THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HIP AND KNEE PAIN AND HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
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FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO A PAIN-FREE LIFE Are you ready to embrace a lifestyle that promises better mobility and less pain? At Hands On Physical Therapy, we are here to guide you every step of the way, fostering a future where you feel better, move better, and live better! Call today to schedule an appointment!
report difficulty bearing weight on the affected knee. This is often described as a feeling of weakness or instability, making activities such as climbing stairs or even simple walking difficult. While interconnected, the hip and knee are distinct structures with unique roles in our body's movement and different responsibilities. Understanding these differences is vital in diagnosing and treating pain effectively. This is where the expertise of our physical therapists can help! NAVIGATING THE PATH TO RECOVERY WITH HANDS ON PHYSICAL THERAPY At Hands On Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will conduct a comprehensive evaluation, and distinguish whether you're dealing with an issue in your hip, knee, or both. After completing the evaluation, we'll design a program focusing on the actionable steps you can take to ensure long-term relief and prevention of future injuries, including the following: Tailored Therapeutic Exercises: Our therapists will provide you with stretching and strengthening exercises to help restore your mobility and function. For example, eccentric training focuses on elongating a muscle under tension, proving particularly effective in strengthening muscles and improving mobility. Neuromuscular Re-education: This involves using exercises and manual techniques to restore normal muscle function and movement patterns. These techniques are especially effective in reducing pain and enhancing function, especially in individuals with hip and knee pain. Our therapists go beyond the surface, digging deep into your symptoms to identify the underlying issues and determine the true origin of your pain, whether the hip, the knee, or both. Our goal is to build a program that helps you get back to living your best life! DO YOU HAVE A SPORTS INJURY? If you have recently sustained a painful sports injury, stop trying to deal with it alone at home. Icing it will only go so far! Contact Hands On Physical Therapy today to get back in the game!
WINTER CITRUS SMOOTHIE
• 2 1/2 cups pineapple juice • 2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, plus orange sections for garnish (optional) • 3/4 cup plain yogurt • 1 banana, peeled and halved • 3 tablespoons honey • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish Fill one ice-cube tray with pineapple juice and one tray with orange juice. Place both trays in the freezer for several hours until frozen or overnight. Place yogurt, banana, honey, and cinnamon in a blender and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl, and set aside. Rinse blender, fill with pineapple ice cubes and remaining pineapple juice, and process until smooth. Divide pineapple mixture among four glasses, top with reserved yogurt mixture, and place in the freezer. Process the orange-juice cubes with the remaining orange juice. Remove filled glasses from freezer and top with orange ice mixture. Garnish each glass with cinnamon and a slice of an orange, if desired. Share with your friends before it begins to melt! Yields 4 smoothies. www.marthastewart.com/315212/winter-smoothie
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