LOOKING FOR A FITNESS VACATION? 6 BENEFITS OF WHITE WATER RAFTING
1. Provides an adrenaline rush Whitewater rafting guarantees a release of adrenaline. Adrenaline rushes allow rafters to focus only on the excitement they feel rather than the physical exercise of rafting. 2. Reduces stress Rafting provides you an escape from reality. The quietness of nature lets you relax and leave all your worries behind you, especially when the river is slow-moving. In this moment, you can bask in this moment of peace. And yet, when the river gets going again, you can be sure to exude your stress through the exercise required in heavy paddling! 3. Strengthens muscles White water rafting is a fun, challenging physical activity. Using your upper body, you paddle quickly and vigorously through the river. The movement of paddling tones your arms, back, and shoulders, and as the current of the river grows more swift and water resistance increases, so too does your muscle strength improve as you continue to fight the challenge of the river.
modern distractions such as work or technology, families can finally have the time to engage in conversation while overcoming a challenge. 6. Boosts self-esteem White water rafting leaves you with a feeling of accomplishment and an increased sense of confidence. Depending on the difficulty of the river, the task may seem intimidating at first, but once you complete it, the feeling of achievement runs rapid in your veins, giving you the confidence to overcome many other challenges. http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health- benefits-white-water-rafting/
4. Builds teamwork Being in the wilderness with a group of people gives you the opportunity to bond with your teammates. You learn about their strengths and weaknesses, and since white water rafting takes discipline, teamwork and leadership skills, knowing your team is crucial to success. The communication between teammates will ensure the whole team is on the same page. 5. Opportunity for family bonding White water rafting is one adventure you can take part in with your family, enabling all members of the family unit to bond. Without
PATIENT OF THE MONTH
MEET MELISSA BROWN!
Introducing our first patient of the month, Melissa Brown! Melissa first came to Orthopedic and Balance Therapy Specialists for physical therapy 10 years ago for back pain! She has been a committed patient with us from the start and throughout her multiple back surgeries. “My experience has always been pleasant and I feel that everyone does what they can to help me.” After finishing physical therapy post op from her first back surgery, Melissa felt her range of motion increase greatly. Her doctors to this day are still impressed with the range of motion she regained after surgery. Melissa was in a lot of pain dealing with her back issues. Melissa received laser therapy combined with physical therapy to treat the nerve pain she was experiencing. She saw remarkable results! She used a cane and was
not able to walk more than a block without the pain in her legs. At times, the pain limited Melissa from playing with her grandkids. Her therapy is working very well for her and now she only uses the cane for stability. She is looking forward to pain free days with her family! Melissa explained that she enjoys her exercises and the one on one time she receives in the balance machine. “The gym PTA’s and Tech’s do an excellent job in the gym helping.” Melissa has chosen Lupus Foundation of America as her charity. She has firsthand experiences with Lupus affecting her joints, which has pushed her to continuing with physical therapy. We are excited to donate $100 to Lupus Foundation of America in her name!
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