WHO NEEDS PHYSICAL THERAPY?
constantlymustbe lower than theother, then thismaybe indicativeofknee concerns that could be addressed with physical therapy. • From a standing position, with your feet planted flat on the floor, can you push your body into a squatting position? You should be able to squat all the way down so that your buttocks are almost touching your heels. If you aren’table todo this, thenphysical therapymaybehelpful in improvingyour range of motion. • Standingnearawallorcountertop,arrangeyourfeetso thatyouarestanding with the heel of one foot touching the toes of the other, as if on a balance beam,andseehow longyoucanstandstill.Canyoubalancefor10seconds? Ifnot,thenphysical therapymaybeableto improvebalanceandcoordination. The goal of any physical therapy program is to restore range of motion and improve flexibility and strength while reducing the general experience of pain. Unfortunately, hip and knee injuries often tend to linger. Every movement relies so heavily on the hips and knees that it makes it difficult to allow these joints to actually rest following an injury. Physical therapy provides targeted exercises that support the joints with precise movements that help reinforce strength and range of motion. For more information, contact your physical therapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs. If are suffering from hip or knee pain, don't wait to get pain relief! Get started with your recovery by calling (847) 714-7400 and scheduling a consultation with Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation today!
Areyoumoving likeyoushouldbe?Yourhipsandkneesareessential toeveryday movement; whether you are sitting, standing, walking or running, you need your hips and knees in great shape. Sometimes, when your hips and knees are in pain, it can cause you to change the way that you are moving, causing you to change the flow and pace of your gait, which is the way that you walk. Other times, prolonged pain can cause you to stop doing movements that are indicative of healthy joints. If you’ve experienced any hip or knee pain and are considering whether physical therapy is a good choice for your health needs, consider the following: • From a standing position, are you able to lean over and touch your toes? If so, then this indicates that you have proper hip and low back flexibility. If not, then you may need to improve your flexibility and joint range of motion, and physical therapy could be helpful. • Inasittingposition,canyoucomfortablycrossyour legs, leavingyourankle to rest comfortably on the opposite knee? If this is painful, or one knee
Exercise of the Month Try this movement to relieve leg pain.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
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Directions Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Ingredients • 12 oz water, milk, or yogurt • 2 scoops chocolate flavored protein powder • 1 banana
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• 1 cup of spinach • 2 tbsp of natural peanut butter • 1 tbsp cacao nibs or dark cocoa powder
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