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Stay on (the) Track!

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Did you know that 40 million people in the United States run regularly? However, it also comes with a high risk of injuries. Yearly, up to half of runners report an injury. Some of the most common injuries associated with running include:

  • Runner’s knee
  • Achilles tendinitis
  • Shin splints
  • Hamstring injuries
  • Plantar fasciopathy
  • IT band syndrome
  • Stress fractures
  • Sprained knees and ankles

 

While physical therapy can treat many of these overuse injuries, we want to share some tips to keep you healthy and safe on your next run! 

  • Cross-train – weightlifting to strengthen quads and hips; yoga to increase flexibility.
  • Stretch after your run.
  • Your longest run should only make up 20% of your weekly total mileage.
  • Don’t increase mileage by more than 10% per week.
  • Get running shoes that fit properly and feel comfortable. 
  • Change your running shoes every 350 – 500 miles.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Consume adequate calories, carbs, healthy fats, and protein.
  • Beginners should start with intervals of walking and running.

 

 

1 Callahan, Lisa. “Running Injuries of the Lower Extremities.” UpToDate, 28 Oct. 2018, www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-running-injuries-of-the-lower-extremity.

2 7 Most Common Running Injuries. Pt Health, 23 Apr. 2018, www.pthealth.ca/blog/the-7-most-common-running-injuries/#.

Bye Bye Back Pain!

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Did you know that nearly 80% of all Americans will experience an episode of low back pain at some point in their lives? …Or that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a leading contributor to missed workdays?

The good news: Physical Therapy can not only relieve the pain but fix the cause of chronic back pain!

Our clinicians at Elite Therapy Solutions have extensive experience treating pain due to:

• Muscle or ligament strains

• Bulging or ruptured discs

• Arthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Skeletal irregularities

• Posture

Seeking physical therapy first can also both save time and money. Compared to patients who waited or never saw a Physical Therapist, those who went to physical therapy first had lower out-of-pocket costs, pharmacy costs, and outpatient costs. They were also 87% less likely to need an opioid prescription, 28% less likely to need imaging services, and 15% less likely to make an emergency room visit.

Research has also proven that the sooner a patient is treated, the faster they will recover. We offer appointments within 24-48 hours for this reason! With 3 convenient locations, we’re here to help your patients feel their best with the most enjoyable PT experience!

Lets get moving again!

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Lets get you moving! In honor of National Senior Health & Wellness Day being celebrated this Wednesday, May 26th, we wanted to share with you the benefits of physical therapy for Senior patients. Seniors benefit in numerous ways from physical activity and physical therapy.

Benefits

  • Improve balance, gait and endurance to reduce fall risk
  • Maintain strength, healthy joints and muscles
  • Increase joint mobility
  • Help reduce or control blood pressure
  • Reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases
  • Ease symptoms of stress and anxiety
  • Reduce and prevent arthritis joint swelling and pain
  • Increase the ability to live independently

Why Physical Therapy?

Most importantly, physical therapy can help Seniors strengthen weak muscles and increase mobility so that they can get moving once again. It can also improve endurance, so that the patient can enjoy physical hobbies like gardening or golf for longer periods of time.

Overall, physical therapy can give Seniors back their independence and make daily tasks easier. Working with the staff at Elite will not only reduce pain, but it will also help improve overall strength and ability and reduce the risk for falls or injuries, helping patients maintain a higher quality of life.

What we do at Elite

Evaluate each patient individually to find which symptoms are affecting their ability to maintain the best quality of life. Our physical therapists then formulate a plan of care made up of manual therapy and exercises.

  1. Medical history
  2. Medication review
  3. Clinical observation
  4. Berg balance scale
  5. Complete Physical Therapy Treatment

Know someone that could benefit?

Know of a senior in your life that could use physical therapy?  Have them visit us at one of our three convenient Chester County locations in West Chester, Downingtown and Coatesville!  We’ll evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate! We make sure that when someone leaves our clinic, that they feel that they have gained freedom from pain, and have a new lease on life! We help improve patients mobility, balance, strengthen key areas, and give tips to stay in optimal condition and prevent injuries!