FyzicalNewOrleans: Tips For Treating Arthritis Of The Knee

FyzicalNewOrleans: Tips For Treating Arthritis Of The Knee

Health & Wellness Newsletter

NOVEMBER, 2020

N E W S L E T T E R

TIPS FOR SPOTTING & TREATING ARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE

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ALSO INSIDE: HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY TREAT MY ARTHRITIS? PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT • EXERCISE ESSENTIALS AND MORE!

Health & Wellness Newsletter

NOVEMBER, 2020

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GIVE THANKS TO RELIEF FROM ARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE

arthritis, additional symptoms may include: • Pain in the affected region, which may spread to surrounding body parts • Stiffness • Inflammation • Muscle spasms • Joint creaking, clicking, or popping sounds • Increased pain with certain activities (such as work or physical activity) • Decreased range of motion in the affected area • Abnormalities in gait (such as limping) • Swelling • Weakness • Warm sensation in the affected joint If you have been suffering from any of the above symptoms and you are looking for relief, do not hesitate to contact us today, before your condition worsens. Arthritis is unfortunate, but with the help of FYZICAL, it can be very manageable.

Have you started to notice that your knees seem to be getting bigger? Do you notice popping, clicking, or grinding sounds with certain movements?

Does pain ensuewhen you bend, squat, or kneel?When you first wake up in the morning, do you notice that your knees feel stiff, achy, or painful? If you identifywithany of these scenarios, youmay be experiencing the effects of arthritis. The knees have two main fat

It can sometimes be difficult to determine if you are truly experiencing arthritic symptoms or if you simply have a joint that is tight or overworked.

pads, which reside just above and below the kneecap. These help to cushion the knee and assist with lubricating fluid flow around the joint. With arthritis, inflammation in the joint causes the fat pads to gradually thicken, choking the joint fluid flow. This leads to a vicious cycle of decreased lubrication, more “wear and tear”, pain, and swelling. If you have been livingwith stiff, achy, or painful knees, contact FYZICAL today to schedule a consultation. Our dedicated physical therapists will evaluate you, determine the areas of your daily life that are impacted, and create an individualized treatment plan for relieving the arthritic pains in your knee. Common symptoms of arthritis: It can sometimes be difficult to determine if you are truly experiencing arthritic symptoms or if you simply have a joint that is tight or overworked. In addition to the aforementioned signs of knee

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HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY TREAT MY ARTHRITIS?

Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of its symptoms. Physical therapy should always be the first method of treatment, before resorting to more aggressive procedures, such as surgery. In fact, studies show 60- 70% of knee osteoarthritis patients can avoid surgery by getting physical therapy treatments first. Furthermore, physical therapy is actually 40 times less expensive than a total joint replacement – so it’s at least worth a shot! Physical therapy works by increasing the lubrication in your joints through improved jointmotion, strength, balance, and coordination. The better lubricated your knee joints, the less friction and wear occur, thus reducing inflammation andpain. During knee treatments, our therapists work to improve your patella (kneecap) and joint mobility. This improves the mobility of the tissue around the joint, especially the fat pads. As a result, this leads to improved blood flow, joint lubrication, and decreased swelling. Get started today! At FYZICAL, we are dedicated to treating each arthritic case individually. Each patient will receive their own personalized treatment plan, based on their specific needs. It is very common for the muscles that support the lower back, hips, and knees to become weakened from inactivity due to arthritis. Your physical therapist will guide you through targeted, goal-specific exercises, aimed at reducing inflammation, providing greater support to the joints, and helping your muscles regain their overall strength.

Are you looking for fast pain relief, in addition to improvedmotion, strength, and the ability to do physical activities you thought were lost for good? Contact FYZICAL today to get your knees started on the right path to health. Discover how you can move freely once again, with the help of physical therapy!

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

http://www.healthline.com/health/total-knee-replacement-surgery/ understanding-costs#1

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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS TRY THI S EXERCI SE TO BUI LD STRENGTH & STABI L I TY QUAD SET While lying or sitting with a small towel rolled under your ankle, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee down towards the ground. Hold for 5 seconds and repeat 10 times on each leg.

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PUMPKIN SOUP

Helped me gain mobility, strength, and decreased my inflammation.

“I have a lot of knee injuries/hip pain. The team at FYZICAL had a comprehensive recovery plan that was adapted to how my body responded and recovered. I used multiple therapy exercises, machines, and dry needling that helped me gain mobility, strength, and decreased my inflammation. Nathan gauged what treatment options would best benefit me and treated all ancillary musculoskeletal issues that stemmed from original hip/knee injury. I enjoyed receiving dry needling on targeting joint treatment areas. Dry needling sped up my recovery time significantly.” - Kelly K.

INGREDIENTS •6 c vegetable stock •1½ tsp salt •4 c pumpkin puree •1 tsp chopped fresh parsley

•1 cup chopped onion •½ tsp chopped fresh thyme •1 clove garlic, minced •½ c heavy whipping cream •2 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered. Puree the soup in small batches (1 cup at a time) using a food processor or blender. Return to pan, and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir in heavy cream. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

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