Health & Wellness Newsletter: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Active Again by Restore Physical Therapy
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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Get Moving Again!
Do you feel sluggish or tired? Is it difficult to motivate yourself to get moving? Your body may be experiencing physical problems that physical therapy can help. At Restore Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are skilled at finding physical limitations and teaching you the skills to overcome them! PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU GET ACTIVE AGAIN
Living a sedentary life is one of the main reasons people report having low energy and feeling day-to-day aches and pains. Sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and joint and muscle dysfunctions, leading to a higher risk of falls. While it may not seem like it is making an impact at the moment, a sedentary lifestyle can damage your body over time. Fortunately, physical therapists are experts at addressing old and new injuries that may have led to difficulties staying active. We can design a program tailored to your individual needs to help you get back on track! Contact Restore Physical Therapy today for guidance on how to get moving so you can increase your energy and live a healthier life! How Does A Sedentary Lifestyle Affect Your Body? People often spend their life with a long commute to work, sitting at a desk all day, and then at home watching T.V. all night.
An inactive lifestyle has the following effects on your body: • You burn fewer calories which makes you more likely to gain weight. • You lose muscle strength and endurance. • Your joints become stiffer and more prone to degenerative changes. • Your bones may get weaker (i.e., osteopenia and osteoporosis). • Your immune system may not work as well, making you more susceptible to illness. • You have poorer blood circulation. • Your body has more inflammation which makes you more susceptible to aches and pains. When you don’t participate in frequent physical activity, your body starts to weaken, and as time goes on, it breaks down, making you more prone to disease, injuries, and falls. These consequences can cause severe pain and may result in a host of other problems if lifestyle changes are not made.
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How Physical Therapy Can Help Our physical therapists see the effects of sedentary life in the form of aches and pains, joint or muscle dysfunction, and injuries from falls or other preventable accidents. We are experts at assessing the musculoskeletal system to address the dysfunctions and adverse health effects created by a sedentary lifestyle. Our therapists will provide a program tailored to your individual needs and educate you on a safe and effective way to resume an active lifestyle. Our focus will include: Identifying your prior level of fitness. This requires ongoing discussions about what your typical day was like when you felt your best. Next, we will determine how much movement you get on a typical day at work, at home, and in the community. Teaching you about the consequences of being sedentary. Education is a crucial component of success. We will show you ways to increase movement in your day and help you make choices that support your well-being. Develop and progress you through specific exercises. Every program is designed based on your needs. Learning how to safely move without injury or pain is a significant part of our physical therapy programs. We use objective measurements to determine the level of strength and fitness and build your program accordingly. It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it!
From start to finish, we’re dedicated to your ongoing well-being. On every level, physical therapy serves to enhance your quality of life. What To Expect In Physical Therapy To be healthy, you need to emphasize movement. When your body is flexible, strong, and mobile, it can perform at its optimal levels. Your physical therapist will assess your particular condition to identify the contributing factors and address all of them. Regardless of the cause of inactivity, physical therapy plays a significant role in helping you get moving again and should be the first step. Your therapist can educate you on how regular physical activity and individualized exercise programs can reduce your pain, prevent the condition from worsening, and improve daily function. In many cases, physical therapy can help you choose specific exercises and design appropriate strengthening exercises that improve your function without aggravating your pain. Your therapist can help you reclaim a healthy lifestyle. If you are looking for assistance in living a more physically active life, call today to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists.
Exercise Essentials
Hip Adductor Stretch
Begin in the side lunge position as shown. Your leg should be out to the side and slightly behind you, both feet flat on the floor. Keeping your back straight, lunge deeper to the side until you feel a stretch along the inside of your leg. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat 5 times on each leg.
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Patient Success Stories
“They got me back to walking normal.”
If you have back or joint pain, there are probably some times when all you want to do is lie in bed all day. It’s tempting, but it might make the problem worse. Doctors used to prescribe bed rest for back pain and other chronic pain conditions, but studies have found that people who exercise and stay flexible manage their pain much better than those who don’t. If you do have a chronic pain condition like back pain or hip, knee, or shoulder problems, you shouldn’t begin an exercise program without guidance. Check with your physical therapist first. They have the expertise to help you develop an individualized exercise program. Have a professional; a physical therapist show you what is appropriate to do given your condition. 7 Exercises/Activities To Help Alleviate Pain 1. Walking 2. Swimming 3. Yoga 4. Tai Chi 5. Pilates 6. Stretching 7. Aerobics Do I Have To Be Inactive When I’m In Pain? Exercise & Pain Relief
“I came to Restore Physical Therapy because I was having pain in my left leg. I couldn’t put much pressure on it and had a really hard time walking and even standing for a long time. I worked with Dave and he was amazing. He helped me build my strength back up and helped me heal. They got me back to walking normal. The team is great, super friendly and helpful and flexible with appointments. My journey to recovery was made easy. Thank you Restore PT Team!” —Priti P. — actual 5 Star Google Review We Want to Hear Your Success Story By sharing your success story you can help us reach more people in our community — inspiring someone to find relief from pain and become stronger and healthier.
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INGREDIENTS • 2-3 med-lg Beets • 6 Carrots
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