NEED A BOOST? PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS
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• Biomechanics, which looks at how your body’s systems work together to get you moving • Balance and fall risk • Posture • Walking patterns • Functional movements that you might perform for work, hobbies, or recreation During the screens, we’ll look for potential impairments that might cause injuries down the line and suggest corrections to address them–before they become a problem. For example, let’s say that you want to take up running after some time away. During your assessment, we noticed that you tend to bend forward at the waist when jogging. This habit means that every time your foot hits the ground, you cause more impact in your feet than necessary, which could, eventually, lead to an injury. By catching the form mistake now–and working with our physical therapists to correct it–you lower your chances of suffering a knee injury (which could prevent you from exercising altogether). We Can Help You Exercise with Confidence Starting a new exercise program for the first time–or restarting one after some time away–can be deeply intimidating. You don’t know which exercises you should do. You have no idea if you’re performing movements correctly. You’re not even sure what types of exercise you would enjoy. Our physical therapists can help with all these concerns and more. We can suggest an exercise program that suits your abilities, It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it!
interests, and goals and work with you one-on-one to guide you through any unfamiliar movements or equipment. We can also suggest movement or activity modifications if something’s too difficult and offer reassurance that even small changes can have a big impact. Our team doesn’t just help beginners, either. As you progress, you may find yourself plateauing or struggling with certain aspects of your performance. Our therapists can get to the bottom of things and develop a performance improvement plan so you can see the results you’re looking for. Start the Journey to An Active Lifestyle Today! No matter your needs, the physical therapists at Restore Physical Therapy will help you get active in a way that works for you. Call us to schedule your initial consultation!
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Exercise Essentials
PIRIFORMIS STRETCH
Start by sitting up straight with your knees bent and feet flat. Bend your leg and place your ankle across the top of your other knee. Rotate your trunk toward your bent knee and gently pull your knee toward your chest until you feel a stretch in your hip. Hold for 30 seconds. 2 Sets, 1 Rep. (Materials needed: chair)
our Body, It’s Your Choice •Relieve your pain •Improve your gait and balance •Save time •Improve your health naturally •Save money
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