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FREE Small SMOOTHIE with Medium Smoothie Purchase

Exp: 10/01/2013

Good only at participating locations. Not good with any other offer. Limited one per person per visit. Some restrictions may apply. Excludes Malts, Power Meals, Shakes and Kid’s Kup.

Smoothie King 2520 Keith Street Cleveland, TN 37311

Try This Simple 4-Step Knee Self ExamNON-SURGICAL TREATMENT OF KNEE PAIN Associates in Spine & Joint Medicine 3372 KEITH STREET NW, CLEVELAND, TN 37312

(423) 476-4751

Knee injuries are some of the most common & clinically challenging musculoskeletal disorders, affecting up to 20% of the general population. However, most do not require surgery if treated early enough! Same Day Appointments:

APPOINTMENT HOURS:

3372 Keith Street NW Cleveland, TN 37312

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Phone: 423-476-4751 423-476-3278 Fax: 423-339-2692

8 am - 5:30 pm 8 am - 5:30 pm 8 am - 5:30 pm 8 am - 5:30 pm 8 am - 12:00 pm

We Accept Medicare & Most Health Insurance Plans. Medical, Chiropractic, & Massage Therapy all available.

1. Observe yourself in the mirror & check your knees. Are they even, or is one higher, lower, or rolled inward or out? 2. While seated, bend & straighten each leg know as far as you can. Can you move both sides evenly? 3. Do the balance test. Stand on one leg at a time with eyes open, then closed. Can you keep your balance on each leg for at least 10 seconds without putting your foot down? 4. Do the squat test. You should be able to reach a full, parallel squat with your butt over the heels, toes straight ahead & heels down.

ResultsKnee Height Higher Lower Inward Outward

Right ________ ________ ________ ________

Left ________ ________ ________ ________

Bend & Straighten Higher Lower

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Balance Test Eyes Open Eyes Closed

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________ ________

Squat Test Higher Lower

________ ________

________ ________

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, misdiagnosis or mismanagement of damage to the supporting structures of the knee may lead to knee instability, degenerative joint disease, and/or loss of knee function, including but not limited to, inability to bear weight or ambulate.


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