Physical Therapy for Injury Prevention OUR TEAM WILL KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND ON YOUR FEET
Contrary to popular belief, physical therapy excels in both treating and preventing sports injuries. While we commonly think about injury prevention in relation to elite athletes, the practice is equally important to recreational athletes. The body is interconnected, meaning that weakness or dysfunction in one region can create problems in other parts of the body. No athlete, elite or recreational, is immune to an occasional bout of weakness or dysfunction, and physical therapy can correct said ailments and prevent future injury. Individuals can help prevent injury, in many ways, on their own. One of the easiest places to begin injury prevention is on the training schedule. For example, when progressing running duration or distance, it is important to increase only by 10 percent per week while allowing yourself rest days.
physical therapist. After evaluating your health, your physical therapist will discuss the areas of your body that are weak or out of balance. From there, you will work with your physical therapist to reduce strain on the body through various exercises and stretches. Patient education during physical therapy is a large factor in both preventing and treating sports injuries. Athletes are typically highly motivated individuals, and through education, athletes are empowered to take control of their own injury prevention techniques. By understanding an injury and the ways in which you can prevent it, the time it takes to heal, and what appropriate training activities and techniques you should undergo, athletes are better equipped to prevent injury. If you are interested in physical therapy for injury prevention, give us a call at 732-356-5363 . Our trained staff will keep you on your feet and injury-free.
However, the surest way to prevent injury and to identify weakness in the body is to see your
Cold Soup Avocado and Cucumber Have a Laugh! INGREDIENTS
• ½ cup cold water • 1 clove garlic • ¾ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil • 2 medium ripe avocados, halved • 1 large cucumber, halved • 6 stalks spring onions • 1 jalapeno • 1 lemon, juiced
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 2. Coat halved avocados with lemon juice to avoid browning. Brush olive oil over avocados, cucumber, spring onions, and jalapeno. Oil grill while hot.
3. Grill vegetables until everything is grilled or slightly charred. Once grilled, remove and place on platter to cool. 4. Chop grilled veggies and puree with lemon juice, cold water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5. Once smooth, portion soup into bowls and refrigerate to cool before serving. 6. Garnish with toasted cubed bread, avocados, spring onions, chives, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Recipe inspired by kirantarun.com .
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