EmpowerPT_Protecting Your Shoulders From Injury

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5WAYS TO EAT HEALTHY 1. Eat More Omega-3s - Getting more foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids might just help you keep your blood pressure down. Research suggeststhatomega-3scanhelp improveyour mood, which we all need a little help with in the short, dark days of winter. Aim to get two servings of fish a week, particularly fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines and some types of tuna, which are rich in omega-3s. Not a fish lover?Opt forwalnutsand flax,whicharegood non fish sources of omega-3s.

3. Up Your Fiber Intake - Getting enough fiber may help prevent cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and a number of cancers. And eating more fiber may help you slim down. But the average person eatsabout14gramsaday—the recommendeddaily intake is21 to 38 grams. One of the easiest waystoupyourfiber intake isto eatmorewholegrains.Quinoa, whole-wheatcouscous,bulgur and polenta are all quick-cooking options to add to your weeknight repertoire. 4. Eat Less Meat - A popular reason to cut back on meat is to lose weight, but you’ll be helpingyourhearttoo.Whenyoureplacemeat with soy, you’ll naturally eat less saturated fat. While tofu might not have a real “flavor,” that’s what makes it so versatile—it soaks up the flavors of a stir-fry sauce or marinade like a sponge, making it taste terrific!

2. Pile On The Veggies - The majority of people don’t eat the daily recommended 3 or more servings of vegetables, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Roasting vegetables caramelizes their natural sugars so they taste fantastic. It’s an easy way to cook veggies for dinner—pop a pan of them in the oven and make the rest of dinner while they roast.

5. Rein in Your Sugar Addiction - We eat too much sugar. We consume 355 calories—or 22 teaspoons—ofaddedsugarsaday.Luckily,you can still make treats that satisfy your sweet tooth and cut back on your sugar intake at the sametimebychoosingtreatsthatarenaturally sweet like fruit.

SERRATUS WALL SLIDE Place your forearms and hands along a wall so that your elbows are bent and your arms point towards the ceiling. Next, protract your shoulder blades forward and then slide your arms up the wall as shown. Then, return to original position and repeat 6 times.

EXERCISE ESSENTIAL TRY THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE PAIN

SHOULDER EXTERNAL ROTATION (BAND) Sit with good posture. Hold tubing in both of your hands. Tuck your elbows against your sides.Rotateonearmoutward,pullingagainst the tubing. Repeat 12 times on each side. Do this 3 times a day.

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