NO 3: START SLOW! If you haven’t been moving your body much lately, don’t expect to run a 5K just because you’re outside. Start with a brisk walk, and slowly increase your speed and distance as you feel more comfortable. Or, if you’re looking to exercise using your body or weights, keep the intensity light the first few sessions as you acclimate to the heat, sun, and increased humidity this time of year. NO 4: HELP YOURSELF KEEP IT UP BY ATTENDING OUR RECOVERY SATURDAY SESSIONS! In our newsletter last month, we announced we would start offering two Saturdays monthly to focus on our clients’ recovery. These recovery days are an excellent opportunity for anyone starting to get active after the winter to increase their ability to bounce back and push forward with their new outdoor fitness initiatives. e Outside Exercise Tips HE OUTDOORS
One thing we want all of our patients to know is just because they’ve suffered an injury, it doesn’t mean their athletic career is over. But don’t just take it from us; take it from Logan Wadle, a high school wrestler who became one of our patients after a shoulder injury. Logan tore his labrum, or the soft tissue surrounding the ball and socket in our joints — like the shoulder. During wrestling practice one day, Logan could feel his shoulder popping in and out of the socket and later felt pain in the area. This pain led Logan to the doctor to check out his injury, who ordered an MRI confirming the tear in his labrum. The doctor told Logan, “You can have surgery to fix the tear if you think it will continue to bother you, but you’ll have to stop wrestling.” To Logan, there was no stopping until his wrestling season was over. So, a few months later in May, Logan underwent surgery on his labrum. After he was out of surgery, his doctor informed Logan that he had actually torn 75% of his labrum, resulting in a severe injury. Logan started physical therapy at an office near his home but wasn’t seeing the progress he had hoped for. That’s when his doctor suggested he start coming to Myokinetix! FROM TORN LABRUM TO STATE CHAMPION How Logan Wadle Finished Strong
Our Recovery Saturday dates for this month are April 15 and 29, and participation is by appointment only.
So, if you want to keep your outdoor workouts going this season, we can help! Call us at 973-585-4990 to make an appointment for one of our Recovery Saturdays. We hope to see you there!
“It’s been just awesome for me,” Logan said. “It’s been great. Myokinetix has gotten me back to where I want to be, and I
This recipe is quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights when eating healthy seems impossible. The buttery cod is low-fat and a great way to include healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your diet. COD AND ASPARAGUS BAKE
was cleared for the season to wrestle.”
Logan fit in here at Myokinetix among all the other athletes working hard to overcome their own injuries. He even said this camaraderie helped
INGREDIENTS:
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Oil for baking pan
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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4 4-oz cod fillets
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1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
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1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
him feel more confident in his shoulder’s healing process, and when the season started, he felt ready to wrestle. “I knew I wouldn’t have to worry about my shoulder, and I could just wrestle and have fun. I expected to do well, and I did,” he said. And we agree, Logan did do well. In fact, he was able to finish his senior year of wrestling in the best possible way. During his last season, post- injury, Logan secured 100 wins and won the state championship. He was the first winner from his high school in over 20 years. Now that’s what we call a recovery!
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan brushed with oil, place cod, asparagus, and tomatoes. 2. Brush cod with lemon juice, then sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle cod and vegetables with Romano cheese. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes. 3. Remove pan from oven; preheat broiler. Broil cod mixture 3-4 inches from the heat source until vegetables are lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
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