WHAT CAN I DO IF I THINK I SUSTAINED AN UPPER EXTREMITY INJURY?
With more time around the house during these uncertain times, there is also more time to consult with your physical therapist. At ProMotion Rehab, we are able to treat both old and new injuries alike. If you feel an old injury flare up, or if you think you may have sustained a new injury from playing spring sports from the comfort of your backyard, contact us. The overall goal of physical therapy is healing and prevention. In addition to treating the injury, our physical therapists will help strengthen the affected area, in order to prevent additional injury from occurring. Our physical therapists can also provide you with helpful warm-up and cool-down techniques for your sport or hobby, in order to lower the risk of sustaining another injury. At ProMotion Rehab, we will work with you to accommodate your needs, even while stay-at-home orders are still in place. Our physical therapists are dedicated, experienced, and willing to help, even (and especially) during these times. In addition to injury treatment and prevention, our licensed physical therapists can also provide you with necessary physical and hygienic precaution tips for staying safe and healthy during the pandemic – all while still being able to carefully get out and participate in the activities you love. For more information, contact us today.
NATURAL WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY!
Right now, no one wants to get sick. There are things that are in our control to reduce the risk of infection. We all know that washing our hands is a key component at this time. Continue to follow the advice of our public health agencies, as they strive to keep us updated. It is good to note that we are able to impact our resilience and healing capabilities by boosting our immunity through diet and supplements. I have compiled a list of some great supplements and foods for this purpose: • Vitamin C is always a great supplement to take to boost your immune system. Vitamin C helps your body boost its production of the antioxidant which is required by the immune system to function optimally. Vitamin C also boosts your body’s production of interferon, which is anti-viral. Vitamin C has been proven effective with viruses, from the common cold to the flu. • Vitamin D is another effective supplement to help boost your immune system. In a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers conducted a double-blind placebo study where participants were given 1,200 IUs (international units) of vitamin D or a placebo. The participants that were given the vitamin D had a 58% reduced risk of flu. Several recent studies are also linking Vitamin D deficiency with increased incidence and severity of COVID-19 infections. If you don’t want to take a supplement, just step outside for about 15 minutes to get your daily dose naturally from the sun. • Vitamin B6 is vital for supporting biochemical reactions in the immune system. A B6 deficiency can reduce your body’s production of white blood cells. Additionally, B6 helps your body make interleukin-2 which helps direct the actions of your white blood cells.
• Mushrooms are a great addition to an immune boosting protocol. Mushrooms can help augment the immune system and reduce fatigue and stress. They also provide polysaccharides to increase the activity and impact of natural killer cells and macrophages which are your body’s first line of defense against infection. • Food really can be medicine, and eating a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables can really help your immune system function at its best. Bone broth is an excellent superfood for boosting immunity. It contains amino acids, like arginine, cysteine and glutamine that can help to shorten and prevent viral infections. Eating chicken noodle soup for a cold is not just an old wive’s tale, research has proven that the nutrients in chicken noodle soup can help prevent white blood cells from crossing the mucous membranes to reduce congestion and ease the duration of a cold. Many fruits, vegetables and herbs provide anti-viral properties such as: oranges, pomegranates, wild blueberries, kale, garlic, fennel, parsley and turmeric. • And last but not least, wash your hands!
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