THIS ISWHY YOU ARE SUFFERING FROMAN INJURY!
There isnothingmoreexcitingthantakingonanewchallenge,sportoractivity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However,areyoupreparedfor it?The term “weekendwarrior”meansaperson who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. How do most injuries occur? Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues need to be warmed up to workproperly.Theytakeenormousstrainduringrunningandsportsactivities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. Injuries increase as you age… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint no problem, take a flying leap and do a whole lot without the slightest thoughtabout it.Asyougetolder,your tissuesbecome lesselasticand in fact a little “drier”. When your muscle, tendon and ligament tissues have enough water, they are supple and stretchy, allowing you to do a lot of activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles. Before and after Knowingtherightexercisestoprepareforfitnessactivities iskey.Ourphysical therapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some people mightnotknow is thatphysical therapistsputspecificexerciseplans together based on your needs to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain with
activities,WillowPhysicalTherapycangetyouback toenjoyingyouractivities pain-free. Call today to learn more how our programs can help you feel great!
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HEALTHY RECIPE Spinach Dip
INGREDIENTS • 1 package frozen spinach (drain) • 2 - 8 oz packages cream cheese • 1 package colby jack cheese • 1 package parmesan cheese
• 2 cans of Rotel • Small onion, chopped • 1 tsp cumin or to taste • 1 tsp garlic salt or to taste
DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients well and place in a 11 x 13 pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes.
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