Starting Over Establishing a Fitness Routine After Physical Therapy
So, you’re nearing the end of your physical therapy sessions. Congratulations! Physical therapy is something everyone can do, but it also takes incredible grit and dedication. Don’t lose that motivation by becoming stagnant after your treatment program. Instead, start a fitness regimen! Here are some tips to get you started. Why You Should Exercise is essential to living a happy, healthy life. And after physical therapy, it can help you maintain your healing. Those who exercise have better balance, more energy, and are healthier. It’s perfectly normal to fear re-aggravating an injury, but if you find a routine that’s safe and effective, you’ll see results. Plus, you just spent months learning more about your body and pushing it to its limits. You recovered from an injury by doing something difficult, and it was worth it! Keep that momentum going with a new routine. How to Do It Utilize the expert you’ve been working with for months and ask your physical therapist what kinds of exercises would be best for you. At Fyzical Therapy Balance and Hand Centers, we have our own fitness center, so establishing a fitness routine is painless — with the
exception of that good burn! Since your physical therapist will be in-house at the fitness center, they can help you
set up a routine, and they will fully understand your medical history and injuries. Your physical therapist can assist you with the startup and help you get over any bumps along the way. What to Do Depending on your injury and medical history, the kinds of exercises that would be best for you vary. In some cases, expanding on some of the work you were doing in physical therapy can make the transition to a fitness routine seamless. Strength training can be very beneficial for patients coming out of physical therapy, as well as yoga, Pilates, and similar regimens that focus on balance, breathing, and strength. Be sure to consult your physical therapist before beginning any workout routine, and always start slow. There’s nothing wrong with being a newbie!
Learn more about how our clinic can help you transition to a fitness routine after physical therapy by visiting FyzicalElPaso.com .
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30-Minute Cauliflower Soup
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This hearty soup is a quick, easy, healthy addition to your holiday table. It can also be made vegetarian by substituting chicken broth with vegetable broth. INGREDIENTS
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1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and sliced
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 leek, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin
1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot over medium
and cream. Simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
heat, melt butter into warm oil. Add onion and leek, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender, about 10–12 minutes.
3. Using a blender, purée in batches until smooth.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1
4. Top servings with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of pepper.
minute. Add cauliflower, broth,
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