Premier Therapy. Hip & Knee Pain Relief

Mark Twain once said that growing old is an issue of “mind over matter,” but if you struggle with knee or hip pain, then you know that this isn’t true at all. Knee and hip pain can really take the spring out of your step, causing you to move slower and leaving you with pain that becomes more difficult to cope with, step after step.

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Find Effective HIP & KNEE PAIN RELIEF

MarkTwainoncesaid thatgrowingold isan issueof “mindovermatter,”but ifyou struggle with knee or hip pain, then you know that this isn’t true at all. Knee and hip pain can really take the spring out of your step, causing you to move slower and leavingyouwithpainthatbecomesmoredifficulttocopewith,stepafterstep. There isanendless listof reasonsas towhykneeorhippainmaydevelop, froma slip or fall-related accident to a sports injury or even a car accident. DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE! When an injury develops, seeking the support of a physical therapist is the best course of action. Working with a physical therapist soon after an injury develops can help reduce your recovery time and improve your ability to cope with the pain anddiscomfortby introducingyoutotargetedexercisesandstretchingtechniques that can enhance your ability to recover from the injury.

Whenyouaredealingwithakneeorhip injury,everysteprequiresmoreeffortthan typical. This can really drain your energy level as you attempt to go about doing even basic tasks, such as taking care of your home or walking around the office. WHAT CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY DO TO HELP? Physical therapy is not a one-stop cure-all for pain management.This is a long- term solution to pain and suffering through the use of targeted exercises and stretching techniques that are designed to strengthen the targeted areas and help the body recover and heal. By identifying the exact points on the body that are not moving as they ought to be, it is possible to make a plan to increase flexibility, motion, strength and even improve coordination.

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Do I Need Physical Therapy?

not, then you may need to improve your flexibility and joint range of motion, and physical therapy could be helpful. • In a sitting position, can you comfortably cross your legs, leaving your ankle to rest comfortably on the opposite knee? If this is painful, or one knee constantly must be lower than the other, then this may be indicative of knee concerns that could be addressed with physical therapy. • From a standing position, with your feet planted flat on the floor, can you push your body into a squatting position? You should be able to squat all the way down so that your buttocks are almost touching your heels. If you aren’t able to do this, then physical therapy may be helpful in improving your range of motion. • Standing near a wall or countertop, arrange your feet so that you are standing with the heel of one foot touching the toes of the other, as if on a balance beam, and see how long you can stand still. Can you balance for 10 seconds? If not, then physical therapy may be able to improve balance and coordination. The goal of any physical therapy program is to restore range of motion and improve flexibility and strength while reducing the general experience of pain. Unfortunately, hip and knee injuries often tend to linger. Every movement relies so heavily on the hips and knees that it makes it difficult to allow these joints to actually rest following an injury. Physical therapy provides targeted exercises that support the joints with precise movements that help reinforce strength and range of motion. For more information, contact your physical therapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs.

Are you moving like you should be? Your hips and knees are essential to everyday movement; whether you are sitting, standing, walking or running, you need your hipsandknees ingreatshape.Sometimes,whenyourhipsandkneesare inpain, it can cause you to change the way that you are moving, causing you to change the flow and pace of your gait, which is the way that you walk. Other times, prolonged pain can cause you to stop doing movements that are indicative of healthy joints. If you’ve experienced any hip or knee pain and are considering whether physical therapy is a good choice for your health needs, consider the following: • From a standing position, are you able to lean over and touch your toes? If so, then this indicates that you have proper hip and low back flexibility. If

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INGREDIENTS • ⅔ cup frozen raspberries • ½ cup frozen sliced banana • ½ cup plain almond milk • 5 tbsp sliced almonds, divided • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ⅛ tsp ground cardamom • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract • ¼ cup blueberries • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes

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DIRECTIONS Blend raspberries, banana, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla in a blender until very smooth. Pour the smoothie into a bowland topwithblueberries, the remaining2 tablespoonsalmondsandcoconut.

Knee Extension While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 3 times.

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“My friends at Premier Therapy Centers, I thank you very much for your efforts in helping me recover from a nagging back injury. I remember walking in on day one with excruciating pain and uncertainty about how I could find relief. I didn’t walk in on day one–I limped in. Since that day, Rocky and the entire staff was committed to my recovery and provided the finest level of service I could expect. In fact, you all went above and beyond my expectations. I am an athlete again, and I could not have achieved these results without your support, attention to detail, and overall interest in my well-being. I hope to never have to come back as a patient, and will always recommend family and friends to your facility should their health require your support. Again, thank you. Your team treated me with the utmost care and I’m grateful for your help on my road to recovery.” - Derek D. Back Care: An Active Life Monday, June 17th 12:30 pm @ Jewish Community Center Is back pain impeding your sports performance? Does the fear of straining your back prevent you from pursuing an active lifestyle? Then you’re invited to this special workshop event! Discover stretches designed to keep your back healthy and free of pain and learn of the do’s and don’ts of physical activities. Upcoming Events!

� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely

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

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains, give the gift of health. Refer them to Premier Therapy Centers today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment.

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