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D I D YOU KNOW THAT OCTOBER I S NAT I ONAL PHYS I CAL THERAPY MONTH?

How To Be Fit & Functional For Your Years Ahead. Life should be full of joyful adventures and peace of mind throughout life, even in later years. The StayAhead Method offers a smarter approach to fitness and gives you a framework for taking care of your body and mind for today and future years. Book Signing Events

That’s right, an entire month dedicated to educating people about the benefits of Physical Therapy—and it couldn’t come at a better time. Winter is one of the most trying times of the year for people struggling with chronic pain. Add in the increased risk of injury due to winter sports, and you can see how vital physical therapy can be for pain management. • Physical therapy is most beneficial when used before an issue becomes chronic. So many peoplewaituntilthey’vebeendealingwithpain foranelongatedperiodbeforeseekingsupport fromaphysical therapist,butdon’twait!Physical therapycanhave thebiggest impact ifused shortly after your initial injury. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to heal. • Muscle aches and joint pain tend to grow worse over time. The longer you let your pain go untreated, the more severe the pain is likely to become and the more difficult the pain will be to treat. The best thing that you can do is seek treatment as immediately following the developmentofyourpainaspossible.Physical therapycanhaveahuge impactonalleviating pain from muscle and joint aches, but the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. • Chronic pain is incredibly common in the United States—and surprisingly so. More than 100 million Americans over the age of 18 struggle with back pain. As a result, Americans spend more than $50 billion dollars on back pain relief every single year, much of it going to pain medication, which merely masks the pain without addressing the issue—meaning the pain always comes back. About 30% of adults over 18 struggle with back pain, and that number is even higher for those who are over 65. Physical therapy is the best strategy to overcome back pain is helpful for all ages. Your physical therapist will tailor therapy methods to your needs, helping you achieve the best results possible.

Sunday, October 20, at 4:30 pm Thursday, October 24, at 7 pm Location: Koelbel Library, 5955 S Holly Street, Centennial

Author Drew Overholser, M.A., has been teaching yoga and fitness to his students in Denver, Colorado, for twenty years. Come to the book signing event for a brief presentation and to get your signed copy!

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HearwhatClintAsay,ownerofTiger-Rock, had to say about the Fitness Lab after our mobility workshop last month: “Wearehonored topartnerwithTheFitness Lab and believe in the work they can do for our athletes! They have given our team fantastic training and insight to better our range of motion, strength, and recovery. Thank you for all you do for Tiger-Rock!”

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QUADRUPED ALTERNATING ARM & LEG LIFT Improves Core Strength Start on your hands and knees. Engage your lower abdominals by pulling your belly button to your spine. Slowly raise your opposite arm and leg without shifting your trunk to the side or archingyourback.Return thearmand leg to thestartingposition. Repeat with the opposite arm and leg. Hold for 3-5 seconds and repeat 10 times on each side. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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