SAVE BIG ON AIRFARE WITH THIS SIMPLE RULE The Best Time to Book a Flight
According to the CheapAir.com study, in which they evaluated 921 million airfares, the best time to book is 21–105 days in advance of your flight, on average. If you want to get even more specific, try to book 55–75 days out, and book on a Sunday. Many travelers swear by Tuesday and Wednesday bookings, but as Condé Nast Traveler reports, Expedia and the Airlines Reporting Corporation say that Sunday is the way to go, based on data from billions of flights. Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the cheapest days to actually fly, though. The CheapAir.com study also pinpoints the absolute best windows for specific seasons: 54 days for winter trips, 75 days for spring, 76 days for summer, and 45 days for fall. Of course, these are averages, but if you stick to these rules and check fares regularly on sites like Kayak.com, SkyScanner.com, Momondo.com, and on the handy app Hopper, you can rest easy knowing you’re getting close to the best price possible.
In case you haven’t noticed, traveling is expensive. It can feel like you’re signing away your soul when you sit down to plan a vacation. But when it comes to flights, there’s good news: They’re getting cheaper! According to a 2017 report published by online travel company ODIGEO, long-distance trips across Europe fell 7 percent last year. Luckily, the same trend is reflected in North American airlines as they engage in a price war to woo a growing base of ultrafrugal travelers. Still, a $600 summer flight to Honolulu isn’t exactly pocket change. What’s worse, flight prices are slippery; CheapAir.com’s 2017 Annual Airfare Study determined that the fares for any given trip go up or down an average of 71 times, about $33 each shift. When you purchase your flight is nearly as important as where you’re going. But how do you choose a booking window that will maximize your savings?
SERVICE HIGHLIGHT YOU DON’T HAVE TO SHOULDER THE PAIN Diagnosing and Treating Rotator Cuff Injuries
safely perform activities. We also specialize in post-surgical rehab. Dr. Jones has experienced shoulder issues himself, so he personally understands the ins-and-outs of rehabilitation, pain mitigation, and strengthening. If you want to learn more about how Dr. Jones and the team at Advance Physical Therapy treat shoulder issues, check out the insert included with this newsletter and sign up for our free rotator cuff workshop.
tendons (tendonitis). In more serious cases, a muscle or tendon tear may be the source.
One of the reasons shoulder pain is so common is that our shoulders are the meeting point for many bones, muscles, and tendons. The shoulder connects three bones: the upper arm (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle). The bones are held together by a system of muscles and tendons known as the rotator cuff. Because the shoulder is so complicated and is involved in so many movements, it’s easy for the rotator cuff to become inflamed and injured. Rotator cuff injuries are common among athletes. Swimmers, baseball pitchers, and tennis players all frequently suffer from shoulder pain. Shoulder pain also occurs in people who need to lift and move heavy objects on a regular basis. Most shoulder injuries occur gradually over time as a result of repeated stress. Usually, the pain is the result of damaged fluid sacs (bursitis) or inflamed
Treating rotator cuff injuries and other shoulder problems begins with an effective diagnosis. Pinpointing the exact source of pain allows therapists to create a course of treatment that targets pain at its source, strengthening and increasing flexibility in the damaged areas. The team at Advance Physical Therapy uses a number of diagnostic methods, including hands-on manual therapy, to ensure that your therapy is as effective as possible. Once a diagnosis is established, we prescribe a personalized treatment plan that will get you back to your best. This treatment usually includes exercises to increase your range of motion and strengthen your joints and tendons. We teach proper movement techniques that allow you to
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