Exercise Essential
How Will Physical Therapy Help Me?
The purpose of physical therapy remains the same, no matter what you are seeking its services for. Perhaps you are still suffering from the lingering pain of an injury. Perhaps you are recovering from surgery and trying to get your range of motion back. Perhaps your joints simply aren’t what they used to be, and you are looking for relief. Whatever the case may be, physical therapists are dedicated to relieving your pain and getting you back to your peak level of physical health. A physical therapist is a movement specialist, educated in analyzing mobility issues with walking, running, jumping, bending, stretching, and almost every other formof physical activity. Our physical therapists can pinpoint problem areas and create a customized treatment plans
aimed at improving those areas. Through in-office sessions and at-home exercises, patients strengthen their muscles and joints, improve their balance, build endurance, and experience pain relief, all without the unwanted harmful risks of drugs or surgery. At the end of the day, the Vanderlinde Physical Therapy team is here to provide support to YOU – the patient. Our success is dependent upon your success, and we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you can comfortably heal. If you are looking to improve your health, strength, and physical activity, give us a call at (561) 482-6900 or visit vanderlindept.com to schedule your appointment today!
KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH
Did You Know? We Also Specialize In: • Spinal Stenosis • Rotator Cuff Syndrome • Joint Replacement Rehab • Osteoarthritis • Parkinsons • Balance Problems • Sports Injuries • Manual Therapy • Graston Technique • Trigger Point Technique • Friction Massage Technique While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold this position for 10 seconds while maintaining pressure. Repeat on opposite leg.
Healthy Recipe Minted Couscous Salad
INGREDIENTS
• 1 tomato, seeded and diced • 1 English cucumber, diced • 1/2 cup mint (or flat-leaf parsley) • Salt and pepper
• 1 cup dry couscous • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers • 2 tbsp olive oil • Juice from 1/2 lemon
DIRECTIONS
Cook the couscous according to package directions. Fluff with fork. Meanwhile, dice roasted red peppers and add diced tomato and cucumber to a bowl. Add lemon juice and olive oil and stir to combine. Finely chop mint (or parsley) and add to bowl, along with the cooked couscous, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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