Professional Physical Therapy - September 2021

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Inside This Issue

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Seasons of Change

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Patient of the Month: Diane ‘Dyan’ Rook

Get a Jump on Winter Blues With Fall Exercise

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One-Pan Apple Cider Chicken

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Common Mistakes to Avoid While Exercising

Do It Right! EXERCISE MISTAKES TO AVOID

Headphones in, adrenaline pumping, endorphins flowing — it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and turn a blind eye to any pain or discomfort you feel while working out. Exercise is a crucial part of maintaining your health. It improves your muscle strength, builds endurance, delivers nutrients and oxygen to your bodily tissues, can boost your mood, and provides your body with more energy. However, to avoid doing more damage than good to your body, it is essential to avoid certain mistakes. Skipping the Warmup We’ve all been there; either you’re excited to rush right into the workout or you don’t have much time carved out to do your routine and warmup as well. But this is a big mistake. Very often, injuries occur as a result of not warming up your body and muscles before putting them under a lot of stress in an exercise regimen. Be sure to engage in at least five minutes of dynamic stretching to increase your heart rate, get your blood flowing, lubricate your joints, and get your breathing under control before moving on to your workout.

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