Merissa Denning
Physical Therapist
P.O. Box 583 Eminence Mo, 65466About
Merissa Denning is a physical therapist practicing in Eminence, Mo. Merissa Denning specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Merissa Denning can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (scraping), flossing and more. Merissa Denning will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
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Southwest Baptist University Doctor of Physical Therapy 2020
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Unfortunately, with the need of both knees to be replaced due to I’m sure arthritic changes all you can do is some low impact exercises the strengthen the surrounding muscles prior to a surgery. You will most likely not be able to get rid of the pain I’m assuming you are having with exercise alone if it is confirmed you need replacements. Strengthening your quads and hamstrings and well as gluteals will be your best bet. Merissa Denning, DPT READ MORE
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