F E B R UA R Y I S H E AR T H E A LT H MON T H TIPS FOR BETTER HEART HEALTH 1. Aim for lucky number seven. Young and middle-age adults who slept 7 hours a night have less calcium in their arteries (an early sign of heart disease) than those who sleep 5 hours or less or those who sleep 9 hours or more. 2.Keepthepressureoff.Getyourbloodpressurecheckedevery3-5years ifyou’re 18-39. Ifyou’re40orolder,or ifyouhavehighbloodpressure,check iteveryyear. 3.Movemore.Tokeep itsimple,youcanaimfor30minutesaday,5daysaweek ofmoderateexercise.Even ifyouexercisefor30minutesaday,beingsedentary for the other 23 1/2 hours is really bad for your heart. 4.Slashsaturatedfats.Tohelpyourheart’sarteries,cutdownonsaturatedfats, which are mainly found in meat and full-fat dairy products. Choose leaner cuts and reduced-fat options. 5.Findout ifyouhavediabetes.Millionsofpeopledon’tknowthattheyhavethis condition. That’s risky because over time, high blood sugar damages arteries and makes heart disease more likely.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IS GOOD FOR THE HEART! Are your patients as healthy as they should be? For most patients with chronic ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and pain, walking, let alone exercising can be difficult enough. With inactivity, these chronic diseases lead to a downward spiral of worsening health and the need for more aggressive medication management. Numerous studies demonstrate the power of activity in reducing a multitude of symptoms and improving long-term health. Not only does this improve the patient’sresponsetoyourtreatments,butallowsforthereduction inmedications. Physical therapy is theuniquemedical treatment thatworkswithaphysician’s plan to improveapatient’sability tomove,be functionaland improvesystemic health. By improving joint mobility, strength and cardiovascular endurance, your patients’ can better manage their disease, leading a more active and healthy lifestyle.Formore informationonoursuccessful treatmentprograms, call us today. Your patients will thank you.
PAT I E N T S U C C E S S S P O T L I GH T
C O U P O N C ORN E R
“I came to Balanced Body because they had such great reviews, were easy to schedule with, and they were well equipped to handle my high maintenance of fear of the unknown. “Well-equipped to handle my high-maintenance fear of the unknown.”
FREE 15 Minute Consultation
(801) 293-8888 CALL TO SCHEDULE TODAY!
Dallenandhisstaffofprofessionalshavebeenpivotal inmy rehabexperienceafter twoknee replacements. Ihavebeenso impressedwith theirability tohelpme learn exercises and stretches that will benefit me in the years to come. My recovery is successful because of Balanced Body’s support. Thanks, team!” - Kara C.
4465 South 900 East, Suite 250 Salt Lake City, Utah 84124
Start getting results like these by calling 801.293.888 scheduling your consultation today at Balanced Body PT!
Offer valid for the first 20 people to schedule. Expires 2-28-19.
Made with FlippingBook Annual report