Physical Therapists Tips to Prevent Arthritis

By: Terry Abrams

Physical Therapy plays a big role in arthritis, it focuses on the body’s ability to engage in movement. Movement can be anything from getting in and out of chairs to climbing stairs, walking in your neighborhood, playing a sport or doing recreational activities. Arthritis commonly occurs when the cartilage — the slick, cushioning surface on the ends of bones — wears away, bone rubs against bone, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. Over time, joints can lose strength and pain may become chronic.

How To Prevent Arthritis? Simple Tips To Stay Healthy

You can’t always prevent Arthritis, there are many risk factors associated with it like increasing age, family history, and gender; women are more prone to Arthritis than men. You may be wondering why women are more prone to Arthritis, some factors that lead to this are : women have less knee cartilage than men due to hormonal difference, women are also at greater risk for an autoimmune condition called Rheumatoid Arthritis, emotional problems, lack of exercise etc.

Even though we can’t prevent the occurrence of Arthritis in most cases, we can give these steps a try and, perhaps, it will help you too.

1. Maintain a Good Body weight — Excess body weight increases the risk factor for getting Arthritis. More weight means more pressure on joints which means faster joint wear out.
2. Eat Fish rich in Omega 3 — Certain fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines and albacore tuna), a healthy polyunsaturated fat. Omega-3s have a number of health benefits — and may reduce inflammation in the body.
3. Exercise — Exercise strengthens the muscles around the joints, which protects them from wear and tear. But avoid high impact exercises like long distance running, Soccer etc. as these have adverse effects and increases the wearing.
4. Try to avoid any Injuries — when you injure your joint — for example, while playing sports or due to an accident — you can damage the cartilage in the knee and cause it to wear out more quickly.
5. Take care of Joints — While doing physical actions like Lifting an Object lift with your legs instead of back this will reduce the strain on your joints. Similarly while carrying objects also try to distribute the weight.
6. Stay away from High heels — Human foot is designed in such a way that it is distributing weight equally on entire feet. If you wear a high heels whole body weight is balanced by toes which in turn increases stress. So wear high heels only occasionally.
7. Check your Vitamin D — Studies show that Vitamin D deficiency also results in Arthritis so include Vitamin D in your diet.
8. Drink water — The cartilage in our joints is made up mostly of water, which is what makes it such a great cushion for the joints. When we’re dehydrated, water gets sucked out of the cartilage and it’s more easily damaged by wear and tear. So drink water.
9. Consult your doctor — If your feel that you are having Arthritis, consult your doctor and take immediate steps to slow down the wear and tear on your joints.

At CardioFlex Therapy we can help you increase mobility and manage the pain associated with arthritis. Call us for information or to make an appointment at 954-693-9090.Article Credits to: Amy Lawrence, Researcher in Ayurveda

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

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Conditions you didn’t know Physical Therapy can help with

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Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility – in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects. CardioFlex Therapy in Davie, Fl, is well prepared for any type of condition that may require physical therapy. In this article we will discuss some of the common ailments we treat, many which you didn’t know we could help you with.

1- Vertigo: a spinning sensation and can occur even when you are perfectly still, scientifically benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), is easily treated in just a few physical therapy visits. CardioFlex Therapy physical therapists specialize in vestibular rehabilitation physical therapy.

2- Headaches: The most common type of headaches may be caused by poor posture, stress, muscle tightness, or a neck injury. At CardioFlex, a physical therapist can help to determine the type of headaches you have and what the best treatments may be to help alleviate your symptom, performing manual massage to help loosen up tight muscles, and correcting any posture problems to prevent future headaches.

3- Incontinence: Most common in women, incontinence can be due to pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, pelvic floor weakness or spasm, or overall deconditioning. A Physical Therapist can help to strengthen the proper muscles with a variety of techniques, depending on your symptoms.

4- TMJ: Or temporomandibular jaw dysfunction, commonly jaw pain or an unusual popping or clicking of the jaw while talking or eating. TMJ disorders are common and can be treated by one of our professionals at CardioFlex Therapy.

