Staff Spotlight Marissa Roberts | DPT
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of arthritis symptoms and should be 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, physical therapy 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 physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. See how we can help your joints feel better and move better! Go online or call us to schedule an appointment today. Arthritis and Physical Therapy
We are excited to introduce a new Physical Therapist to our MDM team, Marissa Roberts. Marissa was born and raised in Iowa and relocated from the midwest to the southwest a little over a year ago. Her training for the physical therapy profession began at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology as well as her minor in Biology. She continued on at Clarke,
ultimately earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. The desire to help others enjoy active and pain-free lives was Marissa’s motivation to become a PT. Her compassion, sincerity, and empathy, along with excellent professional skills create an ideal situation for her patients to progress and heal. A fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Marissa also loves to hike and kayak. In addition, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends….and especially her fiancée. Yes, a wedding is coming up next spring! We already appreciate working with Marissa and are looking forward to our patients to meeting her as well! Have You Met Your Insurance Deductible?
“I came to MDM following my wife’s advice. My lower back had been hurting for a couple of years and was getting worse. I was starting to bend over at the waist and couldn’t stand up straight anymore. I’m a barber and had to sit most of the time to cut hair. Main problems was walking. Could only go about 50 ft before having to sit and could only stand for a few minutes at a time. My back is getting looser and standing is improving. Mark is the only person who has explained what is causing my problems.” — Tex E. Success Spotlight
Do you have a family insurance plan? Have you had surgery this year? Have you used your insurance more than usual? If you answered yes, you are more likely to have a $0 balance remaining on your out-of-pocket expenses. Th s mea s the cost could b minimal or completely covered by your insurance plan. Let us help you get a head start going into 2021, before your deductible renews again!
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