Empower: Beat Arthritis Pain

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Dr. Julie Mrozek & Dr. Adam Thompson’s ARTHRITISOF THE FOOT&ANKLE SEMINAR

Find out how to get a chance to win a $10 gift card! Details Inside! Call In &Win: CLOVER EDITION Benenati Foot & Ankle Care Centers are board certified, and are members of the American Podiatry Medical Association (APMA) and the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. They have three convenient locations to serve you, please go to their website for more information: www.benenatifootcare.com. On April 17th, 2018 we will be having a guest speakers, Dr. Julie Mrozek and Dr. Adam Thompson from Benenati Foot & Ankle Care Centers, here at our Hall Road location to discuss podiatry and arthritis of the foot and ankle. The doctors will go over the symptoms, causes, preventative measures and treatments for foot and ankle pain. Podiatry and Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle Seminar Details: Location: Empower Physical Therapy 20554 Hall Road, Clinton Twp, MI Date: 4/17/18 Time: 7:00pm *Treats and beverages provided

Dr. Julie Mrozek

Dr. Adam Thompson

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Don’t Let The Cold Stop You This Winter! BEAT ARTHRITIS PAIN

Inside:

• Instantly Relieve Arthritis Pain In Your Hands

• Win A $10 Target Gift Card

• Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes

• Patient Success Spotlight

How to Naturally Relieve Arthritis Pain The best way to relieve arthritis pain is to stop inflammation from happening in the first place. Focus your efforts on protecting your joints with proper posture, gripping and lifting techniques. Don’t do an activity all at once, for example shoveling snow without taking breaks. Diet can play a major role in how you feel with arthritis. What you eat makes a big difference in how much inflammation is produced in your body. In addition, regular aerobic and strengthening exercises help you feel your best by keeping your joints lubricated, stretched and strengthened.

It is that time of year again when your joints begin to ache more, feel stiff and limit your ability to tolerate activities in the cold. Why do your joints ache when it gets cold? Your joints are filled with fluid and so are your muscles, ligaments and tendons. When the air temperature is colder, tissues tend to become tighter, drier and stiffer. This is especially true for extremities more exposed to the elements and away from the core of the body. Hands, shoulders, knees, hips and ankles are most susceptible. Arthitis pain is directly correlated to the limitation of mobility in your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The more freedom of movement in your joints, strength in your muscles and improved circulation, the lessyouareaffectedbyarthritis inflammationandpain.

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INSTANTLY RELIEVE ARTHRITIS PAIN IN YOUR HANDS

There is a little trick that most people, even doctors, don’t know about that instantly relieves arthritis pain in your hands. This technique assists the natural flow of lymphatic fluid out of your hands and arms. Try it right now for instant pressure and ache relief in your fingers and wrists. 1. Bring your affected arm out to the side slightly. Open and close your hand feeling for any stiffness or discomfort in the finger or wrist joints. 2. With your other hand gently place the open palm on your rib cage high up into the underarm area. 3. Gently press into the skin and move your hand in clockwise circles, moving the skin on the rib cage underneath, not rubbing your hand on the skin. You should feel no discomfort while you do this. If you do, then you are pressing too hard. 4. Perform this motion for 2-3 minutes. 5. Test your hand again by opening and closing it. It should feel lighter and with less discomfort. 6. Repeat this procedure multiple times a day for best results.

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Turkey Meatballs INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp basil • 1 tsp salt

• 1 lb ground turkey • 1 large egg beaten • 1/4 cup shaved parmesan

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 1 (24 oz) jar red pasta sauce • 1/2 lb whole grain spaghetti

• 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat broiler on high for 5 minutes. Combine all meatball ingredients in large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients. Use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop 18 meatballs onto a rimmed cookie sheet. Broil on top rack for 5 minutes. In a large skillet, bring pasta sauce to a low simmer. Add in cooked meatballsandsimmer together for5-10minutesoruntilmeatballs are completely cooked through. Serve with your choice of pasta, fresh basil, more parmesan and enjoy!

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Patient Success Spotlight

Why You Need To Come Back In For Another Check Up: • Move without pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle

I can walk without pain!

“My experience at Empower has been great. I can walk without pain. When I started, I could barely walk. Julie, Raj and the entire staff have been wonderful to work with” - Lori R. THIS CAN BE YOU! CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT!

TAKE CARE OF YOUR ACHES & PAINS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!

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HALL ROAD (586) 868-7000

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AlterG

Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing hip pain.

AlterG takes off up to 80% of an individuals body weight,allowingus to rehabilitate lowerbody injuries faster. Whether you’re a world-class athlete or a weekend golfer, it’s always preferable to prevent injuries rather than recover from them. The AlterG allows individuals to receive the health benefits of walking or running while reducing the risk of injury and they can get a great cardiovascular workout without thechronicpainsomanypeopleexperience whileexercising. Itallows the individual to increase training volume and speed while minimizing the risk of impact-related injury and continue training regimens without pain caused by chronic injury issues. Weight, speed, and incline settings can be set with precisionand includeabroad range.Effectivebody weight can be reduced to as low as 20% of the your body weight with reduction increments of 1% allowing for progressive weight bearing. Speed variables can be adjusted up to 18 miles per hour in forward motion or 10 miles per hour in reverse and incline can be set up to 15%.

PRONE HIP EXTENSION While lying face down slowly raise up your leg off the ground. Hold for 10 seconds. Perform on other leg. Repeat 10 times.

Improves Hip Flexibility

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