PHYSICAL THERAPY & ARTHRITIS
Physical therapy is highly recommended for the treatment of arthritis because it can strengthen and support the joints through guided practice of movement and strength building exercises. Typically, the best activities for arthritis pain are low-impact activities. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to ensure that you are practicing the best techniques for overcoming your discomfort. There is a long list of home remedies that are said to help with arthritis pain as well, and there is some credibility to some of these concepts. For example, losing weight, exercising regularly, and making some dietary changes such as reducing caffeine and sugar consumption are said to help alleviate pain associated with arthritis. However, before you start making any changes to your lifestyle, it is best to consult with a physical therapist. For more information about how to rid your life of arthritis pain, contact us. For more information about overcoming back pain, call 321-802-5814 to talk with your physical therapist today!
FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH!
Physical Therapy is Good for The Heart! Are you as healthy as you should be? For most people with chronic ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and pain, walkingandexercisingcanbedifficultenough. With inactivity, thesechronicdiseases lead to a downward spiral of worsening health and the need for more aggressive medication management.
Tips for Better Heart Health 1.Aim for luckynumberseven. Youngandmiddle-ageadultswhosleep7hours a night have less calcium in their arteries (an early sign of heart disease) than those who sleep 5 hours or less or those who sleep 9 hours or more. 2. Keep the pressure off. Get your blood pressure checked every 3-5 years if you’re 18-39. If you’re 40 or older, or if you have high blood pressure, check it every year. 3. Move more. To keep it simple, you can aim for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of moderate exercise. Even if you exercise for 30 minutes a day, being sedentary for the other 23 1/2 hours is really bad for your heart. 4. Slash saturated fats. To help your heart’s arteries, cut down on saturated fats, which are mainly found in meat and full-fat dairy products. Choose leaner cuts and reduced-fat options. 5. Find out if you have diabetes. Millions of people don’t know that they have thiscondition.That’s riskybecauseover time,highbloodsugardamagesarteries and makes heart disease more likely.
Numerous studies demonstrate the power of activity in reducing a multitude of symptoms and improving long-term health. Not only does this improve your response to treatment but also reduces the need for medications. Physical therapy can help you lead a moreactiveand healthy lifestyleby improving jointmobility,strength,andcardiovascularendurance,helpingyoubettermanageyour disease.Formore informationonoursuccessfultreatmentprograms,callustoday!
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