Health & Wellness Newsletter by Peak Motion Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
July, 2017
WHERE INTHEWORLDWAS SARA?
Growing up, one of Sara’s favorite games was National Geographic Global Pursuits, a map trivia game. She loved the maps, tracing the winding roads, seeing what cities were in each state or country, learning about agriculture and history. She has always had a strong sense of adventure and desire to travel, yet has not had opportunities to pursue her global travel dreams. One of those dreams was to take a “mother/daughter” trip and for over 20 years it remained elusive. On May 20th, with the amazing support of her husband, son and Peak Motion work family, Sara headed out for a trip of a lifetime with her Mom! They spent a week in the quiet SW countryside of England and a week in the bustling heart of Paris, France. While there were a few destinations planned (ie. Stonehenge, horseback riding, Eiffel Tower, Sine water taxi), Sara and her Mom spent most of their days exploring by simply walking out the door, taking a deep breathe and choosing which direction to go that day. It’s never too late to follow your dreams.
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
DON’T SUFFER WITH PAIN “ Make Hip, Knee Or Leg Pain A Distant Memory! ” July, 2017
INSIDE:
• Does Arthritis Pain Grind you Down? • Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Quinoa Salad Recipe
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 andpainsexperiencedbymillionsofpeople.Many people feel that medication will help solve their hip, knee or leg pain.While medication can help to decrease inflammationandpain, itcannotaddress 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 strengthandmobilityof the joints.Acomprehesive treatment plan, including special hands on techniques, is made to achieve the fastest relief and the longest lasting results. Ifyouaresuffering 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!
MIKE TEATER DPT, OCS
BRE LOHN DPT
Discussing Joint Pain with Mike Teater, DPT, OCS and Bre Lohn, DPT.
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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 bodyandhas tomove inmanydirections including forward,backward,side tosideand rotation.These differentmovementsarecalledaccessorymotions 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,arthritisanddiseasecanaffectaccessory
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Patient Success Spotlight
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“I tore my MCL trying to be way cooler than I am on a motorbike in Thailand. I was traveling alone and had little to no help on a remote island and could barely walk! Even though I live in Alaska, I decided to stay in the Portland/ Vancouver area with family until I recovered. Mike and his team have been phenomenal! They are all I could have asked for and more. From answering text messages while I was still laid up in Thailand to designing a program to get me (a very mobile & restless person) back on my feet, Mike has never let me down. Peak Motion has handled my schedule with flexibility and ease. Their staff is TOP NOTCH and I’d fly from across the world to use them again!” - Jo W.
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
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
Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain.
QUAD SET While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold for 30 seconds. Alternate legs and repeat 5 times. Strengthens Knees
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DOES ARTHRITIS PAIN GRIND YOU DOWN?
Millions of Americans suffer through arthritis pain every day, taking Ibuprofen and stronger medication to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the termhasacquiredawidermeaning.Arthritis isnowusedasa generic term for osteoarthritis and other conditions that affect joints. The pattern, severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. 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 isan importantpartof theongoing treatment forarthritis. Physical therapystrengthens,stretchesandstabilizesmusclessurrounding affected joints providing needed support. 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. 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.
Ifyouaresufferingwitharthritispain,callustodayanddiscoverhowwe can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!
QUINOA SALAD RECIPE
14 INGREDIENTS • 12 cups water • 1 1/2 cups quinoa • 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes • 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes • 1 large tomato, seeded and diced • 1 bunch Italian parsley leaves
• 2 bunches mint leaves • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar • 1 lemon • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper • 4 heads endive • 1 avocado
DIRECTIONS Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 12 minutes. Strain and rinse well with cold water, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture. When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, onion, tomato, parsley, mint, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss well. Spoon onto endive spears, top with avocado, and serve.
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