5- Concussions: Athletes or victims of car accident may have concussions that may cause long term issues, like dizziness/vertigo, balance problems, or headaches, all of which can be treated by a physical therapist, allowing the individual to fully recover.

6- Lymphedema: A chronic and incurable swelling of affected body parts, usually arms and legs, very common after certain type of cancer treatments, such as breast cancer. CardioFlex Therapy trained Physical Therapists can perform certain types of lymphatic drainage massage or use certain wrapping techniques to help decrease swelling in a limb.

Physical therapy helps people of all ages who have medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit their regular ability to move and function. Physical therapy will help you reduce or eliminate pain, improve mobility, avoid surgery, recover from a stroke, recover or prevent sports injury, manage age related issues like arthritis. It will also help you with balance, preventing you from falling, manage diabetes and cardiovascular issues, and heart and lung diseases.

If you or a loved one is injured or needs help staying mobile, please call our office, we can treat patients at our Outpatient Clinic in Davie, Florida, or visit them in the comfort of their homes within Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties. Call us at 954-693-9090.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Physical Therapists Tips to Prevent Arthritis

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Physical Therapy plays a big role in arthritis, it focuses on the body’s ability to engage in movement. Movement can be anything from getting in and out of chairs to climbing stairs, walking in your neighborhood, playing a sport or doing recreational activities. Arthritis commonly occurs when the cartilage — the slick, cushioning surface on the ends of bones — wears away, bone rubs against bone, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. Over time, joints can lose strength and pain may become chronic.

How To Prevent Arthritis? Simple Tips To Stay Healthy

You can’t always prevent Arthritis, there are many risk factors associated with it like increasing age, family history, and gender; women are more prone to Arthritis than men. You may be wondering why women are more prone to Arthritis, some factors that lead to this are :  women have less knee cartilage than men due to hormonal difference, women are also at greater risk for an autoimmune condition called Rheumatoid Arthritis, emotional problems, lack of exercise etc.

Even though we can’t prevent the occurrence of Arthritis in most cases, we can give these steps a try and, perhaps, it will help you too.

1. Maintain a Good Body weight — Excess body weight increases the risk factor for getting Arthritis. More weight means more pressure on joints which means faster joint wear out.
2. Eat Fish rich in Omega 3 — Certain fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout,   sardines and albacore tuna), a healthy polyunsaturated fat. Omega-3s have a number of health benefits — and may reduce inflammation in the body.
3. Exercise — Exercise strengthens the muscles around the joints, which protects them from wear and tear. But avoid high impact exercises like long distance running, Soccer etc. as these have adverse effects and increases the wearing.
4. Try to avoid any Injuries — when you injure your joint — for example, while playing sports or due to an accident — you can damage the cartilage in the knee and cause it to wear out more quickly.
5. Take care of Joints — While doing physical actions like Lifting an Object lift with your legs instead of back this will reduce the strain on your joints. Similarly while carrying objects also try to distribute the weight.
6. Stay away from High heels — Human foot is designed in such a way that it is distributing weight equally on entire feet. If you wear a high heels whole body weight is balanced by toes which in turn increases stress. So wear high heels only occasionally.
7. Check your Vitamin D — Studies show that Vitamin D deficiency also results in Arthritis so include Vitamin D in your diet.
8. Drink water — The cartilage in our joints is made up mostly of water, which is what makes it such a great cushion for the joints. When we’re dehydrated, water gets sucked out of the cartilage and it’s more easily damaged by wear and tear. So drink water.
9. Consult your doctor — If your feel that you are having Arthritis, consult your doctor and take immediate steps to slow down the wear and tear on your joints.

At CardioFlex Therapy we can help you increase mobility and manage the pain associated with arthritis. Call us for information or to make an appointment at 954-693-9090.

Article Credits to: Amy Lawrence, Researcher in Ayurveda

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Walk with CardioFlex to Cure Arthritis

A physical therapist (PT) can help you get moving safely and effectively. Physical therapists are licensed professionals with graduate degrees and clinical experience who examine, diagnose and treat or help prevent conditions that limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Arthritis Foundation.

