Fritz: Effective Hip & Knee Pain Relief

Health & Wellness Newsletter by Fritz Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine & Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy & Wellness

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Pedal Towards Real Relief! EFFECTIVE KNEE&HIP PAINRELIEF

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. Don’t Wait Until It Is Too Late! When an injury develops, seeking the support of a physical therapist is the best course of action. Working with a physical therapist 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 requires more 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. What Can Physical Therapy Do to Help? Physical therapy is not a one-stop cure-all for pain management. 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.

If you want to return to a pain-free, active lifestyle, contact us today to schedule an appointment at Fritz: 412-278-1221 or KineticEdge: 724-900-5130.

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WHO NEEDS PHYSICAL THERAPY?

If you’ve experienced any hip or knee pain and are considering whether physical therapy is a good choice for your health needs, consider the following: • From a standing position, are you able to lean over and touch your toes? If so, then this indicates that you have proper hip and low back flexibility. If not, then you may need to improve your flexibility and joint range of motion, and physical therapy could be helpful. • In a sitting position, can you comfortably cross your legs, leaving your ankle to rest comfortably on the opposite knee? If this is painful, or one knee constantly must be lower than the other, then this may be indicative of knee concerns that could be addressed with physical therapy. • From a standing position, with your feet planted flat on the floor, can you push your body into a squatting position? You should be able to squat all the way down so that your buttocks are almost touching your heels. If you aren’t able to do this, then physical therapy may be helpful in improving

your range of motion. • Standing near a wall or countertop, arrange your feet so that you are standing with the heel of one foot touching the toes of the other, as if on a balance beam, and see how long you can stand still. Can you balance for 10 seconds? If not, then physical therapy may be able to improve balance and coordination. Physical therapy provides targeted exercises that support the joints with precise movements that help reinforce strength and range of motion. For more information about overcoming hip or knee pain, contact us.

KineticEdge presents

SATURDAY Oct 13

BREATH & BODY AWARENESS THROUGH YOGA

Presentation & Yoga Class…Come prepared to participate! 10am-Noon

Free to the Public! Woodlands Wellness Center 134 Shenot Road | Wexford, PA 15090

Stevie Smith Studio Mgr. & Yoga Instructor, Salt Power Yoga

PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

They have helped get my pain under control! “I would highly recommend Kinetic Edge to anyone needing physical therapy! The environment is so positive and they have helped get my pain under control in such a short time. They have helped me prepare for another great season at school! Thank you so much!” – Megan M.

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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE

At Fritz and Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Fritz and Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

Caitie Zavora’s: Pumpkin Roll

INGREDIENTS Cake • Powdered sugar

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour • ½ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp baking soda • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • ½ tsp ground cloves • ¼ tsp salt

• 3 large eggs • 1 cup sugar

• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree • 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional Filling • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar • 6 Tbsp butter, softened • 1 tsp vanilla • Powdered sugar, optional

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven 375 degrees. Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan and line with parchment or wax paper. Grease and flour paper, set aside. Arrange clean thin, cotton kitchen towel on counter and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in small bowl and set aside. Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl and beat until thickened. Add pumpkin and beat. Stir in flour mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired. Bake 13-15 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched. Immediately loosen cake from edges of pan and invert onto prepared towel. Remove pan and carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake in towel while hot, starting at 10 inch side. Cool completely on wire rack. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla in small bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake; remove towel and spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Restaurant Review: Goodfellas Deli and Drafthouse 1518 Mt. Nebo Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 By: Caitie Zavora, PTA Upon entering this establishment, I gathered that this place was one with regular customers. It was packed at 7pm on a weeknight. My friend and I were able to get a table right away and our waitress was quick to take our drink orders. Browsing the menu, it was typical American bar food – entrees, sandwiches, salads, burgers, appetizers, drinks, you name it. We ended up ordering the same meal: Honey Turkey Wrap with a side of homemade chips. While the wrap was good, the chips were fantastic! They were fresh and covered with tons of seasoning, clearly fresh out of the fryer! The restaurant had several televisions, however, the layout of the tables make it challenging for all guests to watch them. Employees were engaging and quick to serve and provide the check. For the price, the food was ok. For a quick bite to eat or to sit and enjoy a game, give Goodfellas a try!

If you would like any of our recipes, email Caitie at czavora@fritzphysicaltherapy.com.

Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to relieve knee pain...

IT BAND STRETCH Lie on your side. Pull ankle of upper leg back as if stretching your quad. Put the ankle of your lower leg on the outside of your knee. Apply pressure downwards to feel a stretch along the side of your thigh. Hold for 5 seconds repeat 6 times on each side. SINGLE LEG STANCE Stand on one leg and maintain your balance. Next, hold your leg out in front of your body for 10 seconds. Return to original position. Then switch and repeat 6 times. Maintain a slightly bent knee on the stance side.

Strengthens Knees

Improves Balance

The above exercises are designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.

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$15 OFF INTRO PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGE

To THANK YOU for choosing our physical therapy practice, we are offering $15 off our $110 Introduction Personal Training Package! Limited to the first 25 patients to call. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULT BY CALLING 412-278-1221 TODAY! EXPIRES 10-28-18

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