Don't Suffer With Hip, Knee Or Leg Pain

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“Discover HowTo Complete Simple Tasks Without Pain! ” Don’t SufferWithHip, KneeOr LegPain

Do you suffer from knee, hip or leg pain? You are not alone. CDC studies show that 30% of adults have reported some form of knee, hip or ankle joint stiffness or pain in a 30 day period. The hip and knee joints are incredible marvels of the human body. At times they have to withstand up to 6 times your body weight in force. The knee joint is the second most complicated joint in the body and has to move in many directions including forward, backward, side to side and rotation. These different movements are called accessory motions and are needed for normal walking, running and bending. When you experience pain in the side of the hip, groin, thigh or knee, you may have difficulty with these accessory motions. Prolonged sitting, injuries, arthritis and disease can affect accessory motions. With every day use, tissues around the hip and knee joints tighten, leading to a gradual loss of motion. This causes a lot of pressure to build up on specific parts of the joints.

Inside: • Don’t Suffer With Hip, Knee Or Leg Pain

• Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes

• Discussing Why Treating Joint Pain Is Important

• Patient Success Spotlight

“Everyone Else Is Living Active Lives Without Pain. What Am I DoingWrong? ” Discussing Why Treating Joint Pain Is Important When Your Motion is Lost When you lose the movement of the hip, knee or ankle joints, your muscles have to take on the abnormal strain. This leads to common aches and pains experienced by millions of people. Many people feel that medication will help solve their hip, knee or leg pain. While medication can help to decrease inflammation and pain, it cannot address the root cause of the problem. Most pain in the hip, thigh, knee or leg comes from poor flexibility, strength or coordination. Treating Leg Pain To determine the source of your leg pain our physical therapists examine your walking, squatting, joint movement, comparing the strength and mobility of the joints. A comprehensive treatment plan, including special hands on techniques, is made to achieve the fastest relief and the longest lasting results. If you are suffering with hip, knee or leg pain, call us today to learn more how we can eliminate your pain and put a spring back in your step! Look inside to learn more and say good-bye to that aching knee or hip!

Tiffany DeLoatch, PT, DPT, OCS Staff Spotlight

Tiffany DeLoatch, PT, DPT, OCS is a Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedics and neuromuscular rehabilitation. She is a Board-Certified Orthopedics Clinical Specialist (OCS). She is also a certified provider of the Functional Movement System (FMS). Tiffany holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Elon University. While attending Elon, Tiffany completed clinical rotations at Maria Parham

Center for Rehabilitation in Henderson, North Carolina; at St. John Health System in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and at our sister clinic, TheraSport Physical Therapy in Eden, North Carolina. She also completed a 6-month clinical internship at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, North Carolina. Prior to joining our team in Martinsville, Tiffany worked as an outpatient Physical Therapist at our sister company, Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab (DOAR). A native of Martinsville, Tiffany attended undergrad at Averett University in Danville, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine/Wellness. While a student at Averett, Tiffany was captain of the women’s basketball team and a member of the women’s lacrosse team.

“Knee osteoarthritis? Surgery doesn’t have to be your only option for meniscus tears. Getting physical therapy first helps 60-70% of knee OA patients avoid surgery.”

- Katz JN, Brophy RH, Chaisson CE, et al. Surgery versus physical therapy for a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis. N Engl J. Med. 2013

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“COULD ARTHRITIS BE THE CAUSE OF YOUR JOINT PAIN?” TREATING YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN

Relieving Joint Pain Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Light to moderate- intensity physical activity can actually prevent a decline in function, even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis may be reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. You can take various steps to relieve pain, such as heat and cold therapy, or pain relievers, making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition to physical therapy, choose non–impact exercises such as bicycling, swimming or water exercise. Furthermore, research shows that even modest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone. If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!

Millions of Americans suffer through arthritis pain every day, taking Ibuprofen and stronger medication to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquired a wider meaning. Arthritis is now used as a generic term for osteoarthritis and other conditions that affect joints. The pattern, severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physical therapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physical therapy strengthens, stretches and stabilizes muscles surrounding affected joints providing needed support.

If you are experiencing these symptoms call about Physical Therapy today! Inability to stand or sit comfortably for long periods of time Difficulty getting in and out of bed Inability to walk for at least 20 minutes Joint pain and/or stiffness Unable to enjoy leisure activities Difficulty getting up and down from the floor Limited ability to exercise Unable to work due to pain Difficulty going up and down steps or curbs

PRACTICE NEWS

Welcome Olivia Faith Lackey Eric Lackey, PT, DOAR North, wife Danielle and daughter Sydney welcomed Olivia Faith Lackey on January 7, 2017 at 10:01pm. Olivia was 7lbs, 3oz and 20.5” long. Pictured here at one month old. WE LOVE OUR BABIES! XOXOXOXO Welcome Clara Michelle Fuller Raegan Clarke Fuller, PTA at DOAR and husband Stephen Fuller welcomed daughter Clara Michelle Fuller on February 8, 2017 at 10:33pm. Clara was 7lbs 5oz and 20 inches long.

