Health & Wellness Newsletter by ReQuest Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“ Don’t let Arthritis Pain Limit Your Activity! ” 5 SURPRISING SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS
Do you find yourself feeling sore and achy in one or more of your joints of your body after physical work or exercise? It is possible, that you may be experiencing the symptoms of osteoarthritis. According to the American Arthritis Association, Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis affecting the vastmajority of the population as they age. There are many reasons why people get OA, but themain one is that aswe all live longer, wear and tear on the cartilage in our joints occurs, causing inflammation and pain after activity.
(continued inside)
INSIDE: • 5 Surprising Symptoms Of Arthritis • How Osteoarthritis Affects You • Patient Results • Exercise Essentials • Health & Wellness Tips • Physical Activity Is The Arthritis Pain Reliever
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“A Healthy Lifestyle Should Be Painless!” 5 SURPRISING SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS
Causes of Osteoarthritis While the exact mechanisms of how OA starts are not known, a lifestyle of inactivity, poor diet, weakness in an area, injury, or disease can accelerate OA in people, even in young adults. Your cartilage is a shock absorber for your joints and depends on your overall health and nutrition to survive the relentless daily pounding it takes. Over time, joint alignment and muscle weakness around a joint can significantly affect the pressure on the cartilage causing it to wear down faster. 5 Symptoms of Osteoarthritis What most people are not aware of is that arthritis in the spine, knees, hips, and fingers are the most common areas for Osteoarthritis to occur. The symptoms typically come on slowly, but as the disease continues more symptoms occur such as:
1. Pain in a joint. 2. Swelling or tenderness in one or more joints. 3. Stiffness after periods of sitting or inactivity. This is especially noted when getting up in the morning. 4. Flare-ups of pain and inflammation after using the arthritic joint. 5. Crunching feeling or sounds of bone rubbing on bone (called crepitus) when moving the joint.
requestphysicaltherapy.com
RELIEVING ARTHRITIS PAIN NATURALLY! HOW OSTEOARTHRITIS AFFECTS YOU What Can Help Arthritis Pain? Many people think that once they have arthritis nothing can be done about it except take anti-inflammatory medications, supplements, and inworst case scenario prepare for a joint replacement surgery. However, what most people don’t know is that physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for OA and can help relieve symptoms significantly. Whether you have been suffering for a short or long time, a lot can be done to help joint alignment, stability, and pain.
Physical therapy focuses on the body’s ability to engage in movement. Movement can be anything from getting in and out of chairs to climbing stairs, walking in your neighborhood, playing a sport or doing recreational activities. Goals of physical therapy in arthritis include improving the mobility and restoring the use of affected joints, increasing strength to support the joints, andmaintaining fitness and the ability to performdaily activities. Our physical therapy focuses on addressing your individual problem, improving normal mobility, and strengthening themuscles around the joint. Different treatments are performed to relieve pain, swelling, and restore muscle balance around the affected joint. We then teach you valuable techniques on how to maintain your joint health so you can get back to the activities you enjoy. Therefore, you can have a life with less pain and more movement. Call us today to find out how!
requestphysicaltherapy.com
Do you want a natural solution to your pain? Gain your freedom from pain medication and avoid costly surgery with physical therapy!
FREE ARTHRITIS PAIN ANALYSIS We can help you feel better naturally with a
We can help you: Naturally relieve aches and pain. Increase your strength. Be more active with your friends and family.
• Cost Effective • Non-invasive • Safe & Natural • State-of-the-art facilities Features of Physical Therapy:
Have more energy. Feel better at work.
Offer valid for the first 25 people to schedule. Expires 10-28-17.
• REQUEST A HEALTHY BACK & NECK • Hear what our patients have to say!
My pain level has greatly reduced and walking has greatly improved! “For the last year (on and off) I have been at ReQuest Physical Therapy at the direction of my Rheumatologist. Initially I couldn’t walk, get into or out of bed or get out of my car and chair without pain. While the combination of exercise and guidance was helpful, most beneficial was the support and care of Penny Goldberg and her very capable team. They provided instruction, support and encouragement with empathy, friendship and lots of TLC! Their therapy enabled me to go to London and New York City. Both cities required stamina, endurance and the ability to walk and climb multiple stairs. My pain level has greatly been reduced and walking has greatly improved. I am deeply grateful to Penny and her staff, for the excellent care I received at ReQuest”. - B.R. Physical Activity is the Arthritis Pain Reliever Exercise is essential but one needs to exercise intelligently. Every person’s situation is different and your program should be tailored for your needs by your physician or physical therapist. Your program may include the following:
1. Exercise to increase range of motion 2. Exercise to increase aerobic conditioning 3. Exercise for strengthening 4. Exercises that are joint friendly
Strength training should occur at least 2 days per week. Your aerobic activity may be light such as swimming, biking, walking, yoga or moderate such as jogging, cardio machines or aerobic classes. Safe, enjoyable physical activity is possible for most adults - even those experiencing arthritis. How much should you do? How often? What intensity? Talk to your health care provider to create the program that is right for you. We gladly accept most insurances, providing a great LOW COST SOLUTION to restore your pain-free movement!
requestphysicaltherapy.com
Health & Wellness Tips
THE PERFECT TAILGATE TREAT FOR FOOTBALL FANS! PARMESAN-CRUSTED ZUCCHINI FRIES
INGREDIENTS • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese • 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper • 1 large egg, beaten • 3 small zucchini (1 1/4 pounds) • Cooking spray • 1/2 cup tomato-basil pasta sauce
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450°. Combine Parmesan cheese, panko, garlic powder, basil and red pepper in a small shallow bowl. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Trim ends from zucchini; cut each zucchini in half crosswise. Quarter each zucchini half lengthwise to make 24 zucchini sticks. Dip zucchini in egg; dredge in panko mixture; pressing to coat. Place zucchini on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Coat tops of zucchini with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with pasta sauce.
Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to keep you moving... STRAIGHT LEG RAISE While lying or sitting, raise up your leg with a straight knee and your toes pointed upward. Hold for 10 seconds then repeat 6 times on both legs.
About Us When you need physical therapy, you have the right to choose where you go. If you are tired of being a number and ready for a physical therapy team that’s proud to offer special services not found in any other practice in the Gainesville area, ReQuest Physical Therapy is your choice. We offer a variety of additional premier services to make your time at ReQuest as pleasant as possible, including discounts for cash/self-pay patients, flexible payment schedules, and same-day appointments. We also accept patients without a physician’s referral, so you can begin treatment quickly and without the hassle of extra paperwork.
Relieves back pain
Exercises copyright of
www.simpleset.net
Santiago Villamil PT, MPT, CSCS Director of Physical Therapy
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
Why You Need To Come In For Another Check-Up:
Think ReQuest FIRST
� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely
� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active & healthy lifestyle
Take Care Of Your Aches & Pains Before It’s Too Late!
Gainesville: (352) 373 2116 Tioga: (352) 692 2131
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker