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FEBRUARY 2023
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you may be thinking about what gift to get your spouse or nice gestures you can do for your loved ones. But perhaps the greatest gift of all would be making sure you’re taking care of your health! HELP YOUR HEART OUT! GET MOVING ONCE AGAIN
Are You Doing Everything You Can For Your Health?
February is national heart month, and an easy way to take care of your heart health (and overall health) is to get moving and stay active. It can sometimes be difficult to get up and exercise - or, for a lot of us, begin exercising again - but it is a great way to make sure you are staying healthy and strong. Are you ready to become healthier, stronger, and more active? Physiotherapy is a great way to start. Our dedicated physiotherapists can put together a treatment plan designed around your specific needs. Contact The Physiotherapy Center LTD. today to get started!
How can physiotherapy help me improve my health?
Many aspects of physiotherapy focus on exercises that get the patient’s heart pumping, engaging the entire cardiovascular system. This is beneficial not only to your heart, but your body as a whole! Your physiotherapist will train you on the best ways you can move your body in order to promote improved health and wellness. In addition to physical exercises, they can also provide you with education on healthy living and any lifestyle changes that could help improve your health. Your physiotherapist will discuss risk factors with you, such as smoking, drinking, obesity, or poor nutrition choices. Once these risk factors are determined, you and your physiotherapist will come up with a plan to reduce or eliminate risks, and enhance your overall health through PT treatments.
them. You may also be responsible for taking certain lifestyle changes into your own hands, as you may discuss with your physiotherapist. There is no set time frame on physiotherapy treatments and how long it will take to reach your end goal, but many patients begin to notice improvements very quickly, sometimes after the first couple sessions. By exercising with a trained movement specialist who can show you the proper techniques, you will be able to achieve your health and wellness goals much faster!
How can I get started?
Give your loved ones the greatest gift of all this Valentine’s Day - make the first step in taking care of your health! Contact The Physiotherapy Center LTD. today to schedule a consultation and begin, or re-ignite, your journey toward a healthier, stronger, and more active life. Don’t wait. Schedule an appointment today.
When will I notice improvement?
Your physiotherapy journey to become healthier, stronger, and more active will all be dependent upon your personal goals and the treatment plan your PT deems best in helping you achieve
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KNOW THE SIGNS: HEART ATTACK
In North America coronary heart disease, which includes heart attack, causes 1 of every 7 deaths. But many of those deaths can be prevented — by acting fast! Each year, about 635,000 people in the US have a new heart attack and about 300,000 have a repeat attack. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. Here are some of the signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. • Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. • Shortness of breath. May occur with or without chest discomfort. • Other signs: These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are more likely than men to have some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
What should I do if I suspect a heart attack?
Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, immediately call 9-1-1 or your local emergency medical services (EMS) such as the fire department or ambulance. EMS staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too.
Why don’t people act fast enough?
Many people having a heart attack wait more than two hours before getting help. Some people feel it would be embarrassing to have a “false alarm.” Others are so afraid of having a heart attack that they tell themselves they aren’t having one. These feelings are easy to understand, but they’re also very dangerous. If you or someone close to you shows signs of a heart attack, call 9-1-1 and get help right away!
DO YOU NEED HELP FINDING RELIEF FROM YOUR PAIN?
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