WHAT DOYOU HAVE TO LOSE?
are walking on land. Most likely, you’ll feel less pain. Why? The answer is simple: The buoyancy of water subtracts 10% of your body weight, thereby reducing the force on your weight-bearing joints. This information is important to us as physical therapists and to you as a knee or hip pain sufferer because, as health care professionals, we possess the knowledge to help you protect your weight-bearing joints and to delay or stave off the need for repeated steroid and viscosupplementation injections or joint replacement surgery. Contact us today if you are suffering from weight-bearing joint pain and the seemingly inevitable weight gain that comes with it. Our promise is to provide you a road map to recovery. Whether you choose to follow the course is up to you!
This month, we want to highlight Stoneking PhysicalTherapy andWellness Center, an independently owned practice that has been serving the Ewing and WestTrenton communities since 1989. As stated in their mission statement, “The cornerstone of the Stoneking PhysicalTherapy andWellness experience is simple — it is all about you! Compared to more traditional therapy practices, our providers spend more time building an understanding of your health. It is truly a different experience, as it is less rushed. We are more focused on positive outcomes than the bottom line.” Hi all! It is common knowledge in orthopedics that a 10-pound weight loss equates to 30 pounds less force on weight-bearing joints. Conversely, a 10-pound weight gain adds 30 pounds of force to the joints. If you have access to a pool, try walking in chest-high water and compare how you feel to when you We’ll let them take it from here!
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HAVE A LAUGH
This recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar chef and “Master Chef” judge ChristinaTosi makes great use of those extra Halloween goodies. It’s a quick and easy way to both elevate and get rid of unwanted leftovers. LEFTOVER CANDY SNACK MIX
INGREDIENTS
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted • 12 oz mini candy bars, such as Snickers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups mini pretzels, coarsely broken • 1/4 cup light brown sugar • 2 tbsp granulated sugar • 1/3 cup dry milk powder
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 275 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, fold together pretzels, sugars, milk powder, and butter. 3. Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes. 4. Let cool for at least 30 minutes and mix in candy bar pieces before serving.
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