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Fyzical_Shoulder Elbow Wrist Pain

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SHOULDER, ELBOW&WRIST PAIN THIS FALL, GET A GRIP ON YOUR

You try to get through the day, but that nagging pain in your shoulder, elbow or wrist just keeps your attention focused on it. It sure is hard to concentrate on work, your family and other activities you need to do! (continued inside)

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• Shoulder,Elbow& WristPain • FightTheFallAnd RegainYourBalance • PatientSuccess Spotlight INSIDE:

Enjoy Precious Moments Without Fear of Pain! SHOULDER, ELBOW& WRIST PAIN (continued from outside) This Fall, Get A Grip on

Solving the problem Typically a brace may be put on the area, but that does not solve the cause of the problem. The real reason can be because your shoulder was stiff and weak from slouching. An expert physical therapist has the right medical training to spot where your posture is not optimum and how you are compensating. With the right evaluation and treatment from the experts at FyzicalTherapy & Balance Centers, you can relieve your shoulder, elbow or wrist pain quickly and be back to doing what you like to do. Our home programs make it easy for you to maintain your gains and stay well for the long haul. Call us today to learn more about how we can relieve your pain and get you back to enjoying your activities.

It is common to fixate on the body part that hurts. It is often thought that because it hurts there, the problem is right there. However, this is typically not the case, as the cause of the problem is in another area. The body part that is painful is usually the one that is doing all the work because other areas are not doing their job. Why it hurts The body is truly amazing and all the parts work together as one whole. However, when an area of your body becomes weak or stiff because of poor posture, stress or injury, other areas strain from the overwork. A common word that is used for this type of repetitive injury strain is called “tendonitis.” This is simply an inflammation of the tendons, which attach muscles to bones.

The upper extremity works in 3 parts, the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. They rely on each other to make the incredible movements of your arm so you can reach, grasp and do ordinary daily tasks we take for granted. Proper movement relies on your posture to be in good order. When you slouch or sometimes do a repetitive task, like reaching across your desk, certain muscles can become too tight or strong while others become weak. This muscle imbalance leads to that area not working as well as it should. For example, you sit at a desk all day and you slouch your shoulders. Now, your shoulder doesn’t work as well, but you still move your mouse around with your arm, which causes your wrist and forearm muscles to overwork. As this happens over time, you start to notice aches and pains in your wrist and elbow. If this goes on too long, it becomes severe and you need to seek medical help.

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Balance Facts FIGHT THE FALL AND REGAIN YOUR BALANCE

Do You Have Friends or Family that Might be at Risk of Fall and Need Some Help? FYZICAL is offering Assessments in the Month of September DID YOU KNOW falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. DID YOU KNOW many of my patients are scared to tell me how often they actually fall out of fear a loved one will take away their independent living. DID YOU KNOW the majority of falls are preventable and some­ thing can be done to keep you on sure footing. FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers are offering FREE Fall Risk assessments to identify compromises in balance # flexibility and strength that could make you susceptible to a fall and the next steps to take in preventing future falls. FREE FALL RISK DID YOU KNOW the balance # and confidence you had when living life to the fullest 30 years ago do not naturally diminish by growing oldeL but by being inactive. strength #

FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF BOTH FATAL AND NONFATAL INJURIES AMONG OLDER ADULTS

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EVERY AN OLDER ADULT IS TREATED IN AN EMERGENCY ROOM FOR A FALL

AN OLDER ADULT DIES FROM A FALL

IN 2013, 2.5 MILLION NONFATAL FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTS WERE TREATED IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

MOST FRACTURES AMONG OLDER ADULTS ARE CAUSED BY FALLS

THE FINANCIAL TOLL FOR OLDER ADULT FALLS IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE AS THE POPULATION AGES AND MAY REACH $67.7 BILLION BY 2020

If you, or a loved one, has pain, join us in a complimentary informative workshop on common causes, treatments, and prevention of your pain. LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop Thursday, November 15th 5:15 PM RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY FREE WORKSHOPS AtFYZICALTherapy&BalanceCenters,we realizehow important it is forpeople to live lifeon theirown terms, independentlyand fall-free.Weprovide a rangeofprogramsand therapies toevaluateand treatbalancedisorders toprevent future falls. *Statistics come from theNationalCouncilonAgingandU.S.Centers forDiseaseControlandPrevention. Address City, State, Zip Phone Number

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Patient Success Spotlight “ I feel great!”

“Before therapy, I was slumping forward and my spine was out of alignment. My doctor prescribed therapy with Stewart at Mountaincrest (FYZICAL). My Spine is now straight and I am standing up. I feel Great! Thanks to Stewart and his team.” - N.R.

The American Physical Therapy Association’s #ChoosePT campaign is raising awareness about the dangers of prescription opioids, and encourages consumers and prescribers to choose safer alternatives like physical therapy for most chronic pain management.

Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Doctor- prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—andrelianceonopioidshas led to theworstdrugcrisis inAmericanhistory. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American College of Physicians, and the National AcademiesofSciences,Engineering,and Medicine have issued guidelines and

Staff Spotlight FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Arkansas is committed to learn the newest technique in improving your general health, balance, to manage your pain and regaining your function in a cost effective means. As evidence of our commitment, all our therapist undergoes yearly training as required by the state but the main therapist goes above and beyond the required hours of training. We also invest on getting new equipment every year in order to improve the wellness program of the clinic also. We have all the major modalities that most other clinics would charge you extra to use. We pride in owning the HealthLight technology to treat variety of conditions including neuropathy, neural pain, circulatory disorders, etc.; Class 4 Laser, medic upping, kinesiotaping and dry needling technique for pain management, Pettibon table for state of the art traction system, wobble chairs and different balance boards and equipment that are design and developed by companies tat deal with NASA for your proprioceptive and balance re-ed needs; and countless of nu-steps, Sci-fits, treadmills, windjammer, recumbent bikes, standing and recumbent elliptical machines to suit your needs.

reports urging health care providers to pursue safe nondrug alternatives, including physical therapy, for most non–cancer-related pain treatment. Physical therapists (PTs) treat pain through movement, hands-on care, and patienteducation—andby increasingphysicalactivityyoucanalsoreduceyour risk of other chronic diseases. A recent study published in Health Services Research found that patients who saw a PT before trying other treatments for low back pain were 89% less likely to need an opioid prescription. If you know someone in pain, encourage them to talk to their physician or PT about safe ways to manage pain.

To read more about National Physical Therapy Month and the #MoveForward campaign, visit at www.apta.org/NPTM. Also visit www.moveforwardpt.com

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