Superior PT_Helping Arthritis Pain

Superior PT_Helping Arthritis Pain

FINDING NATURAL RELIEF FOR ARTHRITIS PAIN

JANUARY 2021

INSIDE: • ANTI-INFLAMMATION AND ARTHRITIS • EXERCISE ESSENTIALS • SUDOKU

FINDING NATURAL RELIEF FOR ARTHRITIS PAIN When you experience an injury, dealing with the pain that comes as part of the aftermath is expected. While painful, most of the time when recovering from an injury you can find comfort in the knowledge that the pain is temporary. As your body heals, as you go through the motions of building your muscle mass back and improving flexibility with physical therapy, you know that in time you will feel like yourself again. This knowledge gives you something to work towards, and helps the pain feel more manageable—even when it is intense, and never-fleeting. each movement, and would cause extreme pain. As the cartilage breaks down, so, typically, does the bone, and as the shape of the joint changes it becomes even more difficult for it to function smoothly. Furthermore, the ligaments and tendons around the joint will often stiffen, and the muscles surrounding the joint will weaken, making it altogether more difficult and painful to move.

While arthritis pain typically develops gradually, the realization of what you are dealing with can still come as a shock. In some circumstances the pain will appear more abruptly, especially when the pain develops in association with a change in weather or other environmental circumstance. Overcoming Arthritis Pain Turning to over the counter pain medications to cope with arthritis pain is ineffective as a long-term solution. While some of the medications may provide temporary relief, they will not help you overcome the pain for good. Physical therapy, on the other hand, can provide actual relief from arthritis by helping to rebuild strength in the joints through targeted movements and flexibility exercises. There is a lot of current research trying to understand what precisely causes arthritis to develop in some people, and not in others. Everyone uses their joints every day, and while it makes sense that so much pressure would cause pain to develop over time, it doesn’t explain why the pain develops when and where it does, and why it happens to some people and not to others.

Arthritis pain is different. Arthritis doesn’t develop as a result of an injury, but instead develops over time as a result of chronic use, or even as a result of genetic disposition. This can make dealing with the pain of arthritis even more difficult to cope with, as it begs the question: if the pain is coming from inside the joint, is there anything I can actually do about it? Understanding Arthritis Pain Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition to affect the joints. Almost 30 million adults in the United States struggle with the condition, and while it can influence anyone of any age, it most frequently develops among those who are most prone to overuse— those who are over the age of 65. Arthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones. This cartilage is what allows the joints in the elbows, ankles, knees and hips to move with freedom. Without cartilage, the bones would rub against one another with

Do you feel the need for a natural solution to your pain? Call us or visit us at www.superiorphysicaltherapy.org

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FEATURED TREATMENT AST YM/ I ASTM TREATMENT

ASTYM Therapy addresses scarring, fibrosis and soft tissue degeneration resulting from trauma, surgery, or overuse. Our Physical Therapists use instruments to treat painful areas and start the healing process. As the body heals, exercise and activity help guide the healing which will reduce pain and increase function. Most patients experience significant change in their systems within the first 3-4 visits. Diagnoses that respond well to ASTYM:

BART MCDONALD PT, MPT, ECS , FMSK

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING “Superior Physical Therapy has done an exceptional job identifying and treating my knee pain. Each therapist has been very engaged during my visits. I was having pain with squats and stairs before I started. Symptoms have already started to improve for me after a few visits. I’m glad I came here.” - J.K. “Symptoms have already started to improve” Bart graduated with his Master’s of Physical Therapy from Emory University School of Medicine in 2000. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and spine rehabilitation, Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Study testing and is ASTYM certified. He is Board Certified in Clinical Electrophysiology and is a Fellow in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Bart grew up in Nampa, Idaho, is married and has three children and one grandchild. When he’s not working, he is spending time with his family, water skiing, or downhill skiing. Bart is the President and owner of Superior Physical Therapy. Bart began his career at an outpatient clinic inMontana. He later worked at Bannock Regional Medical Center. Bart started Aspen Physical Therapy and later decided to open his own clinic, Superior Physical Therapy in 2008 which has grown to four clinics in southeast Idaho.

• Post-surgical scarring and fibrosis • IT band syndrome • Shoulder pain • Much more!

