SEASONAL AF F ECT I VE D I SORDER According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, 14 percent of people in the United States experience SAD (also known as seasonal depression). But research shows that many people can manage or avoid SAD with 30 to 60 minutes of exercise and 20 minutes of exposure to sunlight each day. In addition, data show exercisers have lower rates of recurrent depression compared with study participants who do not exercise. These figures emphasize the importance of exercising throughout the winter, especially if your goal is health and well-being as well as a trim waistline. In addition to preparing an early schedule, arranging outdoor exercise to boost Vitamin D levels can elevate your mood. Some people also enlist the services of a personal fitness trainer to hold them accountable and vary workout routines. If your goal is to improve your mood and your overall health with exercise but are concerned that pain and/or injury may get in your way, schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We can evaluate your pain and address any underlying issues that you may have in addition to suggesting techniques and exercise that may help manage your stress.
SUF F ER I NG FROM CAB I N F EVER? Try These Exercises to Stay Fit Indoors!
Yoga. Yoga provides relaxing physical activity all year long and can easily be done in your bedroom, living room or just about anywhere in the house. You can even use yoga first thing in the morning to wake up slowly and get your body warmed up for the day. Running alternatives. If you love cardio, you probably don’t want to give up that runner’s high, but you might not want to venture out into frosty conditions either. Get your heart pumping indoors with cardio exercises you can do at home, such as:
• Burpees • Jump rope • High knees
• Climbing stairs • Jumping jacks • Mountain climbers
You can keep exercising all winter—without risking frostbite. It might take you a few tries to find an indoor workout you love, but don’t give up; you might just find your new favorite activity.
M E E T O U R T E A M ! S T A F F S P O T L I G H T
Throughout her education, she enjoyed making splints and was intrigued by the extensive anatomy involved in hand therapy and decided to pursue her interest as a hand therapist at Signature Hand Therapy, and at Glen Cove Hospital: an affiliate of Northwell Health. She completed her advanced specialization in 2018 and became a Certified Hand Therapist. As a therapist, Amanda focuses on returning her clients to their previous level of functioning and works with her clients to regain the skills they need to participate in everyday tasks including work, leisure, and play activities. Amanda is also an RYT500 hour certified yoga instructor and has a keen interest in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle in the mind, body, and spirit.
The New Year is upon us and wonderful things are in store for our patients. Professional Care PT & Rehabilitation isexcitedtoannouncethat Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Specialist, Ms. Amanda Loevner will soon be joining our ProCare team! Amanda Loevner, MS, OTR/L, CHT attended The University of Scranton where she received her Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences. She also completed her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Scranton in 2014. Amanda has always had an interest in working in hand therapy and feels that individuals all over the world communicate with others and their environment through the use of their hands.
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