4 EXERCISES YOU CAN TRY FOR A HEALTHIER YOU!
Patient Spotlights “She gave me the confidence to work and not give up.” “I am very grateful for the professionalism of this office. The therapy has helped me see that I can have less pain and better health with simple exercises and some diligence. I am looking forward to even more strength and less pain. Brittany was excellent and very encouraging to me. She gave me the confidence to work and not give up. Thank you for the wonderful care that I received.” - Darlene J. “Thank you!” “Brittany was very patient and committed to helping find what helped relieve my pain! Thank you!” - Danielle F. “Thank you once again for fixing me.” “I always have the best results by coming to Innovative Therapy. Thank you once again for fixing me.” - Kathleen C. There are some simple exercises you can do on your own, in order to complement your strength training plan and keep in shape after your sessions are over. These include: 1. Hamstring Stretch Stand facing a wall or counter. Use it to steady yourself if needed. Take a large step forward with one leg, making sure the knee of the forward leg is straight and your body weight is shifted to the bent back leg. Place your hands on your forward knee. Hinge forward from the hips, keeping your back straight. Push your hips back until you feel a definite, but not painful, stretch at the back of the forward knee. For a greater stretch, elevate your heel on a step. Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times on both legs. 2. Iliopsoas Stretch Assume a wide and long lunge position, with your hands on your hips. Tuck your buttocks under you while you shift your weight to the forward leg. Make sure to keep your posture straight. Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times on both legs. 3. Shoulder Flexion Stretch Stand in a corner of the room with one foot in front of the other. Place your hands on the wall and make sure to keep your back flat. Reach your arms up overhead. Move your chest towards the wall to feel a stretch in the chest. Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times. 4. Piriformis Stretch Lie on your back with knees bent and your feet flat on floor. Cross one leg over top of the other. Lock your hands around your knee and pull it to your chest. Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times on both legs.
Strength training can help you reach the physical goals that you’ve always wanted. It can aid you in your health and fitness journey so you can become the more active version of yourself that you envision. If you are interested in improving your health and fitness through strength training, don’t hesitate to contact Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions today to find out how our services can benefit you!
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Healthy Recipe
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
• 2½ cups water • 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk • 1 cup pumpkin • 3 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • ¼ tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS • cooking spray, butter or coconut oil • 1 cup steel-cut oats
DIRECTIONS Coat your slow cooker with cooking spray, butter or coconut oil. Add all the ingredients into slow cooker and mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you have a programmable slow cooker, set it to cook on low for 7 hours and then switch to warm. In the morning, give the oats a good stir as the oats will settle to the bottom. Portion into a bowl to serve and top with pecans, maple syrup and almond milk.
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