HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP
In many cases, physical therapy can help patients quickly recover from an injury and get back to what they love to do. In doing so, they can stretch, flex and strengthen the muscles responsible for support. If a joint appears deformed, or if sudden swelling occurs, contact a physician immediately. A typical physical therapy session will start with a comprehensive evaluation of your entire lower body, looking for the exact source of your problem. Your physical therapist will customize a treatment plan to address areas of stiffness, weakness, tightness, and pain. On every level, physical therapy serves to enhance the patient’s quality of life. We’re here to help, and we have years of experience backing every therapyoption.Contactoneofourclinics today,and tellusabout your symptoms.
Sources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/hip-pain/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym- 20050684 https://www.everydayhealth.com/hip-pain/hip-pain-and-your-body.aspx https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/knees-and-hips-a-troubleshooting-guide- to-knee-and-hip-pain For more information about how our therapists can help you recover from your knee and hip pain, call us today (San Anselmo: 415-457-4454, Novato: 415-898-1311) or visit our website at www.sstmarin.com.
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EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS TRY THESE EXERCISES TO KEEP YOU MOVING
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Walking Lunge Stand comfortably with your feet shoulder width apart at a location of which you can move straight ahead, such as a hallway. Take a large step forward with one leg, keeping your back foot in starting position while rolling onto its toes. Your spine will be straight and your forward and back knees will be bent, so that you make right angles with your hip, knee, and ankle. As you lunge, you should feel a stretch across the front of the hip and thigh. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 2-5 times.
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