Your Resource for Health, Wellness, and Caring for Your Body: Get Back Into a Safe Exercise Routine by Georgialina Physical Therapy
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Have you gotten out of your exercise routine because life’s gotten too busy? Have you noticed a mysterious new pain but haven’t had a chance to address it yet? At Georgialina Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can guide you through a safe return to exercise. GET BACK INTO A SAFE EXERCISE ROUTINE WITH GEORGILINA PHYSICAL THERAPY
Take It Easy At First: If you haven’t worked out in a while, it’s important to begin with baby steps so that you are not adding extra stress to your joints and muscles. Inactivity leads to physical limitations and an increased risk of injury–but so does trying to do too much too soon. A physical therapist can help you recognize your body’s limits and create an exercise plan to get back to your physical goals. Additionally, our physical therapists can address any issues you may have while sitting, standing, twisting, bending, running, jumping, or lifting. Our movement analysis is a comprehensive way to learn how your body moves to ensure you improve your current form and limit the impact on your joints during exercise. Focus On Health Instead Of A Number On The Scale: While there is definitive evidence that taking off weight removes the added stress on your joints, making long-term changes to your health means taking a whole-body approach. Proper nutrition can help with weight loss while reducing inflammation in the body. Stress management will also improve your health and well-being. No matter your goals, our physical therapists will customize an exercise plan for your specific needs. This plan may include stretching, aerobic exercise, weight training, or pain relief treatments if necessary. This
Everyone knows that exercise is important: your body, quite simply, was made to move. But between work, family obligations, and life’s general hecticness, sometimes working out just falls to the wayside. But what happens when you decide to pick things back up again? It’s important that you understand the safest ways to get back into your exercise routine so that you can avoid injuries. At Georgialina Physical Therapy, we want to make sure you resolve an old problem and help you get back into a regular exercise routine without developing any new aches and pains. Tips from Our Physical Therapists for a Safe Return to Exercise Everyone should know some important considerations when starting or resuming an exercise program. Our physical therapists are movement experts skilled at guiding people through rehabilitation and beyond–so you know our advice isn’t based on the latest fad. Here are just a few of our favorite tips: Always Use The Proper Form: Maintaining your form is crucial no matter what exercise you do. Understanding how to perform an exercise properly can be the difference between results and injury. Our team of physical therapists can help identify joint restrictions and compensations your body makes due to injury or deconditioning.
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personalized program will help you reach your health goals and decrease the pressure on your joints! Set intentions and plan your day around them: Small modifications to your daily routine can make a big difference to your overall health. We typically recommend making minor changes to your daily routine so the adjustments are more manageable. Here are a few small changes to your routine that our therapists definitely approve of: • Choose the stairs instead of the elevator. • Do any yardwork yourself, whether mowing the lawn or tending to your garden. • Park farther away from your destination and walk the extra distance. • Walk up and down the field while your children are at sports practice. • Take the dog on walks around the park or your neighborhood every day. • Get off the bus one stop early and walk the rest of the way to your destination. Ready to Get Moving Again? If you’ve been looking for assistance getting back in shape, your search ends here. Georgialina Physical Therapy is here to help you achieve your wellness and fitness goals. Contact us today to discover how we can help you safely strengthen your muscles and get your energy back!
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AT-HOME EXERCISE CLAMSHELL BRIDGE
AVOCADO-EGG TOAST
Start by lying on your back with knees bent, feet flat on floor, and arms at your sides with palms down. Wrap a band around your legs just
above your knees. Engaging the abdominals and squeezing the buttocks, slowly lift hips up towards the ceiling. While your hips are
INGREDIENTS • ¼ avocado
raised, spread your knees apart against the band and let them come back in slowly. Repeat 10 times.
• 1 large egg, fried • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (Optional) • 1 tablespoon scallion, sliced (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper • ¹/ 8 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted
Directions: Combine avocado, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl and gently mash. Top toast with the avocado mixture and fried egg. Garnish with Sriracha and scallion, if desired. www.eatingwell.com/recipe/267169/avocado-egg-toast/
This exercise helps strengthens your core.
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