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Normal aging causes changes to our sensory system (i.e., eyes, ears, touch, taste, and smell) and changes to muscle strength and fat makeup. There are many regular age-related changes in the immune system, including a chronic inflammatory state and changes to our bowel and bladder function. One of the most important considerations is how aging affects our cognitive health. Significant changes to our psychological and cognitive function lead to conditions like dementia/Alzheimer’s and depression. These types of health risks impair one’s memory, making it difficult to remember and recall as quickly as they used to, in addition to hindering the ability to learn new things. Our physical function isaffecteddue to thechanges inourmuscles and joints. This leads toanexpected reduction inourwalkingspeed and overall mobility decline. Unfortunately, these changes also make us more susceptible to falls. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. How Physical Therapy Can Help There are some preventative measures that you can take on your own to try and avoid some of these health conditions; however, sometimes, theaidof aprofessional becomesnecessary. Physical therapy treatments are a safe, healthy, and easy way to correct someof theseconditionsandprevent your riskof developing them.
Together with our physical therapists, we can create a physical exercise plan to ensure you’re getting asmuch physical activity as you can throughout the day. This will include treatment-specific exercises to increase strength and overall mobility to help prevent other health issues. It is also essential to maintain a healthy diet, ensuring you have sufficient protein to helpwith bone strength andminimizemuscle wasting. Our physical therapists canhelpset upameal plan for you to ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need and maintaining a healthy weight. Your physical therapist may also suggest at-home exercises for you to do. Theymay also offer another formof treatment, such as aquatic therapy, to increasemuscle strengthandeasediscomfort. Call Today To Schedule An Appointment If you are suffering from some of these health conditions or think youmight be, give our teamat HOT Physical Therapy a call today. We’ll bemore than happy to schedule a consultation with you and discuss how we can help treat some of these conditions. Aging doesn’t have tobeasdauntingas it seems–our physical therapists can help you maintain your highest quality of life!
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Ingredients: • 4 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus • 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth • 1 1/2 cups water • 1 tbsp butter • 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large) • 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice • 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper HEALTHY RECIPE SPRING ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
INSTRUCTIONS: Place 1 cup asparagus and 1 cup broth in a blender; puree until smooth. Combine puree, remaining 2 cups broth, and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining puree mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in remaining 3 cups asparagus; cook 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, cream, salt, and pepper. Transfer risotto to a bowl. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
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