TOM CRUISE:
A Proven Testament to Physical Therapy
Physical therapy works wonders for both preventing and treating a multitude of injuries. It’s beneficial for men and women of different ages, lifestyles, and professions and has a wide range of benefits. And guess what? Even celebrities rely on it! In 2018, while filming “Mission Impossible – Fallout,” Tom Cruise broke his ankle on a London set while jumping between buildings. “I knew instantly my ankle was broken, and I really didn’t want to do it again, so I just got up and carried on with the take,” he stated on “The Graham Norton Show” afterwards. “I said, ‘It’s broken. That’s a wrap. Take me to hospital,’ and then everyone got on the phone and made their vacation arrangements.” His injury was so serious that doctors told him he may never be able to run again. Determined to resume filming and prove his doctors wrong, he turned to physical therapy instead of sitting around and wallowing. He worked hard in physical therapy, and at times, it wasn’t easy, he told reporters at Extra. Six short weeks later, he resumed filming! The movie was even released on time — all thanks to physical therapy! Just like how sports injuries can put professional athletes on the sidelines for an entire season, an injury like this could have been devastating for an A-list actor like Tom Cruise, who is well-known for performing many stunts in his movies. However, his recovery was put on the fast track with the strengthening and reparative benefits of physical therapy!
One of the best perks of physical therapy is that it’s tailored to each patient and their needs. Your therapist designs a custom treatment plan to address pain and recovery to restore you as close to full and painless mobility and function as possible. Physical therapy certainly isn’t just for celebrities — its benefits can apply to everyone!
Debunking 4 Common Exercise Myths
basis, but when they’re actually investigated, there’s not much truth to them. Below you will find four common exercise myths and the truth surrounding them. YOU NEED TO SWEAT. It’s safe to say most of us had a coach at one point who stated that if we weren’t sweating, we weren’t working hard enough. That idea has been passed down and now many people believe they need to sweat in order to maximize the effectiveness of their workout. In actuality, moving your body and raising your heart rate relative to your fitness level are the most important parts of physical activity. Sweating just helps your body cool down. CRUNCHES REDUCE BELLY FAT. You may think if you work a specific area of your body, then that area will begin to lose fat quicker than the rest — but that’s not necessarily the case. We can’t control what area sheds fat while working out. Crunches will help build abdominal
muscles underneath your belly fat but no amount of crunches will guarantee a thin belly. You need to adjust your diet while working out to see the greatest results. CAN YOU TURN FAT INTO MUSCLE? It’s a common myth that people can turn their fat into muscle. Fat and muscle are two completely different cells, and it’s not possible to turn one cell into the other. Many exercises out there will help you burn fat while building muscle, but it is impossible for your fat cells to simply become muscle. EXERCISE LONGER FOR BETTER RESULTS. Some people think the longer you exercise, the more effective your routine will be. Oftentimes, longer workouts can lead to injuries and strained muscles. In fact, if you spend too much time on one exercise, your form will begin to suffer, which can also lead to injuries. Make sure you break up your routine and rotate between different muscle groups.
www.campuscommonsphysicaltherapy.com 2 Not everything you hear in the gym is factual. There are plenty of exercise myths that make the rounds at nearly every gym. Oftentimes, these myths make sense on a surface-level
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