and learning how to avoid dizzy spells. You may even be able to leave that cane or walker behind! Call us today for a consultation so you can regain your independence as soon as possible. CALL TODAY! 410.641.2900
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Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body
Think PT First
Patient Success Spotlight
The whole staff has been so helpful!
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
“This place is amazing! I came in and couldn’t bend over or do anything. Just a few months later I have been golfing, running and back to normal. The whole staff has been so helpful. Thank you Justin and Leah for pushing me to where I am today. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs physical therapy.” - Mark T.
Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.
• Have loved ones stopped listening to your complaints because they have heard it so many times before? • Does hip, knee or leg pain put a frown on your face? ATTENTION Pain Sufferers
Don’twaituntil the lastminute!Spotsavailable for the first50people to respond! UPCOMINGWORKSHOP FOR PATIENTS AT RISK OF FALLING
AUGUST 15TH 6 PM
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By request, I’m hosting a Balance Workshop at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6PM. If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn:
• How a problem in your hip and legs can cause imbalance… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.
Call To Reserve Your Spot! 410.641.2900 • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake patients at risk of falling make which actually stops them from improvement in balance… • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Imbalance (and save you a ton of time and money)
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