Welcome Ryker Thomas Fisher Kat Fisher, PTA, DOAR South Boston, husband Brad and son Bryton welcomed new son Ryker Thomas Fisher into the world on January 23, 2017. 10lbs 1oz and 21.5 inches long

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Patient Success Spotlight “Playing sports and 10 years in the Marine Corps and I’m in construction so I’m up and down ladders, and in and out of holes and beating concrete all the time, so it’s a lot of shock on my knee. Since I’ve been coming here, he has shown me a lot of things that I can do on my own for my flexibility and to do things in a proper manner where it will take stress off my knee.” – DeVaughan, Past Patient

REFER A FRIEND Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? Do You Have Friends Or Family Unable To Do The Following:

� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle

� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment.

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The 6th Annual Dan River Autism Awareness 5k run/walk is Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Anglers Park in Danville, VA. DOAR, Martinsville PT and ACI PT proudly co-host this event with our sister companies, The Center for Pediatric Therapies and All Care Home Health. To register, go to www.danriverautism5k.org and click register. Use code DOARPT for $5 off your registration fee (code expires 4.15.17). Autism Awareness 5k - 4.29.17 SAVE THE DATE

Relieve Strain On Your Hips & Knees In Minutes Good stretch if you sit at a computer all day SINGLE KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH While lying on your back, hold your knee and gently pull it up towards your chest.

Our Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body! Minor aches and pains are warning signals from your body to let you know something is not working properly. Don’t put off the pain until it’s too late. Come in today for a “Tune-Up.”

Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before They Get Worse!

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Your Choice for Outpatient Physical Therapy www.doarpt.com

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5. DOAR South Boston 1438 Seymour Drive

South Boston, VA 24592 434.517.9947 | Fax: 434.517.9949

6. Martinsville Physical Therapy 812 E. Church Street Martinsville, VA 24112

• 10 LOCATIONS IN THE AREA FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE • 276.638.4809 | Fax: 276.638.5139

7. ACI Physical Therapy 3310 Hwy 86 North Yanceyville, NC 27379 336.694.1305 | Fax: 336.694.1323 8. ACI Physical Therapy 337 S. Madison Boulevard Roxboro, NC 27573 336.322.5335 | Fax: 336.322.5445 1. Patient-Centered C re – Each patient receives a thorough evaluation and a personalized care plan to help you meet the goals most important to you. 2. Expert Staff – Our team offers experience, knowledge and skills unparalleled in our region. We are the outpatient orthopedics rehab experts, and we are here to help you get back to life! 3. Immediate Scheduling – When you’re in pain, you can’t wait to begin therapy! We strive to offer new patients appointments within 1-2 days of your call. 4. Convenient Locations – We offer outpatient rehab in 10 convenient locations in the Dan River Region 9. ACI Physical Therapy 406 Thompson Street, Suite A Eden, NC 27288 336.627.7778 | Fax: 336.623.1919 10. ACI Physical Therapy 4446-J Hwy 220 North Summerfield, NC 27358 336.643.7335 | Fax: 336.643.7365

5. DOAR South Boston 1438 Seymour Drive South Boston, VA 24592 434.517.9947 | Fax: 434.517.9949 6. Martinsville Physical Therapy 812 E. Church Street Martinsville, VA 24112 276.638.4809 | Fax: 276.638.5139

3. DOAR 58 East 1481 South Boston Rd, Suite E Danville, VA 24540 434.792.0899 | Fax: 434.792.1922 4. DOAR Chatham 13920 Hwy 29 North Chatham, VA 24531 434.432.1680 | Fax: 434.432.1729 7. ACI Physical Therapy – Yanceyville 3310 Hwy 86 North Yanceyville, NC 27379 336.694.1305 | Fax: 336.694.1323 8. ACI Physical Therapy – Roxboro 337 S. Madison Boulevard Roxboro, NC 27573 336.3 2. 35 | Fax: 336.322.5445 9. ACI Physical Therapy – Eden 406 Thompson Street, Suite A Eden, NC 27288

1. DOAR Executive Drive 174 Executive Drive Danville, VA 24541 434.797.1504 | Fax: 434.797.1506 2. DOAR 41 North 2140 Franklin Turnpike Danville, VA 24540 434.836.4158 | Fax: 434.836.0250

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