Gold Coast | Five Ways to Manage Arthritis Pain

I Love to Run! Am I Doomed to Osteoarthritis? For years, conventional wisdom has said that avid runners would go on to develop osteoarthritis in their knees. After all, OA is a degenerative condition that occurs when the cartilage in the knee breaks down–so surely the wear and tear of running would lead to osteoarthritis down the line. As it turned out, this isn’t actually the case. In fact, running regularly may help protect you against developing OA! Studies show that physical activity, in general, can help protect against osteoarthritis, and the actual risk factor is staying sedentary. Why is that? Studies suggest that moving your joints keeps the tissue strong and healthy, preventing both inflammation and tissue degeneration. It’s the same reason exercise is one of the best ways to manage osteoarthritis pain. Make the Most of Your Morning Jog with Physical Therapy Of course, runners can still develop knee pain, usually due to overuse injuries or faulty biomechanics. The Gold Coast Physical Therapy team can help you prevent those injuries so you can stay active. We can also set you up for success if you want to start running for the first time. Our comprehensive assessments can pinpoint any muscular imbalances or issues with form, ensuring you can keep up your running habit (and possibly prevent osteoarthritis in the process). For beginners, we can provide advice to ease you into your runs so you don’t injure yourself. Valentine’s Word Scramble 1. VOEL _______________________________________________ 2. UCDIP _______________________________________________ 3. AVESLTNENI ________________________________________ 4. UEAYFRRB __________________________________________ 5. SSNIDKEN _________________________________________ 6. WOELRFS __________________________________________ 7. OEFTNHETRU _______________________________________ 8. NADCY ______________________________________________ 9. EPAILCS ____________________________________________ 10. OTHCAELOC _______________________________________

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“The staff is wonderful. They’re very knowledgeable of what they do and the different techniques and rehabilitation of the body. Besides being knowledgeable, they’re all good looking and very friendly. They care about you like family. They have a full house of exercise machines and devices to use to help you back to fullness. They are generous with their time and taking your questions.” - N.L.

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