“After my surgery, I could barely bring my hand above my waist when I first started physical therapy. After treatment, I’m back to normal with no pain at all and am able to ride by dirt bike again. It is like my shoulder injury never happened!” — Ed D. PATIENT SUCCESS “After treatment, I’m back to normal with no pain at all and am able to ride by dirt bike again.”
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1. START PLANNING EARLY Plan your holiday now, don’t wait until the last minute! Decide where the festivities will be held early so you know whether you’re hosting or traveling this winter. This will avoid any last-minute stress and allow you to enjoy the holidays more. 2. MAKE A BUDGET Make sure you know how much money you have to spend on presents, food, or decorations. If your gift budget is on the lower side, think about making gifts for your friends and loved ones. A thoughtful and homemade gift is sure to make anyone happy. 3. BUY GIFTS IN ADVANCE There’s nothing more stressful than attempting to head to the mall on Christmas eve or anxiously waiting for a package to arrive at the last minute. Avoid this unnecessary stress by getting a jump start on gift-giving this year. 4. GET A PLANNER OR CALENDAR Use this to organize your activities and ensure that everything is taken care of. Making a list of gifts for your friends and family members is a reliable way to ensure that no one gets forgotten. 5. KEEP A CALM HEAD Remember, this is supposed to be fun! If things start getting stressful, take a break from it all and come back when you’re feeling better. Deep breathing exercises and mindfulness activities can help you to cool down in a pinch. PREVENT HOLIDAY STRESS
Do you feel drained of energy and motivation during the winter months? Do you experience feelings of depression that are much stronger during certain times of the year? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you might have seasonal affective disorder or SAD. SAD is a type of depression that is linked to seasonal changes — SAD begins and ends at roughly the same times each year. If you’re like most SAD sufferers, your symptoms begin in the fall and last through the winter. In some cases, SAD can occur in the spring or early summer months and resolve in the fall and winter. It is estimated that between 4% and 6% of people in the United States suffer from SAD. Another 10% to 20% may experience it in a milder form. SAD is also more common in women than in men. At Cornerstone Physical Therapy, we understand that SAD can be difficult to manage. That’s why we compiled a list of ways you can help lessen your symptoms. SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
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