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Solve Your Pain This Fall
Overuse injuries often cause elbow pain. Many sports, hobbies, and jobs require repetitive movements leading to overuse.
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP RELIEVE YOUR PAIN.
Are you experiencing pain and weakness in your arm? Is it difficult to lift and hold things you use in your daily routine? You could be suffering from tendon dysfunction or even arthritis in your joints. Whether your pain results from an injury or repetitive stress, it’s often the result of underlying trauma or inflammation of the tendons, cartilage, or nerves in the arm. Your pain can be so severe that doing normal activities of daily living seems impossible. While the pain may feel serious, it’s entirely curable. Call our clinic today to make an appointment. With guidance from your physical therapist, you can find solutions to your pain and get back to living the life you enjoy!
The leading causes of elbow pain and dysfunction are:
• Arthritis • Broken and/or dislocated elbow
• Tennis and Golfer’s elbow (i.e., tendinitis) • Ligament sprains
Wrist pain is most common in groups participating in physically demanding activities like manual labor and jobs that require computer use or repetitive movements.
The leading causes of wrist pain are:
• Carpal tunnel syndrome • Arthritis
• Wrist tendinitis • Repetitive motion syndrome
WHAT IS CAUSING THE PAIN?
Limited shoulder movement due to pain, stiffness, or weakness can affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities (eating, dressing, personal hygiene) and work responsibilities. Factors such as heavy lifting, repetitive movements (especially in awkward positions), and vibrations influence the severity of symptoms and disability.
Shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain are often the result of workplace injuries and repetitive stress injuries. While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an injury from developing, it is crucial to be able to recognize when an injury develops and to get help. Find your physical therapist so they can identify what may have caused the pain to start and what you can do to resolve it. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30916527/ • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29921250/ • https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1283277/ • https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/ articles/10.1186/s12891-019-2902-8 • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33407293/
The most common causes of shoulder pain and disability are:
• Referred neck pain • Bursitis and tendinitis
• Rotator cuff disorders • Joint disorders • Arthritis and bone spurs
COME BACK TO PHYSICAL THERAPY! YOUR BODY WILL THANK YOU. CALL THE LOCATION CLOSEST TO YOU OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT PERFORMANCETHERAPYMS.COM!
WHAT DO MY SYMPTOMS MEAN?
Interventions such as education, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, nerve and tendon glide techniques are widely used for effective results!
Aching or stiffness around the front or the side of the shoulder is often due to a tendon/rotator cuff injury. In comparison, pain in the back of the shoulder is likely coming from the joint itself. Although some think the top part or shoulder blade is the “shoulder,” they refer to muscles and/or the neck and not the shoulder itself. Clarifying the location of your pain will help your physical therapist figure out the source of your pain and the appropriate plan to resolve it. The inner and outer aspect of the elbow is commonly thought to be where most people experience tendon or ligament injuries. Typically, the pain will be sharp at the junction of the tendon and bone but may also move toward the forearm when the injury is tendon-related or caused by inflammation. A decreased range of motion is often associated with arthritis. Still, weakness or clumsiness when gripping or holding onto things can be signs of deeper problems. It may indicate a more severe condition: the more dysfunction and disability, the more your conditions warrant seeking help sooner rather than later. Ignoring your pain or waiting too long to be seen can make the problem worse and eliminate simple solutions. PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SHOULDER, ELBOW AND WRIST PAIN Physical therapy treatments for shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain include manual therapy, joint mobilization manipulation, exercise instruction, education, and techniques like KT taping and joint splinting. These have all been proven to help alleviate pain and restore function. Physical therapists assess your particular condition to identify the contributing factors and address all of them. Your therapist is skilled at hands-on intervention and exercise selection for the most comprehensive and appropriate intervention to help you resolve your pain and/or restore your function.
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Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming more debilitating. Physical therapy is the ideal tool for providing you with an opportunity to understand what may be causing your pain and helping you mobilize and strengthen the surrounding muscles to alleviate the pain associated with your injury. Contact your physical therapist today for support with learning how to manage the pain and learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, elbows, and wrists.
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TIPS FOR HOSTING A GREAT TAILGATE
4. PROVIDE A PLACE TO SIT : Providing seating for your guests helps ensure that everyone is comfortable at your tailgate party. It’s also much easier to eat and enjoy food if you have a place to sit. Lawn chairs and folding chairs are lightweight and portable, making them ideal for tailgate parties. 5. PLAY TAILGATE GAMES: Setting up games for your guests is a great way to liven up a crowd. Think about bringing cornhole boards, giant Jenga, or a football to pass around to help your guests have a great time.
It’s finally fall, which means it’s football season! If you’re anything like us, this is your favorite time of the year. Are you searching for ways to make your tailgate come alive this season? We’ve compiled a list of ways to help your party live up to the hype. 1. BRING A QUALITY SPEAKER: It’s no secret that tailgates can get loud. A nice Bluetooth speaker will help you cut through the noise and enjoy your favorite songs with friends and family. 2. INVEST IN SOME MERCH: Everyone loves free stuff– and your friends and family are no exception. You don’t have to break the bank to show your guests that you’re looking out for them. Some simple beads, mini flags, or face tattoos will help your guests get into the spirit of the game! 3. BRING BLANKETS: Nothing disrupts the mood quite like cold weather. Bringing blankets or hand warmers is a great way to ensure that your tailgate doesn’t freeze over this season.
The team at Performance Therapy hopes your tailgates are enjoyable this fall! Let our staff know if you end up following any of the advice on this list. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the office soon!
PATIENT SUCCESS “I had a broken femur it was a compound fracture and they were really awesome with helping me get better and learn how to use it again. The whole staff at Performance Therapy are amazing and blessed people. I definitely will miss them but glad to be done 10/10 I definitely would recommend this place for physical therapy as well as occupational therapy.” — N.L.
PUMPKIN SOUP
INGREDIENTS: • 6 cups vegetable stock • 1 ½ tsp salt • 4 cups pumpkin puree • 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley • 1 cup chopped onion • ½ tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 clove garlic, minced • ½ cup heavy whipping cream • 2 tsp black peppers • 2 scallions • 2 tablespoons mint leaves • Pinch cayenne pepper • 1/2 cup olive oil
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DIRECTIONS: Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered. Puree the soup in small batches (1 cup at a time) using a food processor or blender. Return to pan, and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir in heavy cream. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
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