3 SIMPLE WELLNESS TIPS FOR HEALTHY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
RECOVER QUICKER & MORE COMPLETELY FROM SPRAINS & STRAINS (Continued from Outside)
a stressful event, such as by meditation. Find a comfortable locationwithminimaldistractions and focus on the repetition of a sound, word, or phrase. It may help to focus on your breath while counting inhalations and exhalations: in (one), out (two), in (three),andsoon. 3. Be active daily. Aim for 30 minutes of daily activity, 5 days a week. If needed to fit in your schedule, split up your exercise throughout the day: 10 minutes beforework,10minutesafterward, and 10minutes at home with the kids. If a long-term resolution seems daunting, think short-term and aim for new measurable goals monthly. For example, drink homemade juices or smoothies five days a week or remove packaged snacks from your diet for a month. It will not seem like such a life overhaul if you add or eliminate a certain food for a few days.Onceyouget inrhythm,you justmightcontinueitandmakeita habit.Ifnot,youknowyouwillget tostartanewgoalthenextmonth.
1. Drink half your body weight inouncesofwater. If you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink 80 ounces of water. When the body is dehydrated, it doesn’t run efficiently. Drinking water has plenty of benefits, including increasing energy, flushing out toxins,improvingskincomplexion and boosting immunity. 2.Relaxbetweenstressors. The stress response is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which controls heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. Two branches of this system, sympatheticandparasympathetic, worktogethertokeepthebody in balancebeforeandafterstressful situations. Daily stresses such as work and traffic on commutes can keep the body in sympathetic or “fight or flight” mode. Chronic stress has been linked to low immunity, common illnesses, depression, high blood pressure, and heart disease. You can reduce the risk of these by allowing your body to return to a parasympathetic or “rest and digest” state after
Our physical therapists will show you therapeutic exercises that target the muscles that keep the foot or ankle supported. They may even recommend a customized physical fitness program that can help you reduce stress on your feet and ankles. Whether you sustained a sprain or strain, physical therapy is the answer to achieving long-term relief. Contact us today at (214) 383-0623 to schedule a consultation or to find out more about how physical therapy can help relieve your foot and ankle pains.
How Will Physical Therapy Help My Sprain Or Strain? Physical therapy is designed to relieve the pain of a foot or ankle problem, improve range of motion, and strengthen your muscles so they are able to take on the shock of normal activities. While pain within your foot or ankle may subside on its own, there are dysfunctions up the chain that can last for years and lead to other injuries. For example, changes in gait pattern can result in ankle injury, making it difficult for you to move around freely. Physical therapy is the best way to make sure that these injuries do not occur.
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JOINT MOBILIZATION SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
WHAT IS JOINT MOBILIZATION? • Joints, formed by the articulating surfaces of two or more bones, depend on a combination of both stability and mobility in order to function efficiently and comfortably. Joints are supported by a wide variety of physiological structures including capsules, ligaments,tendons,cartilage, and muscle fibers. THERAPY RESULTS • JointMobilization involves thepassive movement of specific joints using the skilled application of force, direction, and technique. Your physical therapist can use his or her hands to mobilize an affected joint, or may elect to use certain tools, including straps, to help deliver the desired treatment effect.
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