Health & Wellness Newsletter by Mayfield Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Samantha Soeder, BS, PTA, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science with concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy fromMalone University in 2015. She then pursued her Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant fromRemington College, graduating in 2017. She has experience with both outpatient and SAMANTHA SOEDER, BS, PTA Getting To KnowThe Mayfield PT Staff!
long-term care rehabilitation settings, specializing in geriatrics, balance and orthopedic rehabilitation. She is the newest member of our team at Mayfield Physical Therapy, and we welcome her expertise in helping our patients fulfill their rehab goals. Samantha grew up and currently resides in Mentor, Ohio with her family.
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
HIP, KNEE & LEG PAIN “Don’t Let Joint Pain Slow You Down!”
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Do you suffer from knee, hip or leg pain? You are not alone. CDC studies show that 30% of adults have reported some form of knee, hip or ankle joint stiffness or pain in a 30 day period. The hip and knee joints are incredible marvels of the human body. At times they have to withstand up to 6 times your body weight in force. The knee joint is the second most complicated joint in the body and has to move in many directions including forward, backward, side to side and rotation. These different movements are called accessory motions and are needed for normal walking, running and bending. When you experience pain in the side of the hip, groin, thigh or knee, you may have difficulty with these accessory motions. Prolonged sitting, injuries, arthritis and disease can affect accessory motions. With every day use, tissues around the hip and knee joints tighten, leading to a gradual loss of motion. This causes a lot of pressure to build up on specific parts of the joints. WhenYourMotion isLost. When you lose the movement of the hip, knee or ankle joints, your muscles have to take on the abnormal strain. This
leads to common aches and pains experienced by millions of people. Many people feel that medication will help solve their hip, knee or leg pain. While medication can help to decrease inflammation and pain, it cannot address the root cause of the problem. Most pain in the hip, thigh, knee or leg comes from poor flexibility, strength or coordination. TreatingLegPain. To determine the source of your leg pain our physical therapists examine your walking, squatting, joint movement, comparing the strength and mobility of the joints. A comprehensive treatment plan, including special hands-on techniques, is made to achieve the fastest relief and the longest lasting results. If you are suffering with hip, knee or leg pain, call us today to learn how we can eliminate your pain and put a spring back in your step! Look inside to learn more and say good- bye to that aching knee or hip! Schedule an appointment with a joint pain specialist. Call (440) 442-7111 today!
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DOES ARTHRITIS PAIN GRIND YOU DOWN? Millions of Americans suffer through arthritis pain every day, taking Ibuprofen and stronger medications to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquired a wider meaning. Arthritis is now used as a generic term for osteoarthritis and other conditions that affect joints.The pattern, severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints.The symptomscandevelopgraduallyorsuddenly.Certain rheumaticconditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physical therapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physical therapy strengthens, stretches and stabilizes muscles surrounding affected joints providing needed support.
Relieving Joint Pain Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Light to moderate-intensity physical activity can actually prevent a decline in function, even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis may be reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. You can take various steps to relieve pain, such as heat and cold therapy, or pain relievers, making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition to physical therapy, choose non–impact exercises such as bicycling, swimming or water exercise. Furthermore, research shows that even modest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone. If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!
Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call Today! 440-442-7111
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
“If you’ve got aches and pains these are the guys to go see. I’ve worked with Brad. He is very pleasant to work with. Peggy who runs the front office is so nice. This is a great TEAM. Come and see them, you’ll be glad you did.” – Michelle B. This is a great team!
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