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OA, OP, RA Oh My!BHy Ann Newstead PT, DPT, PhDonestly, I do not like acronyms. For this month we will delve into the meaning behind each ofthese common diagnoses.OA or Osteoarthritis is the wearing outof cartilage on your joints. most common in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip and knee OA can also be present in hands, shoulders, and feet. People with OA commonly have pain, especially after sitting or waking in the morning.OP or osteoporosis or osteopenia is weakening and reduced integrity of the bone structure and quality. Osteopenia is when a bone is within one to two standard deviations below a normal young adult of age 30. Where is ostial porosis is more than 2.5 standard deviations below a young adult. People with osteoporosis are prone to fractures with a fall.RA or rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory, systemic disease affecting not only joints, commonly the hands, wrists and knees. RA also affects the systems of your body e.g. organs such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. Most people experience stiffness, aching, fever, fatigue and weakness.In all cases, you need to listen to your body and ask for help when there are flareups.Many people wait too long to ask for help from a professional.At AHNew Physical Therapy we offer targeted examination, treatment and one- on-one skilled interventions especially designed for each individual. Individualized skilled physical therapy treatment sessionsMy Father - continued from page 6I found the documents that described a few of his exploits in that war torn country.I knew he had earned the bronze star with the V device, on two occasions as I was designated by my family to take his uniform for his funeral, and have it aptly pinned. However, it wasn’t until my mother had passed away years later when I was the executor of the estate that I found the documents outlining his acts of bravery.I note these two today, as a tribute to the father I knew, but learned a great deal more about him through these official records.The first record is dated 6 August 1966 and highlights the actions that transpired on December the previous year. I was six years old at the time and obviously unaware of all that was going on in my father’s life. The document read, “Sergeant First Class Quisenberry distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 15 December 1965, in the Republic of Vietnam.During a search and destroy operation, a large cache of enemy ammunition, ordnance, and weapons was found. The cache appeared to be a guise for an even larger quantity of enemy ammunition hidden beneath it, as it was booby trapped. When an explosive ordnance team couldand classes may be helpful during flareups from OA, OP and RA.We continue to offer weekly balance at Casa on Mondays at 1:00 pm. We also offer Yoga on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM and Pilates on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.Don’t wait! Ask for help and support from an expert.Please contact Dr. Ann Newstead, PT, DPT, PhD for further details. Call 210-833- 8336 for a free 30-minute Discovery visit consultation.Ann H. Newstead, PT,DPT, PhD14418 Old Bandera RoadHelotes, TX 78023 Ahnewphysicaltherapy.comnot reach the area for about three hours, Sergeant Quisenberry, realizing that the cache could be destroyed by explosives, but mindful of the importance of a thorough check of the area, distinguished himself by assisting in the dangerous task of clearing the cache. This required him to work in a difficult position for three hours over a large amount of booby trapped explosives and supplies. Sergeant Quisenberry’s devotion to duty and personal courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.”The second record is dated 5 July 1971. It read, “For heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Sergeant Eddie W Quisenberry, distinguished himself on 2 through 5 April 1971 while serving as First Sergeant of Company D, 20th Engineer Battalion (Combat) during an attack by a reinforced North Vietnamese Battalion at Landing Zone Lonely, Republic of Vietnam.At approximately 0900 hours 2 April 1971 the landing zone came under intense attack by heavy mortar, rocket, and small arms fire. First Sergeant Quisenberryimmediately began treating and evacuating the wounded to the safety of bunkers. Although repeatedly exposed to intense mortar and rocket fire he moved from one area to another clearing the landing zone of all wounded personnel while mortar and rocket rounds were exploding throughout the area. As a result of his courage, leadership, initiative, and dedication to duty and compassion for his troops the landing zone was rapidly cleared. His gallant actions greatly inspired all personnel to perform in a brave and outstanding manner. Throughout the entire four day battle he continued to expose himself to hostile firewhile directing the medical evacuation, resupply operations and perimeter security. First Sergeant Quisenberry played an invaluable part in a solid defeat for the enemy forces as they failed to break the landing zone. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.”He was also awarded the Purple Heart.I knew he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working around the house. But this level of courage, duty, honor is the supreme model for his family to live up to.July 2023www.heloteshighlights.com7