Health & Fitness Newsletter by Kinect Physical Therapy
Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Let Your Level Of Pain Change With The Seasons! ” Beat Arthritis Pain
It is that time of year when we are tempted to spring into action but, your joints may be aching, or feeling stiff limiting your ability to tolerate activities. Why did your joints ache over the winter? Your joints are filled with fluid and so are your muscles, ligaments and tendons. When the air temperature is colder, tissues tend to become tighter, drier and stiffer. This is especially true for extremities more exposed to the elements and away from the core of the body. Hands, shoulders, knees, hips and ankles are most susceptible. Arthritis pain is directly correlated to the limitation of mobility in your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The more freedom of movement in your joints, strength in your muscles and improved circulation, the less you are affected by arthritis inflammation and pain. (continued inside)
Inside: • Don’t Let Spinal Stenosis Slow You Down
• Outstanding Patient Results
• It’s Time To Relieve Your Stenosis Pain
• Staff Spotlight
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Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
INSTANTLY RELIEVE ARTHRITIS PAIN | OUTSTANDING PATIENT RESULTS | STAFF SPOTLIGHT
“Why Not Allow Everyone Access To Enjoy Activities Pain Free!”
Beat Arthritis Pain
How to Naturally Relieve Arthritis Pain Thebestway to relievearthritispain is tostop inflammation fromhappening in the first place. Focus your efforts on protecting your joints with proper posture, gripping and lifting techniques. Don’t do an activity all at once, for example shoveling snow without taking breaks. Diet can play a major role in how you feel with arthritis. What you eat makes a big difference in how much inflammation is produced in your body. In addition, regular aerobic and strengthening exercises help you feel your best by keeping your joints lubricated, stretched and strengthened. What Can a Physical Therapist Do for You? • Develop an individualized plan of exercises to improve flexibility, strength, coordination and balance to achieve optimal physical function. • Teach you proper posture and body mechanics for common daily activities to relieve pain and improve function. • Show you how to properly use assistive devices such as walkers and canes. • Recommend different treatment options, such as braces and splints to support joints, shoe inserts to relieve stress on the lower extremities, and hot and cold therapy to ease joint pain and stiffness. • Suggest modifications to your environment, such as ergonomic chairs or a cushioned mat in your kitchen, to relieve pain and improve function. Physical therapy is by far the best solution for arthritis sufferers. It naturally restores joint movement with specialized hands on therapy, improves muscle elasticity, strength, balance and coordination. It provides long-term relief and teaches you what to do to protect your joints. Discover what our arthritis program can do for you. Call us today to learn more.
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Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to that nagging arthritis pain and return to a pain-free, active lifestyle!
Outstanding Patient Results
Staff Spotlight
GET TO KNOW KINECT’S AMAZING PHYSICAL THERAPISTS!
I can run and climb stairs again!
“Icameherewithapain levelof10,after a few weeks I noticed improvement. I can run and climb stairs again with no pain. Kinect Physical Therapy did an excellent job with my pain. I will definitely recommend this clinic to everyone I know.” - Nsumuna M. “Mystrength isbackand Icansleep without pain. I am back to golfing and doing household chores. Everyone at Kinect has been amazing. Camie is a great person to work with along with Julian and Cam. High recommendation.” - Sonia S. I am back to golfing!
KRISSY SCHADE, PT, DPT PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Krissy Schade grew up in Oregon where she was involved in many sports. During high school she suffered from multiple knee injuries which is where she was first introduced to physical therapy. Krissy graduated from Utah State University in Exercise Science. She later went to the University of St. Augustine for Health Science where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing, snowboarding, and spending time with friends and family.
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You Have The Right To Choose Your Physical Therapy! Choose Kinect PT For Your Therapy Needs
Did you know you have a choice when it comes to who you see for your physical therapy needs? If your doctor gives you a referral for another PT practice you can take that referral anywhere you want to go. We consider you a part of the Kinect family and want you to come back to us. We want you to know that we are your physical therapist for life. If you ever need PT or just want to come in for a check up give us a call. Once you become a Kinect family member all your consultations and check-ups are FREE. Just call and schedule a time to come in and see us.
