.png){kind=logo}
Balanced meals will help you maintain a healthy body weight which in return will support fewer joint and muscle pains. Use this Healthy Eating Plate as a guide for creating healthy meals: ½ of your plate: Vegetables and fruits ¼ of your plate: Grains ¼ of your plate: Protein Healthy plant oils in moderation References…
The herbs in your kitchen can do more than just add flavor to your food, they can help you feel healthier. Fight chronic pain by keeping these 4 anti-inflammatory and antioxidant natural spices in stock: Ginger: A widely reported study from the University of Miami found that patients with osteoarthritis of the knee who consumed ginger were able to reduce the amount of…
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an autoimmune disease where the body is attacking “self tissues,” beginning in the thin tissue membrane that lines joints. Because the body’s immune system is “fighting” itself, fluid builds in the joints, often creating swelling, inflammation and significant pain throughout the body. Even though Rheumatoid Arthritis is not curable, it can be controlled…
People with arthritis often have stiff joints because they often avoid movements that can increase pain. By not moving arthritic joints, however, the stiffness and pain only get worse. Therefore, people with arthritis often benefit from physical therapy. Arthritic patients should stock their refrigerators with Mediterranean staples such as fruits and veggies to fight inflammation and pain. Fruits & Veggies How much: Aim for nine or…
During the inflammatory phase, a physical therapist’s goal is to limit inflammation and stop excess inflammation. It is impossible to stop inflammation as it is a necessary step in the healing process but Excess inflammation is important to control since it impairs the blood flow and can potentially cause cell damage to the healthy tissue around the injury. Patients can…
When injured, or after surgery, it is possible to burn anywhere from 5-50% more calories per day because our metabolism spikes to aid the healing process. Nutritional needs for muscle growth and recovery from a musculoskeletal injury are similar, therefore, reducing calories will prolong the rehab process and will also decrease protein stores, which prevents the body’s ability to repair…