HOW CAN I BE MORE BALANCED?
Our family has long enjoyed spending time in the beautiful mountains of our state. Skiing, mountain biking, boating, and hiking are all popular activities with my three kids. I have seen the ways that staying active has been a major benefit to me and my family. There are a few ways that an active lifestyle increases your quality of life too. From an emotional standpoint, dozens of studies have shown that the natural endorphins released through activity play an important role in boosting mental health. From a health perspective in our sedentary tech driven world, fighting weight gain is an active struggle for everyone. Managing weight through an active lifestyle can play a valuable role in preventing diseases like diabetes, osteoporosis, or cardiovascular disease. Perhaps the most tangible benefit though is our ability to spend time with loved ones. I had the wonderful blessing of taking my 18-month-old grandson to the park last weekend where I was able to let him enjoy the swings, play hide and seek, and go down the slide. Sometimes, it can be easy to take the motions of lifting, twisting, pushing, and bending for granted on the impact that they can have on our body. If you also have ever found yourself unable to do these kinds of activities due to discomfort or pain, then physical therapy is for you. Even a few weeks of treatment can help overcome the barriers that can get you back on the path of an active lifestyle that can improve your mental health, your general health, and ensure that you get to spend more time with those that you love. Give us a call to set up an appointment today! Sincerely, Bart McDonald, PT, MPT, ECS, FMSK ABPTS Board Certified Clinical Electrophysiologist CEO Superior PT and Diagnostics A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO , BART MCDONALD
YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL BALANCE BY: • Increasing muscle strength • Improving stamina • Improving core strength • Practicing balancing techniques
In addition, taking steps to ensure that you are getting a full night of rest, that you are exercising regularly, and that you are eating a healthy diet are all strong components to ensuring you are well-balanced. Think about the percentage of time that you spend working during the week. For most people this number is well over 40 hours per week! Then consider how much time is spent driving to and from work and around town on errands, and then consider the time spent doing things you have to do at home, like the dishes or the laundry. Then really think about how much time you are spending doing the things that make you feel better — including those hobbies that you love, but also being active and engaging with the people you care about. Part of becoming a more balanced person means finding ways to spend your time more wisely and taking more time for yourself as needed. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE You don’t need to grow up as an athlete to enjoy exercise as an adult. There is no point in your life where it is too late to start being more active than you currently are. There are plenty of ways to incorporate light activity into your lifestyle, such as:
• Taking a walk in the evening with your family • Wearing a pedometer and trying to take more steps every day • Joining your local community center and using the pool to swim laps several times a week • Engaging in light weight training at home before work • Taking a yoga class These are just several examples of how you could incorporate more activity into your lifestyle without making many large changes to your way of life. If you feel that your physical health or an old injury is holding you back from being active, contact us. Working with a physical therapist can help you achieve improved balance and a healthy lifestyle.
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