Keeping Your Holidays Free From Hip & Knee Pain
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 slowerand leavingyouwithpainthatbecomesmoredifficult to cope with, step after step. There isanendless listofreasonsas towhykneeorhippain 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 isthebestcourseofaction.Workingwithaphysical 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
stretchingtechniquesthatcanenhanceyourabilitytorecover 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 energylevelasyouattempttogoaboutdoingevenbasictasks, suchastakingcareofyourhomeorwalkingaroundtheoffice. 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 sufferingthroughtheuseoftargetedexercisesandstretching techniquesthataredesignedtostrengthenthetargetedareas 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.
Have You Met Your Deductible? IF YOU'VE MET YOUR ANNUAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE, YOU COULD QUALIFY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY AT NO COST TO YOU! Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Call us today at 970.564.0311 to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We’ll guide you to affordable treatments that will place you one step closer to pain relief.
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