3 TIPS FOR RECOVERY
GET BACK TO DOING WHAT YOU LOVE
After our client injured her leg playing soccer, she felt hopeless. Would she ever get back to the sport she loved? Would she even be able to run again? Her future looked uncertain. With physical therapy, however, she eventually regained her positive outlook and returned to the soccer field. Recovering from an injury can be a challenging process, but you will get there. Here are three tips to keep in mind as you begin to heal. GIVE IT TIME One of the most difficult aspects of recovering from an injury is accepting that it will take time to fully regain your pre-injury abilities. Each person’s healing process will be different. Keep reminding yourself that every step you take is making you stronger and healthier. Seek the support of your physical therapist, health professional, and loved ones when you need a boost. They’ll remind you how great you’re doing! KEEP MOVING Once you’ve been cleared by your doctor, try to stay active. Keep moving as much as you can
without increasing the pain. Even if you have to modify an exercise, it’s probably better to do it halfway than not do it at all. It will take time, but if you stick with your program and keep moving, you will see results. CELEBRATE EVERY VICTORY You can do lunges again? That’s amazing! It’s time to celebrate. Every step you take toward recovery is progress. Celebrating your victories can provide a much-needed confidence boost. Write down your progress, even if it seems small at the time, to remind yourself of that victory when the going gets tough. If you need help on your road to recovery, visit us at Altitude PT. Our physical therapists work hard to gradually get our patients back to being pain- free and active. With three convenient locations in the Treasure Valley and the most uplifting therapists around, we’ll help you get you back to doing what you love.
TAKE A BREAK
PASTA WITH TURKEY AND BROCCOLI
This simple, delicious recipe only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s also a great way to encourage kids to eat their broccoli. The next time you make pasta, leave the canned sauce in the pantry and make this instead!
INGREDIENTS
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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3/4 pound pasta (shells or orecchiette)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey
Salt
Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe inspired by realsimple.com
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