Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body by Choice Physical Therapy
YOUR RESOURCE TO MOVING WELL AND LIVING LIFE
Inside: PT Treatments Target Your Needs And Goals!
LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY!
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LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY!
Are you suffering from the lingering pain of an injury? Are you recovering from surgery? Our physical therapists at Choice Physical Therapy are dedicated to relieving your pain, whatever the case may be. We’ll get you back to your peak level of physical health. A healthy, strong, and active lifestyle is what everyone strives for. However, it is not always easy to obtain, especially if you are living with chronic pain. The very thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains may leave you feeling uncomfortable. Fortunately, there is a more straightforward solution to gaining the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapy can help you achieve optimum health and fitness levels while reducing your pain. If you are looking for a healthier and more active lifestyle, contact Choice Physical Therapy today! HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU TO BE HEALTHIER Physical therapists are movement experts who can help improve your quality of life by developing an exercise program, providing hands-on care, and educating you about your condition and overall health and well-being. A physical therapist is educated in analyzing your ability to perform regular movements (i.e., functional mobility). By analyzing how you move, your therapist can identify issues with bending, stretching, squatting, kneeling, walking, running, jumping, and almost every other form of physical activity. Our physical therapists will pinpoint problem areas and create a customized treatment plan to improve those areas. Through in-office sessions and at-home exercises, you will learn to restore your joint and soft tissue mobility as well as strengthen your muscles, improve your balance, and experience pain relief, all without the unwanted harmful risks of drugs or surgery. PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS TARGET YOUR NEEDS AND GOALS! Our physical therapists will perform an examination to develop a treatment plan to improve your ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability. We will also work with you to help you achieve your fitness goals and lead an active life. Our physical therapists will cater your treatment plan around specific movements designed to increase your strength, flexibility, balance, and overall mobility. For example, your physical therapist will guide you through a series of exercises designed to help the injury and return to your pre-injury abilities. We will start with pain management and restoring mobility to the injured area. Next, we will focus on progressing your strength and dynamic stability exercises designed to restore function and prevent injuries. We will also incorporate balance and coordination exercises to stimulate the nervous system and help ensure you can avoid an injury in the future. Your physical therapist will assist you with many of these exercises and provide some simple ones that you can do at home.
The end goal of physical therapy is living the life you want, free from painful limitations. That can only happen when you apply the concepts from your treatments to the outside world. Our physical therapists are as dedicated as you are and will encourage you to achieve all the goals you outlined in the beginning.
INSIDE: • Healthy Recipe • PT Treatments Target Your Needs And Goals! • 3 Ways To Practice Gratitude • At-Home Exercise
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START THIS WINTER LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY SESSIONS Some people try to mask their symptoms with anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving medications, while others, unfortunately, give up on the idea of being active altogether. With the help of a physical therapist, it is possible to reclaim your pain-free, healthy lifestyle and get back to doing the activities you love. Everyone has different needs based on the conditions of their bodies. There is no cookie-cutter approach to health and wellness, as one treatment plan may not work the same for one person as it would for another. Your physical therapist will work closely with you to evaluate your needs and provide you with a comprehensive plan to achieve your goals. Once your physical therapist has a clear picture of what you need, they will begin constructing a treatment plan to help relieve your pain and live a healthier lifestyle. CONTACT US TODAY If you want to improve your health, strength, and physical activity, Choice Physical Therapy is here to help. Please schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today and get started on your journey toward better health and wellness! Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
WARMS YOUR BODY UP FOR MOVEMENT
STANDING MARCH Start by standing up straight (place both hands on the back of a chair for support if needed). Slowly lift one knee up towards the ceiling until it reaches hip height and then lower it back down. Do the same with the other leg keeping the abdominals contracted the whole time. Repeat exercise 10 times.
8 YEARS IN BUSINESS!
3 WAYS TO PRACTICE GRATITUDE
3. Use visual reminders It can be hard to remember to practice gratitude. With your hectic schedule, sometimes it can feel impossible to sit down, take a moment to breathe, and reflect on your blessings. Visual cues can be a great tool for reminding us to take a beat. Something as simple as sticky notes, a poster, or even your home screen on your phone or laptop can help us remember to slow down and shift to a positive mindset.
Did you know that being grateful is actually good for your health? It’s true! We all love Thanksgiving for the excellent food, football, and time spent with family, but truthfully, this holiday means much more. Practicing gratitude can lead to greater happiness all year long. According to Harvard Health Publishing, “Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” If you want to implement more gratitude in your own life, take a look at these 3 tips. 1. Write thank you letters Remember writing thank you letters? How long has it been since you wrote one? You don’t need to have a wedding, graduation, or other big life event to thank the people in your life. Try writing thank you letters to your friends and family for the little things– you’ll be surprised at how good it feels! 2. Write down what you are grateful for everyday This might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Take a few minutes each morning or evening to write down at least 3 things that you are grateful for in your life. This repeated action helps us shift into a more positive mindset and can help fight symptoms of depression and anxiety.
HEALTHY RECIPE
Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole
• 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks • 1/3 cup honey • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger • Kosher salt • 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish. Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.
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