A TIME FOR PLAY Prevent Injury and Improve Performance With PT
Physical therapy can help you avoid these kinds of injuries by teaching you how to warm up beforehand, listen to your body when you start to push yourself too far, identify the appropriate gear for your activity of choice, and improve your overall physical ability in order to better enjoy your favorite pastimes. Many casual athletes are under the impression that the only way to improve your ability is by improving your core strength. While better core strength is important, strength alone isn’t enough to improve your agility, stability, endurance, or control. Research published in the Journal of Sports Medicine found that athletes experience the most improvement when they engage in programs that challenge their overall fitness, such as the exercise programs that physical therapy focuses on. From biking with your family to playing for an adult rugby league, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and get active this summer. Physical fitness can be fun, and your physical therapy team at Horizon PT can help you stay active and injury-free. Call 810-620- 8042 and ask how physical therapy can help you keep playing all summer long.
“Sports injuries only happen to serious athletes.” This is a mindset a lot of people have when it comes to physical activity. They assume injuries only occur if someone runs a marathon or gets tackled during a football game, but this is just not true. You’re just as likely to get injured playing horseshoes in the park as you are to get hurt while mountain biking. Fortunately, no matter which sports you enjoy or your level of activity, physical therapy can help. Much like the belief that only serious athletes have to worry about injury, there is a persistent myth that physical therapy only helps in recovery. The truth is that your physical therapist can help prevent injuries before they happen. Here are some of the most common injuries suffered by physically active adults: • ACL injury • Back pain • Groin pulls • Hamstring strain • Tennis elbow
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Father’s Day Chili Lime Chicken Wings Ingredients
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4 pounds chicken wings
1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 lime, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped cilantro for garnish
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[inspired by foodnetwork.com]
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown. 3. Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. 4. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro.
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