6 TIPS TO HELP YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function. People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized physical therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management
When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss Maintaining your recommended weight or losing weight if you are overweight can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 3. Footwear and insoles If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Knee braces For osteoarthritis with associated knee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling.
5. Heat and cold Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two. Learn more about what can work best for you by talking to our Farmingdale PT specialists. 6. Exercise Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction. There is a lot that you can do to relieve the pain from arthritis and protect your joints for the long-term. Find out more about our programs by calling us today and discover how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis.
EASY TURKEY MEATBALLS
Ingredients • 1 Egg, beaten • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste* • 1 Small/Medium Onion, peeled & grated • 3 Cloves Garlic, finely minced • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano • Salt & Pepper • ¼ Cup Almond Flour • 1 ½ Pounds Ground Turkey* • Extra-Light Olive Oil • Tomato Sauce, for serving • Fresh Basil, for garnish
Directions 1. Combine the beaten egg, tomato paste, grated onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and almond flour. Mix well and then mix in the meat. 2. Preheat the oven to 400º. 3. Scoop and form the meatballs using a medium or large sized cookie scoop. 4. Transfer the meatballs onto a baking sheet. Leave about a half an inch between the meatballs. 5. Fill the bottom of the pan with water just until the entire surface is covered; about a 1/4” - 1/2” of water. 6. Bake for about 20 minutes for the large size, or 15 minutes if you used a medium-sized scoop. The meatballs will be firm to the touch when finished. 7. Serve with tomato sauce. * Make sure the tomato paste doesn’t have any additives or sugar! * Ground chicken, beef, or pork will work well too! * The cookie scoop makes it super easy to just scoop them right into the pan
FARMINGDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY WEST 4277 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage, NY 11714 • 516-731-3583
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