HOWCAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP TREAT ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN?
Anterior knee pain can present itself in people who live both sedentary and active lives. It is common for patients experiencing anterior knee pain to report stiffness and fullness deep within the knee with bending motions. Common activities that lead to and exacerbate these symptoms include: • Prolonged sitting. • Going up and down stairs. • Squatting. • Prolonged walking/running. Catching and locking of the knee can also lead to pain with rotational movements at the knee. If the knee catches and/or locks during your orthopedic testing at your initial appointment, that could be an indication that your pain may be originating from the meniscus. Additional indications that physical therapy intervention is needed include difficulty performing certain functional tests, including difficulties with squatting, step up/down exercises, and single leg balance. If you have been living with recurring knee pain or discomfort that has lasted for more than 3 days, it is in your best interest to see a specialist. At Centra Rehabilitation, our physical therapists are experts in joint movement and function. Your physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation of your movement, walking patterns, strength, joint mobility, patella tracking, and proprioception, in order to get to the root cause of your anterior knee pain and treat it accordingly. An individualized treatment plan will be
created specifically for you and your unique needs, so you can get back to living a pain-free life as quickly as possible. Are you ready to kick your anterior knee pain to the curb? Contact Centra Rehabilitation today to get started.
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HEALTHY RECIPE: BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR QUICHE
Rhian McCann, PT, DPT, CMTPT I treat because the thought of my patients not being able to do whatever it is they want to do literally keeps me up at night. The body is an amazing thing and it’s designed to keep moving, however at times it needs a little help from someone like me. I’ve helped people get back to something as simple as standing up to get ready in the mornings or as extreme as competing in a marathon. And yes, being from Farmville, I’ve helped dozens get back on their tractor. I can’t imagine living in a world where I can’t physically do what makes me happy, and most of you do not have to either. Please come in and tell me what motivates you so we can get you back to it! Centra Rehabilitation Southside Medical Center Lynne Vossen, OTR/L, C/NDT I love treating patients and seeing them regain control of their daily function and life in general. Having been a therapist for many years the variety of patient’s and their response to my treatments keep me fresh and pushing to stay on top of the latest techniques. I love the patient rapport and seeing them improve through hard work and determination. I treat because I still love the career I chose 30 plus years ago. Virginia Baptist Hospital
INGREDIENTS • 1 (9 in) frozen whole-wheat piecrust shell • 1 (8 oz) package broccoli florets • 1½ tsp olive oil • 1 cup chopped sweet onion • 4 large eggs • ½ cup evaporated milk • 3 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded • ¾ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp black pepper
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Let piecrust thaw at room temperature 10 minutes. Place in preheated oven, and bake until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Cook broccoli according to package directions, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Coarsely chop larger pieces. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; add onion and cook until light golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk together eggs and evaporated milk in a medium bowl. Stir in broccoli, onion, cheese, salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Bake at 375 degrees F until just set and edges are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/275920/make-ahead-broccoli-cheddar-quiche/
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