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Reduce the use of Medications with Modalities

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Cold Therapy Makes a Comeback

An evidence-based look at cryotherapy in athletic rehabilitation.

Anyone who has needed services at New Leaf Physical Therapy know i am huge on icing instead of taking lots of pain meds, read the article and learn more.

Pursuing an Active Life With Arthritis

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Pursuing an Active Life With Arthritis

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/16/jane-brody-on-arthritis/

Even with relatively advanced arthritis, it is important to maintain an exercise regimen, with modifications as needed to minimize overuse of damaged joints.

“You should exercise affected joints,” Dr. Brandt said. “Muscles around the joints can atrophy — use them or lose them — and result in even more pain and stiffness.” He suggested consulting a physical therapist or exercise physiologist to help design “an exercise program that permits loading joints appropriately.”

To manage arthritis pain, when carrying heavy items, lift them with open palms to avoid pressure on smaller joints. When cutting, hold the knife as if it were a dagger, and to stir, grip the spoon in your palm, and use your upper arm, not your wrist, to mix.Chris Gash/Source: Arthritis Self-ManagementTo manage arthritis pain, when carrying heavy items, lift them with open palms to avoid pressure on smaller joints.

When cutting, hold the knife as if it were a dagger, and to stir, grip the spoon in your palm, and use your upper arm, not your wrist, to mix.

The Advantage of Manual Physical Therapy

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Advanced Tracks for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

Studies show patients experience faster recovery when treated by therapists knowledgeable in manual therapy, especially those with advanced certification and board certification in the practice.