Finding Relief From Hip, Knee & Leg Pain

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“Discover How To Spring Back In Action Without Joint Pain! ” Finding Relief From Hip, Knee & Leg Pain

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. (continued inside)

Inside: • Finding Relief From Hip, Knee & Leg Pain • Does Arthritis Pain Grind You Down? • Exercise Essentials • Patient Spotlight

Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

“Life Has Been So Much Easier After Seeking Knee Treatment! ” Finding Relief From Hip, Knee & Leg Pain

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 lotof pressure to build up on specificparts of the joints. 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!

“ Knee osteoarthritis? Surgery doesn’t have to be your only option for meniscus tears. Getting physical therapy first helps 60-70% of knee osteoarthritis 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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“DOES ARTHRITIS PAIN GRIND YOU DOWN?”

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 andstrongermedicationtonumbthepain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquiredawidermeaning.Arthritis isnow 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 Family 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 Difficulty going up and down steps or curbs

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

Good For Hips

HIP HIKES While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position.

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Refer a Friend

If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Family Physical Therapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an evaluation! Do You Have Friends or Family Who Can’t: � 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

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Treated like family!

“There is a very good reason the doors you walk through are named ‘Family Physical Therapy’. When you are there that is exactly how you are treated...just like family.” – Jennifer G.

Family Physical Therapy offers patients an easy way to give back! Simply log into Facebook, post a positive experience with Family PT, and tag our location onto your post. For every check in during the month of April we will be donating a $1 equivalency in non perishable items and toiletries to food bank. DONATING IS JUST A CLICK AWAY!

• Have loved ones stopped listening to your complaints because they have heard it so many times before? • Does hip, knee or keg pain put a frown on your face? ATTENTION Pain Sufferers

Kelly Rider, MSPT Specialties: Manual Therapy Orthopedics Spine Rehab Aquatic Therapy

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Kelly graduated from American International College in 2005 and immediately began working in an Outpatient Orthopedic clinic for 10 yearsbefore joiningFamilyPT.Asan injuredsoftballcatcherandswimmer, she set her goal to become a Physical Therapist at 13. Although Kelly is familiar with working with orthopedic issues for the entire body, she most enjoys working on the lower spine, knees and returning injured athletes to their sport. When not working, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog, swimming, working in her garden and serving the children in Jamaica with a group called JASY.

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