INJURY-FREE FLEXIBILITY Stretch With a Professional by Your Side
Flexibility exercises are one of the four vital components of a well-rounded exercise routine. Stiff, tight muscles can cause discomfort and lead to injury, especially as we age. Not only that, but it’s an often-neglected aspect of fitness, shoved to the side in favor of cardio or strength training. As a result, many
patients, fresh off of a physical therapist’s orders to increase their flexibility, jump into a yoga class to give their body a stretch.
These large-group yoga classes result in injury far more often than one would think, as individual attention and training are simply not possible in the midst of 40 other students. Though careful yoga practitioners usually avoid injury, it is all too easy to overextend yourself and damage muscle tissue. Instead of jumping into yoga at a late age, we recommend a dedicated stretching class instructed by a professional who understands each individual student’s physical limitations. But where do you find such a class? Well, with us at Stretch Physical Therapy, of course! Our classes focus on total body stretching, working gradually toward yoga poses at a pace tailored to even the stiffest of patients. Our classes are taught in a small group setting, allowing you to carefully gauge your body’s reactions and flexibility as we go, learning how each stretch should feel and drastically lowering your risk of injury.
Stretching doesn’t have to be complicated or painful. Instead, take it step by step, with a trained professional by your side.
Summertime
HAVE A LAUGH
FROZEN YOGURT PIE
Looking for a summer dessert you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in? Try this easy, low-fat frozen treat!
Ingredients
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1 premade graham cracker pie crust
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1 cup frozen or fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries) 3 (6-ounce) containers regular yogurt (berry flavors work best)
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1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip
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Directions
1. Combine Cool Whip, mixed berries, and yogurt in a bowl. Mix with a spatula until well-blended. 2. Pour yogurt mixture into pie crust. 3. Cover pie with foil or plastic lid. 4. Store in freezer for at least 3 hours, or until frozen through. 5. Serve frozen or slightly thawed. 513-874-8800
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