With the summer months upon us, we understand that many of our patients will be busy and may not have the time they used to. Because of this, it is a trend that many patients opt to cut out their physical therapy sessions in the summer months. While we understand the busy summer schedules with vacations, work, preparing children for summer camps, etc., we still want you to be safe, healthy, and comfortable in the summer months – so you can enjoy the warm weather without pain!
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY EVEN IN THE SUMMER MONTHS Center City 324 S Saginaw Rd Midland, MI 48640 989-631-3570 Medical Professional Building 555 W. Wackerly St, Ste 3600 Midland, MI 48640 989-839-4570 THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY VEN IN THE SUMMER MONTHS
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Tomove is to experience life. Our ability towork, to play with our kids, to compete at our best, to explore the world around us… movement is at the center of it all. Regardless of age or physical limitation, movement makes it possible for all of us to reach our greatest potential as humans. In this respect, our mission at PTRS is to help you get back to life. We work on optimizing and restoring movement and it is about more than personal health. It’s about transforming lives. One life at a time. Centered on YOU egardless of age or physical limitation, movement mak s it possible f r all of us to reach u greatest potential s human . In this respect, our missi n at PTRS is to help you g t back to life. We work on optimizing and restoring movement and it is bou more than personal h alth. It’s bout ransforming lives. One life at a tim . Center d on YOU Tomove is to experience life. Our ability towork, t play wi h our kids, t compe e at our bes , to explore the w ld around us… movement is at the cen er of it all.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY EVEN IN THE SUMMER MONTHS
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY EVEN IN THE SUMMER MONTHS Just Because It’s Summer Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Still Benefit from Physical Therapy!
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One tip for finding time to include physical therapy into your life is taking a look at your schedule and blocking out time for your physical health. Does your schedule leave little time to fit in physical activity? Perhaps you have a full day of commuting to and from your 9-5 job, preparing your kids for their summer excursions, volunteering, or acting as a chauffeur while the kids are out of school. However, even adding 30 minutes into your busy routine for a quick PT session with your therapist can make a big difference in helping maintain your physical function. In addition to finding time for physical therapy, try your best to set aside some time each day to exercise. Try taking a walk during your lunch break, going to the gym in the morning before making your commute, or even treating yourself to an exercise class a couple nights a week – you deserve it!
At Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists, we will work around your busy schedule to find a time that works best for you – so you can still get all your summer activities done while still taking care of yourself and continuing your physical therapy sessions! For more information on keeping physical therapy sessions as part of your routine during the busy summer months, don’t hesitate to contact Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists today. I’m having trouble finding time for physical therapy – what should I do? As the saying goes, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” If you are looking to keep your physical therapy sessions as part of your routine, we can find a way to help you fit that into your busy schedule.
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during the summer months. The essential vitamins found in many fruits and vegetables are key to making sure your immune system is as healthy as possible. In light of current events, we are still taking primary precautions to make sure our clinic is as safe and sanitary as possible for our patients. We will be following strict sanitary protocols by making sure every surface in our clinic is thoroughly cleaned and wiped down at all times. This will decrease the risk of any potential germs lingering on surfaces. Not only that, we can also offer telehealth services for those interested in continuing physical therapy sessions while they’re at home or even while they’re on vacation! Get started today! Ready to get back into your physical therapy sessions? We can help accommodate for whatever you may need! Contact Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists today to schedule an appointment by calling us or visiting www.ptandrehab.com.
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Physical therapy is still essential, no matter the time of year. Physical therapy is a great way to make sure you are still in optimum health and your body is strong while you tackle your summer activities. Additionally, physical therapy can not only help the body stay strong and heal as quickly as possible, but it can also help combat illness – which, as we all know, is important now more than ever. The individualized stretches and exercises we prescribe for your treatment plan are great ways to boost your immune system. When your body is in shape, it quite literally has more strength to fight off unwanted viruses. Aiming for at least 20-30 minutes of physical activity a day can help strengthen not only you, but your immune system as well. Additionally, our physical therapists can help with nutritional services, which can prove to be a difficult task for many while running around
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Exercise Essential
Try this movement to keep your body healthy and strong.
Strengthens Your Core
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FRONT PLANK (FOREARMS & FEET) Lie on your stomach with elbows bent. Your legs should be straight out behind you with your feet together. Raise up on your forearms and toes. Create a nice straight line with your body from your head to your heels. Concentrate on tucking your pelvic to engage your abs, squeezing your glutes and quads to keep your legs straight, and squeezing your legs together as you hold. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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� Move without pain � Bend & move freely � Balance confidently & securely
� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active & healthy lifestyle
If you know someone suffering with aches and pains, give the gift of health. Refer them to Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment with us.
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7 TIPS TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM
When your body is flexible, strong, well-balanced, and fueled by a nutritious diet, it is able to fight infection and reduce the impact of viruses. Here are 8 things you can do every day to help maintain a healthy immune system: 1. Keep a Positive Mindset. A positive mindset has been linked with lower rates of depression, resistance to the common cold, and better cardiovascular health. 2. Stay Hydrated. Proper hydration improves brain function, helps deliver oxygen to the body, lubricates joints, and is essential for cell growth, replication, and survival. Aim to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day (and more if you are active or sweating). 3. Eat Your Vegetables. Vegetables rich in nutrients that help support immunity (vitamins C, B6, and E) include yellow bell peppers, kale, broccoli, spinach, peas, potatoes, carrots, and avocados. Quercetin (a flavonoid found in onions, grapes, capers, and black and green tea) is believed to have antiviral properties. 4. Consume Vitamin D. Vitamin D plays a key role in immune health. When you are deficient in vitamin D, you may have an increased risk of respiratory infection. Spend time outside whenever possible, consume natural foods like
fatty fish and yogurt, and consider taking a supplement to ensure you are getting as much as you need every day. 5. Consume Essential Fatty Acids. The benefits are almost endless: improved cardiovascular health, muscle tissue maintenance, mental and cognitive improvement, and reduced inflammation. Fish and seafood are generally the best sources of essential fatty acids, especially salmon, mackerel, albacore tuna, trout, sardines, and swordfish. 6. Move For 30-60 Minutes Each Day. Whether it’s a bodyweight and resistance band workout, a long walk, bike ride, or run, the benefits of movement and exercise are endless: improved mood, reduced insulin sensitivity, increased energy, and improved cardiovascular health – just to name a few. Avoid repeated overexertion since it can compromise your immune system. 7. Get Zinc. Zinc plays a critical role in our immune system and people who are deficient in zinc are more susceptible to pathogens. Great sources of zinc include shellfish (like oysters), red meat, chickpeas, lentils, and pumpkin seeds. Identify a few foods you like that contain zinc, and ensure you’re regularly eating those foods to avoid a zinc deficiency.
Healthy Recipe Feta & Herb Crusted Salmon
Patient Success Spotlight
“I have been very happy with the rehab I received at Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists. I was happy that my physical therapist looked at the big picture to figure out what was wrong.” -I. B. “I was happy that my physical therapist looked at the big picture to figure out what was wrong.”
INGREDIENTS • 1 salmon fillet - Thaw if frozen • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese • 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh chives • Juice from half a lemon • 1/8 teaspoon salt • Pinch of pepper
DIRECTIONS Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy clean up. Combine parsley, chives, Feta, lemon, salt and pepper on cutting board. Run knife through the combination several times, chopping up all ingredients to mix. Spread combined ingredients on salmon fillet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve!
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