SPRINGTIME ACTIVITIES PT CAN MAKE MORE ENJOYABLE
A physical therapy program can increase your fitness level and help you make the most of your favorite activities! Some of the most common activities that physical therapy can help you enjoy more fully are running, gardening, biking, and yoga. • Running: Running can be hard on the joints, especially as we age. One of the most common injuries that keep people from running without pain are shin splints. These occur when there is pain along the large bone in the front of the lower leg, known as the tibia or shin bone. They are normally due to poor alignment of the body, or weakness in the leg muscles. A physical therapist can help make sure your joint health is up to par before you hit the trails! • Gardening: Gardening usually requires you to get down on your hands and knees in the dirt! Physical therapy can help you to relieve any knee pain you’ve been experiencing that may keep you from spending time outside tending your flowers, fruits or vegetables. Severe knee injuries often include bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments, which a physical therapist can identify and remedy. • Biking: Biking is a super fun activity people enjoy doing as it warms up outside! Similar to running and gardening, however, biking can also prove to be difficult if you’re
suffering from injuries that have not healed, or chronic pain conditions that restrict your mobility. Physical therapy can help to mobilize your joints and help you build up strength and endurance so you can continue taking those long bike rides through the park, mountains, or city streets! • Yoga: Yoga is a great way to gently increase your heart rate and improve your levels of flexibility. It also strengthens your muscles! Many physical therapy programs already incorporate stretches that are found in yoga routines, however, if yoga is your preferred method of fitness, a physical therapist can help ease chronic aches and pains that may be making yoga difficult for you. The better you feel about your abilities to do your stretches and poses, the more often you can take your mat outside to practice! Spring into better health this season: Regional Physical Therapy offers many types of therapeutic methods to help athletes and weekend warriors alike to participate in whatever fitness or outdoor activity they love the most. If you’re interested in polishing up your physical abilities this season, call our clinic today to schedule an appointment. https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/resource-center/facts-and-statistics/
HEALTHY RECIPE: Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos
INGREDIENTS: For the beans: • 1 tbsp olive oil • ½ small yellow onion, diced • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 15-oz can black beans • ½ tsp cumin • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper • ½ tsp kosher salt • Ground black pepper, to taste • 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Juice from 1/2 small lime • Pinch kosher salt
• Ground black pepper, to taste • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese • 1 plum tomato, diced • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce • 1 tbsp truffle oil • Optional: goat cheese crumbles
• 1 tbsp water For the tacos: • 8 hard corn taco shells • 4 oz Hass avocado
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven according to taco shell package directions. Lay taco shells on a sheet pan in an even layer. Bake shells for 6-7 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the canola oil, add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the beans, spices, tomato paste and water and mix until combined. Cook about 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and beans to heat through. In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork until smooth. Add lime juice, salt and pepper. Place taco shells on a flat surface. Layer each shell with 1/8 of the bean mixture, then the cheese, mashed avocado, tomatoes and lettuce. Recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/black-bean-tacos/
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