BLOOM BEYOND JOINT PAIN! • Joint stiffness, particularly first thing in the morning–it’ll usually ease up after about 30 minutes • Cracking, crunching, or creaking noises in the joint (officially known as crepitus–those sounds are the bones rubbing together). When you visit us for your initial appointment, our therapists will conduct a detailed physical assessment that considers your health history, OA risk factors, and symptoms. We’ll also conduct several movement screens that test your range of motion, strength, and balance, which can help develop the best treatment plan for your needs. Movement: The Best Medicine for OA It might sound contradictory, but exercise is crucial in treating and managing osteoarthritis. Your joints want to move, and moving them regularly keeps them healthy and lubricated. For this reason, physical therapy plays a big role in helping you manage osteoarthritis, especially if you want to avoid surgery. We’ll work closely with you to develop a tailored exercise program that suits your needs and ability levels, focusing on low-impact activities like walking, biking, or swimming.
• Working with you to improve your joint’s range of motion so you can move more freely. • Helping you improve your balance and walking patterns. While OA can affect any joint, it’s most common in weight-bearing joints like the hips or knees, which make it difficult for you to move around.
• Educating you on OA and various self-management strategies
Don’t Let Osteoarthritis Cramp Your Style! Suspect you may have OA? Recently diagnosed and seeking treatment? The experts at Loudoun Physical Therapy can help. Call today to schedule your appointment!
We can also help with other areas of OA management, such as…
• Providing drug-free pain relief through manual therapy techniques.
SEASONAL RECIPE | SPRING VEGGIE TART
• 2 sheets puff pastry • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 5 oz vegetable dip • 6 baby zucchini, halved lengthwise • 3-4 yellow squash, thinly sliced with a mandoline
• 1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandoline
• 1 1/2 c goat cheese • Extra virgin olive oil • Balsamic vinegar glaze • Mixed herbs, to serve
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. To make tart case, place pastry sheets side by side on the lined tray. Brush egg wash along the long edge of one sheet, then overlap with the other by 1” to create a large single sheet. Fold and pinch all four sides to make a 1” border, pushing down to seal. Brush border with egg wash. Using a fork, prick the base of the tart all over. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Remove from oven and spread base of pastry with dip. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over vegetables, steep for 1 min to blanch, then drain and pat dry with paper towel. Scatter vegetables over tart and crumble goat cheese on top. Drizzle with oil and vinegar glaze. Sprinkle with mixed herbs
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