• Plantar fasciitis • Carpel tunnel

• Sprains and strains • Achilles tendinitis • Shin splints • Lower Back Pain

EXERCISE ESSENTIALS T RY T H I S MOV EMENT TO R E L I E V E KNE E PA I N . HIP FLEXION AROM - BENT KNEE Strengthen your hip by first standing with good posture. Lift one leg up. Return to the start position with control. Repeat each leg.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY What Can Physical Therapy Do For You? • Decrease or eliminate pain • Improve balance, coordination & muscle strength • Restore normal movement for standing, walking, running • Provide an alternative to surgery & prescription drugs • Prevent injury • Improve breathing, cardiovascular function & endurance • Augment recovery from surgery, illness, or disability • Reduce swelling and inflammation • Optimize physical activity & sports performance • Strength training through blood flow restriction Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com 6 2 8 5 2 4 3 3 6 5 4 3 7 6 8 4 2 8 7 9 4 5 9 3 7 9 2 1 n° 37953 - Level Hard http://1sudoku.com 5 9 7 6 3 9 5 1 8 3 6 8 9 6 1 4

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JANUARY

2021

New Rotator Cuff Workshop Reveals How to Get Back to Normal Without Medications, Injections and Surgery... FREE WORKSHOP: ROTATOR CUFF IDAHO FALLS LOCATION - 3345 POTAMAC WAY IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404 I have been very happy with the physical therapy I have

received after shoulder surgery. I had limited use of my arm and shoulder before the surgery due to a torn rotator cuff. I have seen continuous improvement and strength in my shoulder. Superior Physical Therapy is highly recommended for solid therapy and recovery! Kathleen Hatcher

Go to the Rotator Cuff Workshop and Learn:

1. The SingleWorst Position to Sleep in That Causes BIG Problems in the Shoulder and Rotator Cuff... 2. The #1 Biggest Mistake People Suffering with Shoulder Pain Make Which Surprisingly Can Lead to Rotator Cuff Surgery...

3. The Common Causes of Rotator Cuff Problems...

4. The Top 3 Exercises for the Rotator Cuff...

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 5:00PM I DAHO FA L L S LO CAT I ON - 3 3 4 5 P O TAMA C WA Y I D A H O FA L L S , I D 8 3 4 0 4 To register, scan the QR Code or visit www.superiorphysicaltherapy.org today! We have limited spots available and space will fill up fast, so register now to avoid missing out.

Gold’s Clinic 1800 Flandro Dr. Suite 190 Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

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Campus Clinic 500 S. 11th, Suite 101 Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Idaho Falls 3345 Potomoc Way Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 417-0090

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2021

FREE WORKSHOP: KNEE PAIN POCATELLO LOCATION - 1800 FLANDRO DR. STE 190 POCATELLO, ID 83202

New Knee Pain Workshop Helps Local People Get Back to Normal Naturally, Without Unnecessary Pain Pills, Injections, or Surgeries

I had both knees replace within 6 months of each other. Andy and the entire staff was helpful and encouraging through the entire process. At the end of therapy I was able to walk without a limp, I could golf and go up and down stairs with ease. The encouragement and specialized treatment was the best I have ever had and contributed to a complete recovery. Shelli Bardsley

Go to the Knee Pain Workshop and Learn:

1. The Top 3Causes of KneePain that can lead to aKneeReplacement and a long recovery. (One of them you won’t believe…) 2. The #1 Single Biggest Mistake that Knee Pain sufferers make that can lead directly to surgery. 3. A sure-fire way to get your life back and pick the right treatment for the cause of your pain and save you time and money. 4. What successful treatment and permanent relief look like without the side effects of unnecessarymedications, injections or surgery.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 AT 6: 15PM PO CAT E L LO LO CAT I ON - 1 8 0 0 F L A N D RO D R . S T E 1 9 0 P O C AT E L L O , I D 8 3 2 0 2 To register, scan the QR Code or visit www.superiorphysicaltherapy.org today! We have limited spots available and space will fill up fast, so register now to avoid missing out.

Gold’s Clinic 1800 Flandro Dr. Suite 190 Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Vista Clinic 128 Vista Dr. Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Campus Clinic 500 S. 11th, Suite 101 Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-2248

Idaho Falls 3345 Potomoc Way Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 417-0090