N E W S L E T T E R
LEAVE PAIN BEHIND IN THE NEW YEAR
WRIGHT PT CAN HELP YOU GET OUT OF PAIN AND CONQUER YOUR GOALS IN THE NEW YEAR!
While there’s never awrong time to prioritize your health and wellbeing, the beginning of a brand new year certainly feels like a great time to make significant changes! Itdoesn’tmatter if you’re lookingfornewways to become more active, or you just want to put a stronger pulse on your overall health, Wright Physical Therapy is here to help you! We want all of our patients to know that we are behind you 100% when it comes to maintaining their fitness and embarking on a journey to better health. That’s why we wanted to share some of the best things you can start doing today to get your health on the right track for 2022! Stretches and Exercises for Improved Health When it comes to getting fit, exercising more often is truly a no-brainer. Tons of targeted stretches and exercises may help you feel better and get into better shape at the same time. Wright Physical Therapy physical therapists are movement experts who enjoy teaching our patients how to perform a variety of exercises tomake themstrongerand increase their flexibility, stability, and stamina.
Here are some types of stretches and exercise pointers thatmay help you improve your overall health. If you see a physical therapist, they may incorporate some of these into a treatment plan for you. Aerobic Activities Aerobicstretchesandexerciseshelp increase your stamina. Theykeepyouhealthy, improve your fitness, and allow you to have an easier time doing the things you love. Some forms of aerobic endurance exercises include: • Biking • Dancing • Swimming • Playing a sport • Climbing • Walking, sprinting Strength Training Exercises Strength training makes your muscles stronger andalsohelps toprevent fall injuries. Some common forms of strength-building exercises include: • Lifting weights • Using resistance bands during a workout Dynamic Stretching Techniques These stretches are a bit more interactive and can expand your range of motion. One
example is a hamstring stretch, in which the leg is kicked upward through its range of motion and gradually increases in height with each pass. It’s essential to know your limits when it comes to your range of motion, as excess momentum can overextend the limb and cause a painful injury to be sustained. There are more ways stretching can benefit you and help improve your overall performance and health. Healthline lists out a variety of things in your life that can be made easier by a regular stretching routine: • Improves posture • Improves flexibility • Helps to heal and prevent back pain • Can calm your mind • Helps decrease tension headaches • Increases range of motion • Improves your performance in physical activities • Increases blood flow to your muscles Boosting Your Immunity Levels Making sure our immune systems are performing in tip-top shape shoulddefinitely
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