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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Try this simple exercise to help keep you moving...

“I came to CCMC PT after having an accident and the physical therapy treatments changed my life. My quality of life is 100% better and I feel like a new man. I recommend you to everyone. Thank you. You are God-sent. Each therapist had a special talent and gave it their all. I feel like a new man.” - Deryl B.

SINGLE LEG STANCE Stand on one leg and maintain your balance. Hold for a few seconds. Repeat 3 times.

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HEALTHY REC I PE

Spring Asparagus Risotto

INGREDIENTS • 4 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus • 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth • 1 1/2 cups water • 1 tbsp butter • 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)

• 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice • 1/2 cup dry white wine

• 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Place1cupasparagusand1cupbroth inablender;pureeuntilsmooth.Combinepuree,remaining 2 cups broth, and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.Stir inwine;cook2minutesoruntil liquid isnearlyabsorbed,stirringconstantly.Add 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining puree mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in remaining 3 cups asparagus; cook2minutes.Stir in3/4cupcheese,cream,salt,andpepper.Transferrisotto toabowl.Serve with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

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