St Lukes_Arthritis Pain Relief

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP OSTEOARTHRITIS?

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 in 5 adults are diagnosed with arthritis annually. Physical and occupational therapy are the most common treatments for Osteoarthritis, usually helping with the relief of joint pain in just a few sessions. If you have arthritis, don’t fret - there is hope! While anti-inflammatory and pain medications will help for the time being, they are very much a short- term solution. Physical therapy can help in actually strengthening your joints and muscles once again, allowing for a much healthier and long-term pain relief solution. Occupational therapy will also help in learning to use your joints in new ways once again, allowing for the highest quality of life despite the severity of your arthritis.

Our physical therapists are trained to help you with joint alignment, stability, muscle regeneration, and most importantly, pain relief. They are dedicated to helping you get back to your normal levels of mobility. Don’t settle for a life of aches and pains - physical therapy can get you back on your feet and doing the activities you used to love! If you are suffering from Osteoarthritis, give us a call today - we can get you back to living your best, most pain-free life. Are you ready to feel better by finding natural treatments for your osteoarthritis? Contact St. Luke’s & East Tennessee Rehab Center to schedule a consultation and get started today!

HEALTHY RECIPE: FROZEN BANANA POPS

VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Telehealth is the use of

telecommunications technology to provide real-time physical therapy to those patients that can’t come into our clinic. Please call us today at 423-586-6866 if you are interested in scheduling a telehealth appointment. As we are considered essential healthcare infrastructure workers, we will also continue to offer 1-on-1 appointments in our clinic with a Physical Therapist. Our goal is to keep all our patients safe, healthy and pain-free!

INGREDIENTS • 4 bananas, peeled and cut into thirds • 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped

• 3 tbsp toasted pecans, finely chopped • 12 wooden popsicle sticks

INSTRUCTIONS Insert 1 stick into each piece of banana. Arrange bananas on a plate or flat pan and freeze at least 3 hours. In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate in 30-sec. intervals, until melted and smooth, stirring in between intervals. Let cool slightly. Working with 1 banana at a time, dip into melted chocolate to coat, then immediately sprinkle with toasted pecans. Place on a sheet of parchment paper until set. Repeat with remaining bananas, chocolate, and toppings. Return to freezer until ready to eat.

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