PTII: 3 Easy Steps to Healthy Knees

EXERCISE ESSENTIAL

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Try these exercises to get you moving... IT BAND - STRETCH SIDELYING Start by lying on your side with your back near the edge of your bed or table. Your affected leg should be on top. Next, let the top leg lower behind you as you maintain an extended knee as shown. You should feel a gentle stretch along the side of your leg. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.

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BUTTERFLY STRETCH While in a sitting position, bend your knees and place the bottom of your feet together. Next, slowly let your knees lower towards the floor until a stretch is felt at your inner thighs.

Stretches Knees

Loosens Leg Muscles

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

Sports Medicine. He has taught as an associate master instructor for arthroscopic surgery techniques for the Arthroscopy Association of North America in addition to publishing several peer reviewed research articles and presenting didactic lectures. Dr. Goldstein has presented advanced arthroscopic video techniques to practicing surgeons at national meetings as well. Dr. Goldstein has been recognized with hospital distinctions for his compassionate and excellence in care of patients and prides himself on having the highest standards of respect and ethics for his patients. His goal is your goal- improved function, less pain and a better quality of life. He listens to his patients and works closely with physical and occupational therapists to get the best outcomes with conservative treatment or post-operatively. Procedures such as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of the shoulder, meniscal treatment, and ACL reconstruction of the knee are done on an outpatient basis. This minimizes post-operative pain, increases the potential for rehabilitation and can lead to a quicker recovery. Dr. Goldstein enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He is active in basketball, golf and especially tennis having been a national junior tennis player.

Dr. Jordan L. Goldstein, M.D. specializes in the treatment of shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions with advanced arthroscopic shoulder and knee ligament reconstructive techniques, shoulder replacement, and cartilage restoration. Dr. Goldstein promotes conservative therapy as the first option for his patients, before ever considering surgery.

A graduate of Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Goldstein completed his orthopaedic residency at Rush University Medical Center, helping cover as the team physician for local high school and semi-professional teams. He then completed a sports fellowship at Emory University followed by 3 months of additional training in advanced shoulder reconstruction at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute. While in Atlanta, Dr. Goldstein served as assistant team physician for Emory University Baseball and Basketball as well as Georgia Tech Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams. Dr. Goldstein completed his undergraduate degree in Biological Basis of Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude. Dr. Goldstein is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for

Thank you Dr. Goldstein!

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