HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU GET HEALTHIER
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health, insulin levels, and cognitive abilities. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Move Your Body: Exercise is another health-promoting behavior that has a big impact. Regular exercise improves your metabolic health, elevates your mood, and helps you stay mobile even as you age. Aim for 150 minutes of moderately intense exercise (i.e., walking) each week — that works out to about 22 minutes daily! Eat a Nutritious Diet: Although it may seem like certain foods cycle in and out of “health food” status, research has confirmed the ideal diet: one that’s varied, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. One simple tip for eating healthier is to emphasize adding healthy foods to your meals rather than restricting less healthy choices. Stay Hydrated: As part of that nutritious diet, ensure you drink plenty of water throughout the day. Hydration helps prevent injuries and may lessen your chances of developing chronic illnesses. Current recommendations vary but usually land at around 8 cups a day. Eat a Nutritious Diet: Although it may seem like certain foods cycle in and out of “health food” status, research has confirmed the ideal diet: one that’s varied, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. One simple tip for eating healthier is to emphasize adding healthy foods to your meals rather than restricting less healthy choices. Stay Hydrated: As part of that nutritious diet, ensure you drink plenty of water throughout the day. Hydration helps prevent injuries and may lessen your chances of developing chronic illnesses. Current recommendations vary but usually land at around 8 cups a day. Meditate Daily: Taking five minutes each day to practice deep breathing and mindfulness can, like exercise, have a radiating effect on your physical and mental health. Meditate Daily: Taking five minutes each day to practice deep breathing and mindfulness can, like exercise, have a radiating effect on your physical and mental health. It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it! It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it! health, insulin levels, and cognitive abilities. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Move Your Body: Exercise is another health-promoting behavior that has a big impact. Regular exercise improves your metabolic health, elevates your mood, and helps you stay mobile even as you age. Aim for 150 minutes of moderately intense exercise (i.e., walking) each week — that works out to about 22 minutes daily!
Physical Therapy’s Role in Promoting Good Health Our physical therapists have several tools to help you live the healthiest life possible: • We can help you manage or resolve injuries and/or painful conditions that keep you from being physically active. • We can help you develop a fun, effective exercise program that suits your interests and abilities. • We can identify areas of musculoskeletal weakness or impairment that might cause problems for you down the road — and give suggestions for managing that impairment now! • We can show you relaxation techniques to manage stress. • And much more! When you visit us, we’ll create a customized program that addresses your unique needs. Find Good Health with Restore Physical Therapy! Our team of movement and musculoskeletal experts is here to help you live a full, healthy life. Call us today to schedule an appointment! • We can identify areas of musculoskeletal weakness or impairment that might cause problems for you down the road — and give suggestions for managing that impairment now! • We can show you relaxation techniques to manage stress. • And much more! When you visit us, we’ll create a customized program that addresses your unique needs. Find Good Health with Restore Physical Therapy! Our team of movement and musculoskeletal experts is here to help you live a full, healthy life. Call us today to schedule an appointment! • We can help you manage or resolve injuries and/or painful conditions that keep you from being physically active. • We can help you develop a fun, effective exercise program that suits your interests and abilities. Physical Therapy’s Role in Promoting Good Health Our physical therapists have several tools to help you live the healthiest life possible:
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Start by placing your non-working hand on a table or chair for support with your working arm hanging straight down in front of your chest with a light dumbbell in your hand. Start by placing your non-working hand on a table or chair for support with your working arm hanging straight down in front of your chest with a light dumbbell in your hand.
Slowly start moving your hips from side to side and let the momentum from your lower body cause your hanging arm to begin moving in a side to side motion. Slowly start moving your hips from side to side and let the momentum from your lower body cause your hanging arm to begin moving in a side to side motion.
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