Joint Effort: Recover Quickly From A Rotator Cuff Injury

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RECOVER QU I CKLY FROM A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY N E W S L E T T E R

INSIDE: • Recover Quickly From A Rotator Cuff Injury • How Do I Know If PT Is Needed? • Patient Success Spotlight • We Are Open And Treating Patients

Your rotator cuff is comprised of the muscles and tendons surrounding your shoulder joint. Sometimes, the rotator cuff can become torn or injured, due to repetitive overhead motions performed in sports (such as tennis) or jobs (such as carpentry). (continued inside)

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RECOVER QU I CKLY FROM A ROTATOR CUFF INJURY

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• How Do I Know If PT Is Needed? • We Are Open And Treating Patients

• Staff Spotlight • Exercise Essentials

How can physical therapy help a rotator cuff injury? While rotator cuff injuries sometimes require surgery if they are severe enough, there are several cases where physical therapy treatments can work just as well (if not better) than surgery. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, “A recent study from Finland asserts that when it comes to treatment of nontraumatic rotator cuff tears, physical therapy alone produces results equal to those produced by arthroscopic surgery and open surgical repair.” In this same study, a follow-up on 167 patients receiving physical therapy alone for their rotator cuff injuries, demonstrated that conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, should be considered as the primary treatment for this condition. At Joint Effort Physical Therapy, our natural and non-invasive methods can help relieve your shoulder pain and heal your rotator cuff injury.

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Athletes are also at risk of developing a rotator cuff injury if they participate in rigorous activities, such as weightlifting, swimming, or tennis. The active movements associated with sports and laborious work are undoubtedly important factors to keep in mind; however, passive movements can also be contributing factors to an injury. Continuous poor posture and improper positioning of the shoulders can make your scapula, or shoulder blade, much more vulnerable to pain and rotator cuff injuries. Those who experience rotator cuff injuries or “torn shoulders” generally report a dull ache deep in their shoulder, arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind their back, and disturbed sleep due to pain.

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HOW DO I KNOW IF PT IS NEEDED?

It is natural to experience an occasional ache or pain from overexertion. However, it is when the pain becomes chronic or unbearable that the condition becomes serious. Chronic pain, or pain persisting for three months or longer, is an indication that PT intervention is needed. There are some additional symptoms to consider that may also be telling signs that treatment is needed, such as:

• Sharp or stinging pains.

• Uncomfortable “clicking” sounds with movement.

Specialized techniques, such as ice and heat therapies, manual therapies, or electrical stimulation may be used to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and enhance function. Gentle stretches and strengthening exercises may also be prescribed to improve your posture and the range of motion of your shoulder. If you are suffering from a rotator cuff injury, contact us today. Our dedicated physical therapists will provide you with some much-needed relief and get you started on your path toward recovery!

• Dull pain that runs alongside your arm.

• Sudden arm weakness.

If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to contact a physical therapist for treatment.

How can I begin treatments? At Joint Effort Physical Therapy, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you do indeed have a rotator cuff tear, and we will design a personalized treatment plan based on the needs of your diagnosis.

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IMMUN I TY BOOS I NG VEGAN BEAN SOUP

• 4 garlic cloves, minced • 2 medium carrots, diced • 2 tbs ginger, finely grated • 4 cups lima beans (cooked or canned) • 1 tsp turmeric powder • 1.5 L (6 cups) vegetable broth • 1 small bunch of Tuscan kale, roughly chopped • Salt & pepper to taste

INGREDIENTS • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 red onion, diced

DIRECTIONS In a large saucepan, heat the oil and onion on medium heat until onion has slightly browned. Add in garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, followed by carrots, ginger, beans, and turmeric cooking for a further 5-7 minutes. Once the ingredients are well combined, pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in kale and season to taste. Once the kale softens a little, the soup is ready.

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PAT I ENT SUCCESS SPOT L I GHT

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DEDR I CK R I CHARDSON , PTA Dedrick Richardson is the new Physical Therapist Assistant here at Joint Effort. Dedrick is 29 years old and was born in Hope, Arkansas but raised in the small town of Emmet, Arkansas. Dedrick gained his interest in Physical Therapy from playing sports throughout his life. He attended Arkansas State University but completed the Physical Therapist Assistant program at South Ark in El Dorado, Arkansas and graduated in 2019. Outside of work Dedrick enjoys playing video games, learning about history, playing basketball and visiting his family back in Emmet. If Dedrick could meet one person from any point in history he would meet Gaius Julius Caesar mainly because he loves history and Caesar is a major historical figure.

“THEIR DEEP TISSUE LASER WORKED WONDERS ON MY ANKLE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND JOINT EFFORT PHYSICAL THERAPY.” “I have visited several times and always found the staff to be friendly and professional. The facility has always been clean and comfortable. Their deep tissue laser worked wonders on my ankle. I highly recommend Joint Effort Physical Therapy.” - K.E. TREAT I NG PAT I ENTS Our staff is taking extra steps to ensure the cleanliness of the clinic space. You may notice some changes that we have implemented to protect our patients and staff. Currently, we are encouraging patients to stay home if you are not feeling well. Otherwise, we are here and ready to see you for your appointments. If you have any questions about your appointments, please reach out to us. It is very important for our patients to understand that you need to get your information from reliable sources. We do NOT recommend that you trust any information posted on social media. This includes re-posts of articles. Always seek out information directly from the source.

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EXERC I SE ESSENT I AL S

Helps Shoulder Pain

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FOUR POINT + ARM RAISE Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm out front. Bring it back down and then repeat on opposite side. 8-10 times on both arms

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