If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain.
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• Fall-safe environment gives you the confidence to move like never before. • Real-time gait data and live video monitoring help you with immediate visual feedback to improve your experience and results.
• Encourages range of motion, shown to improve outcomes.
• Walk, run, and perform exercises that help you recover, maintain, and enhance your balance, strength, and mobility. The AlterG ® Anti-Gravity Treadmill is ideal for older individuals struggling with arthritis pain as well as patients recovering from injuries or from surgery. Unlike any other piece of rehabilitation equipment available, the AlterG ® can take you further and faster than you ever thought possible! For more information on Physical Therapy with the AlterG ® Anti- Gravity Treadmill or to see if AlterG is right for you, call your physical therapist at RX PT today at 269.769.6108!
The innovative AlterG ® Anti-Gravity Treadmill truly is a game changer in Physical Therapy. Imagine being able to get back on your feet even sooner than you thought possible and with little to no pain at all. With the AlterG at RX Physical Therapy, this idea is now a reality. The AlterG ® Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses patented Differential Air Pressure technology to gently and precisely reduce gravitational forces, allowing you to move without pain or interference to natural gait mechanics. The perks of using the treadmill include: • Provides gentle unweighting from 100% to as low as 20% of body weight in precise 1% increments for low-impact, pain-free movement. • Innovative technology supports normal walking and running biomechanics – unlike conventional alternatives such as hydrotherapy and harness systems.
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If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. While there is no cure for replacing cartilage yet, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, by improving your joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. It’s even possible to eliminate symptoms entirely, depending on the amount of arthritis you have. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. WHAT IS ARTHRITIS, EXACTLY? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, according to the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. The most prevelant form of arthritis is OVERCOMING ARTHRITIS PAIN
osteoarthritis, which is caused by either injury or normal wear and tear.
WHAT CAUSES LOWER BACK, HIP AND KNEE ARTHRITIS? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by overuse, wear and tear, or injuries.
Arthritis can also be caused by: · Infections, such as Lyme disease · An immune system dysfunction - rheumatoid arthritis · The inheritance of osteoarthritis · An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout
For arthritis suffers, even simply walking can cause pain in the lower back, hip or knee. Often, arthritis is a downward spiral of progress pain, limiting movement and strength, which in turn causes more inactivity and pain. However, by improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance and coordination, this cycle can be broken, reducing pain and inflammation.
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Family Physicians of St. Joseph has adopted a simplified healthcare model called Direct Primary Care , where a patient pays a low monthly membership fee in exchange for unrestricted access to a full range of primary care services. Providers work directly with their patients, without the interference of insurance regulations and restrictions, to decide on the best plan of care for each individual. Patients have significantly more time with their providers, increased access to care, no co-pays or hidden fees, and pay far less for labs, medications, and diagnostics tests - just to name a few benefits. Family Physicians of St. Joseph welcomes and serves all patient. We look forward to caring for you! “A wonderful option if you are looking for a wonderful primary care physician.”
Call 269- 429-5000 or visit familyphysiciansdpc.com for more information.
Located at 147 Peace Blvd. • St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
SUNDAY, JULY 28 @ 1 PM F O O T + A N K L E WO R K S H O P
You’re invited to our Foot & Ankle Workshop led by Mark Holling, DPT. Visit our facebook at @physicaltherapyrx to register. Call 269.769.6108 for more information.
ARTHRITIS + PHYSICAL THERAPY Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of arthritis symptoms and should be tried first, before more aggressive procedures such as surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, surgical intervention may eventually be needed. However, physical therapy has been shown to be an excellent way to prepare and recover after a total knee or hip replacement. It is very common for the muscles that support the knee, hip, and low back to become weakened from inactivity. Through targeted easy to do exercises, we help your muscles regain their strength, providing greater support to the joints, and reducing inflammation. Furthermore, by improving balance and coordination, especially to the knee and hip joints, the abnormal strain on the joints is relieved, and safety is improved to reduce risk of further injury. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you have options. The first step is to contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. See how we can help your joints feel better and move better! Go online or call us to schedule an appointment today.
SUNDAY, JULY 14 @ 1 PM P I L AT E S C L A S S
RX PT will be hosting a "Celebration of Wellness" Pilates Mat Class, hosted by Karen Camelet, Physical Therapist Assistant, Pilates Instructor, and former professional dancer. Call 269.769.6108 for more information.
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