At CardioFlex physical therapy focuses on the body’s ability to engage in movement. Movement can be anything from getting in and out of chairs to climbing stairs, walking in your neighborhood, playing a sport or doing recreational activities. Over 50 million Americans have arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults will have mobility limitations. CardioFlex outpatient clinic in Davie offers Physical Therapy for Arthritis. This is why CardioFlex Therapy is proud to sponsor and support the Walk to Cure Arthritis in Broward and Miami-Dade counties on Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th respectively. Here’s the info you will need to join CardioFlex physical therapists in raising funds for research, resources and a cure.

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CardioFlex Therapy has the best PT & OT Clinic location

Why CardioFlex Therapy has the best location in Broward County? Because we are in the middle of so many towns!

CardioFlex Therapy is located in Davie, right by the intersections of Flamingo Road and Griffin Road, on Orange Drive, in the Crexent Business Center, with plenty of parking availability and disabled parking right at our door.

We also offer In-Home therapy, servicing all three counties: Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. The cities that surround us include: Cooper City, Southwest Ranches, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Sunrise, Miramar, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, and so many more.

The best way to talk to one of our therapists is to schedule an appointment, but please feel free to stop in to meet us and discuss how we can best help you overcome your problems or help you manage it.
We're looking forward to seeing you here, at CardioFlex Therapy.

954.693.9090
12585 Orange Dr.
Suite 203Davie, FL 33330

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CardioFlex supports Palm Beach Arthritis Foundation Event

At CardioFlex physical therapy focuses on the body’s ability to engage in movement. Movement can be anything from getting in and out of chairs to climbing stairs, walking in your neighborhood, playing a sport or doing recreational activities. Over 50 million Americans have arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults will have mobility limitations. CardioFlex outpatient clinic in Davie offers Physical Therapy for Arthritis. This is why CardioFlex Therapy is proud to sponsor and support The Magic of Caring Brunch and Fashion Show on Sunday April 8th, at The Marriot in Palm Beach Gardens.

Our mission is to raise awareness for juvenile arthritis (JA) while raising critical funds to support families living with arthritis and rheumatic disease. This magical, heart-warming event features juvenile arthritis (JA) champions, ages 3-17, leaving their arthritis pain behind as they become “models for the day.”  Guests of all ages will enjoy a delicious family-friendly brunch and Silent Auction along with the power of giving back to the community.

If you wish to contribute or participate in this community event contact Kim Marlow – Executive Director 954-271-2981 or email kmarlow@arthritis.org

The goals of physical therapy in arthritis include improving the mobility and restoring the use of affected joints, increasing strength to support the joints, and maintaining fitness and the ability to perform daily activities. CardioFlex Therapy is prepared to help you manage your arthritis with the best physical therapists and treatments available. To see other physical therapies offered at our practice visit our Services page.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Walk to Cure Arthritis Palm Beach

CardioFlex is proud to support the Walk to Cure Arthritis Palm Beach taking place on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at John Prince Park in Lake Worth, FL. Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis. We aren’t just helping the millions of people with arthritis to live better; we’re charting the course to a cure. The event is at John Prince Park – Center Drive Pavilion on Saturday, December 2 and features a three-mile and one-mile course. We’ll have information about arthritis and fun activities for the entire family. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs. Let’s walk together, support each other and raise funds to find a cure for arthritis!

Physical therapy focuses on the body’s ability to engage in movement. Movement can be anything from getting in and out of chairs to climbing stairs, walking in your neighborhood, playing a sport or doing recreational activities. Goals of physical therapy in arthritis include improving the mobility and restoring the use of affected joints, increasing strength to support the joints, and maintaining fitness and the ability to perform daily activities. CardioFlex Therapy is prepared to help you manage your arthritis with the best physical therapists and treatments available.

The Arthritis Foundation is focused on finding a cure and championing the fight against arthritis with life-changing information, advocacy, science and community. Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections.

Where: John Prince Park. 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth, FL 33461

When: Saturday, December 2, 2017

Time: 10AM

For more info, visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com & our BLOG for event details.