9 WAYS TO HELP AVOID ILLNESS: The best way to keep your body healthy during this time is to stay moving and reduce inflammation. Being sedentary and making poor diet choices has the potential to hurt your immune system and make you a target for sickness and disease.
WE ARE OPEN AND OFFERING TELEHEALTH!
9ways to avoid illnesses like COVID-19:
• Wash your hands.
• Decide to get up and get moving.
• Eat nutrition rich food.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Don’t smoke.
• Get a good amount of rest.
• Stretch.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused limitations in access to needed physical therapy care, we as medical professionals are diligently trying to serve you in the best ways possiblewithout risking the spread of this disease. In times like these, with increased stress, pain, and limitations in movement, life can feel miserable. However, just because you can’t get out to physical therapy, it doesn’t mean that we can’t come to you, right through your own computer or mobile device!
We are now able to offer you a way to continue thebenefits of your physical therapy treatment, in the comfort of your own home, with cutting-edge TeleHealth services. For more information on our TeleHealth services and how they will benefit you, feel free to call us at 512-353-4575 (San Marcos) or 512.847.9057 (Wimberley), schedule a TeleHealth appointment with our website chatbot, OR go to our TeleHealth appointment page link to schedule your virtual appointment!
STUCK AT HOME? DON’T FORGET TO KEEP MOVING! Though it is tempting to be sedentary and make poor diet choices while self-isolating, these habits have the potential to inhibit your immune system and increase your risk of infection. PTRCwants to encourage its patients to stay active and moving to boost their immunity and maintain their health. If you’re looking for exercises to keep you moving indoors, you can start with the exercises listed in this newsletter, or contact your physical therapist for additional options! During this time, even if you cannot keep your physical therapy appointments, we encourage you to continue your prescribed exercises at home. We’re wishing our patients health and safety! • Take frequent breaks for breathing exercises. Inhale and exhale deeply. • Continue your home exercise program 2-3 times per week. In order to be healthy, there needs to be a large emphasis on movement. When your body is flexible, strong, well-balanced, and fueled by a nutritious diet, it is able to fight infection and reduce the impact of viruses. We are dedicated to helping you live the best life you can.
BE SURE TO STAY ACTIVE INDOORS!
WRIST EXTENSION STRETCH - PRAYER Standwith goodposture. Place your palms together in front of your chest right below your chin. Slowly lower your hands keeping your palms together as shown until you feel a mild to moderate stretch under your forearms. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
FOURPOINT + ARMRAISE Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm out front. Bring it back down and then repeat on opposite side. 8-10 times on both arms.
MEDIAN NERVE GLIDE Start with your arm hanging down at your side with your elbows straight and palm facing forward. Next, bend your wrist forward and back. Your other hand should be checking to make sure that your shoulder stays down and drawn back the entire time.
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