Mark Twain once said that growing old is an issue of “mind over matter,” but if you struggle with knee or hip pain, then you know that this isn’t true at all. Knee and hip pain can really take the spring out of your step, causing you to move slower and leaving you with pain that becomes more difficult to cope with, step after step.
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
KNEE AND HIP PAIN RELIEF
WE ARE OPEN & HERE FOR YOU!
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We are taking new cases and gradually increasing our clinic capacity. We have continued and updated our safety measures including the use of PPE, rigorous cleaning/ sanitizing, physical distancing, and adjusted scheduling. We are adhering to all CDC guidelines to ensure a safe environment. Call us today at 269-979-3000. We can help you get the care you need whether in-person or by our new Telehealth physical therapy services!
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
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Effective Hip And Knee Pain Relief • Telehealth: Now Available! • Healthy Recipe • Exercise Essentials • We Have MOVED!! • My PT Success Story
KNEE & HIP PAIN RELIEF
Mark Twain once said that growing old is an issue of “mind over matter,” but if you struggle with knee or hip pain, then you know that this isn’t true at all. Knee and hip pain can really take the spring out of your step, causing you to move slower and leaving you with pain that becomes more difficult to cope with, step after step. There is an endless list of reasons as to why knee or hip pain may develop, from a slip or fall-related accident to a sports injury or even a car accident. Don’t Wait Until It Is Too Late! When an injury develops, seeking the support of a physical therapist is the best course of action. Working with a physical therapist soon after an injury develops can help reduce your recovery time and improve your ability to cope with the pain and discomfort by introducing
you to targeted exercises and stretching techniques that can enhance your ability to recover from the injury. When you are dealing with a knee or hip injury, every step requires more effort than typical. This can really drain your energy level as you attempt to go about doing even basic tasks, such as taking care of your home or walking around the office. What Can Physical Therapy Do to Help? Physical therapy is not a one-stop cure- all for pain management. This is a long- term solution to pain and suffering through the use of targeted exercises and stretching techniques that are designed to strengthen the targeted areas and help the body recover and heal. By identifying the exact points on the body that are not moving as they ought to be, it is possible to
make a plan to increase flexibility, motion, strength, and even improve coordination. Prolonged engagement in sedentary behavior, including sitting at a desk for eight hours or more consecutive days of the week, or spending free time on the couch or otherwise relaxed. Who Needs Physical Therapy? Are you moving as you should be? Your hips and knees are essential to everyday movement; whether you are sitting, standing, walking, or running, you need your hips and knees in great shape. Sometimes, when your hips and knees are in pain, it can cause you to change the way that you are moving, causing you to change the flow and pace of your gait, which is the way that you walk. Other times, prolonged pain can cause you to stop doing movements that are indicative of healthy joints.
Call your physical therapist at: 269-979-3000 Schedule an appointment at musc l eandsp i nerehab.com We can help you heal your injury and win back your life.
KNEE AND HIP PAIN RELIEF If you’ve experienced any hip or knee pain and are considering whether physical therapy is a good choice for your health needs, consider the following:
therapy may be helpful in improving your range of motion. Standing near a wall or countertop, arrange your feet so that you are standing with the heel of one foot touching the toes of the other, as if on a balance beam, and see how long you can stand still. Can you balance for 10 seconds? If not, then physical therapy may be able to improve balance and coordination. The goal of any physical therapy program is to restore range of motion and improve flexibility and strength while reducing the general experience of pain. Unfortunately, hip and knee injuries often tend to linger. Every movement relies so heavily on the hips and knees that it makes it difficult to allow these joints to actually rest following an injury. Physical therapy provides targeted exercises that support the joints with precise movements that help reinforce strength and range of motion. For more information, contact your physical therapist by calling (269) 979-3000 to learn more about options that will suit your health needs.
From a standing position, are you able to lean over and touch your toes? If so, then this indicates that you have proper hip and low back flexibility. If not, then you may need to improve your flexibility and joint range of motion, and physical therapy could be helpful. In a sitting position, can you comfortably cross your legs, leaving your ankle to rest comfortably on the opposite knee? If this is painful, or one knee constantly must be lower than the other, then this may be indicative of knee concerns that could be addressed with physical therapy. From a standing position, with your feet planted flat on the floor, can you push your body into a squatting position? You should be able to squat all the way down so that your buttocks are almost touching your heels. If you aren’t able to do this, then physical TELEHEALTH: NOW AVAILABLE! We nowprovide aHIPAA compliant Telehealth platform for those that are unable to come in for an in-clinic appointment. Through video telecommunications in the comfort of your home, you can continue to stay safe and “socially distance” yourself.
HEALTHY RECIPE Bananas Foster Parfaits
Ingredients
• 1/4 tsp salt • 2 cups plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 large ripe bananas • 6 Tbsp dark brown sugar • 2 Tbsp unsweetened apple juice • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
Directions Peel bananas and cut each in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 3 pieces. Combine sugar, apple juice, and butter in a nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble. Add bananas to pan; cook for 2 minutes or until bananas begin to soften. Spoon 1/2 cup yogurt into the bottom of each of 4 parfait glasses. Divide banana mixture evenly among glasses. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon chopped and toasted pecans.
Benefits of Telehealth Include: • NoChance of CatchingCOVID-19 • Follow Social Distancing Guidelines • Comfort of Your Own Home • Continued Specialist Treatment
• No transportation time or costs • No need to take time off of work • Eliminate child or elder care issues • On-demand options
Request your Telehealth appointment today by visiting: muscleandspinerehab.com/request-telehealth-appointment .
EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS TECHNIQUE TO RELIEVE BACK PAIN
Muscle & Spine is pleased to announce that we have moved just down the road to a new location at 2545 Capital Ave SW. We are excited about our new space that meets the needs of our patients, therapists, and staff. Stay tuned to your inbox, your mailbox, and social media, for more information about some of the new services and equipment we will be launching in the coming months. Our patients are like family to us, and we hope you will join us as we enter this new phase! If you have any questions about the new location feel free to call 269-979-3000. WE HAVE MOVED!! WE ARE NOW SEEING PATIENTS!
Exercises copyright of
HIP HIKES While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position.
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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
MY PT SUCCESS STORY Great staff, very professional and attentive to their client’s needs and concerns. They guide and teach the client throughout their rehabilitation for a speedy and complete recovery, and instruct them on how to maintain their results. Thank you for all that you have done for us! ” – T. B.
JOIN OUR HEALTH MENTOR ALL-STARS Do You Have Friends or Family Members That Have Trouble:
DIRECT ACCESS WHAT DOES IT MEAN? • A physician referral
� Moving without pain � Bending &moving freely � Balancing confidently & securely
� Sitting for long periods � Walking for long distances � Living active & healthy
• Patients sent by their physician can choose where they want to receive therapy. • An additional script from a physician may be needed. To expedite the process, please bring a referral from your physician.
no longer needed, whether you want a check-up, suffered a recent injury, or if you want to improve your overall health and wellness. with a full evaluation by a licensed physical therapist.
Share the Benefits of Physical Therapy with a Friend! We appreciate the confidence you place in us and will do our best to help those you refer meet their health and rehab goals, and that they thank you for it! A huge thank you to all of our friends who refer others to us at Muscle & Spine Rehabilitation Center.
• Therapy may begin
Brenda H. Joann F. Special Thanks to Our All-Stars:
Imre V. Trudi M. Gail L.
Kurt S. Wendy M. Kathy R.
Don’t let your pain hold you back. Call us today at 269-979-3000 or visit our website at muscleandspinerehab.com.
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