MORE THAN BUMPS AND BRUISES Prevent Childhood Injury With Physical Therapy
or physical habits. If the PT notices any problems, they will work with your child to build healthy habits and ensure they learn to move appropriately. Even if your child does not have any underlying conditions, physical therapy can still help them prevent future injuries. A PT can teach safe practices like warmup exercises, conditioning, improved balance and coordination, and increased strength and endurance. They can also assist with building control and core strength, which will reduce the risk associated with fast starts, stops, or turns. The PT will use your child’s unique situation — including age, ability, fitness level, prior injuries, and personal strengths and weaknesses — to devise a plan that will work best for them. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so if you have a sporty kid, Horizon PT would love to help you keep them safe. Call us today for an appointment so we can stop a serious injury before it happens.
As kids grow up, they’ll manage to injure themselves in a variety of ways. Hopefully, most of their accidents will be along the lines of skinned knees and scraped elbows, but serious injuries do happen. Preventive physical therapy for kids can help reduce the risk of injuries before they can occur. Sports are a major source of childhood injuries, so it’s important that your children have the guidance of a skilled coach or athletic trainer. A good coach will teach kids proper technique and form, which will help them participate safely in their sport of choice. Children’s bones are still growing and can suffer from overuse, so it’s important that your child’s coach doesn’t overtrain. Kids need at least two days off from sports a week and 2–3 months away from each sport per year. To help prevent future injury, a thorough evaluation by a physical therapist can help identify potential problems with your child’s gait, bone condition,
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Slow Cooker Squash, Kale, and Sausage Soup
Inspired by SugarAndSoul.co
This healthy, savory soup is the perfect lunch for a cool fall day.
Ingredients
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Salt and pepper, to taste 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp Italian seasoning 3 cups kale, chopped 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 Italian chicken sausages, sliced to bite-size pieces
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6 cloves garlic
1 onion, chopped
6–7 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
Directions
3. In a slow cooker, combine sautéed vegetables, sausage, chicken broth, and seasonings. Cook on low heat for 3 hours and 30 minutes. 4. Open the pot and add the kale. Cook another 20 minutes, then add the red wine vinegar and stir to combine. Cook 10 more minutes, then serve and enjoy!
1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, then remove from the pot and set aside. 2. Add garlic and onion to the pot. Sauté 4–5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper. Sauté 8 minutes.
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