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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body

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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body

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Stay Motivated To Eat Healthy • We Are Open & Here For You! • Exercise Essentials • Featured Service • Staff Spotlight

DISCOVER YOUR PAIN- FREE LIFE

osteoarthritis, which is caused by either injury or normal wear and tear. 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.

Relieving Low Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis Pain 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. While there is no cure for replacing cartilage yet, it is possible to alleviate 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. 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

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

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.Discover how our teamof specialists at ELEVATE Physical Therapy can get you moving pain-free again!

Have arthritis pain that just won’t go away? We want to help! Call us today at (828) 877-2110 or visit us online at elevatebrevard.com.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT WISHING A BELOVED PTA GOOD LUCK

WE ARE OPEN & HERE FOR YOU! At ELEVATE Physical Therapy, we are committed to serving you and your family in a comfortable and caring environment. Following CDC guidelines, we have taken extra steps to keep our facility safe and clean for you: • The temperatures of patients and staff members are taken at entry to rule out fever. • Before and after every session, we are asking our patients and staff to wash or sanitize their hands. • We require that all staff wear masks. We have masks available for patients here at the clinic. • We are limiting our patient number to 1/2 capacity and are practicing social distancing in the clinic. We will expand our hours as needed in order to maintain a lower number of patients per hour. • Additionally, we have increased the number of times per day that we sanitize our equipment and facility. To help prevent the spread of this contagious disease, we ask that if you are demonstrating symptoms of coronavirus—coughing, sneezing, or fever—please stay home. Additionally, if you have been exposed to someone who has a confirmed case of the virus, please notify us immediately so that we can take the necessary steps. Your cooperation in this tough time is what makes us able to continue to provide valuable services to you and your family. We appreciate your ongoing support. Call us today at (828) 877-2110 or visit us online at elevatebrevard.com.

Kristien Lee , PTA Everyone at ELEVATE Physical Therapy would like to offer out our best wishes to physical therapy assistant Kristen Lee as she leaves us next month to pursue her dream of becoming a Doctor of Physical therapy. Kristen joined us in April of 2019 and has become a valued member of our team. She states that “being able to help improve patient’s lives brings her great happiness!” She will be attending Western Carolina University in the fall. Good luck Kristen!

STAY MOT IVATED TO EAT HEALTHY 1. Set small, measurable goals that will help you get to your overall large goal. 2. Keepa foodandexercise journal. This is extremely helpful to track howmuch you’re eating – sometimes you don’t realize how many small bites here and there add up. You can do a hand-written journal or go digital and log your food/fitness from the computer or your smartphone.

3. Keep processed junk food out of your diet by adding in nutritious whole foods. 4. Skip thepantryandhead to the fridge. No one really keeps a lot of processed foods in their fridge because they’re usually self-stable. When looking for an afternoon snack, stick with something from the fridge (non-fat greek yogurt, fruit, veggies with hummus, edamame, etc.) 5. Try new foods. Eating the same meal every night can get old. Look for new healthy recipes online, in cookbooks ormagazines so you don’t get boredwith eating healthy. 6. Eat something every 2-3 hours. This keeps your metabolism running and also makes sure you don’t overeat after work. 7. Keep nutritious foods on hand and ready to eat. Preparation is the key to eating healthy! Having fresh vegetables and fruits, lean protein, healthy fats and smart carbs each week is super helpful for staying on track.

Sources: https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/14-tips-getting-and-staying-motivated-to-eat-healthy/

LASER THERAPY F E AT UR E D S E RV I C E

OUR SERVICES. . . GET YOU BACK INTO LIFE! Our gentle, evidence-based treatments are used to relieve your pain, regain function, aid in post-surgical care, and provide immediate relief from dizziness and imbalance.

Laser therapy is a treatment offered at ELEVATE Physical Therapy for its safe, effective, and non-invasive way to treat pain and aid in the recovery of many conditions. Laser treatments work by releasing photons into the tissues surrounding the affected area that is being treated. These photons help in relieving pain, energizing cells, and increasing circulation to the injured area. Laser therapy can be used for both acute and chronic conditions, including neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and sciatica, arthritis, bursitis, disc injuries, TMJ, sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, soft tissue damage, and MORE! If you are interested in gaining themany benefits of laser therapy, call us today at (828) 877-2110.

• Teletherapy • Myofascial Release • Therapeutic Exercise • Ultrasound • Vestibular Therapy

• Physical Therapy • Electrical Stimulation • Ergonomic Training • Laser Therapy • Manual Therapy

Committed to your health and wellbeing, we are practicing hand washing and/or use of hand sanitizer throughout treatment and in between each patient, along with wiping down tables, equipment, and handrails, doorknobs, and chairs multiple times per hour. We have been spreading patients out among the facility including the gym and private treatment rooms. The front desk is cleaning the counters and sanitizing the waiting area and front doors with the same frequency. Please follow these simple steps to help prevent the spread: KEEPING YOUR HEALTH IN MIND

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING I want to take amoment to thank you for the care I received from

you. After my injury, I was nervous about starting therapy due to some previous bad experiences. From the moment I started with you, everything went so smoothly and your personal involvement in my case was refreshing. Your encouragement, knowledge, and patience with my many questions were invaluable in helping me through this process. Thank you for helping me get my life back! - C.S.

SHORT ARC QUAD Place a rolled up towel or object under your knee and slowly straighten your knee as you raise up your foot. Hold for 3 seconds then lower. Repeat 10 times on each leg. EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE HIP PAIN

Clean Hands Often

Avoid Touching Your Face

Avoid Hugs & Hand Shakes

Stay Home if You Are Sick

Exercises copyright of

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

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