King PT. Hip, Leg, & Knee Pain

King PT. Hip, Leg, & Knee Pain

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

ALSO INSIDE • How Physical Therapy Can Help • Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Stories

Overcoming Hip, Leg, & Knee Pain

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

Overcoming Hip, Leg, & Knee Pain

Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Your hips and knees are large joints that support your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Pain can occur from arthritis, injury, or age. If you’re experiencing hip, knee, or

While some causes are more severe than others, a physical therapist can identify your cause of pain. As the body ages, joints have less cushion as cartilage may wear down, so it is important to maintain good strength in supporting musculature. What Are the Symptoms? While leg pain is noticeable by an array of symptoms, several come to mind. Aching, stiffness, and a decreased range-of-motion around the hip, groin, back, or thigh may be a sign of deeper problems within your joints. Sometimes, inactivity and overactivity can lead to instances of pain. If you’re limping, lurching, or are experiencing bad balance, contact us to schedule a consult. While some hip, knee, and leg pains go away quickly, those lasting longer than several days may be hinting at a deeper issue. If you are having trouble completing recreational activities or activities around the home, let us know if we can help.

leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain?

Hip, knee, and leg pain are surprisingly common, so the source can arise from various issues. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. King Physical Therapy has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee, and leg pain. While many causes exist, the most likely are:

• Tendonitis • Pinched Nerves • Osteoporosis

• Arthritis • Overused Muscles • Muscle Weakness • Sprains and Strains

Call 304.262.8161 to talk with your physical therapist today!

3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist

1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.

2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.

might recommend you come in for an appointment.

How Physical Therapy Can Help In most cases, physical therapy can help patients improve their pain and function related to pain in the lower extremities. In general terms, the hip and ankle joints need to be mobile, while the knee joint needs to be stable– Therefore, a proper plan-of-care can greatly improve flexibility, strength, and overall function. A good physical therapy program can assist with post- operation treatment, too. If you’ve undergone surgery or intervention for a joint replacement, dislocation or a fracture, our therapists can help you reclaim full mobility and strength to help reach your goals. From start to finish, we’re dedicated to your ongoing wellness. On every level, physical therapy serves to enhance the patient’s quality of life. We’re here to help, and we have years of experience backing every therapy option. Contact one of our providers today, and tell us about your symptoms. How Physical Therapy Can Help

Sources https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/hip-pain/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050684 https://www.everydayhealth.com/hip-pain/hip-pain-and-your-body.aspx https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/knees-and-hips-a-troubleshooting-guide-to-knee-and- hip-pain

Exercise Essentials

Patient Success Spotlight

“I had pain in my hip when standing, walking, and getting up and down from a chair. I had some minor pain for 18 months when doing these activities, but when the pain became major, I came here. Within a couple of weeks, the major pain was gone! I could have lived with the minor

Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes!

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.

pain, but Karla and Sammy could not. So we kept working, and now I have no pain! I feel so much better, and I don’t hesitate to do any and all my normal activities including playing pickleball – a fun, active game I started while coming here. Thanks to all for making this a pleasant, fun, and healing experience.” - Janeille S.

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Congrats To Our Staff!

Kevin Sturm Physical Therapy Assistant

Samantha Bane Physical Therapy Aide

Kevin has just returned from a three-day course in Hershey, PA given by The McKenzie Institute USA on neck pain! In this course, he reviewed the anatomy and biomechanics of the cervical spine as well as concentrated sessions on treatment techniques utilizing the McKenzie method to treat neck pain, headaches, and trauma such as whiplash. If you are experiencing neck, shoulder/arm, and/or wrist/hand pain, these treatment techniques will assist Kevin in helping you to reach your goals.

Samantha “Sammy” Bane was recently accepted into the Shenandoah University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. She will begin her formal education of physical therapy in August 2019 and graduate with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in May 2022. She has been an invaluable asset to King Physical Therapy and will be missed immensely.

Vegan Recipe Quinoa & Lentil Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients • 1 head of green cabbage For the Filling • 3/4 cup brown lentils • 3 cups water • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

• 1 cup vegetable broth • 1 small onion, diced • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tsp smoked paprika

For the Sauce: • 1 (28 oz) can tomato puree • 1 tbsp maple syrup, or sweetener of choice

• 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar • salt and pepper to taste

Directions Boil the cabbage in water for about 20 min. When done, allow them to cool. While cabbage is simmering, boil lentils in a separate small saucepan. Lower heat and allow to simmer for 35 minutes, adding water to the pot as needed. Drain any excess liquid. While lentils simmer, place broth into another saucepan, add quinoa, and bring toaboil.Letsimmer for20minuntilallof thewater isabsorbed.Cookonionwithoil ina largeskilletover medium heat until soft and translucent. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cooked lentils and 1 cup of the cooked quinoa, alongwith redwinevinegar,soysauce,smokedpaprika,salt,andpepper to taste.Ensure ingredientsaremixed before removing from heat. Preheat the oven to 350°. Stir all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl, then distribute about 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bottom of 9 x 9 inch baking dish. After peeling leaves off of the cabbage head, roll about 3-4 tbsp of filling into the center of each leaf until all filling is used. Place each roll into the baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over the rolls, cover and bake for 1 hour. Let cool before serving.