Patient Success Spotlight
Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body
An incredible environment!
“Icame toFPTWbecauseof issues withmyknees.Butchalwayskeeps me laughing and feeling good. There is such an optimistic feeling with all the staff members. I’m a big believer in the mind and body connection. Farmingdale Physical Therapy West is a knowledgeable practice, and an incredible environment for patients, which isoneof themany reasons Ialways refer friends in need.” - Carole Y.
Think PT First
Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune- Up: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
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Take Care of Your Aches and Pains Before It’s Too Late.
E, MORNING STRETCHES & POSTURE CHECK Posture Check
4. Shoulder Stretch. Sit up tall at the edge of your bed, with back straight, reach right arm across your chest, graspbackof rightupperarmwith left hand to apply slight pressure, hold 5 seconds, repeat10 timesoneachside. 5. Neck Rolls. Sitting up straight at the edge of the bed, lean head to the left comfortably, then roll chin into chest and around until your head is tilted to the right, repeat 5 times in eachdirection (onlyperformneck rolls with head forward, not looking up at the ceiling). Now you’re ready to get your day started with some bounce in your step!
“Stand up straight!” That’s probably what your mother always said…turns out she was right! Good posture not only helps prevent injuries, it also makes you look thinner and appear more confident. So, thenext timeyou’reabout to walk into a room do a 5 second posture check…are your shoulders pulled back? Isyourchin tucked inbringing yourearsoveryourshoulders?Areyourhips,kneesand lower back in line with each other?
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