WHAT’S PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR?
• Stretching Including stretching in your daily routine can help keep your muscles and joints healthy. • Hydration Yes, a physical therapist can also help with nutrition, and staying hydrated is necessary to overall physical health. • Core Stabilization Maintaining your balance is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, and core strength is an important part of balance. Take Control of the Future There are many doctors who use surgery or prescription medication as the first response to poor patient health, but this isn’t the only path. Many patients have been able to avoid the surgical table or keep away from addictive drugs thanks to physical therapy. Conditions like obesity, osteoporosis, and arthritis can also be treated with physical therapy, empowering patients to make their own decisions regarding their health and future. Physical therapy isn’t just about overcoming an injury; it’s about building a better life. If you are ready to learn how physical therapy can help you live your best life, give Horizon PT a call at 810-620-8042.
Many people turn to their physical therapist to help them recover from an injury or get better after surgery, but physical therapy doesn’t have to wait until a doctor says you need to go. October is National Physical Therapy Month, and we want to get the word out about what physical therapy is for. Here are a few reasons why our patients come to Horizon PT. Free Themselves fromPain Many people suffer from chronic pain that isn’t from a recent injury. They struggle with a bad back, joint pain, or some other constant ache they learned to live with or hid beneath pain killers. But being in pain all the time isn’t normal! When patients realize they don’t have to resign themselves to a life of pain just because they are getting older, they can find help through physical therapy and address the cause of their pain rather than covering up the symptoms. Build a Healthy Foundation Physical therapy isn’t just for recovery. There are patients who come in because they want to stay healthy. A licensed physical therapist can help patients establish the foundations of a healthy lifestyle though better habits. These habits include the following:
Spiced Pumpkin Seed Crunch Ingredients Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine
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1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
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1 large egg white 1 teaspoon light agave syrup
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1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
Directions
1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated. 4. Using a slotted spoon, strain spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.
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