EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS TECHNIQUE TO STRENGTHEN HIPS
INDOOR EXERCISES DON’T LET THE COLD WEATHER HOLD YOU BACK Yoga. Yoga provides relaxing physical activity all year long and can easily be done in your bedroom, living room or just about anywhere in the house. You can even use yoga first thing in the morning to wake up slowly and get your body warmed up for the day. Running alternatives. If you love cardio, you probably don’t want to give up that runner’s high, but you might not want to venture out into frosty conditions either. Get your heart pumping indoors with cardio exercises you can do at home, such as:
Hip Hikes
While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position. Repeat 3 times.
• Burpees • Jump rope • High knees
• Climbing stairs • Jumping jacks • Mountain climbers You can keep exercising throughout the colder months—without risking frostbite. It might take you a few tries to find an indoor workout you love, but don’t give up; you might just find your new favorite activity.
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SHARE THE PATH TO BETTER HEALTH Do You Have Friends or Family Members That Have Trouble:
DIRECT ACCESS WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Physical Therapy is Easier to Get Than You Think! • A physician referral
� Sitting for long periods � Walking for long distances � Living active & healthy
� Moving without pain � Bending &moving freely � Balancing confidently & securely
Share the Benefits of Physical Therapy with a Friend! We appreciate your confidence and will do our best to help those you refer meet their health and rehab goals. Thank you to all of our friends who refer others to us!
• Therapy may begin with a full evaluation by a licenced physical therapist • In New York, up to 10 visits within 30 days is allowed, with some exceptions
no longer needed, whether you want a check-up, suffered a recent injury, or if you want to improve your overall health and wellness
Don’t let your pain hold you back. Call us today at (718) 823-3900 or visit our website at www.pelhamrehab.com.
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