HOW IS TENDINITIS TREATED?
One of the biggest parts of tendinitis is the R.I.C.E treatment method, or “rest, ice, compression, elevation.” If you are noticing pain in a repeatedly- used area of your body for your sport, it may be in your best interest to take a day or two to simply let that part of your body rest. Ice and limited use can help decrease swelling and allow for healing to occur before you get back into the game. However, the quickest way to ensure that your tendinitis heals properly before you get back into the game is seeking the help of a physical therapist. A physical therapist can identify the best treatment methods for the nature and severity of your condition, and they can work with you on improving your strength and range-of-motion. They can even provide you with proper techniques and helpful tips for your sport, in order to decrease your risk of developing sports-related tendinitis again in the future. At Kinetix PT, we design each of our treatment plans specifically around the unique needs of each patient. At your initial appointment, you will undergo a physical examination that will provide our physical therapists with the information they need to diagnose and treat your condition. They will then create a treatment plan for you combined with both passive and active therapies. For tendinitis, passive treatments may include manual therapy, therapeutic massage, ice and heat therapies, or deep tissue laser therapy as deemed fit by your physical therapist. Active treatments will include targeted stretches and light exercises to the affected area, in order to regain optimum function and prepare the injured body part to return to the game.
Contact Kinetix PT! If you are experiencing pain, soreness, or stiffness in an area that is used repetitively for your sport, you may be experiencing tendinitis. Contact Kinetix PT today to schedule your appointment and get back in the game as quickly as possible!
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GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH SPINACH
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ tsp salt • ¼ tsp ground pepper • 4 small hamburger buns, preferably whole-wheat • 4 tbsp tzatziki • 12 slices cucumber • 8 thick rings red onion (about ¼-inch)
• ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp dried oregano
DIRECTIONS Preheatgrill tomedium-high.Squeezeexcessmoisturefromspinach.Combine the spinach with turkey, feta, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Form into four 4-inch patties. Oil the grill rack. Grill the patties until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Assemble the burgers on the buns, topping each with 1 tablespoon tzatziki, 3 cucumber slices and 2 onion rings.
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