Physical therapists are experts in movement. Not only can they diagnose movement and balance problems, they can prescribe a personalized therapeutic treatment plan that can help you feel more steady, experience less dizziness, and lower your risk of falling. Alleviate a fear of falling A physical therapist can assess your footwear and any hazards that increase your risk of falling. They are also trained to address physical limitations that could lead to a fall. As you complete your treatment plan, you will Using targeted exercises, your physical therapist will help you regain your ability to move about with confidence and ease. By teaching you exercises that will improve balance as you stand still (static balance) and exercises for balance as you move (dynamic balance), you will improve muscle strength as well as your overall ability to move. Flexibility & Posture. People with balance issues also tend to experience joint stiffness and posture problems that contribute to dizziness and vertigo. Your physical therapist will work with you to stretch tight muscles, improve flexibility in your joints and retrain your posture which will, in turn, improve your balance. Vertigo is an unsettling experience. Fortunately, treatment is possible. With the help of a physical therapist, you can set the world right and reclaim your life. Contact OrthoBethesda at (240) 482-2438 today. HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP YOUR BALANCE? experience greater confidence and better balance. Mobility leads to balance which leads to strength.
TASTY RECIPE: TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI
INGREDIENTS • 2 cup chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 large onion • 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans • sour cream • cheddar cheese • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves
INSTRUCTIONS In a slow cooker, whisk broth, pumpkin, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add turkey, mix to combine. Fold in onion, garlic, chiles, and beans, and cook, covered, until turkey is cooked through, 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 on slow. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, radishes, and cilantro. Recipe Courtesy: goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a14898/slow-cooker-turkey-pumpkin- chili-recipe-wdy0115
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