If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain.
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However, by improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance and coordination, this cycle can be broken, reducing pain and inflammation. Arthritis & Physiotherapy Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physiotherapy plays a major role in the treatmentofarthritissymptomsandshouldbe tried first, before more aggressive procedures such as surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, surgical intervention may eventually be needed. However, physiotherapy has been shown to be an excellent way to prepare and recover after a total knee or hip replacement. It is very common for the muscles that support the knee, hip, and low back to become weakened from inactivity. Through targeted easy to do exercises, we help your muscles regain their strength, providing greater support to the joints, and reducing inflammation. Furthermore, by improving balance and coordination, especially to the knee and hip joints, the abnormal strain on the joints is relieved, and safety is improved to reduce risk of further injury. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you have options. The first step is to contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physiotherapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. See how we can help your joints feel better and move better! Discover how our team of specialists can get you moving pain-free again! Call us at (613) 425-7700 today or visit our website at vitalitypt.ca to book an appointment. Sources: arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding- arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php • arthritis.org/about- arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/causes/back-arthritis. php • arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve- back-and-hip-arthritis-pain • arthritis-health.com/ blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac-joint-pain
races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading causeofongoingdisability.Themostprevalent form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is caused by either injury or normal wear and tear. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused byoveruse, wear and tear,or injuries.Arthritis can also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immunesystemdysfunction-rheumatoid arthritis • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • Anabnormalmetabolism,whichleadstogout For arthritis suffers, even simply walking can causepain inthe lowerback,hiporknee.Often, arthritis isadownwardspiralofprogresspain, limitingmovementandstrength,which in turn causes more inactivity and pain.
If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. While there is no cure for replacing cartilage yet, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, by improving your joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. It’s even possible to eliminate symptoms entirely, depending on the amount of arthritis you have. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? 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” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general. Over 100 types of arthritis exist, according to the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages,
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Want to find out more about Vestibular Rehabilitation and how it can get you back to living life? Call us today at (613) 425-7700 to book an appointment! Aimedatretrainingyourvestibularsystem toregulate feelingsof stability and balance, vestibular rehabilitation can treat balance disorders such as BPPV, Meniere’s Disease, Vestibular Neuritis, Migraines, and Stroke. What is Vestibular Rehabilitation? The second most commonly reported complaint within doctors’ offices is dizziness and loss of balance. Feelings of dizziness or vertigo can greatly limit your daily life, making it difficult for you to perform even the simplest tasks without feeling as if you might fallover.AtVitalityPhysiotherapyandWellnessCentre,we providevestibular therapy forourpatientssuffering frombalance disorders. Vestibular therapy, also referred to as vestibular rehabilitation, isconducted throughaprocessof“adaptationand compensation.”Thismeans that thevestibularsystem isactually being“reprogrammed”throughbothpassiveandactivetherapies to form connections with the brain on adjusting imbalances and regaining stability. What Are the Benefits of Vestibular Rehabilitation?
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• 1 tsp. chopped rosemary leaves • 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 c. toasted pecans • 1/2 c. dried cranberries
Ingredients • 3/4 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2” pieces • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Scatter vegetables on a large baking sheet. Toss with oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the vegetable are tender, shaking the pan halfway through. Before serving, toss roasted vegetables with pecans and cranberries. In a large bowl, toss vegetables with oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Recipe/PhotoCredit:delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50228/holiday-roasted- vegetables-recipe SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT AMIR HAGHANDISH, LICENSED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO STRENGTHEN YOUR HIPS Hip Hikes While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position. Repeat 3 times.
After completing a M.Sc. in Cellular andMolecularMedicine,Amirrealized that he needed to see a direct impact ofhiswork inanappliedsetting.Living an active lifestyle with an enthusiasm for sports, alongside his friendly and personablecharacter,Amirdecidedthat physiotherapy would be a great fit. He completedhisM.H.Sc. inPhysiotherapy at the University of Ottawa, allowing him to fulfill his need to help others
attain their health and well-being related goals. With an emphasis on evidence-based treatment tailored to patients’ functionalneeds,Amirutilizeshisskills inmanualtherapy, individualized exercise prescription, detailed patient education and involvement in treatmentplanprescription,and therapeuticmodalities todeliver the bestpossiblecare.Heputsa focuson targeting theproblem from the source to prevent re-injury. He has expanded his expertise through completing courses in Acupuncture & Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, andMackenzieTechnique.Combininghisgrowingknowledgebase,his background inmolecularbiology,andhisability tospeakbothFrench and English, Amir aims to help optimize patients’ lifestyles towards the ultimate goal of improved quality of life. To request an appointment with Amir, contact Vitality Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre at (613) 425-7700 or visit us at www.vitalitypt.ca.
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