Pro PT Inc January 2019

Wellness Challenges for 2019

Programs for Physical and Mental Growth

to shift the ratios in favor of the most nutrient- dense items on your plate. If you can cut out meat entirely from certain meals, all the better. FOR YOUR MIND: THE BOOK-A-WEEK CHALLENGE Reading more offers numerous benefits, not the least of which is keeping you mentally engaged and intellectually curious. Finishing an entire book every week may sound daunting, but if you consider listening to audiobooks in your car and reading when you have free time, it’s more attainable that you might realize. You can swap between genres, like fiction, personal development, biography, and any other you can think of. Even if you only make it halfway to your goal, you’ll probably have read a lot more than you did last year.

It’s the time of year when people are setting goals and drafting up their resolutions. Health- and wellness-related ambitions are far and away the most popular kind of resolution. All too often, though, we set these goals in terms of results instead of the steps that will get us those results. To avoid the trap of aiming for losing 10 pounds, why not resolve to take part in a fun, rewarding challenge that will keep you engaged for the entire year? Here are a few of our suggestions.

FOR YOUR PSYCHE: THE MEDITATION CHALLENGE

There’s something paradoxical about pushing yourself to meditate, but once you experience the benefits of tuning it all out, it will hardly feel like a challenge. Our lives are insanely busy and only seem to get busier. Taking just 10 minutes to cut out all the noise and be alone with your thoughts is a tonic too few people experience. If you need a little extra nudge, you can use apps, like Headspace or Calm, to track your progress.

FOR YOUR BODY: THE PLATE RATIO CHALLENGE

The average American dinner plate features a large portion of protein, some starch, and a little bit of vegetables. While going vegetarian or vegan may not suit everybody, we could all stand to eat less meat in proportion to veggies. Over the course of the year, encourage yourself

SUCCESS STORIES

“I am an operating-room nurse who suffered from plantar fasciitis for months. After lengthy self-treatment, I finally decided to try physical therapy. That decision resulted in a full recovery thanks to the dedicated and professional staff at ProPT. It has been a pleasure to work with Alex, Sue, and Amber as I worked toward a full recovery. At one point, I was sure my condition was going to be career-

Vegan Roasted Red Cabbage

ending. Thank goodness I found ProPT, thanks to a friend who was a client there. Thank you to everyone, from the front desk staff to the therapist and aides. I can’t thank you all enough! I know where you are in case I ever need you again! Fingers crossed that my visits here will be just to say hi!”

Inspired by “Recipes From a Pantry” by Bintu

Ingredients

–Linda Rossini

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2 tablespoons lemon juice Roasted almonds, to garnish 2 scallions, chopped, to garnish

1 medium red cabbage, loose outer leaves removed 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Baharat or other spice blend

“I ruptured my Achilles playing indoor soccer. I was told it would take up to nine months to recover. After five months of coming to Professional Physical Therapy, my Achilles feels stronger than ever, and I couldn’t be happier that I started my PT here. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The clinicians really show

Salt, to taste

Directions 1. Heat oven to 400 F. 2. Cut cabbage into 8 wedges, leaving core intact. 3. On a lightly oiled baking sheet, evenly space wedges. Season with salt and spice blend. 4. Roast cabbage until softened and slightly browned, about 20 minutes. 5. Garnish with almonds and scallions, drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, and serve.

you that they care and want to help in any way they can. The front desk is awesome and very helpful. They treat you like family, and they did an amazing job getting me back on my feet! I really want to thank everyone at ProPT for helping me recover. I’m going to miss everyone!”

–Chris Welsh

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