A BETTERQUALITY OF LIFE
What Role Does Physical Therapy Play in Treating AIDS?
physical therapy, patients with AIDS are able to do more with less and see great improvements in their lives as a result. GREATER INDEPENDENCE —Patients with AIDS often lose a great deal of freedom and mobility. Through physical therapy, patients are able to maintain the strength they need to live happy, healthy, and independent lives. BREATHE EASIER —Regular exercise improves heart health and the body’s ability to use oxygen. Patients with AIDS who often feel out of breath can show great improvement. LESS PAIN —Patients with AIDS can develop a form of nerve damage called neuropathy. Physical therapy can help reduce nerve pain and teach patients how to move past those limitations. All over the world, patients with HIV/AIDS are starting to experience the life-changing benefits of physical therapy. At Horizon PT, we’re dedicated to helping patients be free from pain and improving their lives, no matter their condition. A better quality of life is possible. Call 810-620-8042 to find out how.
In the state of Michigan alone, there are over 14,000 people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Many of these people already have
or run the risk of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is a challenging disease that impacts a person’s emotional, physical,
and psychological well-being. At Horizon PT, we want to help everyone in our community enjoy a better quality of life.
Thanks to medical advancements, AIDS can now be managed, and patients are able to enjoy a better quality of life. While physical therapists don’t treat AIDS directly, they can help improve a patient’s overall well-being. Maintaining physical fitness can be a challenge of patients with AIDS, who often feel fatigued and tired after exercise. Exercise is an important foundation in AIDS treatment, and physical therapists are able to create customized aerobic or resistance programs that are best suited to their patients’ abilities. Through
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Ingredients
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4 strips bacon
4 hot dogs (ideally Boar’s Head Beef Frankfurters, but any all-beef variety will do)
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1 large tomato, seeded and diced
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4 hot dog buns
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
Directions
1. Heat a skillet to medium and fry bacon until rendered and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. 2. Fry hot dogs in bacon drippings, creating a crust, and cook until warmed through. 3. Using a dry skillet or oven, toast buns. 4. Spread mayonnaise on buns, place hot dog and bacon inside, and top with tomatoes and lettuce. Serve.
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