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CELEBRATE HEART HEALTH MONTH PHYSICAL THERAPY IS GOOD FOR THE HEART! Areyouashealthyasyoushouldbe?Formostpeople withchronicailmentssuchasdiabetes,heartdisease, arthritis, and pain, walking and exercising can be difficultenough.With inactivity,thesechronicdiseases leadtoadownwardspiralofworseninghealthandthe need for more aggressive medication management. Numerous studies demonstrate the power of activity in reducing a multitude of symptoms and improving long-term health. Not only does this improve your response to treatment but also reduces the need for medications. Physical therapy can help you lead a more active and healthy lifestyle by improving joint mobility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance, helping you better manage your disease. For more information on our successful treatment programs, call us today! TIPS FOR BETTER HEART HEALTH 1. Aim for lucky number seven. Young and middle- age adults who sleep 7 hours a night have less calcium in their arteries (an early sign of heart disease) than those who sleep 5 hours or less or those who sleep 9 hours or more. 2. Keep the pressure off. Get your blood pressure checked every 3-5 years if you’re 18-39. If you’re 40 or older, or if you have high blood pressure, check it every year. 3. Move more. To keep it simple, you can aim for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week of moderate exercise. Even if you exercise for 30 minutes a day, being sedentary for the other 23 1/2 hours is really bad for your heart. 4. Slash saturated fats. To help your heart’s arteries, cut down on saturated fats, which are mainly found in meat and full-fat dairy products. Choose leaner cuts and reduced-fat options. 5. Find out if you have diabetes. Millions of people don’t know that they have this condition. That’s risky because over time, high blood sugar damages arteries and makes heart disease more likely.
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS TRY THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE KNEE PAIN Gavin, a 5th grader at Longwood Middle School and pitcher for the Longwood Lions 11U Travel Baseball Team, began his journey as a patient with Professional Care Physical Therapy in the fall of 2018 after experiencing elbow pain. After the initial evaluation and assessment with Dr. Natalie, it was determined that the pain Gavin wasexperiencing inhiselbowwasaresultofmuscleweakness throughouthisshoulderandupper back. Strength, stability and muscular endurance throughout these areas are crucial for baseball players so that they can tolerate throwing and pitching on a regular basis. Gavin,with theguidanceandsupportofhismother,made itapoint toattendhisregularlyscheduled in-office rehabilitation sessions with Dr. Natalie, in addition to following his customized at-home exercise plan. Because of his hard work and commitment to his rehabilitation, Gavin has returned to his winter work-out sessions with his team, completely pain-free! “I am just more than pleased with the care Gavin has received at Professional Care PT. Dr. Natalie, along with the rest of the staff are so welcoming and make you feel at ease at a time when you are uncertain of your child’s recovery. I share my son’s treatment and care with anyone who is searching for physical therapy care. We are so grateful for his recovery and care!” -ChristineStella, mother
Knee Extension While sitting, tighten your top thighmuscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times on each leg.
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