Health & Wellness Newsletter by Restore Physical Therapy
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
TREATING YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN! TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS
If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip and knee pain you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million North American adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, our bones wear down. Are yours? If they are, don’t worry. It’s possible to alleviate thesymptoms.It’seven possible to eliminate them entirely. (continued inside)
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• Treating Your Arthritis Pain! • 6 Tips To Help Your Arthritis Pain
• Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS TREATING YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN!
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If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease.The term “arthritis” isan informalexplanationof jointpainanddisease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, asserts the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. Inmostcases,arthritis iscausedby injuries.These injuriesdegenerate bones, jointsandcartilage,resulting in thepain.Arthritiscanalsobecausedby: Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip and knee. Our legs wear down as they’re used. Sometimes, old age is simply the culprit as use wears away at our joints and bone tissue. This type of arthritis, called degenerativearthritis—orosteoarthritis—is themostcommonkindofarthritis. When the leg’s cartilage—or its slick, cushioned surface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness and swelling requires professional osteoarthritis treatment. Arthritis & Physical Therapy Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy serves a purpose in most cases. Often, severe arthritis may require medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, medical intervention may eventually be needed. During physical therapy, the individual is trained to reach maximum mobility. They may also undergo exercises that reduce the pressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergone surgery, post-op physical therapy can help them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options. Contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout
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6 Tips To Help Your Arthritis Pain
When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function. People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management. When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss. Maintaining your recommended weight—or losing weight if you are overweight—can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight- bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 3. Footwear and insoles. If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Knee braces. For osteoarthritis with associated knee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling. 5. Heat and cold. Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two.
6. Exercise. Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do, is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction.
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Relieve Knee Pain InMinutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain.
Veggie Hummus Rolls
• 2 vegan whole wheat wraps • 1/2 cup diced red peppers • 1/2 cup diced yellow pepper • 1/2 cup diced red cabbage • 2 large carrots, peeled
Strengthens Knees
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KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 5 times.
• 6 - 8 tbsp. no-oil, low-salt hummus • 2 tbsp. raw sunflower seeds (or your choice of raw seeds)
Heat wraps for 10 to 20 seconds in the microwave. Spread each wrap with 3 to 4 tbsp of no-oil hummus (depending on the diameter of your wrap). Divide veggies and sprinkle on top of the hummus on each wrap. Make sure to stop your veggies about 2 inches down from the edge of the tortillas (this will help the wraps seal up better). Starting on the opposite end, roll upwards tightly and press down to seal. Eat as whole wraps or cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces to make sushi-like rolls.
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Patient Success Spotlight
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“Surgery may even be avoided thanks to the wonderful care I received at Restore.”
Brian received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Brian grew up in Marlton, NJ, attending Cherokee High School before receiving his undergraduate degree at West Chester University. His decision to become a physical therapist stemmed from his desire to empower others to improve their quality of life. “I believe our bodies are the greatest tools we will ever receive, and they should be cared for as such. “ – Dr. Brian Hawthorne, PT, DPT Brian enjoys working with a wide variety of patients, including sports injury, post-surgical patients, and low back pain. He has a special interest in treating runners of all ages and skill levels. While attending Drexel University he focused on running biomechanics and studied under Dr. Robert Maschi and Dr. Kevin Gard, who lead the Drexel University Running Performance and Research Center. Brian also has a special interest in treatingTMJ disorders including myofascial pain, articular disorders, and headaches. Using a multifaceted approach, Brian treats the whole patient, addressing issues related stress, anxiety, and dysfunctional habits. Brian is an enthusiastic runner who enjoys charity races and runs distances from 5k to full marathons. His favorite race is the annual 10-mile Broad Street Run in Philadelphia. Brian’s other hobbies include skiing, tennis, and strength training, but most of all, spending quality time with his wife and two children. “The care I received at Restore Physical Therapy was absolutely amazing. I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and a fractured tibial plateau, and PTwas recommended before surgery. I was dreading this, as PThad never been a pleasant experience for me after previous injuries and surgeries. My children had both received excellent care and results at Restore, so I gave them a call. What a wonderful decision! David Huttinger developed a therapy plan that helped me regain strength and range of motion without pain. When I returned to the doctor for a follow-up, he was very pleased with the results and said that they exceeded his expectations. Surgery may even be avoided thanks to the wonderful care I received at Restore. I am very grateful to the team and highly recommend their services.” - Nancy L-R. Staff Spotlight: Dr. Brian Hawthorne, PT, DPT
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Knee Arthritis Workshop COMING SOON! Attention Pain Sufferers! Thursday, October 11th @ 7:00pm Are you unable to perform daily tasks due to discomfort? Do you have pain while walking? Have you missed work because of your knee arthritis pain? If so, this workshop is for you! (856) 396-8131 Register Today!
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