ElitePT: Walk Away From Unwanted Knee Pain

ElitePT: Walk Away From Unwanted Knee Pain

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body SLIDE AWAY FROM UNWANTED KNEE PAINWITH THE HELP OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

What are some common knee injuries? Your knee is one of the largest joints in your body, made up of a complex systemof bones, tendons, and ligaments. Because of this, the knee can be easily injured due to overexertion or repetitive motions. Some common knee injuries include: • Arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage surrounding your joints deteriorates from “wear and tear.” This causes uncomfortable friction as the joint no longer has a sufficient cushion between the bone. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the joints to become swollen and inflamed, with varying levels of severity. • Fracture. A fracture occurs when one of the bones in the knee (including the kneecap, or patella) become damaged. Fractures are typically the result of some type of trauma, such as a harsh fall or collision. • Torn ACL. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear occurs when one of the ligaments connecting your shinbone to your thighbone becomes torn.

• Tornmeniscus. The job of themeniscus is to act as a shock absorber between the shinbone and thighbone. It ismade up of thick cartilage, but it can be torn if your knee twists too suddenly while weight is still being put on it. • Patellar tendinitis. Tendinitis occurs when one or multiple tendons become inflamed. • Knee bursitis. Knee bursitis occurswhen the bursae in your knee become inflamed, limiting the ability of your tendons and ligaments to move smoothly over the joint. How can Physical Therapy help? Our licensed Physical Therapists at Elite Physical Therapy will examine your knee for signs of misalignment or structural damage, in addition to examining your stance, posture, gait, and range of motion. Contact us today! Are you living with knee pain? If so, don’t hesitate to contact Elite Physical Therapy today. We’ll help relieve your pain so you can get back to living your life comfortably, without limitations!

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“It is an amazing feeling to live my life again!” “I am tremendously grateful to the amazing staff at Elite Physical Therapy. I let my Elite Physical Therapist know some of my goals and they were able to incorporate exercises into my plan that helped me get stronger so that I could achieve these results and improve my quality of life. It is an amazing feeling to live my life again. I have such an appreciation for being able to live without pain and move with ease. Many thanks!” – M.C. 5 STAR REVIEW

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At Elite Physical Therapy we want to provide you with an exceptional, outstanding environment where you are happy and feel better. Your health and safety will always remain a top priority. That is why Elite Physical Therapy has strengthened our commitment to your care by adding FDA approved Molekule Air Purification to our clinics and we continue to follow all CDC and Department of Health safety and cleaning guidelines. If you or someone you knowneeds our help to live life free from pain, be confident in your care by scheduling with Elite Physical Therapy! Appointments available in-clinic, telehealth virtual physical therapy, and for our Medicare Part B patients, in-home.

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Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to help you feel better! HIP ADDUCTOR STRETCH Begin in the side lunge position as shown. Your leg should be out to the side and slightly behind you, both feet flat on the floor. Keeping your back straight, lunge deeper to the side until you feel a stretch along the inside of your leg. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat 5 times on each leg. If you experience any difficulty or limitation, contact an Elite Physical Therapist who can help you.

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