Preferred: Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain

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SHOULDER PAIN? YOU’RE NOT ALONE.

If you suffer from shoulder pain, you are joined by at least 13.7 million others, according to statistics from 2003. That makes it the third most common cause of musculoskeletal disorders. And 21% of people aged 70 and older suffer from shoulder pain that can be attributed to the rotator cuff. Rotator Cuff Syndrome (RCS) is defined as an inflammatory degenerative disorder of the musculotendinous cuff of the shoulder joint, or the long head of the biceps and the associated bursae. Symptoms include pain, weakness and loss of motion. Because so many suffer from RCS, we at Preferred Physical Therapy Associates utilize a wide array of interventions, all of which have been shown through research to yield positive results for those who suffer with chronic shoulder pain due to RCS. Remember that, in general, there are two primary phases in the recovery of shoulder pain: Phase One, where the goal is to decrease pain and

swelling; and Phase Two, where range of motion and strength are the focus. • Laser Therapy • Electrical Stimulation • Total Motion Release (TMR) • Ultrasound • Phonophoresis (ultrasound used to enhance the delivery of topically applied medication) • Manual Therapy • Joint Mobilization • Massage • Transverse Friction • Muscle Strengthening • Biomechanical and Posture Retraining With the help of our variety of treatment options, the professionals at Preferred Physical Therapy Associates have had great success in providing relief to our patients with Rotator Cuff Syndrome.

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SHOULDER, ELBOW& WRIST PAIN, WHERE IS IT COMING FROM? INSIDE:

• Get a Handle on Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Pain • Relieve Shoulder Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Discover How To Live Pain-free

Whether you have hurt your shoulder or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at Preferred Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call at (954) 360-7779 today!

It’s time to say goodbye to elbow, wrist and shoulder pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Wave goodbye to pain in your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulderswith targeted techniques fromyourexperiencedphysical therapists. What is Causing the Pain? Think about the tasks that make up the majority of your day-to-day life. It is often said that life in the 21st century is way easier on the body than life during any other time in human history — and it’s true that there is a fair amount of evidence to support this idea. Rather than spending all of your days working in a factory or on a farm, the vast majority of Americans work indoors, often at a computer for a predetermined number of hours week after week. But this new lifestyle isn’t exactly harmless for the body, either. There are plenty of ways in which the common tasks of 21st-century life put thebodyunderagreatdealofstress.Sedentary lifestyles frequentlycontribute to weight gain, which increases your risk for a long list of obesity-related diseases.This puts additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes, even your wrists. But even aside from that, there are a lot of potential issues that your body can

face as a result of sedentary behavior in the workplace — including shoulder, elbow and wrist pain. Elbow, wrist and shoulder injuries are especially common as a result of workplace injury and overuse. While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an injury from developing, it is especially important to be able to recognize when an injury develops and to understand ways that you can combat that injury by identifying what may have caused the pain to develop in the first place. Common issues that can lead to shoulder, wrist and elbow pain include: • Issues with poor posture • Carpal tunnel syndrome, which can develop from overuse of the wrist and regular, repetitive motions, such as typing • Heavy lifting

• Athletic injuries • Muscle sprain • Muscle strain • Dislocation or hyperextension of the joints

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GET A HANDLE ONWRIST, ELBOW& SHOULDER PAIN

One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the wrist, elbow and shoulder is that it is difficult to impossible to actually allow these parts of the body time to rest. Every movement and action requires these body parts — and when the pain develops in both arms, as it often does, treating the pain becomes even more complicated. It is impossible to care for your basic needs without involving your shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This is why so many issues regarding pain in the wrists, elbows and shoulders typically become chronic. Since it is difficult to allow these body parts time to properly rest, they continue being overused and the pain can actually worsen. Treating Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain. Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming chronic. Turning to medication and braces for pain management is not a long-term solution and will only push off the inevitable truth — that you need to find a solution for the problem that is causing you pain. Physical and occupational therapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physical therapist will provide you with an opportunity to understand what movements may be causing further discomfort, and can help you to strengthen the surrounding muscles while improving range of motion, which together will likely alleviate some of the pain associated with your injury.

its own. It is more common for the pain to worsen, and compensating for the pain by overusing the opposite arm can cause further injury to develop. For support with learning how to manage the pain, and to learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, wrists and elbows, contact your physical therapist.

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INGREDIENTS • ⅔ cup frozen raspberries • ½ cup frozen sliced banana • ½ cup plain unsweetened almond milk • 5 tbsp sliced almonds, divided

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ⅛ tsp ground cardamom • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract • ¼ cup blueberries • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes

DIRECTIONS Blend raspberries, banana, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla in a blender until very smooth. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with blueberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds and coconut.

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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE

At Preferred PhysicalTherapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to go to Preferred Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

Helpful in alleviating the pain in both my ankle and shoulder! “My therapist, Michael Ben David, was very professional and helpful in working on my problems between shoulder and ankle pain. The various exercises that he worked on with me were very helpful in alleviating the pain in both my ankle and shoulder. There is no doubt in my mind that if and when I would need further therapy that I would go to Preferred Physical Therapy. In my book, they are a five-star professional operation.” - David F. (Actual Google Review) We welcome our new Occupational Therapist, Steven Criscella OTR, who provides therapy in the clinic and home!

Relieve Shoulder Pain In Minutes Trevor can teach you TMR if you are experiencing shoulder pain.

WAND SHOULDER FLEXION Lying on your back and holding a wand, palm face down on both sides, slowly raise the wand towards overhead. Repeat 3 sets of 8 reps. Strengthens Shoulders www.simpleset.net

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