A HEALTHIER TASTY RECIPE Vegan/Paleo Chocolate Fudge Balls
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Manualtherapy is justonetool inaphysicaltherapist’skitthatallows them to mobilize stiff joints and soft tissue. This specialized form of treatment helps in reducing swelling, decreasing restriction, mobilizing joints, and increasing your range of motion. ManualTherapytechniquesmay include,butarenotlimitedto: Mobilization. When you experience severe pain after sustaining an injury, it is usually the result of a restricted joint. Our physical therapistsarespeciallytrained inmobilizationstorestricted joints by applying pressure at a low velocity. Mobilization techniques are safe,effective,andpainless,allowingforan increase inyourrange of motion, and the improvement of the restricted joint’s mobility. Manual traction. When performing manual traction, gentle force is applied to a certain area of your body, in order to gently stretch the soft tissues and restore normal, natural movement. While the neck is the most common area for manual traction, it can also be performed on other parts of the body, including your arms, legs, and back. Soft Tissue Massage. Physical therapy massage treatments are moretherapeutic innatureandwithamedical intention,thanthose ataspa.Ourtherapistsmanipulatethesofttissues,workingtobreak upscartissueandadhesionscausedby inflammationor injury.This isdonethroughdeeppressureandrhythmicstretching,mobilizing areas of your body that are heavily restricted. It can also help to improve blood flow and circulation of muscles and soft tissues.
Ingredients • 1cupwalnuts,ornutsofchoice
• 3-4tbspcocoaorcacaopowder • 1/8tspsalt(optional) • minichocolatechips(optional) • chiaseedsorshreddedcoconut (optional)
• 11/3cuppitteddates* • 1tsppurevanillaextract
Directions Blend all ingredients in a food processor (or halve the recipe and use a single serve blender or mini chopper). When making a full recipe, a food processor is preferred over a blender as ingredients process more evenly and the results are less sticky. Once blended, transfer the dough to a sandwich bag and smoosh into one big ball. Break off pieces and roll into smaller separate balls. Dip in melted chocolate or roll in cocoa powder or shredded coconut or coconut flour. Alternatively, you can form bars or evenly roll out the dough and cut into shapes with cookie cutters! *Tip: If your pitted dates are super hard, just soak them in boiling water for a half hour.
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ARTHR I T I S EXERC I SE T I PS Walking is the #1 exercise prescribed for Arthritis. Some helpful tips to make your walking program more enjoyable and beneficial are as follows: 1.Talk before you walk. Discuss your program with your physical therapist. 2.Walk a mile in your shoes and then reassess your need for arch supports or orthotics.
yoga, Pilates, water exercises, cycling, strength training and hand mobility exercises. It is best to seek medical advice before starting any exercise program and to work with a physical therapist to develop a tailored exercise program.
3.Walk with a buddy.
4.Be careful with leashed dogs. They might “walk you” and increase your risk of falling down. 5.Listen to your body: modify distance, time and intensity as needed. 6.Move slowly and use assistance as needed (with a cane or walking stick). For more information about starting a walking program visit www.arthritis.org to find out more information about their “Walk with Ease” program. Other popular types of exercise for people with arthritis include: stretching, tai chi,
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