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Rehab Access_3 Powerful Steps to Stronger Hips and Knees

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Health & Fitness

3 Powerful STEPS To Stronger Hips and Knees

THIS NEWSLETTER: • Do you have hip, knee or leg pain? You are not alone. • 3 Powerful Steps • Patient Results

The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Health & Fitness

DO YOU HAVE HIP, KNEE OR LEG PAIN? YOU ARE NOT ALONE

The Importance of Movement While your knees mainly move forward and backward, they do also rotate, and move slightly side-to-side. This helps stabilize the rest of your body when you walk, run or bend at the knees. These movements are referred to as accessory motions. In addition, the hip also uses accessory motions to stabilize your upper body as you move. In time, the tissues around your hip and knee joints tighten in response to disease, injuries, prolonged sitting and everyday use. This tightening can restrict accessory motion and even lead to a gradual loss of the primary motions of moving the joint forward and backward. Loss of motion also causes inflammation, which can lead to excessive pressure on the joint and pain. When you lose movement in your hip, knee or leg, muscles in other parts of your body take on the workload. Without relief, this excessive workload leads to abnormal strain resulting in pain. While analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs can decrease inflammation and alleviate pain, it cannot address the underlying cause of the pain. No matter how you ended up with a hip, knee or leg problem, pain and disability can prevent you from leading an active life. If you are like most people, you want relief from the pain but hope to avoid having to take pain medicines, lie in bed all day, receive injections or undergo surgery. Fortunately, physical therapy helps to relieve hip, knee and leg pain without other more aggressive forms of treatment. Get your hip and knee motion back on track by coming in for an evaluation.

Nearly one-third of people said they experienced some form of hip, knee or ankle joint stiffness or pain within the previous 30 days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pain in your hip, knee or leg can be debilitating, and prevent you from going to work, attending school, playing sports or taking care of your family. You want to seek treatment, but the risks associated with surgery or drugs may worry you. Fortunately, physical therapy can help alleviate many types of hip, knee and leg pain. About Hip, Knee and Leg Pain Your hips and knees are the largest joints in your body, according to Harvard Medical School. Trauma can cause hip, knee and leg pain, but disease can also cause pain and inflammation in these areas. Pain can occur within the hip or knee joint itself or in the muscles, tendons and other structures surrounding the joint. Osteoarthritis is one of the main causes of hip and knee pain. While this type of arthritis can develop in any joint in the body, it occurs most commonly in the weight-bearing joints, especially the knee and hip. Up to 70 percent of people with knee pain, due to osteoarthritis, have weak quadricep thigh muscles, according to the Arthritis Foundation. The foundation also notes that physical therapists are an important part of the treatment for osteoarthritis, as they perform hands on treatments, and prescribe exercises that improve strength and flexibility.

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3 Powerful Steps To Stronger Hips And Knees

Pain in the hip, knee and leg is often the result of poor flexibility, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, or a combination. You should never feel pain in your hip, knee or leg while you exercise. If you do, talk to your doctor or physical therapist. A physical therapist can target your weak spots then help you improve your balance, strength, posture and joint alignment to alleviate pain. 1. Comprehensive Evaluation Physical therapy always starts with a comprehensive evaluation to determine the source of the hip, knee or leg pain. Our physical therapists examine how you walk, bend, squat and move. Our therapists also evaluate joint movement, and compare the strength and mobility of your joints. 2. Personalized Treatment Plan Our physical therapists then create a personalized treatment plan that includes exercises and special hands- on techniques. This brings quick relief, and the longest

lasting results possible. Physical therapy exercises strengthen, stretch and stabilize muscles surrounding the affected joints to provide additional support. We also advise you on biomechanical devices that help reduce hip, knee and leg pain, such as braces and other orthotics. 3. Meaningful Lifestyle Change Our physical therapists also suggest meaningful lifestyle changes that help reduce your existing pain, and prevent new pains from developing. As part of your treatment, your physical therapist also can recommend gentle activities that strengthen your legs, such as swimming, riding a bicycle or engaging in water exercises. If you have hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a consultation or evaluation. Our physical therapists help to determine the underlying cause of your pain, and then create a personalized treatment plan just for you. Start enjoying a more pain free active lifestyle by calling us today!

