KNEE AND HIP PAIN RELIEF
Mark Twain once said that growing old is an issue of “mind over matter,” but if you struggle with knee or hip pain, then you know that this isn’t true at all. Knee and hip pain can really take the spring out of your step, causing you to move slower and leaving you with pain that becomes more difficult to cope with, step after step. There is an endless list of reasons as to why knee or hip pain may develop, from a slip or fall-related accident to a sports injury or even a car accident.
What Can Physiotherapy Do to Help?
Physiotherapy is among the front line defense in managing the majority of painful conditions. This is a long-term solution to pain and suffering through the use of targeted exercises and stretching techniques that are designed to strengthen the targeted areas and help the body recover and heal. By identifying the exact points on the body that are not moving as they ought to be, it is possible to make a plan to increase flexibility, motion, strength and even improve coordination.
Don’t Wait Until It Is Too Late!
When an injury develops, seeking the support of a physiotherapist is the best course of action. Working with a physiotherapist soon after an injury develops can help reduce your recovery time and improve your ability to cope with the pain and discomfort by introducing you to targeted exercises and stretching techniques that can enhance your ability to recover from the injury. When you are dealing with a knee or hip injury, every step requiresmore effort than typical. This can really drain your energy level as you attempt to go about doing even basic tasks, such as taking care of your home or walking around the office.
Who Needs Physiotherapy?
Are you moving like you should be? Your hips and knees are essential to everyday movement; whether you are sitting, standing, walking or running, you need your hips and knees in great shape. Sometimes, when your hips and knees are in pain, it can cause you to change the way that you aremoving, causing you to change the flow and pace of your gait, which is the way that you walk. Other times, prolonged pain can cause you to stop doing movements that are indicative of healthy joints.
WE ARE NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL VISITS FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
CLAMSHELLS Lie on your side with your hips at 45 degrees and your knees bent to 90 degrees. Your heels are in line with your head, torso, and hips. Rotate your hips and knees apart (like a clam opening) while remaining contact with your heels. Keep the top hip parallel with the ceiling. Lower your leg to the starting position and repeat on other side. You should feel a stretch in the outer hip of your top leg. Repeat 10 times on each side.
We understand that we are in the midst of stressful times, and that there will likely be more ahead. At South Coast Physiotherapy, we want you to know that we are here for you. We genuinely care about the health of each and every one of our patients, which is why we believe virtual visits are the best course of action for the time being. If any injury or discomfort occurs during this unprecedented time, we want you to be able to receive the care you need. We are happy to announce we can now help clients from the comfort of their home or workplace with a secure and simple to use video or telephone call.
To ensure better prognosis for our patients, our physiotherapists work with you through the acute stages of pain and injury, leading to stabilization and rehabilitation. Our physiotherapists and other health professionals ensure that quality healthcare is provided to each and every patient through the use of proven care pathways.Via our telephone service, our registered physiotherapists are ready to answer your questions or concerns and email or mail you the home exercises as required. To learn more about how you can set up our virtual visits on your smartphone or computer, call one of our locations today!
Always consult your Physiotherapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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