HOWCAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP TREAT ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN?
Anterior knee pain can present itself in people who live both sedentary and active lives. It is common for patients experiencing anterior knee pain to report stiffness and fullness deep within the knee with bending motions. Common activities that lead to and exacerbate these symptoms include: • Prolonged sitting. • Going up and down stairs. • Squatting. • Prolonged walking/running. Catching and locking of the knee can also lead to pain with rotational movements at the knee. If the knee catches and/or locks during your orthopedic testing at your initial appointment, that could be an indication that your pain may be originating from the meniscus. Additional indications that physical therapy intervention is needed include difficulty performing certain functional tests, including difficulties with squatting, step up/down exercises, and single leg balance. If you have been living with recurring knee pain or discomfort that has lasted for more than 3 days, it is in your best interest to see a specialist. At ReQuest Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are experts in joint movement and function. Your physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation of your movement, walking patterns, strength, joint mobility, patella tracking, and proprioception,
in order to get to the root cause of your anterior knee pain and treat it accordingly. An individualized treatment plan will be created specifically for you and your unique needs, so you can get back to living a pain-free life as quickly as possible. Are you ready to kick your anterior knee pain to the curb? Contact ReQuest Physical Therapy today to get started.
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MARINATED LENTIL SALAD WITH TOMATO & ZUCCHINI TASTE HOW DELICIOUS WEIGHT LOSS CAN BE
• 1 cucumber, chopped • 10-12 grape tomatoes, halved • Fresh basil/parsley leaves, chopped • 1-2 Lemons, juice and zest • Dash of sea salt
INGREDIENTS • 1 ½ cups lentils (green, French or Black Beluga) • 4 cups of water • 1 medium zucchini, chopped • 1 small onion/3 scallions, sliced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • Feta/goat cheese, to taste
DIRECTIONS Place lentils in a saucepan and cover by several inches of water. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Add additional water, if needed, to keep the lentils covered. Check them after 10 minutes. Shoot for an al dente texture that will hold up with the salad ingredients. While lentils are cooking, chop the veggies and herbs and juice lemon and place all in a large bowl. Add sea salt and olive oil. When lentils are done, drain well in a colander. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Add cooked lentils to lemon veggie mixture and gently toss to combine. Top with lemon zest and feta or goat cheese. This is one of the many complementary recipes shared in our healthy lifestyle program, Physicians’ Choice for Weight Loss.
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