PTIS_Relief From Low Back, Hip, & Knee Arthritis

If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain.

FIND THE RELIEF YOU NEED FROM LOW BACK,

HIP, & KNEE ARTHRITIS

www.denverptis.com ALSO INSIDE: Push Up & Squat Challenge Success • Phit in the Kitchen • Pickle Day • 6-Week Tai Chi Class • Staff Spotlight • Exercise of the Month

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ISSUE: DECEMBER 2019

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FROM LOW BACK, HIP, & KNEE ARTHRITIS

Over 100 types of arthritis exist, according to the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. The most prevalent form of arthritis is osteoarthritis,which iscausedbyeither injuryornormalwearand tear. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by overuse, wear and tear, or injuries. Arthritis can also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction - rheumatoid arthritis • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout

If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Whilethere isnocure forreplacingcartilageyet, it ispossibletoalleviate the symptoms of arthritis, by improving your joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. It’s even possible to eliminate symptoms entirely, depending on the amount of arthritis you have. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general.

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SOMETHING GOOD IN DENVER

“I used to think I was indecisive, but now I’m not too sure...’” QUOTE OF THE MONTH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR STAFF! Alyssa Nuñez, Dec 12 PRE-THANKSGIVING LUNCH AT PTIS Each staff member got an 8’ cord. Ask them what they are going to do with it!

Denver held it’s annual Adoption Day on Nov 8, with 23 children adopted at the event. 14-year-old Jassir is one of the lucky ones to get adopted. “Every child deserves a safe home and a family,

no matter their age. We came to understand that people might think adopting a teenager is too much to do, but we realized that it’s what we must do.” denverpost.com/2019/11/09/denver-adoption-day-brings- stability-and-love-to-teenager

For arthritis suffers, even simply walking can cause pain in the lower back, hip or knee. Often, arthritis is a downward spiral of progress pain, limiting movement and strength, which in turn causes more inactivity and pain. However, by improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance and coordination, this cycle can be broken, reducing pain and inflammation. Arthritis & Physical Therapy 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! You can find relief from your arthritis pain. Call us today at (303) 757-1554 or visit denverptis.com. We can help you live your life again, pain-free! FIND THE RELIEF YOU NEED FROM LOW BACK, HIP, & KNEE ARTHRITIS (Continued from outside)

PUSH UP & SQUAT CHAL L ENGE SUCCESS

If you do not try something, you will never know.” - T. W.

I took the challenge very seriously. When Bev tells me something, I try to do it.

The squats and planks were somewhat difficult at the beginning but got easier as I continued to do them. I feel stronger as a result. Thanks Bev!” - C. J.

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PHIT IN THE KITCHEN ORANGE CRANBERRRY BREAD

EXERCISE OF THE MONTH USE THIS EXERCISE TO STRENGTHEN HIPS

• 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup fresh cranberries • 1 teaspoon orange zest • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice • 1 egg

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Hip Hikes While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position. Repeat 3 times.

• 2 cups white whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup sugar

Grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, add white whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt,cranberries,andorangezest.Gentlystir. Inaseparatemedium-sized bowl, add coconut oil, fresh orange juice, and an egg. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir to combine everything together. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy! www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/moist-orange-cranberry-bread

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Always consult your therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of.

SOCK/SLIPPER DRIVE THANK YOU FOR SUCCESS! We had a very successful collection of socks and slippers for our neighbors at the Pearl Street Health and Rehabilitation Center (PSHR), located across the street from our Pearl clinic. We will be delivering the socks and slippers on December 12th. A special thank–you to all those who contributedtohelpus inourgoalofsupporting our local community. Our neighbors at the PearlStreetHealthandRehabilitationCenter will have warm socks and slippers right in time for Christmas! Thanks for helping us spread joy this holiday season.

WELLNESS & FITNESS PROGRAMS PTIS offers the following programs to help you reach your optimal level of wellness and fitness:

TAI CHI CLASS We will offer a 6-week Tai Chi Class starting Jan 6th at 11am at our Pearl clinic. Class continues Mondays, Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, and 10 at $75 for the session. Please call (303) 757-1554 to reserve a spot. We need 5 people committed to hold the class. Tai Chi is a gentle and slow-moving exercise that promotes health and mental relaxation. The rhythmic movements of the muscle, spine and joints pump energy throughout the whole body.

• Sports Fitness • Annual PT Checkup • Functional

• Massage • Pilates • Tai Chi • TRX Training • Balance Classes

Fitness Program

Call today to learn how one of these programs can change your life.

PICKLE DAY HELPING YOU GET PHIT AT PTIS On November 14th, we celebrated Pickle Day. We handed out stress-pickles for patients and the staff had all sorts of fun. Phit was especially kind to have to volunteered to help us demonstrate several different treatments and exercises. Some of his personal favorites were receivingDryNeedling,aCVAssessmentbyBev,stretchinghisbackonthe foamroller,rocking out on the exercise ball, working with the kettle bell, and TRX Training.

PHITNESS HUMOR FROM PHIT PICKLE

“ Of course I am checking you out. I’m a physical therapist. I’m looking at what you’re doing and seeing what you could do better.”

Thank you to all of our patients and staff. We appreciate you!

Check out more of Phit’s Pickle Day experiences at instagram.com/denverptis.

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: JOE MCCALEB MPT,BSAT,KTTI,COMT,CERTDN,DIPMT JoereceivedhisB.S.inAthleticTrainingin1996(GrandCanyonUniversity) and Master of Physical Therapy in 2005 (Texas Tech). He is Certified in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and Dry Needling. He holds a Diploma in Manipulative Therapy and is a Master Kinesiology Taping Instructor. He has taped over 28,000 people around the world as well as developed a kinesiologytapingcourse.

P: (303) 757-1554 F: (303) 757-3104

Joe has varied clinical and teaching experiences. He has been the primary treating therapist for the Colorado Ballet Society, The American Distance Project Elite Runners and various other high-level athletes, weekend warriors, and Crossfit groups. He has experience in wound and burn care, and has extensivelyresearchedconceptsinintegrativecare.Heispassionateaboutbiomechanics,musculoskeletal rehabilitation,andtheuseofkinesiologytapeasanadjuncttoenhancecare.Hetakestimetoexplainthe biomechanicsofdysfunctiontohispatientssothattheyaretruly“apart”oftheirrehabilitationprocess. Previously of the United States Army, he spent a number of years driving 18-wheelers to 46 of the 48 continentalstates.Forfun,JoedriveshisDodgeChallengercrosscountryandspendstimewithhisdog, Butterscotch,hikingthetrailsandmountainsofColorado.Inhissparetime,Joeworkstobringawareness tocausessuchascancer,ThinBlueLine,aswellasabuseofchildrenandanimals.

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