Reddy Care: Arthritis Pain Relief

Reddy Care: Arthritis Pain Relief

N E W S L E T T E R ALLEVIATE YOUR ARTHRITIC PAIN! Arthritis is one of the most common words we hear to describe one’s pain, whether it is on the news, in the paper or even overhearing someone in the Blog by: Dr. Rob Anderson, PT, DPT, Director of In-Home Therapy

genetics. Now, of course some of these risk factors you can not change, but the most important treatment to prevent OA is to simply MOVE! As physical & occupational therapists, we are professionally trained and educated to help patients move and increase their physical activity in a rehabilitative way. Whether that is with walking, weight training, balance training or band exercises increasing your blood flow and time spent on physical activity a day is crucial. Physical Therapists also can help improve your flexibility, endurance and perform massage to an affected area to help alleviate your arthritic pain. Research has shown that at least 150 minutes of moderate level exercise can seriously help prevent the onset and worsening of OA in one’s joints. It is important to note that everyone’s definition of “moderate level exercise” is different. So whatever you do, whether its running, biking, walking, weight training or even yoga get out there and MOVE!

grocery store. So, what exactly is arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints that may cause pain or stiffness throughout your day. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA). This form of arthritis is “wear and tear” on your cartilage that causes increased friction between your joints resulting in pain & discomfort. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) osteoarthritis affects over 32.5 million adults. So, if you think you suffer from this you are not alone! Some signs & symptoms of OA are pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion & swelling. Increased risk factors for OA are increased age, gender (female>male), being overweight and

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OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A PAIN! PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP

INSIDE : • How Can Physical Therapy Help Osteoarthritis? • Have You Met Your Insurance Deductible? As we all age, our bodies experience a certain “wear and tear” on cartilage and joints. This can cause inflammation and pain, known as arthritis. According to the American Arthritis Foundation, Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, making itself apparent in people as they age. It can certainly take a toll on one’s body, resulting in achy or painful joints after exercise, after a long day on one’s feet, or even after prolonged periods of inactivity, thus causing joints to constrict. The most common areas of Osteoarthritis are found in the fingers, hips, knees, and spine. These are all joints that we use excessively, even in our daily lives. Just think - by the time you lift yourself out of bed, shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and prepare to begin your day, you’ve already used these joints a multitude of times. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that pain can occur in them over time. If you believe you may be experiencing Osteoarthritis, give one of our therapists a call today to discuss pain relief. Why do we experience Osteoarthritis? While it is true that Osteoarthritis is most common in older folks, that is not always necessarily the case. It is possible that Osteoarthritis can present itself in younger adults, especially if they are prone to weak joints, poor dieting, or if they aren’t very active. Your cartilage works hard to protect

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your joints by absorbing the natural shocks that your body experiences on a daily basis. Therefore, much of your likelihood regarding Osteoarthritis is dependent upon the physical and nutritional lifestyles you partake in. Joint alignment can alter and the muscles around a joint can weaken over time, causing the cartilage to shift or thin. As cartilage wears down, Osteoarthritis becomes much more common. As Osteoarthritis progresses, more symptoms can arise. The most common symptoms are: • Joint pain. • Swelling or tenderness in or around the joint(s). • Inflammation or flare-ups of pain in the joint(s) after use. • Feeling stiff after sitting or laying down for prolonged periods of time, especially when getting up in the morning. • Crepitus - also referred to as a “cracking or crunching” feeling when moving the joint(s), or the sound of bone rubbing on bone.

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How Can PT Help Osteoarthritis?

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According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 in 5 adults are diagnosed with ar thritis annual ly. Physical and occupational therapy are the most common treatments for Osteoarthritis, usually helping with the relief of joint pain in just a few sessions. If you have arthritis, don’t fret - there is hope! While anti-inflammatory and pain medications will help for the time being,

they are very much a short-term solution. Therapy can help in actually strengthening your joints and muscles once again, allowing for a much healthier and long-term pain relief solution. Therapy will also help in learning to use your joints in new ways once again, allowing for the highest quality of life despite the severity of your arthritis. Our therapists are trained to help you with joint alignment, stability, muscle regeneration, and most importantly, pain relief. They are dedicated to helping you get back to your normal levels of mobility. Don’t settle for a life of aches and pains - therapy can get you back on your feet and doing the activities you used to love! If you are suffering from Osteoarthritis, give us a call today - we can get you back to living your best, most pain-free life.

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Have You Met Your Insurance Deductible?

We just want to let you know that your insurance benefits for the 2020 calendar- year may be coming to a close very soon for both PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. If you are CURRENTLY a patient and being treated, there is no need to worry! We are just letting you know that if you’ve taken a break from therapy to save your benefits, or have been putting therapy off altogether, then now is a great time to restart or get started. If you are not receiving therapy at this time, and are having any pain or dysfunction, weakness, compromised balance, or any other general physical therapy concerns, please call us to schedule an appointment. At this time, we would also like to share with you that during the pandemic Reddy Care has taken extreme precautions to keep our patients and employees safe. We have followed the CDC’s guidelines to ensure that our clinics remain clean and that all therapists and staff have the required PPE to continue to be safe and keep our patients safe. We are one of the only clinics to have FDA CERTIFIED AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM in all our facilities. This is based on the guidance of our governor.

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REDDY CARE HAS A NEW LOCATION IN THE NORTH SHORE TOWERS!

We’re Nominated!

We are super excited to announce that Dr. Stephanie Idjadi, PT, DPT has been nominated for the Bethpage Best of LI 2021! Stephanie is a contestant in the Physical Therapist category. The voting period starts October 1 and runs through December 15, 2020. During this time, votes are accepted one vote per category, per day, per person at bestoflongisland.com . Please place your vote and support Reddy Care’s fantastic therapist.

We are very excited to announce that we are now seeing patients in our new location. Dr. Jessica Armillay, Pt, DPT is looking forward to meeting new faces and conveniently treating residents in building 1 of the North Shore Towers. (Located in Pouran’s Spa)

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Reddy Care Reviews “The facility addressed all COVID requirements and keep a spotless environment for their patients.”

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“While I have been to other physical therapy facilities, Reddy Care Physical therapy has provided me with the highest level of care. Their professional and compassionate therapists were top notch. The facility addressed all COVID requirements and keep a spotless environment for their patients. They listen to your concerns and evaluate your status to ensure you are improving your physical health and well being. THEY CARE!!!! Special thanks and appreciation to Eric Bayer PT, who gave me hope and encouragement after my knee replacement surgery.” “Their proactive approach to mitigate risk is second to none. They are a great example for all!” “Reddy Care is consistently able to provide excellent patient care as well as within the social distancing and other COVID-19 requirements for safety. I was never worried about Reddy Care on either front. Their proactive approach to mitigate risk is second to none. They are a great example for all!”

All staff are following the mandated precautions by the cdc. Each patient is given a kn95 mask. Therapists wear KN95 masks, booties, face shield, gloves, gowns, safety glasses & carry sanitizing solutions and no-touch thermometers.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT IF YOU HAVE MEDICARE YOU CAN BE SEEN IN YOUR HOME WITHOUT BEING HOMEBOUND? If you don't qualify for home health care through a certified home health care agency or have been discharged and need more therapy, then WE CAN HELP!