Elite Physical Therapy_Happy 16th Birthday!

Elite Physical Therapy_Happy 16th Birthday!

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Happy 16th Birthday Elite Physical Therapy!

Elite Physical Therapy celebrates its 16th Anniversary this year! We invite you to call and schedule a complimentary Healthy Check-up for a Musculoskeletal Assessment Screening , healthy advice, and a new home exercise program. 401-737-4581

Here’s a simple test for you: Can you close your eyes and stand steady on one leg for 10 seconds? If not, then your balance is not up to par. Your ability to balance is an incredibly complex action that requires millions of nerves and hundreds of muscles to work together to help you move and stop you from falling over on your face. Many people think having poor balance happens in just older people. However, poor balance is one of the leading causes for sports injuries, chronic back pain and much more. Having poor balance often goes undetected until it is very severe and puts one at exceptional risk for injury. It is even worse for older adults, especially over age 65, of which one third fall each year. People who experience a fall are at increased risk for future falls too. Major injuries, including fractures, head trauma, and soft tissue injuries, occur in about 10% of individual falls. However, minor injuries are much more common. Balance and walking progressively decline as you age. There can be fears of going up steps or curbs, walking on grass or walking in dark areas of your house. One reason is joint stiffness and weakness in muscles of the hips, lower extremities and feet. When there is a loss of the mobility in the ankle joint and multiple joints of the foot, you cannot adapt well to uneven terrain. If you feel unsteady on your feet and would like some help, call today and let us help you or someone you know enjoy Elite balance!

“I’m so grateful to my Physical Therapist for his support and knowledge!” “I came into Elite Physical Therapy with back pain I’ve had for years and it was getting worse with time. My Elite Physical Therapist helped me understand the origin of my pain and then learn how to combat it. I got relief with every exercise as well as the confidence to live my life without triggering my pain. Now my pain has abated and I know how to stay strong and flexible to keep it that way. This has transformed my day-to-day and I’m so grateful to my Physical Therapist for his support and knowledge.” - R.N.

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GaspeeDays Parade Elite Physical Therapy was a proud sponsor of the Gaspee Days 5K Race!! It’s the oldest foot race in Rhode Island and a fun way to raise funds for the Gaspee Days Parade! Elite was there to offer taping and stretching for the runners.

Thank You Thank you Cole Middle School Students for a fun time at your Health Fair to teach you about Physical Therapy.

Mayor FungVisits Elite’s Chapel ViewOffice Thank you, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung for visiting our Chapel View Cranston office! We appreciated the opportunity to introduce you to our Team, and talk about Physical Therapy.

Exercise Essential Try this simple exercise to help you feel better! If you experience any pain or difficulty with this exercise, call an Elite Physical Therapist to help you. HIP ABDUCTION While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. Strengthens Hips Exercisescopyrightof

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The above exercise is designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Has Your PainReturned? 1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your Elite Physical Therapist.

2. Your Elite Physical Therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home.

3. If further assessment is warranted, your Elite Therapist might recommend that you come in for an appointment, and call your Doctor to ask for a prescription order for Physical Therapy. CALL TODAY 401-737-4581