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Patient Spotlight “I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist.” “My therapist was very skilled and knowledgeable in what she does. She always pushed me in my exercises to do even better. When I started therapy, I really didn’t know how much it would help. After starting with JoAnn, every week I was excited to come back and show her my improvements. I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist. Thank you!” - MacKenzie R.

Hand Exercise Helps With Weakness and Pain

Hold a ball of putty in the palm of your hand. Squeeze the putty. Reshape the putty into a ball. Repeat. Hand Exercise www.simpleset.net

WELLNESS TIPS FOR NEWYEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Do you use the new year as an annual health seminar with yourself? Here’s a list of 10 simple wellness tips. Hopefully, thesewillmakepickinganeasily-attainable goal less daunting and enjoyable. Cheers to a healthy and happy new year. 1. Drink half your 2. Start the morning with a hydrating, warm drink

I choose warmwater and lemon because I like the taste. I’ve also seen apple cider vinegar concoctions that rehydrate and influence the body’s alkaline state, which has been noted for added health benefits. Drink these before coffee and breakfast for instant energy, likely from the rehydration process. 3. Be active daily Aim for 30minutes of activitydaily. Break it up throughout the day: 10 minutes before work, 10 minutes afterwards and 10 minutes home with the kids. If a long-term resolution seems daunting, aim for new measurable goals monthly. Think short-term and create a new goal everymonth. For instance, come up with

body weight in water When the body is dehydrated, it doesn’t run efficiently. Drinking water has plenty of benefits including increasing energy, flushing out toxins, improving skin complexion and boosting immunity, to name a few.

an idea like drink homemade juices or smoothies five days a week or don’t eat packaged snacks for a month. It doesn’t seem like such a life overhaul ifyou add or eliminate a certain food for just 30 days. Plus, if you get in the rhythm of it, you might continue. Or if not, you know you will start a new goal the next month. Good luck. Happy New Year and always remember to check with your doctor or hand therapist when making changes to your lifestyle.

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