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& Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body September 2017 “I Don’t Let Arthritis Slow Me Down!”

Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from arthritis pain? Arthritis most often affects the neck, back, hands, hips and knees. As we get older, the wear and tear on our joints breaks down the cartilage. Instead of a smooth surface, the cartilage becomes worn down in spots, leading to thinned areas and even bone on bone. The inflammation caused by this is what drives Arthritis pain. At Ramsey Rehab we can relieve your pain and get you moving again! The pain of arthritis is actually caused by inflammation that builds up irritating the surrounding tissues and muscles, or in severe cases nerve endings on exposed bone. Whether you experience arthritis in your knees, low back, shoulders or neck, if your joints don’t move like they used to, this can cause further rubbing and increased pain. Free Mobile Download

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The Keys to Relieving Your Arthritis Pain When a joint becomes arthritic, it loses it’s normal motion and strength from surrounding muscles. By restoring normal joint movement and improving muscle strength, the amount of excessive pressure on the joint can be relieved. In turn, the reduced pressure minimizes inflammation caused by the excessive rubbing, thus relieving pain and improving mobility. Our physical therapists have years of medical training in helping people relieve the stiffness, achiness and pain associated with arthritis. Our experts analyze your joint movement, muscle strength and overall function. We then pinpoint the exact areas that are causing the pain and improve your pain-free mobility. Call us today to learn more about our arthritis program and how you can enjoy a pain-free life! Does Arthritis Stop You In Your Tracks? Get Moving Again With Ramsey Rehab

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Why You Need To Come In For Another Check-Up:

9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely 9 Balance confidently and securely

9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

Take Care of Your Aches and Pains. Before It’s Too Late.

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12 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Life with Arthritis

1. Stretch multiple times a day. 2. Alternate your exercises doing weight bearing and non-weight bearing exercises. 3. Use tools that make it easier on

your joints. For example large handled can openers, large grips on kitchen tools. 4. Carry grocery bags on your forearms, instead of straining the joints in your fingers. 5. Have commonly used items within easy reach to avoid squatting, kneeling or having to reach high overhead. 6. Get up and move often. Don’t sit for more than 30 minutes without getting up for a break. 7. Avoid prolonged kneeling. 8. Have good posture when sitting and standing.

9. Drink plenty of water. 10. Eat nutritious foods. 11. Avoid fried foods, sodas and other items that increase inflammation in your body. 12. Workwith our physical therapists to create a treatment plan and update it with a yearly checkup.

If your joints are bothering you, call us today to learn more about our arthritis programs. As your physical therapists, we encourage you to follow up with us for a yearly checkup and to ensure you are feeling your best.

Easy At-Home Exercises To Keep You Moving!

Helps With Arthritis CLAM SHELLS While lying on your side with your knees bent, draw up the top knee while keeping contact of your feet together. Do not let your pelvis roll back during the lifting movement.

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“ I am stronger and she gave me hope.” Patient Results

“During the end of soccer season, I felt good about myself because I got to start in a game. It was such a great feeling hearing my name be announced. Five minutes passed and I went down. I heard a pop in my knee, but I got right back up. I could barely walk. I continued to play the remainder of the season because I wanted to play, and I thought I had a knee sprain. 3 months passed and it was still giving me problems. I found out I had torn my ACL and I was miserable. I had surgery in January and started PT a few weeks later. Today was my last day and I would like to give a huge thank you to Lisa. She has helped my so much. I am stronger and she gave me hope. Now I just need to keep working and getting ready for soccer.” - Ashley R.

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