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Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
DR. RONAK M. PATEL M.D. Dr. Ronak M. Patel is a Board-Certi ed Fellowship- trained Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in all sports medicine injuries for adolescents and adults, including knee, shoulder, ankle and elbow. Dr. Patel is originally from Chicago and grew up in Naperville. His undergraduate and medical school training were completed at Northwestern University through the exclusive and prestigious Honors Program in Medical Education. He stayed at Northwestern for his Orthopaedic Residency, and completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the world-renown Cleveland Clinic. “ Activa Physical Therapy Physician Provider Spotlight!”
Dr. Patel has a special interest in complex knee disorders. He is among the few physicians in Chicago performing advanced cartilage restoration procedures, meniscus transplant and repairs, osteotomies to reduce joint stresses, platelet- rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy, and other orthobiologic techniques. Dr. Patel also has minimally invasive ways to treat knee arthritis including Robotic MAKO partial knee replacements. He treats ACL injuries, patellar dislocations, meniscal tears, and multi-ligamentous knee injuries with minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques. He is also extensively trained in arthroscopic management of shoulder problems, such as impingement, rotator cuff tears, and labral tears. He has of ces in Hinsdale, Westmont, and Elmhurst. His Hinsdale of ce is located at 550 West Ogden Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521. You can call (630) 323-6116, or send an email to assistant@drronakpatel.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Inside: • Effective Hip & Knee Pain Relief • Are You Moving Like You Should?
• Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes
• Patient Success Spotlight
“Knee Or Hip Pain While Walking?” Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body EFFECTIVE HIP & KNEE PAIN RELIEF
Put the Spring Back in Your Step
walksandmovescanbe thekey toputting thespringback inyourstep.
Thinkofyourbodyasabigspring thatstoresand releasesenergywith every step.The efficiency of your walk comes from the effectiveness of your flexibility, strength and balance. When any one of these is off, it affects your ability to walk efficiently and takes a lot of energy.This results in strain to different joints and makes muscles work much harder than they need to. This leads to possible pain in the back, hips and knees. It also causes fatigue after walking, even for a little while. If you are experiencing pain again after therapy, it might be because muscles or joints have tightened or become weak again. The Remedy The simple solution is to put the spring back in your step. This is accomplished by first analyzing how you walk. There are slight changes in the way that you walk and move, that our trained medical experts can pick up on. This analysis tells us just what joints or muscles are stiff, stuck or weak. By pinpointing the exact areas of your body that are not moving as they should, we can make a plan to increase motion, strength and improve coordination.
Patient Success Spotlight
“I used to have lots of pain in my hip whenever I walked around or sat in certain chairs for long periods of time. Now I have no pain and my hip feels much stronger. Everyone at Activa was very friendly and I looked forward to coming in every day.” – Joe P. Now I have no pain and my hip feels much stronger!
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“Find Out If You Are Moving Like You Should.” CAN YOU DO THIS? Can you do these simple tests to see if your hips and legs are as flexible and strong as they should be? Try them for yourself and let us know how you did. Use caution and common sense when attempting these tests; do not continue if they cause pain or discomfort. Do not attempt if you have had a hip replacement.
• From standing, can you touch your toes? This indicates hip and low back flexibility. • In sitting can you comfortably cross your legs so that your ankle is resting on the other knee? Does one knee go further down than the other? This indicates hip flexibility. If one hip is tighter than the other, it can wreck havoc with your walking and even cause knee pain. • Keeping your feet flat on the floor and holding onto something solid, how far can you squat down? You should be able to squat all the way down so your buttocks almost touch your heels. Don’t let your heels pop up! If you favor movement to one side, you probably have hip weakness on that side or limited motion in the hip joint. • Standing near a counter top put one foot in front of the other so that you are touching heel to toe. Without putting your hands down, see if you can balance for 10 seconds, keeping yourself steady. If you cannot, then you have trouble with the coordination of your balance from the nerve endings in your hip, knees, ankles and feet.
Restoring Normal Pain Free Motion Restoring normal motion is key to alleviating pain and allowing you to do the activities you love to do safely. Physical therapy is the key to restoring normal joint and muscle motion. Our medical experts pinpoint the key problem areas that you may not even be aware of and focus on a custom treatment plan that will restore your normal pain-free motion. Performing at Your Best Whether you are just out for a walk or an avid athlete, we can help you walk, run and play better. With our motion analysis, strength testing, coordination testing and more, we can spot your muscles and joints that need flexibility, strength or coordination. A specific training and treatment plan is then put together to help you reach your peak movement with the least effort. Discover how our Spine Program transforms your back pain from a pressing problem, to a distant memory, allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life.
Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing hip pain.
Healthy Recipe: Apple Pie Breakfast Smoothie
INGREDIENTS • 1 red apple sliced • 1 banana sliced • 5-10 raw almonds • 3/4 cup greek yogurt • 1/2 cup non fat milk • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Strengthen back and improves posture
HIP ADDUCTION - SIDELYING While lying on your side, slowly raise up the bottom leg towards the ceiling. Keep your knee straight the entire time. The top leg should be bent at the knee and your foot planted on the ground supporting your body. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 5 times.
DIRECTIONS Rinse and slice fruit. Blend all ingredients togetheruntilsmooth.
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If you are experiencing these symptoms talk to us at Activa Physical Therapy
Inability to bend low Difficulty getting in and out of bed Joint pain and/or stiffness Unable to enjoy leisure activities Difficulty reaching for high things
Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following:
Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Activa Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsleter or have them call us directly to schedule an apointment. goactiva.com
Limited ability to exercise Unable to work due to pain Pain or trouble driving
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Jennifer earned a bachelors degree in Sociology from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville and spent several years working in Human Resources. She decided to make a career change to physical therapy after receiving excellent therapy for an injury she sustained while training for a triathlon. Jennifer graduated from Clarkson College Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2013. She views
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the therapist-patient relationship as a team, working together to return patients to their prior level of function. She understands how important it is to make personal connections with her patients and believes that it’s always good to incorporate a little fun into each session. Jennifer lives in Naperville with her husband and Leo, their very spoiled Labrador Retriever. She enjoys reading, knitting, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
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