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Patient Results

Amazing Stories of Outstanding Success!

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“I am virtually pain free” “Prior to coming to physical therapy, I was having pain in my neck that radiated down my arm. At times my thumb would go completely numb. My shoulders and back were tight to the point of almost constant pain. Normal activities such as driving and sleeping were very difficult. After starting at Rehab Access, some relief was found almost immediately. Feeling has returned to my thumb and I am virtually pain free for the first time in years. I can’t thank the staff enough for their dedication, encouragement and good nature!” - C.G. “I started running again.” “When I first came to Rehab Access Physical Therapy the pain in my knees was terrible. I could hardly bend them and I could no longer run nor ride a bike. After completing my physical therapy program, I have returned to riding my bike and I even started running again. Thanks to everyone!!” - A.D. “I’ve gotten my life back...” “I was diagnosed was having severe degeneration of the spine. I could barely get out of bed or off the couch. After 8 weeks of physical therapy, I not only can get up and about but can even go bike riding. I’ve gotten my life back and I am eternally grateful to Rehab Access.” - B.H.

“I am able to shop, use my treadmill, and sleep through the night.” “When I first came to Rehab Access I was in constant pain. The pain in my lower back and right knee constantly bothered me and frequently kept me awake. I was unable to shop or walk for any length of time. I was on the verge of asking for a cane or walker. Today I am practically pain free. I am able to shop, use my treadmill, and sleep through the night. This experience has been a blessing to me.” - W.D.F “My arm strength has greatly improved” “When I first came to Rehab Access, I could not raise my left arm. Also my arm was extremely weak and would go numb on a regular basis. After 1 month of physical therapy, I can raise my arm above my head, my arm strength has greatly improved and it never goes numb anymore. Thank you Rehab Access!” - D.A.

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Kinesio Taping

• Relieve your pain • Increase your strength • Be more active again • Restore your flexibility • Have more energy • Feel healthier • Walk and move better

Whether you are an athlete competing at the highest level or someone looking to find relief from your daily activities, Kinesio Tape might be right for you! Thousands of Americans are experiencing powerful results from this state-of-the-art technique. Kinesio Tape utilizes a strong, flexible “tape” that is activated by body heat. When properly applied, it provides stability and support to the joints and surroundingmuscles and improves circulation while still allowing for full range of motion. HOW DOES IT WORK? By pulling the skin away from tight muscles, blood flow and body fluid can circulate through the injured area more efficiently. This decreases inflammation and speeds up the natural healing process. Many physical therapists, athletic trainers, physicians and athletes are using Kinesio tape to maintain exercise when injured. At Rehab Access Physical Therapy, our therapists are experts in evaluating your pain and can provide effective taping strategies to improve joint stability and enhance your performance. Call today for more information on how we can help you live pain-free!

Why choose Rehab Access? • Expertly trained therapists • Focused on achieving fast results • We take the time to listen to you • We spend time educating you on your problem and how to solve it • Friendly, courteous staff • On time appointments • Doctor recommended • Experts in neck, back and orthopedic care See our physical therapists for: • Recent injury • Nagging aches and pains • Back and neck pain • Joint pain and movement problems • Walking or balance difficulties

Common conditions we treat: • Back pain • Neck pain • Shoulder conditions • Knee pain • Sports injuries

Belle Chasse Location 8397 Highway 23 #101 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 398-2004 (504) 398-2006 - fax

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Core Exercise Seated quad set

Strengthen Hips Sit with feet hip width apart. Gently push heels down into the floor as if you were going to stand up. Don’t let your knees go together, keep them aligned with feet and hips. Hold for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Gretna Location 1 712 Stumpf Blvd. Gretna, LA 70056 (504) 365-1020

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