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“Instantly Relieve Arthritis Pain In Your Hands!”
There is a little trick that most people, even doctors, don’t know about that instantly relieves arthritis pain in your hands. This technique assists the natural flow of lymphatic fluid out of your hands and arms. Try it right now for instant pressure and ache relief in your fingers and wrists. 1. Bring your affected arm out to the side slightly. Open and close your hand feeling for any stiffness or discomfort in the finger or wrist joints. 2. With your other hand gently place the open palm on your rib cage high up into the underarm area. 3. Gently press into the skin and move your hand in clockwise circles, moving the skin on the rib cage underneath, not rubbing your hand on the skin. You should feel no discomfort while you do this. If you do, then you are pressing too hard.
4. Perform this motion for 2-3 minutes.
5. Test your hand again by opening and closing it. It should feel lighter and with less discomfort.
6. Repeat this procedure multiple times a day for best results.
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Why You Need To Come In For A FREE Check-Up: � Move without pain Think Kinect FIRST: Giving The Gift Of Health
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• Low Back Pain • Cervical Pain • Shoulder Pain • Knee Pain • Herniated/Bulging Disc • SI/Pelvic Pain • Arthritis • Sprains and Strains • Fractures
• Tennis Elbow • Rotator Cuff Injuries • Impingement Syndrome
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� Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
• Balance Disorders • Difficulty Walking • Deconditioning • Muscle Weakness • Vertigo • And Many More!
� Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
We are your therapists for life! We want you to stay healthy so all your check ups with us are FREE. Just call our clinic and schedule.
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Kinect PT Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals 9 WAYS PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS
You have chronic back pain. You think medication will help, but your doctor recommends physical therapy. What is it, and can it really help you? Yes! It’s a high-benefit, low-risk solution to diagnose and treat many different conditions. Physical therapy helps people of all ages who have medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit their regular ability to move. It helps patients return to their prior level of physical functioning. 1. Reduce or eliminate pain - Hands-on therapy or treatments such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation can help relieve pain and restore muscle and joint function to reduce low back pain. Such therapies also can prevent pain from returning. 2. Avoid surgery - If physical therapy helps you eliminate pain or heal from an injury, surgery may not be needed. And even if surgery is required, you may benefit from pre-surgery physical therapy. It will allow you to recover from surgery faster because you’re stronger prior to it. 3. Improve your mobility - If you’re having trouble standing, walking or moving - no matter your age - physical therapy can help. Stretching and strengthening exercises help restore your ability to move. 4. Recover from a stroke - It’s common to lose some degree of function and movement after stroke. Physical therapy helps strengthen weakened parts of the body and improve gait and balance. 5. Recover from or prevent a sports injury - Physical therapists understand how different sports can increase your risk for specific types of injuries (such as stress fractures for distance runners). They can design appropriate recovery or prevention exercise programs for you. 6. Improve your balance and prevent falls - When you begin physical therapy, you will get screened for fall risk. If you’re at high risk for falls, therapists will provide exercises that mimic
real-life situations. Therapists also help you with exercises to improve coordination. 7. Manage diabetes and vascular conditions - As part of an overall diabetes management plan, exercise can help effectively control blood sugar. We can create an individual plan with the right combination of aerobic and strengthening exercises. 8. Manage age-related issues - As you age, you may develop arthritis or osteoporosis or need a joint replacement. Physical therapy can effectively keep older patients more mobile and fit them with the appropriate walking device if needed. 9. Manage heart and lung disease - While most patients will complete cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or procedure, you also may receive physical therapy if your daily functioning is affected. “Wellness Resources.” 10 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help - Lehigh Valley Health Network - A Passion For Better Medicine. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2017.
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SAN TAN VALLEY 480.568.4580
MESA 480.833.2778
CHANDLER/SUN LAKES 480.802.8730
GLENDALE 623.934.1154
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