Don’t Let the Holidays Derail Your Physical Therapy Stay Festive, Stay Fit With Halloween, Thanksgiving, and end-of-the-year holidays around the corner, it can be easy to let your physical therapy routine slip by during these busy festivities. Staying on track with your exercises doesn’t have to be another stressor this holiday season. With smart strategies and planning, you can stay on top of your physical therapy while enjoying everything this time of year brings. Here’s how to balance a busy holiday schedule while focusing on your health. Start Early As you prepare for the holidays, you may find it more challenging to stick to your home- based exercise activities or your visits with your physical therapist. Make a plan to start waking up 20 minutes earlier every day to knock out your workout before the day begins. To succeed with your physical therapy plan, you must make time for it, or your progress will stagnate. Alternatively, you can stay up a little later than usual to do your routine before bed. Join Virtually If you will be out of town visiting family during this season or can’t make it into the clinic, go virtual. Many physical therapists offer meetings, sessions, or classes online so you can keep working on your health from home. We offer a four-week online course covering a wide range of body parts. By tuning in digitally, you can save time and also stay on track with your routine from wherever you are.
Write It Down Creating a schedule is one of the best ways to prioritize physical therapy and avoid missing important dates. Plot out your holiday commitments, other items in your day, and your PT sessions. This will ensure your exercise plans are consistent with different duties and engagements. Make sure to include if your clinic will have reduced holiday hours. Creating to-do lists and journaling about your physical therapy is also helpful. As the holiday season unfolds, remember your health is the best gift you can give yourself. With a bit of planning, creativity, and determination, you can enjoy all the joy this season brings without missing a beat on your wellness journey.
Easy to make and sure to impress, this ice cream cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Delicious Ice Cream Cake
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INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups crushed graham crackers • 1/2 cup melted butter • 2 quarts ice cream (any flavor, divided) • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) • 1/2 cup chocolate or caramel topping (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Grease a 9-inch springform pan. 2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan. 3. Place pan in the freezer for 30 minutes to allow crust to set. 4. Meanwhile, let the ice cream melt just enough to become spreadable. Then spread half of the ice cream into the crust, sprinkle with nuts, then top with the remaining ice cream. 5. Drizzle with topping, if desired. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm. 6. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.
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